Millie Bridger is a UK-based speaker, writer, actress, model and health advocate who is redefining how disability and chronic illness are seen in society. Living with multiple complex conditions, including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, gastroparesis and PoTS, she shares her story with honesty and energy, challenging stigma and opening conversations that inspire inclusion. Feeding tubes and mobility aids are part of her everyday life, and she places them at the centre of her advocacy to show that visibility drives change.
Trained at Italia Conti and the London Studio Centre, Millie has performed at Wembley Stadium, appeared on stage and screen, and worked as a body double in major films. She has delivered talks at international conferences, including events for the Ehlers-Danlos Society, and contributed to inclusive campaigns that highlight the importance of representation across the creative industries and beyond.
In 2024, she founded milliebridger.com, a platform dedicated to peer support, creative content and health advocacy services. Built around her personal motto, “Inclusion first. Happiness always,” the platform has quickly grown into a hub for community connection and awareness. Alongside her advocacy, Millie hosts "Finding Happiness, Together", a monthly support group that brings people living with chronic illness and disability into conversation and community.
Millie is passionate about using her lived experience to motivate audiences and to spark cultural change. Her strength as a speaker lies in her ability to mix powerful personal storytelling with a hopeful message of resilience and joy. Whether on stage, in front of the camera or online, she encourages audiences to reimagine disability not as a limitation but as another lens through which creativity, ambition and happiness can flourish.
Millie Bridger's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Redefining Happiness: Finding Joy in a Life You Didn’t Choose
- Dancing Through Diagnosis: Reclaiming Movement After Losing a Dream
- Living Loudly in a World That Wants You Quiet
- The Power of Perspective:
- Flare-Ups, Faith and Finding Your Voice
- Support Starts with Connection
- Paws, Purpose & Partnership: How My Therapy Dog Helps Me Heal
- You Don’t Have to Be Inspirational to Matter: Redefining Disability Representation
Official testimonials from online & in-person events
“Millie has been a volunteer Area Coordinator for EDS UK for nearly three years, running over 30 support group meetings and supporting countless members. She’s incredibly empathic, personable, and reliable, a huge asset to our charity and the community she serves.” - Nikki, Head of Services, Ehlers-Danlos Support UK
“Millie is a rare kind of entrepreneur who uplifts everyone around her. Her work, from launching her own brand to training her therapy dog, is driven by genuine compassion and purpose. Her blend of warmth, leadership and impact is truly inspiring.” - James, Pilot & Founder, Access-air-bility
“Millie is one of the kindest, most genuine people I’ve had the privilege to meet. Despite her own health challenges, she supported both me and my daughter during an extremely difficult time in the hospital. Her ability to bring warmth, laughter, and hope into such a dark moment speaks volumes about her character. She turned a night of fear into one of connection and comfort - something we’ll never forget.” - Lynne, Support Group Member
“Watching Millie speak at the EDS Global Learning Conference was unforgettable. Her delivery was calm, clear, and compelling; she held the room with honesty, vulnerability, and strength. You could hear a pin drop. She has a natural ability to connect with people, no matter how complex or emotional the topic. I left feeling both educated and deeply moved.” - Anonymous Listener
“Millie’s insight and empathy are extraordinary. Whether through her support groups or published writing, she brings calm, clarity, and care to every interaction. She doesn’t just share her experiences; she uses them to inform, uplift, and empower others. Her voice has become a touchstone of support for so many in the chronic illness community.” - Anonymous support group member
- 2025 – Awarded Global Recognition Award for leadership in disability advocacy
- 2025 – Represented Pets As Therapy at Crufts with therapy dog Ralph
- 2025 – Featured on BBC Radio Berkshire, sharing lived experience and advocacy journey
- 2025 – Appointed Non-Executive Director at Access-Air-Bility to improve air travel accessibility
- 2025 – Personally recognised by the Prime Minister and His Majesty the King for contributions to inclusion and advocacy
- 2024 – Founded milliebridger.com, a platform for disability advocacy and storytelling
- 2024 – Created Finding Happiness, Together, a monthly online support group and community
- 2024 – Delivered talks and creative workshops, including with Move Momentum Dance Company
- 2023 – Published articles in national and charity magazines, including Ehlers-Danlos Support UK and The EDS Society
- 2022 – Began volunteering with Ehlers-Danlos Support UK, supporting peer groups and advocacy initiatives
- Ongoing – Collaborates with inclusive brands promoting accessible fashion, mobility aids and medical products
- Ongoing – Volunteers with Pets As Therapy visiting hospices and SEN schools with Ralph
How to hire Millie Bridger
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