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Wine with Wita

The number one podcast in Australia for parents navigating life with children with communication difficulties and/or disabilities. Hosted by Rita Shamoun, founder of RS Speech Pathology, Wine with Wita is a trusted space for families and health professionals to come together. Each episode features interviews with leading experts and real families, offering reliable guidance, insights, and evidence-based strategies. With warmth, expertise, and heart, Rita creates a supportive environment where

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00:07:39

You Didn’t Fail Your Child - Navigating Guilt After a...

Wine with Wita ·

2026/02/19

Hey everyone,This week, I share a heartfelt solo episode for parents who have ever quietly wondered if they have failed their child.We unpack the heavy weight of parental guilt, especially after a diagnosis or when health concerns evolve. Sometimes it is not about failure at all. It is about not having the right information at the right time. And when we know better, we can do better.This episode is a gentle reminder to release self-blame, lean into compassion, and recognise that learning and

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01:01:50

Creating Space for Women to Feel Supported with Julie...

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2026/02/12

Hey everyone,This week, I am joined by Julie Sampson, founder of Freedom Fitness, for a grounded and heartfelt conversation about movement, motherhood, and what real wellbeing looks like for women.Jules shares her journey as a business owner, community builder, and mother, including how her son’s autism diagnosis shaped her values, her leadership, and the way she supports women through movement, compassion, and belonging.We explore the Freedom Effect, the power of connection and community, and why

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00:07:01

Nothing, Something, Everything: Recognising Progress...

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2026/02/05

Hey everyone,This week, I share a reflective solo episode for parents navigating their child’s intervention journey and quietly wondering if progress is really happening.We explore the nothing, something, everything analogy and what communication truly looks like in the early stages, from gestures and sounds to words, devices and pictures. Those small moments are the foundation for real growth.This episode is a gentle reminder to pause, reflect, and recognise the milestones along the way, for your

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00:51:31

Autism, Motherhood and Letting Go of Expectations...

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2026/01/29

Hey everyone,This week, I sit down with ⁠Tash Delrosario⁠, a mum of two girls on the autism spectrum and a powerful voice for autism acceptance.Tash shares her family’s journey with honesty, from navigating diagnosis and the loneliness that can follow, to the everyday ways connection and communication are built at home.This is a conversation about autism, advocacy and letting go of expectations, but also about finding strength in the ordinary moments and caring for yourself so you can show up for

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00:07:16

A Lesson From My Daughter: Parenting Is Not Impossible

Wine with Wita ·

2026/01/22

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.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

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00:52:11

Navigating Childhood Brain Injury with Hope and...

Wine with Wita ·

2026/01/15

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.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.This is a conversation about advocacy, resilience, and what itreally looks like to keep going when your life is split into “before” and “after”

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00:27:02

What This Year Taught Me: Community, Faith and...

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2025/12/11

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.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.This season also brought me back to the heart of why I created Wine with Wita. I share what this platform has taught

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00:48:46

Dyslexia, Baking and Becoming: How Daniella Park...

Wine with Wita ·

2025/12/04

Hey everyone,This week, I sit down with cake designer, business owner andsoon-to-be kitchen-therapy creator Daniella Park, the powerhouse behind Buttercream Lane.Daniella left school at 16 due to severe dyslexia, taughtherself to bake through YouTube and went on to build one of Australia’s most recognisable cake brands. Her story is one of resilience, purpose, faith and finding joy in places others overlook.She shares what it was like navigating school while masking her learning difficulties, the

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00:33:24

Change Your View, Change Your Life: Brodie On...

Wine with Wita ·

2025/11/27

Hey everyone,This week, I sit down with disability advocate, athlete andpublic speaker Brodie Kelly, founder of Pushing Perceptions.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. 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

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00:33:49

You Are Not Your Diagnosis: Building A Life That Fits...

Wine with Wita ·

2025/11/20

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.We

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00:47:08

When Your Body Says Slow Down - Elle Brown on Women,...

Wine with Wita ·

2025/11/13

Hey everyone,This week, I’m joined by Elle Brown, a women’s health practitioner and founder of Elle Brown Wellness.Elle’s work is dedicated to helping women understand their bodies, reduce burnout, and build true wellbeing through nutrition, emotional awareness, and nervous system regulation.In this week’s episode, we talk about:💫 Why so many women feel “wired but tired” and what that says about stress and hormones💫 How intense exercise and constant pressure can actually make us unwell💫 The

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00:37:25

A father’s story of autism, acceptance, and finding...

