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-remitting spinal MS and shares why she feels the power of community is essential, and her journey from an online group to creating a registered charity. We explore the inclusive Empowerment Awards, the importance of supportive educators, the use of technology for good, and why the Sunflower lanyard is a quiet voice for invisible disabilities.

For support:

• Talks with MS
• The Empowerment Awards

If you are concerned about any of the subjects discussed in the podcast, please follow up and seek support from your healthcare practitioner.

Hosted by Chantal Boyle, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.

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Music by "The Emerald Ruby" Emerald Ruby Bandcamp and Emerald Ruby website

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 diagnosis and its impact on personal and professional identity
• Thriving in dynamic, fast-paced environments as a neurodivergent professional.
• Challenging workplace misconceptions about capability and communication
• Embedding proactive adjustments and neuroaffirming leadership
• Leading systemic change through policy, education, and capacity building
• Creating genuinely inclusive environments that benefit everyone

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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 fascia and its effects on her body and organs. She also clarifies what palindromic rheumatism is: during flare-ups, pain moves around the body in episodes lasting hours or months, and a defining feature is the absence of joint damage, which often delays diagnosis.

Danielle's mental health has also been affected, especially after serious problems like blood clots and lung infection.

The conversation includes practical tools, guidance on workplace flexibility, and highlights the supportive power of the Sunflower community.

For support:

• Arthritis Ireland
• Arthritis Action – UK
• Arthritis Society Canada
• Arthritis Foundation - USA

If you are concerned about any of the subjects discussed in the podcast, please follow up and seek support from your healthcare practitioner.

Hosted by Chantal Boyle, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a rating and review.

Find out more about the Sunflower by visiting the website hdsunflower.com

Music by "The Emerald Ruby" Emerald Ruby Bandcamp and Emerald Ruby website