Episode 14: Leigh-Anne Sharland — Invisible Illness & Redefining Worth

Leigh-Anne Sharland went from a high-performing corporate data expert to navigating dysautonomia, an invisible chronic illness affecting speech, thinking, and mobility. In this episode, she and Andrea Putting explore ableism, the stigma of mobility aids, sensory overload in public spaces, the Hidden Disabilities lanyard, and how inclusive design starts by including disabled people in decisions. Leanne also shares her podcast, Suddenly Different, featuring stories of life-changing moments and rebuilding with purpose.A show, a movement, and a mission to break down the barriers that divide us. In a world growing louder with hate, division, and misunderstanding, we choose a different frequency: love, compassion, and the courageous power of connection.