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.
