The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP038 - 5-30-24 - Frank Mylar, State Attorney General In this riveting episode of the Michelle Tanner Podcast, host Michelle Tanner dives deep into the turbulent waters of Utah politics with guest Frank Mylar, a prominent candidate vying for the position of State Attorney General. Frank Mylar brings a wealth of experie…

This month, our Sunflower Conversations Podcaster, Peta Hooke, interviews Althea, talking about ADHD and Autism. The Sunflower Conversations is a Podcast where we explore the experiences of people living with hidden disabilities and what the Sunflower means to them. It’s a space to share your experience and to empower and encourage more people to s…

In episode 37 of the Michelle Tanner Podcast, host Michelle Tanner sits down with Phil Lyman, a candidate for Utah governor This episode dives deep into the current political landscape of Utah, offering listeners a front-row seat to the intricate workings of the state's gubernatorial race. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the …

In Episode 36 of The Michelle Tanner Podcast, host Michelle Tanner sits down with Rob Axson, the Utah Republican Party State Chair, for a deep dive into the intricacies of Utah politics. This episode, titled "The Utah Caucus Convention," offers listeners an enlightening look at the mechanisms driving the state's political landscape. Axson brings a …

Our guest is Amy Kelly, Head of Communications and Fundraising at Crohn's & Colitis Ireland. Amy was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease when she was 27 and shares her lived experiences and the impacts and adjustments she has made to her life. Amy explained that inflammatory bowel disease is an autoimmune disease and how it differs from irritable bowel …

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP035 - 5-8-24 - Monica Wilbur, State Board 10 In the latest episode of the Michelle Tanner Podcast, host Michelle Tanner sits down with Monica Wilbur, a passionate advocate running for State Board 10. Together, they delve into captivating topics shaping the landscape of public education. Through their lively conversat…

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP034 - 5-1-24 - Chad Bennion, State Senate District 29 Title: "Exploring Political Realities: A Dive into Utah State Senate District 29" In episode 34 of "The Michelle Tanner Podcast," host Michelle Tanner delves deep into the political landscape with guest Chad Bennion, a candidate vying for State Senate District 29.…

This podcast was recorded as an Instagram Live. CONTENT WARNING. The terms suicide and eating disorders are referenced. Please visit your healthcare provider if you are concerned about any issues relating to this topic. Anna Cooper, co-founder of the Menstrual Health Project, and Dr Rebeccah Tomlinson joined us to answer questions from the Sunflowe…

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP033 - Frank Mylar for Utah Attorney General "Join Michelle Tanner on episode 33 of 'The Michelle Tanner Podcast' as she dives into crucial discussions with Frank Mylar, a candidate for Utah Attorney General. Together, they explore the intricate landscape of the upcoming election, shedding light on pressing issues lik…

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP032 - Dr Jeff O'Driscoll In the latest episode of "The Michelle Tanner Podcast," host Michelle Tanner dives into thought-provoking discussions on near-death experiences and spirituality with special guest Dr. Jeff O'Driscoll. They explore Dr. O'Driscoll's captivating books, including "Zen's Garden" and "Not Yet," off…

CONTENT WARNING. We touch upon suicide, eating disorders and self-harm. Our guest will talk about her lived experiences, and signposting to charities for support. Please visit your healthcare provider if you are concerned about any issues relating to this topic. This podcast was recorded as an Instagram Live. For years, Amani battled with anxiety, …

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP031 - 100,000 Election Law Violations with John Barrick In a riveting exploration of democracy's fabric, Michelle Tanner delves deep into the heart of election integrity with tax accounting luminary, Professor John Barrick. Unveiling the intricate tapestry of electoral processes, this episode, titled "100,000 Electio…

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP030 - Nate Brooksby In the 30th episode of "The Michelle Tanner Podcast," host Michelle Tanner dives deep into the world of law enforcement with guest Sheriff Nate Brooksby from the Washington County Sheriff's Office. They explore the multifaceted duties of a sheriff, shedding light on critical issues such as illegal…

Eve Jensch is 37 and was diagnosed with Parkinson's two years ago. Eve lives in Ireland with her three children and her husband and joins us to talk about her lived experience with Parkinson's. Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition, which means that it causes problems in the brain as the cells stop working correctly and, over time, st…

Title: "Guardians of Utah's Conservative Values: Securing Our Future" In episode 29 of the Michelle Tanner podcast, host Michelle delves into the heart of Utah's conservative values with special guest Trent Christensen, a candidate running for Utah Attorney General. The episode ignites a passionate dialogue surrounding critical issues facing the st…

