The Simone Feiler Podcast
Simone Feiler, owner of Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney Audiobook Production and Audiobook Australia, talks with authors and publishers about their writing and publishing journey and delves deeper to find out more about them and what inspired them to start writing and publishing. If you're a budding author, these conversations may help you on the right road to becoming a published author and possibly give you the confidence to narrate your own audiobook. I'd love to hear your story! Contact me today for a chat :)
The Simone Feiler Podcast
🎧 Resilience, Recovery & Recording: Breaking Up with My Wheelchair -A Deep, Honest Conversation with Author and Trauma Survivor Kelly-Anne Kerley🎙️
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In this very powerful episode, I sit down with the extraordinary Kelly-Anne Kerley, author of the compelling memoir Breaking Up with My Wheelchair. Together, we have an honest, heartfelt, and at times humorous conversation about trauma, healing, identity—and the journey of turning deeply personal stories into audiobooks.
Kelly-Anne’s life was changed in an instant when she was hit by a car, resulting in a devastating chain of injuries: a traumatic brain injury (TBI), incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI), multiple surgeries, and months of intense rehabilitation. But her story isn’t just about pain—it’s about power. From being completely incapacitated to learning how to walk, function, and even ride again, Breaking Up with My Wheelchair is a celebration of strength, mindset, and triumph.
In this episode, I also open up for the first time about my own recent trauma—a cancer scare that affected my appearance and deeply challenged my sense of self. Vulnerability met vulnerability in our chat, and it became clear that storytelling through audio is more than just a format—it's a form of healing.
🎤 Together, Kelly and I dive into:
- Her journey from ICU to independence
- How she found her voice again—literally—through narrating her own audiobook
- Kelly-Anne’s process of making her audiobook dream a reality
- The emotional power of sharing your story through sound
- Our shared experiences with trauma, and the raw, real moments behind recovery
- Why audiobook creation is not just technical—it's transformational
This isn’t just an interview—it’s an invitation to embrace your inner warrior. Whether you're an author considering audiobook production, someone on a healing journey, or a listener looking for uplifting, empowering Australian stories, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical wisdom.
🌟 Breaking Up with My Wheelchair isn’t just a memoir—it’s a rally cry for resilience.
💬 This episode is proof that vulnerability can be powerful, and your voice matters—especially when it shakes.
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
Find out more about Kelly-Anne by visiting her website: Kelly-Anne Kerley | From Trauma to Triumph
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