This Is Wheel Life

Two 20-something year olds; Sophia Malthus and Indy Henman, chat about how Sophia became quadriplegic at 19 and why her cousin Indy became her carer with no prior healthcare experience.

Soph and Indy explore the health and fitness side of quadriplegia. Why does Soph need to exercise if she is 87% paralysed? Experts answer their questions and Soph is called with an exciting request from the CEO of Eden Park.

As if house-hunting isn’t hard enough, being quadriplegic is a whole new level. Finding out if there’s a ramp is just the tip of the iceberg. Soph and Indy check out Soph’s current home and explore the current housing market.

Soph and Indy go shopping at Storm to find wheelchair-friendly outfits. How does one look fashionable with so many things to consider? Wheelchair, catheter, binder, the list goes on…

Soph heads out on a first date while Indy takes a nap in the car. Some may think that painting on a first date is a bold move for someone with no hand function.. we think you’ll change your mind when you see the final results.

As a self-proclaimed prude, Soph visits Claire Freeman to get the tea on navigating sex and intimacy as a disabled person. Soph and Indy also see a neuropsychologist to get professional input and advice.

Soph and Indy ask a recruiter if Soph’s quadriplegia will affect her chances of becoming a lawyer. Soph proves her disability knows no bounds as she conquers a terrifying stunt.