Wine with Wita ·

2025/11/06

Hey everyone,This week, I sit down with Canberra Raiders coach and Dally Mwinner, Ricky Stuart, a man who has redefined what success truly means.Behind the titles and trophies is a father who has spent nearlythree decades navigating life with his daughter, Emma, who is autistic and non-speaking. In our conversation, Ricky opens up about the lessons Emma has taught him, the challenges and joy of parenting, and how those experiences shaped not only the way he leads, but the way he lives.He also

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00:54:01

From Silence to Stage: Reclaiming Your Voice with...

Wine with Wita ·

2025/10/30

Hey everyone,This week, I’m joined by Anthony Laye, a renowned behaviour expert and speaker who helps people communicate with confidence.Anthony shares a deeply personal story about being told as a child to “pretend to sing” so no one would hear him - a moment that made him stop speaking and develop a stutter.Today, he uses that experience to teach others how to reconnect with their authentic voice.In this weeks episode, we talk about: How childhood experiences shape the way we communicate Why so

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00:44:53

Let’s Give It a Go: Penny Graham on Inclusion,...

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2025/10/23

Hey everyone,As we wrap up Carers Month and our special collaboration with ENVISAGE Families, I am joined by Penny Graham.Penny is a mum of four, a social worker with over 20 years of experience, and a facilitator with ENVISAGE Families. Her youngest son, Al, lives with complex disabilities, and through him, Penny has become an incredible advocate for inclusion and belonging.This conversation is heartfelt, reflective and deeply encouraging. Penny shares how her mantra, “let’s give it a go,” opened

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00:40:14

Balance, Burnout and Belonging: A Carer’s Journey -...

Wine with Wita ·

2025/10/16

Hey everyone,In honour of Carers Month, I am joined by Janice McRandal. Janice is a mum of three and a National Parent Peer with ENVISAGE Families. Inspired by her son Leo, who lives with a rare genetic disorder, Janice combines lived experience with a background in humanities and disability studies to champion carer wellbeing and meaningful change.This conversation is honest, moving and practical. Janice shares how she went from a confidence-shattering moment in the NICU to navigating complex

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01:02:51

Reclaiming Joy in Caring with Laura Miller

Wine with Wita ·

2025/10/09

Hey everyoneThis October, Wine with Wita is partnering with ENVISAGE Families to share stories that matter.In this week’s episode, I am joined by Professor Laura Miller, an occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience supporting children with disabilities and their families around the world. Laura now leads the ENVISAGE Families program, a free initiative designed to empower caregivers and strengthen family wellbeing.Together, we discuss:✨ The reality of carer burnout✨ Why asking for help

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00:51:37

The Hidden Story of Carers: Why Parents Need Support...

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2025/10/02

Hi everyone,This October, Wine with Wita is partnering with ENVISAGE Families to share stories that matter. In this week’s episode, I am joined by Rose Babic, a lived experience researcher in childhood disability, NDIS support coordinator and passionate advocate for family empowerment. Rose is mum to Eric, who has a complex neuro-disabilityrequiring 24/7 care, and Marcus, her younger son.Rose opens up about what it means to balance two very different sets of needs, the reality of exhaustion and

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00:45:30

School Readiness Secrets Every Parent Should Know

Wine with Wita ·

2025/09/25

Hi everyone, We are back with another episode in the School ReadinessSeries on Wine with Wita, and this one dives into a perspective every parent should hear. I am joined by Ann Murphy, child and family counsellor andfounder of Web of Light, to explore why emotional safety and connection matter more than letters and numbers when it comes to starting school. From her experience supporting children and families through schools and private practice, Ann shares practical, real-world strategies to help

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00:42:05

Beyond ABCs: What Your Child Really Needs Before...

Wine with Wita ·

2025/09/18

Hi everyone, In this episode of Wine with Wita, we’re joined by paediatric occupational therapist and founder of Move Play Grow, Maria Perco. Maria has helped hundreds of children build the motor, sensory and self-care skills they need to thrive at school and beyond. In our chat, Maria shares her practical insights on what school readiness really means from an OT perspective. Spoiler alert - it is about more than handwriting, numbersand knowing the alphabet. We talk about:✔️ Why independence in

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00:56:01

Holding Back or Giving Time? The School Readiness...

Wine with Wita ·

2025/09/11

Hi everyone,This week on Wine with Wita, we’re continuing our School Readiness Series with someone very special to me, my former clinical educator, mentor, and dear friend, Carl Sokkar. Carl is a highly experienced speech pathologist and theDirector of the Speech Language Learning Centre in Westmead, the very first clinic I worked at after university. It’s still one of the most supportive, client-focused clinics I’ve known. In this conversation, Carl and I talk about what school readiness really

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