Karen is a beauty pageant queen who joins the conversation to discuss her diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Karen shares intimate details of her health journey in a humorous and endearing way. After coming to terms with her post-surgery body,  Karen enters beauty pageants to build her self-confidence and help support other women and raise cancer awareness. If you are experiencing any issues discussed in this podcast please contact your GP or healthcare practitioner. For support<ul><li><a href='https://www.macmillan.org.uk/'>Macmillan</a></li><li><a href='https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/'>Bowel Cancer UK</a></li><li><a href='https://www.colostomyuk.org/'>Colostomy UK</a></li></ul> Hosted by Chantal Boyle, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.   Want to share your story? email <a href='mailto:conversations@hiddendisabilitiesstore.com'>conversations@hiddendisabilitiesstore.com</a> Music by &quot;The Emerald Ruby&quot; <a href='https://theemeraldruby.bandcamp.com/'>Emerald Ruby Bandcamp</a> and <a href='https://theemeraldruby.com/'>Emerald Ruby website</a>

Autism with Patrick Fopma

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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Empowering voices. Raising awareness. Challenging assumptions - one conversation at a time.