In this episode of Sunflower Conversations, James Dunn speaks with Yvette O'Dowd, who first showed symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) at 32 years old and has now been living with the condition for over 30 years. An advocate and author of the children's book Granny Has Wobbly Legs, Yvette shares her experience of living with MS, exploring fatigue, brain fog, stigma, and the practical adjustments, including the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, that help make everyday life more accessible.

• Early MS signs, diagnosis and living with uncertainty
• Hidden symptoms including fatigue, brain fog, numbness and heat sensitivity
• Managing energy through pacing and spoon theory
• The emotional impact of invisible disability and being misunderstood
• Treatment decisions, lifestyle changes and daily coping strategies
• Explaining MS to children through Granny Has Wobbly Legs
• Simple accessibility changes that make a meaningful difference
• How the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower supports understanding and confidence


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