Épisodes

  • S2E9 Birds and Bees with Jodi Rodgers
    Sep 18 2025

    In the final episode of Season 2, Candice sits down with the incredible Jodi Rodgers — sexologist, counsellor, educator, author, and the much-loved relationship counsellor from Love on the Spectrum.

    With more than 30 years of experience in disability and sexuality education, Jodi shares her journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Together, she and Candice talk about making sexuality and relationship education accessible, the crucial role of support workers, the complexities of dating and social connections, and the importance of open conversations around consent and communication. This is the perfect close to another season of honest chats about disability, sexuality, and relationships.

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    43 min
  • S2E8 Life Keeps Rolling with Nick Dempsey
    Sep 3 2025

    Candice chats with Nick Dempsey, a disability advocate, speaker, and content creator whose life took a turn after a diving accident on his 21st birthday left him with a spinal cord injury. Nick talks about life with a disability, dating, sexuality, and the ups and downs of finding independence again.

    Life after injury doesn’t mean stopping, it just means doing things differently. These days, Nick’s adding marriage celebrant and model to his list of roles, while lending his voice to spinal research as an ambassador through the Perry Cross Foundation. He’s even designed an ⁠adaptive drinking glove⁠ to make everyday life easier!

    Part two of this conversation is available on Nick’s own podcast, Chats From A Chair⁠⁠. Tune in there to catch the rest of the chat!

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    42 min
  • S2E7 The Next Step with Rhiannon Tracey
    Aug 21 2025

    Candice chats with Rhiannon Tracey, a motivational speaker, life coach, model and wellness advocate who rebuilt her life after a spinal injury at 20.

    In 2012, Rhiannon founded The Next Step Recovery & Wellness Centre⁠, a not-for-profit rehabilitation facility in Melbourne that offers a tailored, holistic recovery model for people with spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions, and has since become a voice for resilience and inclusion.

    Check out Rhiannon on Instagram @rhiannontraceymywheellife, her website and the Stream of Continence Podcast!

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    33 min
  • S2E6 Life After Stroke with Saran Chamberlain
    Aug 6 2025

    Candice chats with Saran Chamberlain, a stroke survivor and passionate advocate, about life after stroke, and why sexuality and intimacy need to be part of the rehabilitation conversation.

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    39 min
  • S2E5 Wheelie Good Sex Tech with Robert Duff-Silsby
    Jul 25 2025

    Candice chats with Robert Duff-Silsby about innovation in sex tech and what it really takes to make sexual wellness products more accessible for people with disability.

    Robert’s journey from construction to designing inclusive products that support sexual health for people with disability is as unexpected as it is inspiring. His insights into collaborative, user-centred design offer lots to think about for anyone interested or working in health, design, and assistive technology.

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    34 min
  • S2E4 Luke’s Story: Life, Love & Lessons After Brain and Spinal Cord Injury
    Jul 7 2025

    Luke shares his journey of navigating life after sustaining a traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury at a young age and the profound impact these injuries have had on his emotional range, sexuality, and relationships. Luke reflects on his struggles with alcohol dependency, the awakening he experienced at 30, and his desire for deeper connections.

    Please note that this episode includes discussion of alcohol abuse, self harm and suicide. If these topics are distressing for you, please take care while listening and feel free to skip this episode if needed. If you need support, you can contact:

    • Lifeline 13 11 14
    • Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
    • Alcohol and Drug Foundation 1300 85 85 84
    • Worldwide mental health resources - dynamic list
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    47 min
  • S2E3 Not Just About Sex: Psychosexual Therapy with Bridie Allan
    Jun 2 2025

    Candice sits down with psychosexual therapist Bridie Allan to explore what psychosexual therapy really involves beyond the misconceptions - what it is, what it isn’t, and why it matters.

    Check out Bridie's latest research article:

    Allan, B., Tilley, P. M., & Hendriks, J. (2025). Sexual content in Australian crisis telehealth. Clinical eHealth, 8, 103–116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceh.2025.03.003

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    34 min
  • S2E2 Living Well and Loving Well with Lynton Haggett
    May 15 2025

    Candice is joined by Lynton Haggett for a rich and reflective discussion on navigating life, love and disability with openness and purpose.

    Lynton shares his lived experience of navigating life with a spinal condition, from family dynamics and adaptive equipment to ethical non-monogamy and online dating. They explore how language, communication, and connection shape our sense of self and intimacy.

    Find Lynton on YouTube: @BeingLynton

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    53 min