When Caring Becomes a Calling: Cassie Day on Love, Loss & Leading Change

Cassie Day never expected her life to unfold this way. At 23, she was thrown into the deep end when her newborn son was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. What followed was a rollercoaster of medical trauma, emotional resilience, and a relentless fight to give her son a chance at life. In this episode, Cassie shares the raw, unfiltered story behind founding The Carer's Place, winning South Australia’s Carer Achievement Award, and how her darkest moments became a catalyst for change. From fractured relationships to small wins that felt like miracles, Cassie speaks with radical honesty about the hidden realities of being a full-time carer. If you’ve ever felt unseen in your caregiving role or struggled to hold onto hope, this conversation will meet you where you are.Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of medical trauma, mental health struggles, and domestic violence. Please take care while listening.Need support? Call Lifeline on 13 11 14.Tune in, share, and subscribe to help us amplify carer voices that too often go unheard.Connect with Cassie:https://www.cassieday.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thecarersplace/ https://www.facebook.com/cassiedayofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassieleeday/