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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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All Episodes

00:11:27

Letting Go of Expectations and Embracing Your Child

Wine with Wita ·

2026/04/09

Hey everyone,This week, I share a heartfelt solo episode on a phrase I hear so often in the therapy room… “This is not what I expected for my child.”We unpack the emotional weight behind this and the reality so many parents face after a diagnosis. The grief of unmet expectations, the uncertainty, and the quiet moments where everything feels overwhelming.Because often, it is not just the diagnosis that is hard. It is the shift in the future you once imagined.I talk about:💫 The impact of

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00:33:11

Autism Diagnosis to Teenage Years: What the Journey...

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2026/04/01

Hey everyone,This week, I am joined by Simon and Rima for a deeply personal and heartfelt conversation about raising their son Jayden following his autism diagnosis.Jayden was one of my very first clients. I met him when he was just two years old, and from the very beginning, he taught me the power of connection, following a child’s interests, and truly meeting them where they are.Now 16, his impact reaches far beyond those early years.Simon and Rima open up about the reality so many parents face

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00:45:45

Don’t Be Afraid: Navigating Illness, Identity & Strength

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2026/03/26

Hey everyone,This week, I am joined by Taylah Ayyash, a health advocate who shares her lived experience with anaphylaxis, epilepsy, Bell’s Palsy, Ramsay Hunt syndrome, and temporary paralysis.Taylah opens up about growing up with learning difficulties and silent seizures that went undiagnosed for years, often labelled as “easily distracted” or “off with the fairies”, when in reality there was something deeper going on.Her journey through sudden illness and life-changing moments reshaped her

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00:06:44

Why Every Parent Needs a Support Network After Diagnosis

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2026/03/19

Hey everyone,This week, I share a heartfelt solo episode on what it really means to create a village when raising a child with additional needs. We unpack the reality that so many parents face after a diagnosis. Feeling lost, overwhelmed, and unsure where to turn for the right information and support. Because often, it is not just the diagnosis that is hard. It is the loneliness that can come with it. This episode is a gentle reminder that you were never meant to do this alone. The right people,

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00:44:15

A Dad Who Refused to Let Autism Feel Isolating for...

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2026/03/12

Hey everyone,This week, I am joined by Jordan Lee Ikitule, founder and CEO of ASD Dads and Ausim Kids Clothing, for a powerful conversation about fatherhood, community, and advocacy in the autism space.Jordan shares the deeply personal journey that led him to create ASD Dads after his own son was diagnosed with autism. What began as a simple post online quickly grew into a nationwide movement supporting fathers, mothers, and whānau raising children with autism.We also explore the importance of

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00:34:08

The Reality of Endometriosis, Chronic Pain,...

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2026/03/05

Hey everyone,My conversation this week with Lauren Tench is raw and powerful, in honour of Endometriosis Awareness Month.Lauren is 31, a mum of two, and has undergone 13 surgeries and a hysterectomy while living with endometriosis. She shares what it has been like navigating chronic pain, being dismissed in the medical system, and fighting to be heard.This episode is not just about a diagnosis. It is about advocacy, resilience, and what it means to keep showing up for yourself when others doubt

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00:31:03

An Uncle’s Perspective on Autism and the Importance...

Wine with Wita ·

2026/02/26

Hey everyone,This week, I am joined by Ativalu Lisati, professional rugby league player for the Melbourne Storm, for a heartfelt conversation about family, communication, and advocacy.Ativalu shares what it means to be an uncle to his autistic nephew, how he has learned to understand his unique way of communicating, and how this journey has changed the way he sees the world.We also explore the cultural side of autism, including denial, language barriers, and the importance of raising awareness

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00:07:39

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

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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...

Wine with Wita ·

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...

Wine with Wita ·

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...

Wine with Wita ·

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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