What does an unpaid carer do exactly?

Jamila Rizvi is an author, media commentator and mother and in 2017, her world turned upside down when she was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour. Her husband, Jeremy, became her unpaid carer, and in this episode, she shares her insights into the struggles endured by those who look after loved ones during serious illness.   WANT MORE FROM JAMILA? To hear today's full interview, where Jamila opens up about her battle with a brain tumour, how she's adapted to life with disabilities and the importance of unpaid carers...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Jamila’s podcast, The Secret Life Of Carers Podcast, here. Or, follow Jamila on Instagram @jamilarizvi   WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.