Hosted by Hidden Disabilities Sunflower · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 154 episodes
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Welcome to the Sunflower Conversations, the podcast where we explore the experiences of disabled people with non-visible disabilities through the lens of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. This is a space to hear authentic stories from disabled people navigating life with non-visible disabilities such as chronic illness, mental health conditions, neurodivergence, and more. While most episodes focus on lived experience, we also feature occasional insights from experts in healthcare, accessibility, and inclusion. Whether you or someone you care about wears the Sunflower, our conversations aim to raise awareness, build understanding, and help create a more inclusive and compassionate world. Empowering voices. Raising awareness. Challenging assumptions - one conversation at a time.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower hosts The Sunflower Conversations, a health show with 154 episodes published.
In this episode of Sunflower Conversations , James Dunn speaks with Vikesh Anand , TEDx speaker and founder of STUTTA (Australian Stuttering Association), about living with a stutter and advocating for greater awareness
We talk about motor neurone disease (MND), also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), with Pauline from the MND Association and Joff, who shares what diagnosis and day-to-day life really look like. We explore how
In this episode of Sunflower Conversations , James Dunn speaks with Nicole Trimboli about surviving two cancers, living with a permanent stoma and ostomy bag, and rebuilding confidence when your body and life change fast
The topic for this episode is mental health and schizophrenia. If you are affected by anything we discuss, please follow up with your healthcare provider. We talk with Alex Phillips from Mind in Camden about schizophreni
We talk with Jay Reinstein about his early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis, from the first confusing moments at work to the fear, stigma, and family impact that followed. We also dig into what helps day-to-day, how advocacy
In this episode of Sunflower Conversations , James Dunn speaks with Mel Ogden about profound hearing loss alongside endometriosis, Hashimoto’s disease, and breast cancer, and how it's shaped her identity, work, and self-
In this first episode of Season 3, James Dunn returns as our new host, bringing thoughtful and engaging conversations to the forefront. He is joined by Fiona, an organisational design and HR leader with over 18 years’ ex
We talk with Alex Manners, an autistic speaker and author. In this episode, Alex explains what autism feels like for him, from literal language and sensory stress to special interests, like football, that genuinely help
Terri Louise Brown, founder of Talks with MS joins us in this episode. We learn how to create a charity from scratch and discover the importance of community support for those living with multiple Sclerosis. Terri has re
In this episode, Flic Manning chats with disability inclusion leader, Courtney Rosato, about her late diagnosis of Autism and ADHD, navigating diverse professional spaces, and how her lived experience informs systemic ch
Danielle is neurodivergent and lives with palindromic rheumatism, undifferentiated connective tissue disorder, endometriosis, and adenomyosis. We hear how her conditions intersect and why comorbidities complicate care. D
In this episode, Flic Manning chats with sunflower advocate, James Dunn on sudden onset of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), the long road t
Simone Round shares how a hand tremor evolved into a complex FND diagnosis, now consisting of tics, chronic migraines, non‑epileptic seizures, and the reality of becoming an ambulant wheelchair user. In this episode, Sim
Ashwin Soni joins the Sunflower Conversations to discuss Type 2 diabetes, which began to affect him four years ago. We learn about the symptoms Ashwin experienced and the changes he has had to make to manage the conditio
Flic Manning chats with Madeleine Jaine Lobsey about Autism and ADHD, and how we can move from deficit thinking to joyful, neuroinclusive design across events and workplaces. They discuss: • Finding relief and reframing
Content warning: In this episode, we are talking about the topic of mental health and refer to self-harm and suicide. If any of the conversation causes you distress and you need to speak to someone, please consider conta
In this episode, Flic Manning chats with inclusion strategist Nicole Marshall on late autism diagnosis, unmasking, and the simple changes that make work humane and effective. • Self-discovery through adult autism diagnos
Nate Hadlock and Keely Cat-Wells, advocates from the United Ostomy Associations of America, join us to address common questions and dispel myths and the stigma about living with an ostomy. Millions of people worldwide ha
Lydia Best, President of the European Federation of Hard of Hearing People (EFHOH), shares her personal journey with hearing loss and explains the barriers faced by the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. We discuss the
Tim Wilkins from the Alzheimer's Society and Paul Hoskins join us to discuss dementia. The stigma and misconceptions around dementia often paint a bleak picture of life after diagnosis. Paul has a different story to tell
Alex Phillips
Director/Writer of New VSP Anything That Moves · Mind in Camden
1 appearance on this show
Kate Middleton
Psychologist, Pastor and Director · All England Lawn Tennis Club
1 appearance on this show
Amy Kelly
National Director of Family Engagement at Devereux · Crohn's & Colitis Ireland
1 appearance on this show
Dr Louise Newson
renowned doctor (likely expert in menopause, though not explicitly stated) · Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre
1 appearance on this show
Paul Howard
Computer Analyst · Durham BID
2 appearances on this show
Claire Sisk
Global Ambassador · RNIB
1 appearance on this show
Hannah Wilson
Knowledge Management and CRM Coordinator Project Manager · Forsyth Technical Community College
2 appearances on this show
Danielle Allen
James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University · Partners in Democracy
1 appearance on this show
Tom Ryan
Co-Founder of the K–12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group · K-12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Hughes
Director of Housing Stability · Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency
2 appearances on this show
Karen Watson
Cerebral Palsy Adult Services UK
1 appearance on this show
Dr Rebecca Tomlinson
Menstrual Health Project
1 appearance on this show
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The Sunflower Conversations is hosted by Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 154 episodes.
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