Clare and her daughter, Matilda, join us to discuss Matilda's school experiences. Matilda is nine years old and in year five at primary school; she is autistic and has ADHD. Friendships can be challenging because Matilda is autistic and doesn't always pick up on social cues. Having ADHD means she needs to be active. Matilda tells us about the adjus…

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP028 - Colby Jenkins, US Congress Candidate: A Deep Dive into Utah Politics with Colby Jenkins on the Michelle Tanner Podcast In the latest episode of the Michelle Tanner podcast, the spotlight shines brightly on the enigmatic intersection of politics and purpose. Michelle Tanner deftly navigates the intricacies of US…

Our guests are Karina Smith and Michelle Culbert, from South Florida, who both have Optic Nerve Glioma, a rare eye condition affecting sight that typically affects young children. It is a slow-growing brain tumour in or around the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. As the tumour progresses, it presses on the optic nerve. Karina and M…

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP027 - Trent Staggs, US Senate Candidate In episode 27 of the Michelle Tanner podcast, we dive into the dynamic world of Utah politics with a special focus on the Utah Senate race. Our guest, Trent Staggs, a compelling US Senate candidate, takes center stage as we explore the ins and outs of his campaign. From the int…

CONTENT WARNING. The topic is eating disorders, and throughout the podcast, our guest will talk about their lived experiences, as well as signposting to charities for support. Please visit your healthcare provider if you are concerned about any issues relating to this topic. Undiagnosed autism and ADHD have played a part in Adam developing an eatin…

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP026 - ESG with Marlo Oaks (b) On the Michelle Tanner Podcast, Episode 26, as we delve into the dynamic world of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) with our intriguing guest, Marlo Oaks, Utah State Treasurer. Uncover the intersections of ESG, diversity, equity, and inclusion in economics, sparking a conversat…

Our guests are Marcus Tanner and Dorothy Watson, CEO of The Sunnybank Trust. “The Sunnybank Trust supports adults with a learning disability across North East Surrey to have confidence, opportunities and control over their own lives and to be able to live without prejudice and discrimination.” In our conversation, we tackle the myths and stigma att…

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP025 - Protect Utahs Children with Goud Maragani In Episode 25 of the Michelle Tanner Podcast, titled "Protect Utah's Children with Goud Maragani," host Michelle Tanner engages in a riveting conversation with Goud Maragani, Chairman of Utah's Gay Straight Coalition and a candidate for Utah House District 46. Delving i…

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP024 - Lesa Sandberg, Come Caucus With Us In Episode 24 of the Michelle Tanner Podcast, titled "Lesa Sandberg: Come Caucus With Us," host Michelle Tanner engages in a captivating conversation with Lesa Sandberg, the Washington County Republican Party Chair. The episode delves into the intricate world of caucusing, exp…

In the latest episode of The Michelle Tanner Podcast, titled "Elections with Terry Hutchinson," listeners are taken on a captivating journey into the world of local elections and school board dynamics. Join Michelle as she engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Terry Hutchinson, an influential member from the Washington County School Boar…

In Episode 22 of The Michelle Tanner Podcast, titled "The Bathroom Bill with Jamee Mitchell Part 2," host Michelle Tanner engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Jamee Mitchell, a prominent member of the trans community. The episode delves into the complex landscape of Utah legislation, exploring the intersections of gender identity, trans…

CONTENT WARNING. The topic is eating disorders, and throughout the podcast, our guest will talk about their lived experiences, as well as signposting to charities for support. Please visit your healthcare provider if you are concerned about any issues relating to this topic. Our guest, Zoe Summers, joins us to talk about eating disorders (ED), whic…

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP021 - The Bathroom Bill with Jamee Mitchell In episode 21 of the Michelle Tanner podcast, titled "The Bathroom Bill" with guest Jamee Mitchell from the tax company, host Michelle Tanner delves into thought-provoking discussions on transgender state legislation in Utah, women's rights, gender identity, and the implica…

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP020 - Pro Life Utah, Mary Taylor In episode 20 of The Michelle Tanner Podcast, titled "Pro-Life Utah," host Michelle Tanner engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Mary Taylor from Pro-Life Utah. The dialogue delves into crucial topics such as abortion, pro-life perspectives, women's reproductive health, and…

