Life with Cerebral Palsy: Mark Wilson aka Wobbles on Dating, Disability and Defying Expectations

In this deeply moving and also surprisingly funny episode, Mark Wilson joins me on the podcast.Better known by his nickname “Wobbles”, a title he has proudly reclaimed. Mark has cerebral palsy, but he makes it clear from the outset: this isn’t a sad story. It’s a story about grit, love, resilience, savage humour, and carving out a life he’s genuinely proud of.Mark’s new book Wobbles pulls back the curtain on his early years, the intense therapy program that defined his childhood, the brutal bullying that shaped his teens, and the enormous sacrifices his parents made to give him a fighting chance. Today, Mark is a business analyst at ANZ, drives a V8 Holden Kingswood, loves Devilskin, and is raising a blended family with his partner Elise.Mark’s honesty is a gift: especially when he speaks about finding self-worth, surviving suicidal ideation and navigating dating with CP.****Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns for their clients- you can see their latest returns for yourself on their website.I became a client when they came on board as the show sponsor and it’s been a gamechanger for me personally- I’m kicking myself for not doing it years earlier.You can book a no obligation chat with one of their awesome KiwiSaver advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/domThe issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pdsPast performance does not guarantee future returns.And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser, so this is just general advice. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.