In this episode of Sunflower Conversations, James Dunn speaks with Vikesh Anand, TEDx speaker and founder of STUTTA (Australian Stuttering Association), about living with a stutter and advocating for greater awareness and acceptance.  • What stuttering is, including different types of speech blocks and covert vs overt stuttering  • The mental load of masking speech, including anxiety, shame and constant self-monitoring  • Finding community at 28 through a stuttering support gro...

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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.