by Rita Shamoun
Wine with Wita is Australia's leading podcast for parents navigating life with children with communication difficulties, disabilities and additional support needs. Hosted by Rita Shamoun, speech pathologist and founder of RS Speech Pathology, each episode brings together expert advice, lived experiences and real family stories. With warmth, honesty and connection, Wine with Wita helps families feel informed, empowered and less alone. So SIP back, relax and enjoy the show!
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July 9, 2026
<p>Hey everyone,</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This week’s episode is a solo episode, and it is all about two songs I cannot hear without thinking about communication.</p><p><br>Whitney Houston’s How Will I Know and Justin Bieber’s What Do You Mean</p><p><br></p><p><br>Now, yes, they were written about relationships, but every time I hear them, I think about the children and families I work with because in therapy and at home, these two questions can be so powerful.<br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>How will I know what your child wants if they do not show me or tell me?</li><li>How will your child know what to say if we do not model it for them?</li><li>What do they mean when they say “that thing” or point across the room?<br></li></ul><p><br></p><p>And how can we help them find the words without nagging, testing or making communication feel stressful?<br></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share how parents can use simple phrases like “How will I know?” and “What do you mean?” to support their child’s communication in everyday moments.<br></p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><p>💫 Helping children use more specific words<br>💫 Modelling language instead of guessing<br>💫 Supporting longer sentences naturally<br>💫 Encouraging children to repair communication breakdowns<br>💫 Why gestures, tone and showing matter<br>💫 Helping children move beyond “that thing over there”<br>💫 Using everyday moments to build communication</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a reminder that communication does not have to be complicated.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Sometimes the simplest phrase can help a child pause, think, try again and use the words they already have.<br></p><p><br></p><p>And sometimes, as adults, we need that reminder too.<br>We do not need perfect words.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>We just need to keep showing up, keep trying and keep creating opportunities for communication to grow.<br></p><p><br></p><p>Grab a glass of wine and listen to the latest episode of Wine with Wita.</p><p><br></p><p>Lots of love,</p><p>Rita x</p><p><br></p><p>🌿 <strong>Connection Creates Communication</strong></p><p>Wondering what to do while you wait for speech therapy?</p><p><strong>Connection Creates Communication </strong>is my new 6-week program for parents of children aged 0–5, designed to give you practical, everyday strategies to support your child's communication at home.</p><p> </p><p>👉 Learn more & Join: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D0_cXR5hFvxirnqpwXByJfm30jywWJpC/view" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Connection Creates Communication</a></p><p> </p><p> Questions? Email <a href="mailto:rita@rsspeechpathology.com.au" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">rita@rsspeechpathology.com.au</a> or send me a DM on Instagram.</p><p> </p><p>P.S.: follow me on <a href="https://preview.kit-mail3.com/click/dpheh0hzhmh4/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbS93aW5ld2l0aHdpdGFwb2RjYXN0Lw==" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> for more tips, insights and updates</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaimer: the purpose of this podcast is to provide information. You must not rely on the information on this podcast as an alternative to speech and language therapy. You must always consult with a Speech Pathologist, GP and/or paediatrician if you have any concerns about your child's communication and/development.</strong></p>
July 2, 2026
<p>Hey everyone,</p><p> </p><p>This week, I am joined by Maha Corbett, co-founder of SWIISH, wellness advocate, author and mum of two. Together, we talk about motherhood, raising neurodivergent child and the practical and heartfelt lessons </p><p><br></p><p>Maha has learnt while supporting her son Joshua, who has adiagnosis of level three autism. </p><p><br></p><p>Maha shares openly about the early signs she noticed,including speech delay, sensory differences and the period of Googling, questioning and wondering what her child needed. </p><p><br></p><p>She also shares how speech therapy became one of the firststeps in their journey, and how she learnt that communication is about so much more than speech alone. </p><p><br></p><p>It is about regulation, connection, understanding andsupporting the whole child. </p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><p>💫 Early signs of autism and speech delay </p><p>💫 Why communication is more than just talking </p><p>💫 The importance of nervous system regulation </p><p>💫 Working with speech therapists, OTs and educators as a team </p><p>💫 Advocating for your child across different environments 💫 Asking for help in ways that actually support you </p><p>💫 Celebrating small wins, not just focusing on challenges </p><p><br></p><p>This episode is such a beautiful reminder that every child’scommunication journey looks different. It is also a reminder that the small wins are never really small.