Chats From A Chair

Nick Dempsey
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I chat to people from my Wheelchair who have a great story to tell, portraying the human potential often in the face of adversity 

  1. 10H AGO

    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 watching her sister progressively get worse, the way that she expresses her sexuality online, her use of sex workers and how she makes the most of every day as she lives with "1 foot in the grave."

    40 min

  2. 12/13/2025

    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 significant role that their Māori culture and spiritual beliefs have played in their journey thus far, as well as the way that they are now trying to use their experience to give back to people in need.

    1h 1m

  3. 11/01/2025

    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 they have had with the ventilator disconnecting, the emotional support they provide for each other and the importance of having interests outside of the workplace.

    50 min

  4. 10/11/2025

    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 on his family life and how he has adopted his positive attitude and making the most out of life.

    45 min

  5. 09/20/2025

    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 adapted to fatherhood as a quadriplegic and how he has been able to return to work on his farm but in a different capacity.

    1 hr

  6. 09/03/2025

    Candice and Myself – My Experiences With Sex & Dating As A Quadriplegic And Candice's Work As A Psychosexual Therapist

    A unique 2 in 1 episode where psychosexual therapist, Candice Care-Unger interviews me about my experiences with sex, dating and relationships as a quadriplegic and then I chat to her about her work as a clinical psychosexual therapist, working with people with disabilities. Nothing is off limits in this chat.

    1h 15m

  7. 08/16/2025

    Michelle Massey – Running A Disability Travel Company

    In this episode I chat with Michelle Massey, owner of a disability travel company called Amplify: Accessible Travel Specialists. We discuss the different range of disabilities that she has worked with to help travel, things you need to plan for when travelling with a disability, some of the more significant problems that they have had to overcome, memorable experiences they have helped create and we chat about some of the more surprising locations around the world that have a high level of accessibility.

    46 min

  8. 08/02/2025

    Hayley Grantham - My Husband And I Both Had A Stroke

    In this episode, I speak with Hayley Grantham who sustained a stroke just 12 months ago, 13 years after her husband also had a stroke. Hayley shares the details of the day leading up to her stroke, the difference between watching and helping someone you love go through recovery compared to going through it yourself, the way it has changed the dynamic of their relationship and how her daughter is able to support her and make light of some situations to aid her in her recovery.

    41 min
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About

I chat to people from my Wheelchair who have a great story to tell, portraying the human potential often in the face of adversity 

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  • Creator
    Nick Dempsey
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Chats From A Chair
  • Show Website
    Chats From A Chair

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