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 identity, work, and self-advocacy. Mel shares her journey from childhood through to adulthood, navigating communication, disclosure, and shifting access needs across different environments. Communication in daily life, including lip reading and the importance of captionsLearning to disclose acces...