S1 E1 - The One With The Charity - Georgina Banks, CEO, AuDHD UK

In our first episode of We Too Are One, we meet Georgina Banks, founder and CEO of AuDHD UK. Georgina shares her journey of founding the charity, her experiences as a late-diagnosed AuDHDer exploring her identity, and her passion for creating a more inclusive world for AuDHD people. She also discusses her ambitious mission to end autism and ADHD-related suicides in the UK. In this episode, we cover topics including: Georgina's own journey towards diagnosis with Autism and ADHD. Her motivation for founding AuDHD UK as her first step into working life. How her AuDHD has influenced her professional and recreational pursuits. What we can learn from history about inclusivity. Her hopes and goals for AuDHD UK, and how people can help.   Note that this episode contains references to both suicide and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you care about is affected by these topics, please know that support is available via The Samaritans, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please see https://www.samaritans.org for more details. For feedback, suggestions or to otherwise get in touch, please do drop an email to us via [email protected] ✍🏻 To find out more about AUDHD UK, make a donation or get involved, please visit https://www.wetooareonepodcast.com/ 🌎