The Sunflower Conversations
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.
The Sunflower Conversations
Latest Episodes
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 with over 18 years’ experience, who shares her...
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, that genuinely help him cope. We also explor...
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 Sclerosis.Terri has relapse-remitt...
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 experience informs systemic change.Late di...
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 comorbidities complicate care. Danielle explains f...
