A Wheelie Good Chat

<p>This final episode of the year is a reflective conversation about consent and why it matters in everyday life.<br/><br/>I talk about how physical touch, especially hugging, is often automatic and well intentioned...

<p>What if the problem isn’t you, but the job description you’re trying to squeeze into? In this episode, I open up about what happens when we stop forcing ourselves to fit rigid roles and start shaping work around our...

<p><b>Ever cheered loudly for someone else’s milestone and then wondered why your own path feels slow?</b> In this catch-up, I open up about taking a pause after three emotional episodes with my mum, celebrating my...

<p>In the final part of this three-part series, Mum and I reflect on our 24-year journey navigating disability, independence, and the future ahead. What began with a health scare that pushed us to accept outside help...

<p>Moving from a small country town to a massive Perth high school was life-changing for me, but not in a good way. I went from being “Sam” to “just the chick in the wheelchair,” and the isolation hit hard. I had no...

<p>What happens when a mother’s role changes overnight? In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by my mum, Di, as we reflect on my sudden onset of dystonia at age eight and how it reshaped our family.<br/><br/>Mum shares...

<p>In this vulnerable episode, I open up about the emotional and practical challenges of ageing with a disability. From fears of physical decline and lack of medical answers, to the deep anxiety of one day losing my...

<p>In this episode, I sit down with my friend Sophie to chat about our very different experiences on dating apps, me as a woman with a disability, and her as an able-bodied woman.<br/><br/>From hiding my wheelchair in...

<p><b>Have you ever wondered what you’d tell your younger self if you could?</b> In this deeply personal episode, I read a letter to my younger self; the girl still fighting against her disability, feeling out of place...

<p>Ever deleted a post because it didn’t get enough likes? Or found yourself doomscrolling at 1am? Yeah, same.<br/><br/>In this solo episode, I dive into how social media messes with our heads: from the trap of online...

<p>What happens when you’re invisible in your own conversations?<br/>In this raw and honest chat, I sit down with my friend Asha to unpack the frustrating experience of being ignored or spoken over simply because I have...

<p>In this solo episode, I open up about living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a condition that goes far beyond mood swings. I share how it affects my mental health, daily life and relationships, and why...

<p>Growing up with dystonia, I rarely saw authentic disability representation in the media. In this episode, Joel and I reflect on the shift toward more inclusive portrayals and celebrate changemakers like Dylan Alcott...

<p>What if you found out you had an extra rib and a third kidney? In this lighthearted wrap-up episode, Joel and I reflect on a year of growth, strange medical surprises, and personal wins, including landing a job I...

<p>Through honest stories and reflections, Joel and I open up about disability, healthcare and the importance of being heard. We explore how my health needs differ from those of able-bodied people and challenge...