Wine with Wita

Hey everyone,
This week, I sit down for a reflective solo episode inspired by a simple walk with my daughter and a powerful reminder that parenting, while it can feel like a mission, is never impossible.
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I share how a conversation with my middle daughter sparked a deeper reflection on the many transitions of parenthood. From life before children, to motherhood and then navigating the unpredictable journey of parenting a child with additional needs. The routines, the communication challenges and the constant change can often feel overwhelming.
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This episode brings me back to the heart of why Wine with Wita exists. When parents are equipped with the right information, the right services and a supportive circle, what once felt impossible becomes possible. Knowledge empowers parents to advocate confidently and make informed decisions for their child.
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I talk about:
💫 Parenting as a mission and why it is never impossible
💫 The transitions of motherhood and the challenges they bring
💫 Navigating unpredictability and communication difficulties
💫 The importance of surrounding yourself with the right support circle
💫 Trusting your instincts as a parent, even when concerns are dismissed
💫 Accessing the right services and evidence based information
💫 How knowledge empowers parents to become strong advocates for their children
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A grounding and hopeful reminder that while the journey may feel challenging, with the right support and guidance, it is always possible.

Lots of love,
Rita
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Disclaimer: the purpose of this podcast is to provide information. You must not rely on the information on this podcast as an alternative to speech and language therapy. You must always consult with a Speech Pathologist, GP and/or paediatrician if you have any concerns about your child's communication and/development.

Hey everyone,
This week, in the first episode of Season 3, I sit down withSabrina Ware, an Australian mum living in Dubai, and the incredible mother of Violet and Lily.
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Sabrina shares Lily’s story with so much honesty and heart, from the early symptoms that were missed, to the moment everything changed, to the road of recovery they are still walking today.
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This is a conversation about advocacy, resilience, and what itreally looks like to keep going when your life is split into “before” and “after”. Sabrina also opens up about the role gratitude has played in carrying her through, and why she chooses to believe in what is still possible, even onthe hardest days.
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She also shares the beautiful reason she wrote her book, Holding Onto Our Sparkle, and how storytelling became a way to process the journey, include Lily’s big sister Violet, and connect with other families around the world.
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We talk about:
💫 The moment Lily’s sudden decline turned into a life-changing diagnosis.
💫 The shock, guilt, and grief that can come with medical trauma, and what helped Sabrina keep moving.
💫 Advocacy, instinct, and why parents have to trust their gut.
💫Treatment and recovery, including their experience with proton therapy overseas.
💫 The difference between surviving and thriving, and why Sabrina refuses to stop at survival.
💫 Supporting siblings through big family change, and how writing a book became a bridge for connection
💫 Why Sabrina comes back to one word every day: gratitude
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This is a powerful episode for mums, carers, and anyone whoneeds a reminder that even in the hardest seasons, hope can still exist.
Follow Sabrina and Lily's journey here!​
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Lots of love,
Rita
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Disclaimer: the purpose of this podcast is to provideinformation. You must not rely on the information on this podcast as an alternative to speech and language therapy. You must always consult with a Speech Pathologist, GP and/or paediatrician if you have any concerns about your child's communication and/development.

Hey everyone,
This week, for the final episode of 2025, I sit down for a heartfelt solo chat and share my Wita Recap of the year.
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I open up about the highs and lows, a personal family grief that changed us deeply and how our overseas trip became a place of healing, faith and connection.

It reminded me of the power of community and why our village matters so much when life feels heavy.
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This season also brought me back to the heart of why I created Wine with Wita. I share what this platform has taught me, the privilege of building a community where families feel seen, and how meaningful this year’s collaborations have been in supporting children and parents.
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I talk about:
 The highs, lows and lessons that shaped 2025
Walking through family grief and finding healing overseas
 Faith, family, food and the strength of community
Reconnecting with the purpose behind Wine with Wita
Collaborations that helped raise awareness and support families
Navigating the NDIS changes as a clinician and business owner
 Celebrating 85 episodes and nearly 10k downloads
Gratitude for winning Voice of Influence
A meaningful way to wrap up 2025 and look toward a new year of connection.
Thank you for following along this year and being part of this beautiful community. I am so grateful for every download, message and moment we have shared.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful, safe and joy-filled holiday season.

I’ll see you back here in 2026.

Lots of love,
Rita

Disclaimer: the purpose of this podcast is to provide information. You must not rely on the information on this podcast as an alternative to speech and language therapy. You must always consult with a Speech Pathologist, GP and/or paediatrician if you have any concerns about your child's communication and/development.

Hey everyone,This week, I sit down with disability advocate, athlete andpublic speaker Brodie Kelly, founder of Pushing Perceptions.
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Brodie lives with cerebral palsy, quadriplegia, and less than 20per cent body function, but he has built a life around adapting, speaking up and challenging the low expectations often placed on people with disability.
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He shares what it was like growing up in the Barossa Valley,trying to keep up with his twin and older sister, navigating school before the NDIS and the moment a teacher’s comment pushed him toward advocacy and public speaking.
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We talk about:
💫 Growing up with cerebral palsy, quadriplegia and learning to work with his body
💫 Why hiding his disability in early high school made life harder, not easier
💫 The school incident that sparked Pushing Perceptions and his advocacy work
💫 Real talk for parents navigating the NDIS and why you must be the “squeaky wheel”
💫 His message to young people with disability about comparison, purpose and getting 1 per cent better each day
Follow along with Brodie Kelly @pushingperceptions
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Lots of love,
Rita
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P.S.: follow me on Instagram for more tips, insights and updates.
Disclaimer: the purpose of this podcast is to provideinformation. You must not rely on the information on this podcast as an alternative to speech and language therapy. You must always consult with a Speech Pathologist, GP and/or paediatrician if you have any concerns about your child's communication and/development.

Hey everyone,

This week, I sit down with disability advocate and motivational speaker Kyle “Willpower,” a man who has been defying expectations since he was diagnosed with Charcot Marie Tooth disease at just five years old.

​Kyle shares what it was really like growing up as “the onlydisabled kid at school” in a small country town, from athletics carnivals and soccer on legs that would not cooperate, to the bullying, the long pants, and the cover stories he used for years to hide his disability.
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We also talk about the moment everything shifted - when hedecided to stop hiding, step into the gym, lose 40 kilos and start showing up online exactly as he is. That discipline and mindset now flow into his life as a business owner, running 11 Airbnb's, creating content and building new ventures that work with his body, not against it.
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We talk about:
💫 Growing up with CMT and refusing to sit on the sidelines
💫 The reality of bullying, shame and hiding his disability for years
💫 How fitness, discipline and losing 40 kilos changed his life
💫 From horse manure and computer repairs to running 11 Airbnb's
💫 The message he wants every parent of a disabled child to hear about fear, risk and “letting them have a go”
💫 Why you are not your diagnosis, and how to stop building your whole identity around it
If you want to learn more about Kyle, follow his journey here.​
​Lots of love,
Rita
P.S.: follow me on ⁠Instagram⁠ for more tips,insights and updates.
Disclaimer: the purpose of this podcast is to provideinformation. You must not rely on the information on this podcast as an alternative to speech and language therapy. You must always consult with a Speech Pathologist, GP and/or paediatrician if you have any concerns about yourchild's communication and/development.