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Chats From A Chair

Nick Dempsey
Chats From A Chair
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  • Chats From A Chair

    Thomas Delloiaco – Abuse, Addiction And Being Sentenced To Jail Time

    12/09/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    In this episode, I chat with Thomas Delloiaco, as he shares the different types of difficult circumstances he has endured. He talks to me about the s*xual abuse that he suffered at a young age, we chat about the many years he spent battling addiction to meth, the events that led to him being sentenced to jail by a magistrate, how he reached 200kg in bodyweight and the way he was able to turn his life around to now have a positive outlook on life and a bright future.
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    Jai Arrow – Diagnosed With MND While Playing In The NRL

    29/08/2026 | 1h 3 mins.
    In this episode, I chat with Jai Arrow about his diagnosis of MND at just 30 years old. We discuss the first signs that led to him seeking medical advice, how he handled the diagnosis while in the prime of his NRL career, he explains why he's choosing to fight his battle publicly, the surprising positive impact that it's had on him and we chat about how he found out that he was going to run out again for the Rabbitohs and reach the 100 game milestone for the club. All of this and much more.
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    Karina Irby – Witnessing My Dad Become A Quadriplegic

    15/08/2026 | 44 mins.
    In this episode, I chat with Karina Irby, as we discuss her experiences as the daughter of a quadriplegic. She takes us back to the moment that she watched her dad sustain the injury, she shares the moment she was told that her dad would never walk again, we explore the way that their relationship has developed, with their time together now more intentional and we chat about how this experience has given her a different outlook on life.
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    Myself – Answering Questions Put To Me By You On My Injury, Rehab, Support Workers, Intimacy, Dating And Relationships

    25/07/2026 | 1h 3 mins.
    No topic is off limits as I answer questions put to me by all of you. My injury, rehab, support workers, sex, dating and relationships are all discussed in this tell all solo podcast.
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    Declan Kluver – Surviving A Su*cide Attempt

    27/06/2026 | 46 mins.
    In this episode, I speak with Declan Kluver as he shares details of the events that led to him making an attempt on his life. Experiencing a manic episode, Declan portrayed erratic behaviour that ultimately lead to a decision that still impacts him physically and emotionally to this day. This raw and honest recount of events is sure to leave you speechless.
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About Chats From A Chair
I chat to people from my Wheelchair who have a great story to tell, portraying the human potential often in the face of adversity
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