#65 Dr Karina McHardy: The Reality of Parenthood Nobody Talks About

<p>This week, Dave sits down with Dr Karina McHardy, author of &#39;All In&#39; for a kōrero about the reality of parenthood — the things we carry, the things nobody sees, and what happens when life starts to feel too heavy.</p><p>Karina’s own journey has taken her from elite gymnastics and classical ballet to medicine and public health. But after her son was diagnosed with autism, she found herself on the other side of the health system — fighting for the support he needed while trying to hold everything else together.</p><p>She opens up about the isolation, exhaustion and invisible load of being a parent, the moment her GP told her there was “absolutely no way” she could be okay, and why this story goes far beyond autism. It’s a kōrero for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed, unseen, or like they simply have to keep going.</p><p>Please help us keep Unfiltered going: <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredwithdave">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredwithdave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>This podcast is produced by the team at <a href="https://www.fanaticals.co.nz">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fanaticals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments!</p>