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 Episode00:01:35 - Early diagnosis and childhood experiences00:03:30 - Navigating mainstream education00:05:05 - Speech therapy and communication development00:07:00 - Family support and building confidence00:16:15 - Hidden struggles and career challenges00:25:10 - Mental health transformation00:31:00 - Discussion on privilege and responsibility00:41:35 - Breaking into modelling and managing rejection00:44:45 - Technology and accessibility in healthcare00:53:35 - Moments of feeling truly understood00:57:05 - Supporting the deaf community01:00:45 - Final thoughts on vulnerability and connectionAbout Georgia MeachamGeorgia 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.