Jo joined us from the charity Different Strokes to answer Sunflower wearers' questions and to explain what a stroke is, the signs to look out for, and what action to take, as well as advice about the support available to patients. Hayette had a stroke at age 32 and has been on a long journey of rehabilitation and recovery; she talks us through the …

In episode 19 of the Michelle Tanner podcast, host Michelle engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Mary Bowden from Americans for Health Freedom .org. Explore topics like medical freedom, vaccine injury, anti-mandate perspectives, and delve into the realm of healthcare advocacy. This episode aims to be both educational and informative…

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP018 - Riley Gaines, Phil LymanBy Michelle Tanner

This podcast was recorded as an Instagram Live. Hayette is a mother, wife and stroke survivor. Aged 32 Hayette experienced a severe stroke called a subarachnoid haemorrhage, followed by an ischaemic stroke a few days later. A subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is a life-threatening type of stroke, caused by bleeding into the space surrounding the brain…

🎙️ Podcast Summary: "The Michelle Tanner Podcast" Episode 17 - Eric Moutsos's Defending Liberty Join host Michelle Tanner in a riveting conversation on Episode 17 of "The Michelle Tanner Podcast" as she welcomes the dynamic Eric Moutsos to the show. In this thought-provoking episode, they delve deep into the realms of defending Liberty, the essence…

William Vanderpuye is a social worker and is autistic. In this conversation, William shares what the Sunflower means to him and the confidence and support it has given him while in education at university and now in employment. William's employer, Sutton Council, is supportive and offers understanding and kindness so that he can succeed and excel i…

Dr Louise Newson is a GP & Menopause Specialist and joined us to share her knowledge and expertise. Dr Newson and her team at Newson Health are at the forefront of advocating for women to get the appropriate treatment to support their hormone health. As well as investing in research and training to help healthcare practitioners make the best decisi…

David Reynolds, TAA Art Facilitator, shares how art gives kids "life tools" that can help them create a better world. He also gives some really great advice for new & pre-service teachers! David has taught for twelve years and is currently the Elementary Visual Arts teacher at Moore Elementary in the Franklin Special Schools District in Franklin, T…

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP016 - Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Michael Brandt Welcome to Episode 16 of the Michelle Tanner Podcast! 🎙️ Join host Michelle Tanner in a riveting conversation with Michael Brandt from Veterans Chamber of Commerce. 🇺🇸 Explore the realms of elections, veterans' PTS understanding, entrepreneurship, Chamber of Commerce…

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP015 - Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Carob-Cari BartholomewBy Michelle Tanner

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP014 - School Issues 2, Terry HutchinsonBy Michelle Tanner

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP013 - Fighting Marxism, Julie BehlingBy Michelle Tanner

This podcast was recorded as an Instagram Live. Maddie shared her lived experience of being wrongly diagnosed with mixed anxiety, depression and panic disorder before eventually being diagnosed with autism when at university aged 21. In our chat, we talked about her life as she tried to navigate the neurotypical world and her newfound approach to l…

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP012 - City Council Candidates, Paula Smith, Brad BennettBy Michelle Tanner

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP011 - Economics, Jace HardyBy Michelle Tanner

Fay Durrant is a Wellbeing and Menopause coach and joined us to discuss perimenopause and menopause as well as her own lived experience with perimenopause. The conversation allows our hosts, Chantal and Paul, to speak about their experiences with having and living through perimenopause. Also discussed is the impact of this phase of life on relation…

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP010 - School Issues, Terry HutchinsonBy Michelle Tanner

Beth Johnsson joins us to talk about Rett Syndrome. This rare genetic disorder affects brain development, resulting in severe mental and physical disability. It's estimated to affect around 1 in 10,000 girls born yearly and is rarely seen in boys. Beth talks about her personal experience with her daughter, Hannah, who was diagnosed with the conditi…

The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP009 - Election Integrity, Wendy GodlewskiBy Michelle Tanner

Sandy Kaur joins the Sunflower Conversations to discuss mental health and suicide prevention in Punjabi and South Asian communities and how her charity Sehhat is tackling the topic. We discuss the barriers to seeking support, including the obvious one, which is language and the cultural fear of judgment from the community. Whether talking about men…

Lisa Nice has multiple sclerosis (MS). She joins Chantal and Paul to explain how the autoimmune and neurodegenerative condition affects her. We also discuss her employer, Comic Relief's approach to diversity, equity and inclusion. Diagnosed late in life, it came as a shock, and it took a while for Lisa to accept her diagnosis, which is relapsing-re…