Episode 14: Strength & Energy - I Didn’t Sign Up For This

In this episode, Jo and Emma discuss their strategies for building strength and energy as carers. Jo is a keen swimmer and also finds yoga helpful to maintain not only her strength and energy for herself but also in creating a connection with her husband Jonny. Emma loves walking alone with her AirPods and podcasts for company. She also shares her feeling about going away without Nigel for the first time and how she's been supported to put her own oxygen mask on first. It's not easy, is it?

Cake also features in this episode(!) and here's the recipe for a little hug in a mug - banana mug cake:
1 over-ripe banana mashed
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 tsp baking powder pinch of salt (you can put butter /oil and sugar in if desired but not necessary.)

Mash the banana and mix the dry ingredients together before adding to the mashed banana. Place in a microwaveable mug and cook for 1 min 30 seconds (or until cooked). Enjoy as is, or have fruit, yogurt cream, or custard with it. Of course, you can add nuts, chocolate chips, or both if you want to the mixture. Enjoy!