We are joined today by Wendy Burt.

Wendy is mum to two handsome young men and has a few years of experience and knowledge to share.

Today Wendy talks about making informed decisions, making time for yourself, using your diary to plan work and me time and so much more.

Wendy is now part of the team at Essex Carer's Network.

Find out how she stays motivated and keeps the plates spinning on today's episode.

The first in a new series on the podcast, What's in the Bin?

We talk a lot about getting motivated, but this series explores the reasons why we are unmotivated. The issues within the system knocking us down again and again. The things we would throw into the bin if we could.

We asked three parent carers what one thing would they throw into the bin if they were in charge of the system for a day.

Donna Giles, Sandra Ramsey and Sharon Oliphant share one thing each and just for fun, you can head to the website and vote on which one of those things you would choose to throw into the bin too.

Adele is an amazing woman. We met when I was part of a project bringing together families who had loved ones in Assessment and Treatment Units (ATUs) or hospitals.

For many, ATU won't mean much unless you happened to watch Panorama and Winterbourne View.

Somehow, after 10 years of what can only be described as trauma, Adele still manages to get on with life, ensuring her other children are happy, cared for and enjoying life.

In this episode, she talks about her tribe, how she unwinds at Sainsbury's, and how she uses digital calendars to help stay on top of her busy life.