</p><p></p><p>These moments matter because they show growth, connection and possibility.</p><p><br></p><p>And sometimes, when so much of the journey can focus on what a child cannot yet do, we need to pause and celebrate what they can.</p><p><br></p><p>Lots of love,</p><p>Rita x</p><p> </p><p>🌿 <strong>Connection Creates Communication</strong></p><p>Wondering what to do while you wait for speech therapy?</p><p>Connection Creates Communication is my new 6-week program for parents of children aged 0–5, designed to give you practical, everyday strategies to support yourchild's communication at home.</p><p> </p><p>👉 Learn more & Join: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D0_cXR5hFvxirnqpwXByJfm30jywWJpC/view" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Connection Creates Communication</a></p><p> </p><p> Questions? Email <a href="mailto:rita@rsspeechpathology.com.au" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">rita@rsspeechpathology.com.au</a>or send me a DM on Instagram. </p><p><br></p><p>P.S.: follow me on <a href="https://preview.kit-mail3.com/click/dpheh0hzhmh4/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbS93aW5ld2l0aHdpdGFwb2RjYXN0Lw==" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> for more tips, insights and updates</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Disclaimer: the purpose of this podcast is to provideinformation. You must not rely on the information on this podcast as an alternative to speech and language therapy. </strong></p><p><strong>You must always consult with a Speech Pathologist, GP and/or paediatrician if you have any concerns about yourchild's communication and/development.</strong></p><p><br></p>
June 25, 2026
<p>Hey everyone,</p><p><br></p><p>This week, I am joined by women’s health expert, holistic wellness advocate and founder of Pagoda Tree, Natalie Kringoudis.</p><p><br>Together, we explore how stress and nervous system regulation can impact our hormones, wellbeing and the way we show up as parents.<br></p><p>Natalie shares why our hormones often follow the state of our nervous system, the importance of listening to the signals our bodies are sending us and why caring for ourselves is not selfish.<br></p><p>It is part of caring for our families.<br></p><p>Natalie also opens up about raising her son Jordy, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just four weeks old.<br></p><p>She shares how she navigated the fear that came with his diagnosis, learnt to ask difficult questions and advocated for her child while continuing to focus on the ways he was healthy, thriving and capable.<br></p><p>We talk about:</p><p>💫 How stress impacts women’s hormones<br>💫 The connection between our nervous system and wellbeing<br>💫 Giving ourselves permission to rest<br>💫 How our own regulation can influence the way we parent<br>💫 Advocating for a child after a diagnosis<br>💫 Moving from reacting in fear to reflecting with curiosity<br>💫 Trusting your instincts and asking questions<br>💫 Focusing on what is working<br></p><p>This episode is a beautiful reminder that looking after your selfish not something you need to feel guilty about.<br></p><p>When we understand our own bodies, recognise our capacity and give ourselves permission to pause, we are better able to support the people who need us.<br></p><p>It is also a reminder that a diagnosis does not define your child or determine everything they will be capable of.<br></p><p>Sometimes empowerment begins with one simple question:<br></p><p>What if everything is going to be okay?<br></p><p>Grab a glass of wine and listen to the latest episode of Wine with Wita.</p><p><br></p><p>Lots of love,</p><p>Rita</p><p></p><p>P.S.: follow me on <a href="https://preview.kit-mail3.com/click/dpheh0hzhmh4/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbS93aW5ld2l0aHdpdGFwb2RjYXN0Lw==" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> for more tips, insights and updates. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaimer: the purpose of this podcast is to provideinformation. You must not rely on the information on this podcast as an alternative to speech and language therapy. You must always consult with a Speech Pathologist, GP and/or paediatrician if you have any concerns about your child's communication and/development.</strong></p>
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Wine with Wita is Australia's leading podcast for parents navigating life with children with communication difficulties, disabilities and additional support needs.
Hosted by Rita Shamoun, speech pathologist and founder of RS Speech Pathology, each episode brings together expert advice, lived experiences and real family stories.
With warmth, honesty and connection, Wine with Wita helps families feel informed, empowered and less alone.
So SIP back, relax and enjoy the show!
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