Wheel Talk

From Brittney’s first-ever camping trip to Fred’s adaptive mountain biking adventure in Chamonix (which included an unexpected rollover!) and performing magic in a brand-new setting, it’s been a week full of firsts, laughs and lessons.

Life has a funny way of bringing the past back when you least expect it. This week we're talking about a strange coincidence that's had us both reflecting, Brittney's return to camping after disability, and some unexpected good news!

Fred's been asked to perform walk around magic. Brittney's been asked to officiate a wedding. There's just one small problem...Neither role was exactly designed with wheelchair users in mind.

As Fred turns 44, he discovers that birthday gifts get a little more practical... and that even the most thoughtful presents can sometimes take a while to appreciate. This week on Wheel Talk, Fred and Brittney discuss thoughtful gifts, being bad gift receivers, wheelchair scooter accessories, birthday celebrations, Ray-Ban Meta glasses, and the surprising emotions that can come with someone trying...

Fred and Brittney discuss habits, discipline, accountability, and why it's so easy to fall back into old patterns, even when we know better. From Atomic Habits to real life struggles with distraction, motivation, and staying present, we explore what helps us stay on track and what pulls us off course. As always, expect plenty of personal stories, honest conversation, and a few unexpected tange...

After years of adapting to life in a wheelchair, things that once felt impossible now feel ordinary: hand cycling, swimming in the lake, singing karaoke, travelling, working, living life properly again. But when other people see those moments, they often see something extraordinary. So what happens when your “normal” becomes someone else’s inspiration? We’re diving into disability, perspective, gr...

Today we’re talking about the weird things nobody tells you about becoming disabled. The awkward stuff, the funny stuff, the frustrating stuff, and the things that genuinely surprised us after our accidents.

Yes, things can go wrong. But fear doesn’t have to run your life forever. We’re talking disability, travel, independence, accessibility fails, and the little moments that remind you how far you’ve come. From airports and magic conventions to broken lifts and wheelchair chaos, we’ll probably go off on a few tangents too. Come hang out with us live.

Fred’s been away for three weeks, and a lot can change when you step out of your normal routine. In this live episode of Wheel Talk , Brittney sits down with Fred to unpack the trip: what he expected, what actually happened, and some of the moments that stuck with him the most. From travel decisions and unexpected challenges to personal reflections and shifting perspectives, the conversation explo...

Fred’s finished work… and it doesn’t feel how he expected. We talk about losing structure, building habits, and whether freedom is always a good thing.

Today’s conversation goes into a space that feels uncomfortable but important. Where’s the line between support and patronising? Let’s talk about it.

Fred and Brian talk about wanting kids, IVF, and the big life choices that come with parenthood.

On this episode of Wheel Talk, Fred and Brittney dive into a lighthearted, provocative conversation about parenthood, personal sacrifice, and reproductive choices. From a paralyzed woman having two kids with sperm donors to the ethics of balancing life pleasures like cannabis with the desire to start a family, nothing is off the table.

Fred and Brittney catch up on a few recent moments that put life into perspective. With a new wheelchair accessory to spotlight and some potentially thought provoking questions, there is plenty to explore in this live conversation.

Fred shares the story of a recent night that left him feeling energised, confident, and right in the flow, while in contrast Brit has been dealing with changing moods, and the reality of navigating different headspaces while trying to keep moving forward.

Fred takes the lead after a magic gig the night before, Brittney brings updates, and the conversation drifts into happiness, work, and why spreading joy matters more than we think.

From political and economic tension in Canada, to pressure around picking sides, to big life questions about retirement, aging with a disability, and what the next chapter even looks like, it all feels a bit up in the air right now. Brit shares what’s been weighing on her mind, and we open the conversation up honestly, without pretending to have neat answers.

After a heavy stretch of conversations, this week feels different. Life hasn’t suddenly become easier, it’s just started to settle. Routines are returning, energy’s shifting, and normal is quietly finding its way back in.

Self kindness doesn't mean letting yourself off the hook forever, and giving yourself too much grace can be a great excuse for laziness.

Identity, disability, parenthood, and the questions you think you’ve already made peace with… until someone brings them back up. Featuring an emotional moment when Brian was faced with a photorealistic AI generated video of him being able bodied playing with his daughter

What is purpose, really? Is it something we’re meant to discover, or something we quietly create through the way we live our lives? Fred recently started working as a checkout clerk at a grocery store, and Brittney works as a substitute teacher. From very different roles, they ask the same deeper questions: Does purpose come from what we do, or how we show up while doing it?

We dive into the messy middle between excitement and exhaustion: the buzz of starting something new, the crash that comes after, and what “building capacity” looks like when you’re disabled.

Today we dive into the rising tension around disability benefits, especially in the UK, from media narratives to public attitudes, budget pressures, and what independence really means for disabled people. We’ll explore why headlines have become so hostile, whether the criticism is fair, and how it affects everyday interactions. Expect honest conversation, real lived experiences, and a balanced loo...

We dive into what winter really feels like when you rely on wheels to get around - from shrinking accessible spaces to the guilt of living in a ski town that celebrates snow while it limits your independence. We also touch on the worries and realities of parenting in winter: from Fred’s fears about future fatherhood in deep snow to Brit's perspective parenting teenagers through the cold months...

Life can be brutal and beautiful on the same day. This week we’re diving into the tension of opposites: Christmas shopping and funeral planning, new puppies and urethral trauma, joy tangled with grief.