When your childhood is shaped entirely by responsibility, it can be hard to know where you actually begin. In this episode, host Hettie is joined by Jemima and Ruthie from MYTIME Young Carers - a brilliant charity based in Dorset supporting young carers aged 5 to 25.

Together, we talk about what it’s really like trying to figure out who you are when you’ve spent your life caring for someone. We open up about the exhaustion of having to be the responsible one, and the FOMO that comes with missing out on normal childhood milestones. We also tackle that heavy, complicated guilt that hits when you start thinking about moving out or just wanting a life of your own.  

This podcast was co-produced with the amazing Youth Action & Advisory Board (YAAB) at MYTIME Young Carers.

What does the world think a young carer looks like? And how far is that image from the actual truth?

I'm Hettie, and in this episode, I'm joined by Bradley and Felicity from MYTIME Young Carers - a brilliant charity based in Dorset supporting young carers aged 5 to 25. We aim to dig into the massive gap between public perception and our actual lived experiences. There is a huge disconnect between what people think our lives are like versus the daily reality we navigate and that disconnect matters more than people realise.

Together, we share personal, unfiltered stories, ask the hard questions, and voice the things that usually go unsaid. It's time to bridge the gap between their assumptions and our reality.

This podcast was co-produced with the amazing Youth Action & Advisory Board (YAAB) at MYTIME Young Carers.

It’s a heavy confession, but it’s a reality for so many young carers. I'm Jemima, and in this episode, I'm joined by Moriah and Nicole from MYTIME Young Carers - a brilliant charity based in Dorset supporting young carers aged 5 to 25. Together, we are diving deep into the messy, complex, and often unspoken layers of resentment.

Sometimes, that resentment is directed at well-meaning friends who just don't get it. Other times, it’s a quieter, heavier frustration aimed at the person you love and care for, or even at other young carers whose situations seem just a little bit easier than yours. Navigating these feelings often comes with a massive dose of guilt, but you shouldn't have to carry it alone. 

This podcast was co-produced with the amazing Youth Action & Advisory Board (YAAB) at MYTIME Young Carers.

Heads up: This content mentions suicide and mental health. If this feels difficult, please take care of yourself and pause if you need to. If you’re inspired by Kit’s challenge and want to create your own, make sure you do it safely, with support from others, and in a way that respects your own needs and limits.

Welcome to The Action Log, a new audio Q&A featuring the voices and insights of Kit Birks. In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week’s "Take Action" theme, we’ve compiled Kit’s direct answers and personal stories as she walks across Europe for suicide prevention.

This isn't just a conversation; it’s a raw, actionable dispatch from the trail, where Kit explains how she is transforming her own healing into a continental mission. From the grit of the road to her best advice for anyone looking to spark change, listen in as Rory presents Kit’s most powerful reflections on turning experience into impact, one step at a time.

FYI:

Bipolar is a mental health condition that can cause extreme changes in mood, energy, and activity levels, including periods of feeling very high or very low.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects someone’s behaviour. For example, they might have trouble concentrating, act impulsively, or seem restless.

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