Wine with Wita

Hey everyone,

This week’s episode is a solo episode celebrating four years ofRS Speech Pathology and two years of Wine with Wita.
​But this is not just an episode about business.
​It is about motherhood, creativity, communication, consistency and the quiet moments that taught me how to show up long before I had a business.

I share the story of entering competitions while breastfeeding my daughters, how reading children’s books helped shape my understanding of language and humour and how those early lessons carried into business opportunities, grants, podcast growth and the way I advocate through communication today.
I talk about:
​💫 The power of having a go
💫 Why consistency matters
💫 How motherhood shaped my business mindset
💫 The “just enter” mentality
💫 Communication, creativity and advocacy
💫 Rejection as redirection
💫 How small moments can lead to big opportunities
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A beautiful reminder that growth does not always begin where we think it does.

Sometimes the lessons that shape us most are found in theordinary moments.
​The late nights.
The stories.
The small yeses.
The moments where we simply decide to have a go.
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 yourchild's communication and/development.

Hey everyone,

This week, I am joined by ⁠Anita⁠ and ⁠Valinda⁠ for a beautifulconversation about sisterhood, diagnosis, culture and the power of simply showing up.
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Valinda is a client I have had the honour of working with, and Itreated both of her beautiful boys. In this episode, she shares what it was like coming to terms with diagnosis, navigating cultural expectations, and learning how to advocate for her children.
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We also talk about the love between sisters, and how supportdoes not always need to be big or perfectly worded.
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Sometimes it is school pick ups, a check-in message, sittingbeside someone in silence, or simply saying, “I’ve got you.”
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We talk about:💫 Sisterhood and unconditional love💫 Coming to terms with diagnosis💫 Cultural expectations💫Supporting someone through a hard time💫 The power of showing up
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A beautiful reminder that sometimes the greatest support is not knowing what to say.
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It is being there.
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 yourchild's communication and/development.

Hey everyone,This week’s episode is inspired by a phrase I use often in thetherapy room… teach, don’t test.

​We so often ask children questions like, “What’s this?”, “Who’sthat?” or “What colour is this?”… but sometimes, without realising, we are testing their communication rather than teaching it.
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In this episode, I unpack how children learn language bestthrough natural, meaningful moments. Instead of asking a child to say the word watermelon over and over, we can model the word in conversation. “That’s watermelon. You love watermelon. It’s so juicy.”
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Because communication should feel joyful, not like aninterrogation.
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I talk about:
💫 What “teach, don’t test” really means
💫 Why constant questioning can feel overwhelming for children
💫 How to model words during everyday moments
💫 Why children may communicate more when pressure is reduced
💫 How to support your child’s vocabulary in natural conversation
💫 The importance of making communication feel fun, safe, and connected
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This episode is a gentle reminder to pause and think about how we are inviting children into communication. Because when we teach instead of test, we help children feel more confident, connected and understood.
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 am joined by Lael Stone, speaker, educator and author, for a beautiful conversation about connection, parenting, play and helping children feel truly seen.
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I first met Lael at the Seen documentary, and what stood out to me straight away was how deeply aligned our messages are.
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Connection is the key.

​In this episode, we talk about how parents can foster healthier, happier relationships with their children, why play is such a powerful tool, and how simple moments of presence can make such a lasting impact.

We also discuss how connection can support children with additional needs, and how Lael’s strategies have helped me not only as a parent, but also as a clinician.
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We talk about:
💫 The importance of connection
💫 How connection supports communication
💫 Building healthier relationships with our children
💫 The role of play in parenting
💫 Supporting children with additional needs
💫 Why small moments of presence matter
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A beautiful reminder that our children do not need perfection.
​They need connection, safety and someone willing to truly see them.
Learn more about Lael here!​
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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 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’s episode is inspired by a phrase I use often in thetherapy room… behaviour is communication.
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We so often focus on stopping the behaviour… but not always on understanding what the behaviour is trying to tell us.

In this episode, I unpack how children, especially those withcommunication difficulties, often use their behaviour to express what they need, feel, want, or cannot yet say with words.
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Because behaviour usually does not come out of nowhere.
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I talk about:
💫 Why behaviour is a form of communication
💫 How children may communicate before they have the words
💫 Why behaviours can build when a child does not feel understood
💫 How to notice the early signs of communication before things escalate
💫 The importance of meeting your child at their current capacity
💫 How understanding behaviour can create more connection, safety, and confidence
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This episode is a gentle reminder to pause and look beneath the behaviour. Because when we understand what a child is trying to communicate, we can support them in a way that helps them feel seen, heard, and understood.
Lots of love,
Rita
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P.S.: follow me on Instagram for more tips, insights and updates.
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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.