Mind Movers #41 — Georgia Meacham

Georgia Meacham opens up about her journey as a deaf model and actress, sharing her transformation from hiding her hearing aids to becoming a proud advocate for disability visibility. 

Through honest conversation with Rhona and Payman, Georgia reveals how embracing her identity has improved her mental health and inspired others. Her story touches on themes of authenticity, representation in media, and the importance of normalising difference in society.

In This Episode

00:01:35 - Early diagnosis and childhood experiences

00:03:30 - Navigating mainstream education

00:05:05 - Speech therapy and communication development

00:07:00 - Family support and building confidence

00:16:15 - Hidden struggles and career challenges

00:25:10 - Mental health transformation

00:31:00 - Discussion on privilege and responsibility

00:41:35 - Breaking into modelling and managing rejection

00:44:45 - Technology and accessibility in healthcare

00:53:35 - Moments of feeling truly understood

00:57:05 - Supporting the deaf community

01:00:45 - Final thoughts on vulnerability and connection

About Georgia Meacham

Georgia Meacham is a model and actress who was diagnosed as deaf at 16 months old. Standing at six feet tall, she has worked in both commercial and catwalk modelling for nearly a decade. After years of hiding her hearing aids, Georgia has become a powerful advocate for disability visibility and mental health awareness, using her platform to inspire others to embrace their authentic selves.