In this weeks episode we talk everything FND and I am joined by an amazing warrior Charlee.

Charlee like myself has FND and they are here to share their story.

follow Charlee:

tiktok: @sunflowersin_bloom

Follow Brad:

YouTube: @unshakenbrad

Instagram: @fndwarrior2024

TikTok: @unshakenbrad

Brad’s Petition:

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727063?utm_medium=social&utm_source=heylink.me

Disclaimer:

FND is real — not fake or malingering. This podcast is for information & entertainment only, not medical advice. Always consult your GP or healthcare professionals

Follow Brad:
YouTube: @unshakenbrad
Instagram: @fndwarrior2024
TikTok: @unshakenbrad

Brad’s Petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727063?utm_medium=social&utm_source=heylink.me

Other FND Resources:
•FND AWARE NZ – for those in NZ or wanting to learn more
•FND AWARE UK YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fndawareuk-x6x?si=YxvYKx-knXV6HSu4

Follow Detty:
TikTok: @odettecreatesheart
Instagram: @thefndpodcast
Podcast: https://thefndpodcast.simplecast.com/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMHGVhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp48_A0T2QXWlunsiIiTp55_aWpt9Ov1LGIQsopEdGFqZZQEwDHZpjGgjd-MH_aem_pXFFI-MU2IGKFLZu51FWyQ

Music (licensed via Soundstripe):
Nu Alkemist – At a Glance
Alsever – Paper Treats
Matt Wigton – Thoughts Are Free

Episode Overview:
What happens when your body stops functioning and a neurologist says “deal with it”? Brad shares his journey from collapse and confusion to becoming a voice in the FND community after a Functional Neurological Disorder diagnosis. With Detty, they discuss:
•How it started
•Misdiagnosis & dismissal
•Brad’s petition for better FND care
•The emotional toll & reshaped identity
•The value of community & speaking out

Top FND Support & Info:
•FND Action: https://www.fndaction.org.uk – UK patient-led charity
•FND Guide: Info by Prof. Jon Stone, leading FND researcher
•FND Dimensions: Peer support groups & FND Survival Kit
•The FND Society: https://www.neurokid.co.uk – resources, community & validation
•NEAD Info: https://www.sth.nhs.uk/clientfiles/File/Epilepsy/pil2072.pdf
•FND Portal: https://fndportal.org/

Professionals to Follow:
•Haseel Bhatt Neuro Physiotherapy – IG: @Functionalneurologicaldisorder | Website: Neurology Rehab
•Jason Kreuzman (Pediatric OT) – IG: @FND_OT | Website: RewireOT
•Nada – IG: @fnd_revolution | Podcast: FEM AND STEM | YouTube: FND REVOLUTION TV

Recommended Reads:
•The Cadenza for Fractured Consciousness – on FND Portal via Medium.com
•The Road to Functional Neurological Disorder by Gabriel Brownstein

Disclaimer:
FND is real — not fake or malingering. This podcast is for information & entertainment only, not medical advice. Always consult your GP or healthcare profe