Against a blue backdrop, Soph and Indy sit, dressed up in disco costumes. Indy is holding a guitar. Placed on the floor in front of them is a disco ball.

This Is Wheel Life (NEW Season)

14m

NEW SEASON | Episodes Monday @ 3pm. This series digs into the wild, raw lives of Soph, a 20-something quadriplegic, and her choice-as cousin Indy, her carer and ally.

S1: Made with the support of NZ On Air | S2: Made possible with funding from RNZ

7 episodes

Bondi Babes

Soph's first flight to Sydney leads her to Bondi Beach post-accident, where sand and wheelchairs clash. With the help of lifeguards, she discovers how accessible the beach can be!
Season 2/Episode 7
14m

Paralysed and Pregnant

Can a quad have a baby? Soph’s on a real one, deep-diving into disability, parenting, and pushing limits. With Indy, she meets a quad mum who proves the haters wrong.
Season 2/Episode 6
13m

Swipe Right or Sit Tight?

Speed dating? Why not. Soph & Indy dive into the flirty chaos to see if love can spark in five minutes. The quest for romance continues, and things are about to get interesting.
Season 2/Episode 5
11m

How Does a House Mean Freedom?

After a long fight, Soph finally gets an accessible home—and then sets out to uncover why so many others can't. Her journey reveals a broken system and sparks a powerful call for change.
Season 2/Episode 4
12m

Insight into the World of a Devotee

Some see it as love, others as a fetish. Soph dives into the wild world of devotees, meeting Liam to unpack a taboo topic her community often avoids but can't ignore.
Season 2/Episode 3
13m

Rave in the Chair

Festivals are wild, loud, and crowded—not Soph’s vibe. As a wheelchair user, mud, portaloos, and a front-row view of bums make it worse. Accessibility is promised, but it’s never that simple. Can they handle it?
Season 2/Episode 2
12m

Where We Left Off: Soph & Indy

Sophia—the 20-something quadriplegic—and her cousin Indy are back! They'll update you on what's new and take things to the next level, with plenty of shenanigans along the way!
Season 2/Episode 1
8m

Trailers & bonus video

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This series digs into the wild, raw lives of Soph, a 20-something quadriplegic, and her choice-as cousin Indy, her carer and ally.
Season 2/
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