Solitude and Strength

Rachael talks to Joy about her animal rescue work and the health issues she's lived with.

Rach talks to Mike Smith, who has Macular Degeneration, about the condition, why you should get tested, what the treatment is like, and living with it on an Awareness Week special!

Rach talks with Chris Cole - Learning Differences Advisor for the Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust, about dyslexia, other learning differences, and what she can do to help you, your kids, or your school cope better and shine bright!

Rach talks to Ollie Knowles from DairyNZ about rural mental health issues - what the stressors are, how to look after yourself, and where to get help!

Part 2 of Rach's chat with Laura, who is working through an Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and ADHD diagnosis!

Rach talks to Laura, who lives with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, fibromyalgia and more - about her journey to diagnosis, and raising kids with chronic illnesses! (This is part 1 of a 2 part series.)

Rach talks to Tina as she tells her story of conquering her mindset on her chronic illnesses!

Rach talks to Kate about her journey with a neck injury after a bike accident, through a disjointed health system, and her recovery after surgery!

Rach talks to Robin about being neuro-diverse, and talks about growing up with a brain that doesn't work quite like most people's - and how that's turned into a passion for true inclusive education in NZ!

Rach yarns with Gordon about the impact of being different as a child, how he conquered that with the support of his parents, and his passion to not let cerebral palsy hold him back!