Me And My Mates: Recent Episodes

Brendan Cresswell and Tarryn Wallace

People with disabilities have mates too!

In this series, Brendan Cresswell and Tarryn Wallace invite others with different abilities in to chat about life, the universe and everything in between. They have a positive, sometimes hilarious, view on life and overcoming obstacles.

Features interviews with others and discussions between the two presenters. And music!

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Brendan Cresswell, Tarryn Wallace and Erica Perry invite others with different abilities in to chat about life, the universe and everything in between.

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Join Erica Perry and Tarryn Wallace as they chat with Callum Williamson, the General manager of Conductive Education Taranaki.

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Join Brendan Cresswell and Tarryn Wallace as they learn all about their new co-host, the lovely Erica Perry.

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Brendan Cresswell and Tarryn Wallace invite others with different abilities in to chat about life, the universe and everything in between.

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Brendan Cresswell and Tarryn Wallace invite others with different abilities in to chat about life, the universe and everything in between.

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Today Brendan is the guest on Me & My Mates, as he is interviewed by Access Radio Taranaki’s new Community Engagement Coordinator, Taryn. He shares how his disability affects him and his journey into radio, and about his love of cars.

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Brendan Cresswell and Tarryn Wallace invite others with different abilities in to chat about life, the universe and everything in between.

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Brendan Cresswell and Tarryn Wallace invite others with different abilities in to chat about life, the universe and everything in between.

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Brendan Cresswell and Tarryn Wallace invite others with different abilities in to chat about life, the universe and everything in between.

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Taryn and Brendan talk about their pets and the important place they hold in people's lives, especially those living with a disability

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Brendan and Taryn catch up with each other for ther first time this year and share a few laughs. Featuring music by Taryn

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Brendan and Tarryn talk about saving money for special trips away, then savouring the memories once you're home from the trip

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Brendan and Tarryn discuss the importance of not judging others - we have no idea of other people's stories.

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Brendan Cresswell and Tarryn Wallace invite others with different abilities in to chat about life, the universe and everything in between.

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Tarryn and Brendan chat with Elizabeth and Aileen from StarJam Taranaki. Listen in to find out more and how to get involved.

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Brendan and Tarryn talk about the book - Talking About Seeing, about finding purpose in life and finding things that give us the feeling of accomplishment.

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Brendan and Tarryn talk about grief and how to manage it.

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Marie is a support worker with CCS. Tune in to hear what she loves about her role.

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Brendan and Tarryn talk about making friends safely and having conversations with them.

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Brendan and Tarryn talk with Evie from Access Radio Taranaki about how Evie lives with multiple invisible disabilities (hEDs and CFS/ME + more).

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Brendan Cresswell and Tarryn Wallace invite others with different abilities in to chat about life, the universe and everything in between.

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Brendan and Tarryn discuss staying well over winter.

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Brendan and Tarryn discuss the rising cost of living and touch on the cuts to disability payments.

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Brendan and Tarryn share things that make them laugh.

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Brendan and Tarryn talk about how to make their lifestyles healthier.

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Brendan and Tarryn share why looking after yourself is important, what they do for self-care, and how they fill up other people's cups.

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Brendan and Tarryn talk about how non-disabled people perceive and treat the disabled

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Brendan and Tarryn look at enjoying the year ahead and making memories.

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Brendan and Tarryn share ways to lift each other and empower people.

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Brendan and Tarryn share how their Christmas holidays went

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Wrapping up the year that was 2024. Brendan and Tarryn share their highs and lows and goals for 2024.

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Brendan and Tarryn share their thoughts on Christmas.

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Brendan and Tarryn share how to stay safe this silly season.

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Brendan and Tarryn chat with Paparina from CCS about the upcoming Karanga Maha event on October 5th & 6th.

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Brendan and Tarryn chat with Kris Johnson about his disability and how that effects his everyday life.

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Brendan and Tarryn share stories about lost or sick relatives and how much that changes your life.

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Brendan and Tarryn share their tip for getting ready for medical appointments and staying organised with medication.

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Brendan and Tarryn talk about ways to be prepared to go into the community and extra things that can make it easier.

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Brendan and Tarryn share stories and advice about what it was like stepping out of their comfort zones and stretching their independence.

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Brendan and Tarryn share ways to stay warm and cozy this winter

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Brendan Cresswell and Tarryn Wallace discuss the importance of inclusive communication. Talking directly to the person with the disability instead of just with the parent or caregiver.

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Brendan and Tarryn follow up, 5 years on, one of their earliest shows, which looked at technology and how has technology changed over those 5 years and how it helps people with disabilities.

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Brendan and Tarryn discuss social groups for people with disabilities and how it helps them.

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Brendan and Tarryn talk about ways to stay safe and occupied when home alone.

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Brendan and Tarryn talk about the pros and cons of social media.

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Brendan and Tarryn share tips and tricks on public transport.

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Brendan and Tarryn chat about making the community a safe place for disabled people to get around and access.

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Brendan and Tarryn chat with Catherine Kennan from Vivian Pharmacy all about medication safety.

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Brendan Cresswell and Tarryn Wallace talk about their type of humour, and share some of the funny things that have happened to them.

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Brendan and Tarryn talk about being compassionate to others.

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Brendan and Tarryn talk about the importance of being yourself and how having a laugh helps.

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Brendan and Tarryn briefly recap the past year and talk about their plans for 2023

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Brendan and Tarryn recap their 2022 and reflect on the show

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Brendan and Tarryn talk about how to help others this holiday season.

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Brendan and Tarryn talk about ways to safely travel with covid in the community.

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Brendan and Tarryn talk about all the big and small things that make them happy.

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Brendan and Tarryn talk about mental health and ow you can deal with it.

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Brendan Cresswell shares some interviews with people who went to Karanga Maha.

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Brendan Cresswell and Tarryn Wallace talk about how it feels to be underestimated, on the one hand, and how it feels to achieve the unexpected, on the other.

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Brendan and Tarryn talk with Oaoarina from CCS Disability Action about the Karanga Maha event, coming up on the 29th and 30th of September at Kanihi Mawhitiwhiti Pa.

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Brendan and Tarryn answer questions that they get asked or that people are too scared to ask about their sight.

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Brendan and Tarryn talk about ways to stay happy and positive with a disability.

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Brendan and Tarryn share stories of people who have helped them in the past.

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After recieving some bad news, Brendan and Tarryn discuss what friendships mean to them, and how important it is to make memories.

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Brendan Cresswell and Tarryn Wallace talk about their experience with school and the Kisckstart Flatting course that they both went through after finishing school

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Brendan and Tarryn discuss the importance of having a good support network and being there for others.

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Brendan and Tarryn touch on topics such as learning about disabilities when young and how to deal with judgment.

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Brendan and Tarryn discuss ways to stay positive through mental health ups and downs.