The Sunflower Conversations
The Sunflower Conversations
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
FND with Simone Round
46 minutes Posted Nov 30, 2025 at 1:00 am.
Host And Guest Introductions
Visual Descriptions And Setup
Diagnoses And Early Symptoms
Tremor Progression To FND
Tics, Triggers, And Seizure Types
Acceptance Through Education
Career, Identity, And Lifestyle Shift
Sensory Triggers And Public Environments
Daily Routines, Pacing, And Movement
Stigma, Pathways, And Healthcare Gaps
Ambulant Wheelchair Use Explained
PAs Versus Carers And Independence
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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, Simone talks us through her journey from an active lifestyle and career, working over 70 hours a week, to the steps she now takes to support her mental health and wellbeing. She explains how she now takes pleasure in a much slower pace of life, mindfulness and connection with peo...