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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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00:33:24

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,...

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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...

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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 -...

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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

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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

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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...

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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...

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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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00:50:38

Before You Enrol: What Teachers Wish Parents Knew -...

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2025/09/04

Hi everyone, This week on Wine with Wita, we’re kicking off our specialSchool Readiness Series with someone who’s seen it from all angles, both in the classroom and at home. Jess Labban is back!! She is a primary school teacher with11 years of experience and a mum to two young kids. In this conversation, Jess shares: ✅ What school readiness really means (hint: it’s not about writing their name) ✅ Why emotional regulation, attention and independence matter more than academics ✅ What happens when

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00:58:39

1M followers. 30+ years experience. One powerful...

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2025/08/28

Hi everyone,This week’s Wine with Wita is one of the most important conversations I’ve ever had on the podcast. I had the absolute honour of speaking with Dr. Robert Melillo, world-renowned expert in childhood neurological disorders, founder of the Brain Balance Centers, creator of the Melillo Method, and author of the groundbreaking book Disconnected Kids. With over 1 million followers online and 30+ years of experience, Dr. Melillo has helped change the lives of thousands of families across the

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00:55:43

She was told by email that her son likely had a...

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2025/08/21

Hi everyone, This week on Wine with Wita, I’m joined by Anna, mother to3-year-old Hugo, who was diagnosed with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy. Anna shares how her world shifted in an instant when shereceived an email saying her son likely had a disability. Her pregnancy was smooth, her delivery uneventful, and yethere she was, trying to process a diagnosis while still recovering from birth. In this episode, we talk about:✔️ The shock and grief that come with a CP diagnosis ✔️ The mental load of

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00:48:19

Why I Dropped Everything to Become His Therapist

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2025/08/14

Hi everyone, In this week’s episode of Wine with Wita, I’m joined by theincredible Porscia Lam, Melbourne-based mum, lawyer, and author of The Unlocking: An Autism Story.Porscia’s son Harry was diagnosed with autism during Melbourne’s gruelling lockdowns. What followed was a journey filled with confusion, heartbreak, and profound learning , not just about autism, but about herself, her culture, and what it really means to advocate for your child. In this heartfelt conversation, Porscia shares:💗 How

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00:55:46

What Is the Vagus Nerve, and Why Should Parents Care?...

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2025/08/07

Hi everyone,This week on Wine with Wita, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr Carlo Rinaudo, a chiropractor and clinical neuroscientist whose work in paediatric neurodevelopment is expanding how we think about brain and body connection in children.Dr Carlo brings a unique perspective to developmental care, blending clinical neuroscience with hands-on support for children and families. In this episode, we dive into:💭 What chiropractic looks like in a paediatric, neurodevelopmental setting💭

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00:10:51

Why I Turn Into Miss Rachel in My Therapy Room

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2025/07/31

Hi everyone, This week on Wine with Wita, I’m bringing you a solo episode straight from my speech therapy room, and it all started with a toy house and a little girl who thought Miss Rachel had walked into the room. It’s funny how often parent say to me: “I wish I was like Miss Rachel.” But the truth is… you already can be. Singing with your child doesn’t require a perfect voice or a polished routine. It’s about connection, joy, and creating moments of learning, whether you’re packing lunchboxes,

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00:54:07

How far would you go to give your child a sense of...

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2025/07/24

Hi everyone, This week on Wine with Wita, I sat down with Nick Canella,father of three, die-hard AC Milan fan, and the heart behind Football4All at Moorebank Sports Soccer Club. We talked about a father navigating the complexities ofraising a child with one of the rarest neuromuscular disorders in Australia: a condition so rare his son was the first recorded case in the country. In this conversation, Nick shares:⚽️ The heartbreak of hearing his son’s diagnosis and the weight of “we just don’t know

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00:41:01

They said he had four hours to live, now he’s in a...

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2025/07/17

Hi everyone, This week on Wine with Wita, I sit down with Youssef Dib, one of Australia’s most recognised boxers, part of a legendary fighting family, and a father of three. But this episode isn’t about titles or trophies. It’s about what happens outside the ring: in hospital corridors, therapy rooms, and quiet moments of doubt and faith. Youssef’s middle child, Jibreel, was born at just 25 weeks, weighing around 830 grams. After spending four months in NICU and receiving a cerebral palsy diagnosis

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