28 min
Narcolepsy Cataplexy Dyslexia with Marcus Morgan-Valentine The Sunflower Conversations
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- Mental Health
Let’s talk about intersectional support with Marcus Morgan-Valentine
Marcus Morgan-Valentine has dyslexia, narcolepsy, cataplexy, osteomalacia, chronic costocondritus, dyslexia and IBS . He is a youth worker, and performer, and is passionate about advocating for people that have hidden disabilities.
At the age of 11 he was involved in a car accident and that was when the symptoms of narcolepsy started but he didn’t receive his diagnosis until adulthood.
Our conversation covers the challenges of work, disability and race discrimination and how difficult it is to apply for PIP.
Marcus’ rem sleep is only 4 minutes so when seeking employment he specifically seeks out businesses that support disabled employees and are forward thinking by making adjustments.
We bounce around many subjects in this conversation, Marcus is endearingly funny, honest and open.
If you are experiencing problems discussed in this podcast contact your GP.
For support
Charity:
Narcolepsy UK
British Dyslexia Association
Contact
Marcus Morgan-Valentine: Instagram @totalblessingsuk / Email totalblessings@hotmail.com
Hosted by Chantal Boyle Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.
Want to share your story? email conversations@hiddendisabilitiesstore.com
Visit the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower website.
Let’s talk about intersectional support with Marcus Morgan-Valentine
Marcus Morgan-Valentine has dyslexia, narcolepsy, cataplexy, osteomalacia, chronic costocondritus, dyslexia and IBS . He is a youth worker, and performer, and is passionate about advocating for people that have hidden disabilities.
At the age of 11 he was involved in a car accident and that was when the symptoms of narcolepsy started but he didn’t receive his diagnosis until adulthood.
Our conversation covers the challenges of work, disability and race discrimination and how difficult it is to apply for PIP.
Marcus’ rem sleep is only 4 minutes so when seeking employment he specifically seeks out businesses that support disabled employees and are forward thinking by making adjustments.
We bounce around many subjects in this conversation, Marcus is endearingly funny, honest and open.
If you are experiencing problems discussed in this podcast contact your GP.
For support
Charity:
Narcolepsy UK
British Dyslexia Association
Contact
Marcus Morgan-Valentine: Instagram @totalblessingsuk / Email totalblessings@hotmail.com
Hosted by Chantal Boyle Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.
Want to share your story? email conversations@hiddendisabilitiesstore.com
Visit the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower website.
28 min