Sick and Tired Aotearoa
Manawatu Peoples Radio
Produced By: MPR - Manawatu People's Radio
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I'm Renee and in 2022, I caught Covid 19. It flipped my world upside down. I went from being a City Councillor for Palmerston North, to being bedbound and in a powerchair. I've now been diagnosed with Long Covid, Fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue. I'm still waiting on hospital departments so will probably end up with more diagnoses. I would say I'm now 3% of what I used to be. I started this radio show/podcast to remind the world that there are loads of people in Aotearoa New Zealand who are struggling, and they need our support. Each episode features: - a special interest interview from an organisation, medical professional, politician or advocate - a breathing exercise - relaxing instrumental music - an interview from someone with lived experience of chronic illness - a Call to Action
All Episodes
Sick and Tired Aotearoa Episode 10 - Life update
Published: 05/11/2025 9:00 p.m.
This week we move away from our usual format to bring you half an hour of discussion on the issues I am currently having with capacity. It's a bit of a rant, but hopefully entertaining and perhaps even informative. Normal service will resume as soon as feasible.
Sick and Tired Aotearoa Episode 09 - 'Rest as a Warrior Pursuit' with Catherine Appleby, Britney Cheng
Published: 15/10/2025 9:00 p.m.
Special Interest Interview: Catherine Appleby introduces us to the concept of "Rest as a Warrior Pursuit". We look at some reasons why Rest is so important and why we sometimes struggle with it. Lived Experience Interview: We then chat with Britney Cheng, a young person with lived experience of fibromyalgia. She shares the struggles she faces and the impact this has had on her life.
Sick and Tired Aotearoa Episode 08 - Laura Wolf (Author), Kyle
Published: 08/10/2025 9:00 p.m.
Special Interest Interview: We chat with NZ Author Laura Wolf about her book "Working Through Chronic Pain and Fatigue". Have a listen, then check out this book or her collection of romance novels. www.laurawolfbookclub.wordpress.com Lived Experience Interview: We then meet Kyle, who has lived experience of fibromyalgia. He shares his journey of balancing his pain with being a parent and working full time.
Sick and Tired Aotearoa Episode 07 - Hokonui Physio, Sarah Hoefhamer
Published: 01/10/2025 9:00 p.m.
Special Interest Interview: Our first interview discusses modalities to calm the nervous system, with Lauren Turner from Hokonui Physio. Have a listen, then visit their website here: www.hokonuiphysio.com Lived Experience Interview: We then hear from Sarah Hoefhamer, who has had lived experience of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome since infancy. We talk about how she has coped with life and parenting. Note: Throughout the interview I use the term "chronic fatigue". I understand that some people prefer the full term "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome". I do endeavour to use correct terminology, but I also suffer from brain fog.
Sick and Tired Aotearoa Episode 06 - Long Covid Support Aotearoa, Thomas Goss
Published: 10/9/2025 9:00 p.m.
Special Interest Interview: Today, we meet Larisa Hockey, one of the leaders of Long Covid Support Aotearoa. We talk about what Long Covid is, symptoms, and the challenges that people with Long Covid can face. We also talk about the Long Covid Support Aotearoa Facebook group. Have a listen, then visit their website here: www.longcovidsupport.co.nz Lived Experience Interview: We chat with Thomas Goss, who has lived experience of Long Covid. We talk about what his life was like before he developed Long Covid, and how he copes with this chronic illness.
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