The Sunflower Conversations
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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.
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S3E3 Bowel Cancer and Living with an Ostomy with Nicole Trimboli - Australia & New Zealand
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…
Understanding Schizophrenia with Alex Phillips, Mind in Camden
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…
Early onset Alzheimer’s with Jay Reinstein, VOA Foundation
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…
S3E2 Profound Hearing Loss – with Mel (Australia & New Zealand)
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…
S3E1 Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (Best Disease) with Fiona - Australia & New Zealand
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…
Autism - my life diagnosed with Aspergers with Alex Manners
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,…
Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis to charity building Talks With MS
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…
S2E10 AuDHD with Courtney Rosato – Australia & New Zealand
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…
Palindromic Rheumatism, Comorbidities and Neurodivergence with Danielle Cudjoe Michalksi
Danielle is neurodivergent and lives with palindromic rheumatism, undifferentiated connective tissue disorder, endometriosis, and adenomyosis.We hear how her conditions intersect and why…
S2E9 POTS and ME/CFS with James - Australia and New Zealand
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…
FND with Simone Round
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.…
Type 2 Diabetes with Ashwin Soni
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…
S2E8 AuDHD with Madeleine - Australia and New Zealand
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…
Mental Health with Kelly Winstanley, Mental Heath Matters
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,…
S2E7 Autism with Nicole - Australia and New Zealand
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…
Living with an Ostomy, with Keely Cat-Wells and Nate Hadlock, UOAA
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…
Hearing Loss with Lidia Best, European Federation of Hard of Hearing People
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…
Dementia with Paul Hoskins and Tim Wilkins, Alzheimer's Society
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…
S2E6 Post-Concussion Syndrome with Catherine - Australia and New Zealand
In this episode, Flic Manning chats with Catherine Hanna, a proud Sunflower and road safety advocate. Catherine shares her journey with post-concussion syndrome, the misconceptions surrounding an…
ME / CFS with Hollie Christian Brookes, Yawn
This episode was recorded on Instagram Live.Hollie Christian Brooks joined us to discuss her new play "Yawn: A Chronically Fatigued Play", which draws from her personal experience with ME/CFS to…
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The Sunflower Conversations has published 153 episodes since February 2021, covering topics in Documentary, Health & Fitness.
The Sunflower Conversations is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 30m.
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