A Wheelie Good Chat

Welcome back to the lovely Sophie. I’m always so grateful for how open she is to jumping on for a chat. She’s certainly a special one. This episode takes on an important topic, and I really valued having her perspective in the conversation. As always, a big thank you to Joel for being the question guy and helping the discussion flow with ease. I’m looking forward to hearing what you all think of t...

If you haven’t already, I recommend listening to Part 1 first so this one flows properly for you. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it. There were certainly a few good laughs along the way. As always, thank you to Joel, and of course, to you, the listener. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Sam :) x Thanks so much for listening to A Wheelie Good Chat ! Your support m...

As I turn another year older this month, I thought this would be an insightful episode for both me and you, the listener. It’s a chance to reflect, and hopefully you’ll take something meaningful away from it. I know I certainly have, especially given my age and the way I live. The idea for this episode came from Jacquie Alexander, who hosts the podcast Internet Bestie. I haven’t listened to her ve...

This episode is a vulnerable one for me, and something I never thought I would be in a place to share. I really appreciate the way Joel asks the questions. He does it in a respectful manner, and for that I’m beyond grateful. It’s important for me to emphasise that my relationship with body image is something ongoing. This is just one part of the journey. Sam :)) Thanks so much for listening to A W...

I’m really loving being able to share some of my amazing supports with you on this platform. I feel so fortunate to have them in my life. It was great to have Sophie on this episode to chat about her experience getting into support work. There were plenty of laughs, and I’m sure you’ll hear just how special the connection is between us. I do want to apologise for my sound at times, and I hope it d...

Strap yourselves in! In this episode, we welcome back the amazing Julia Edwards as we dive into the world of recruitment and our different experiences with it. We chat about how my own approach to recruiting support workers has evolved over time, and what I’ve learned along the way. If you’re thinking about getting into support work, I hope this episode is helpful. We really enjoyed recording it,...

This episode doesn’t have as many laughs from Joel and me as you’re probably used to, but I think it’s important to share the different sides of my life and experiences. If you have any stories around employment that you’d like to share, I’d love to hear from you. We’re always aiming to keep the episodes relevant and real. Sam :)) Thanks so much for listening to A Wheelie Good Chat ! Your support...

Happy 2024 everyone! I hope the start of your year has been filled with love and laughter. Join me and Joel, also known as The Question Guy, as we chat about the year that was 2023, how partying looks a little different for each of us, and what’s planned for the year ahead. I’m really excited to bring you more episodes in 2024. If you have any feedback, I’d love to hear it. I’m always open to cons...

This episode was such a fun one to record with my friend Aileen. We sat down before the festival to share our expectations, then came back the following week to reflect on how it all actually went. Another shout out to Joel for asking the questions everyone wants answered. I hope you enjoy the laughs throughout this episode. Sam :) Thanks so much for listening to A Wheelie Good Chat ! Your support...

I’m super excited to have my friend Joel on this episode, and hopefully on future ones too. I’m so appreciative of his time, and I hope you enjoy listening to our chat about my recent nail salon experience. I like to think of Joel’s presence as the audience’s reactions to what I’m saying. Having Joel there really helped the flow of the conversation, rather than me saying everything out loud and la...

Baby, I’m back! I really missed not uploading for those few months. This is a short episode as I ease my way back into the podcasting life. In this one, I chat about motivation and the importance of normalising that flat or lacking feeling we all experience from time to time. Speak soon! Sam :)) Thanks so much for listening to A Wheelie Good Chat ! Your support means the world. Follow along on Ins...

This was such a fun episode to record. It was really special for me to hear how my cousins, Niamh and Erin, view our relationship and my disability. I feel so fortunate to have such a beautiful bond with them. I hope you get something out of this episode and enjoy the laughs along the way.   Sam :)) Thanks so much for listening to A Wheelie Good Chat ! Your support means the world. Follow along on...

These episodes are starting to become monthly… sorry about that. But wow, it’s been an eventful month! Let me know what you’d like to hear in future episodes. And seriously, how is it April already? Sam :)) Thanks so much for listening to A Wheelie Good Chat ! Your support means the world. Follow along on Instagram: @awheeliegoodchat | @sam.bamalama  💬 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Click here...

I hope you’re just as excited as I am to have Julia Edwards on as my first guest. Julia is one of my support workers, and I’m lucky to also call her a friend. In this episode, we explore a range of topics, from how we first met to how much she has helped push me out of my comfort zone. Julia's socials: https://www.instagram.com/juliaedwards____/ https://www.tiktok.com/@juliaedwards____ Sam :)...

Thank you for checking out my podcast. I hope you stick around for more episodes. This one is definitely a change of pace from the last. I open up about my experience with mental health, my ADHD diagnosis, the ups and downs of friendships, and some tough realisations along the way. Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52252715-women-don-t-owe-you-pr...

Welcome back! In this episode, I’m sharing some of the insightful conversations I’ve had with people on dating apps. Yes, the sarcasm is very much intended. There are definitely some individuals out there with zero self-awareness, and honestly, that’s pretty sad for them. I have no doubt you’ll be shaking your head or rolling your eyes at what you hear. The TikTok video: https://www.tiktok.com/@ju...

Happy New Year! In this episode, I share some recent realisations that came up during the New Year period. There were a few personal things I wasn’t sure whether to leave in, but then I reminded myself why I started this podcast in the first place. I’d love to hear what you think of this episode. Take a shot every time I say “cliché”! Sam Thanks so much for listening to A Wheelie Good Chat ! Your...

In this episode, join me as I chat about the incredible support I’ve received from the country town of Narembeen throughout my life. There’s something truly unique about country communities, and I’m forever grateful for the way this one continues to show up for me. I hope you all have a wonderful festive season with your loved ones. I’m looking forward to recording more episodes next year. Thank y...

I really hope you enjoy this episode and take something away from it. Maybe even learn a thing or two. Some parts were quite difficult to talk about, as I’m sure you’ll hear. Please remember that everything shared is based on my own experience of living with Dystonia. You can find more information on Dystonia at this Australian website: https://brainfoundation.org.au/disorders/dystonia/  Thanks so...

In this short introduction episode, you’ll find out who I am and why I started this podcast. I’m definitely nervous to post it, but I haven’t come this far just to keep it to myself. I’m sure I’ll get more confident and better at articulating myself with each upload. Please bear with me as I’m still learning the technical side of things. Stay tuned for future episodes. Follow @awheeliegoodchat on...

Thanks so much for listening to A Wheelie Good Chat ! Your support means the world. Follow along on Instagram: @awheeliegoodchat | @sam.bamalama  💬 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Click here to leave a review