Chats From A Chair
I chat to people from my Wheelchair who have a great story to tell, portraying the human potential often in the face of adversity
Podcasting since 2021 • 50 episodes
Chats From A Chair
Latest Episodes
Sam Rose - My Sister And I Were Both Diagnosed With Friedreich's Ataxia
I speak with Sam Rose, as she opens up about her and her older sister both being diagnosed with a rare, inherited neurological disorder known as Friedreich's Ataxia. We discuss the events that led to the surprising diagnosis, how she feels watc...
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Theresa Rongonui - The Day My Daughter Was Paralysed
In this episode, I speak with Theresa Rongonui about the day that her daughter, Anamia, became a quadriplegic. We discuss the events that led to the innocent yet devastating accident, the reaction of family members that witnessed it happen, the...
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1:01:28
Dan Boardman – Support Worker For A Ventilated Quadriplegic
I chat with Dan Boardman, who has been a support worker for a ventilated quadriplegic since he was 21 years old. We chat about the rewards and challenges associated with working so closely with someone in their own home, some of the close calls...
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50:17
Matt Greer – My Battle With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
I chat with Matt Greer, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, commonly referred to as MS, 20 years ago. We discuss the early signs that led to his diagnosis, the emotional toll when noticing changes from a degenerative disease, the impact ...
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45:10
Nathan Stapleton – From NRL Player To Ventilated Quadriplegic
In this episode, I speak with former NRL player, now ventilated quadriplegic, Nathan Stapleton. We chat about his life as a professional athlete, how he sustained an injury that resulted in him now relying on a ventilator to breathe, how he has...
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59:45