The topic for this episode is mental health and schizophrenia. If you are affected by anything we discuss, please follow up with your healthcare provider.  We talk with Alex Phillips from Mind in Camden about schizophrenia and hearing voices, focusing on lived experience rather than frightening labels. We explore how people can recover, how families can offer support, and how everyday compassion reduces stigma.  Hearing voices as an umbrella for different sensory experiences Wh...

Bowel Cancer and Living with an Ostomy with Nicole Trimboli - Australia & New Zealand

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.