This 3-episode mini-series of the Martina Tierney Podcast was filmed during the 2026 Tierco Healthcare Postural Care Conference held at St James' Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne in England. The series features three speakers from the day of quality clinical education which focused on the importance of maintaining body shape, posture and mobility.In this heartfelt episode, recorded live from the 24 Hour Posture Conference at St James’ Park, Martina Tierney speaks with Rachel Wright, founder of Born at the Right Time and host of The Skies We’re Under podcast.

Rachel shares the deeply personal story of her son Sam, his complex needs, and the journey of becoming both a parent carer and a professional voice for change. With honesty, wisdom and compassion, she explores the realities of caring for a child with profound disabilities, the importance of 24-hour postural care, and the emotional weight carried by families every day.

Together, Martina and Rachel discuss why communication matters so much in healthcare, how practitioners can work more collaboratively with parent carers, and why lived experience, evidence and empathy must come together to improve outcomes for families.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that behind every care plan is a person, a family, and a story that deserves to be heard.