Tourette Syndrome Got Him Fired | Aidy Smith Speaks Out
The Hidden 20%28 Aug 2024

Tourette Syndrome Got Him Fired | Aidy Smith Speaks Out

Today’s’ guest is the only TV presenter in the UK with Tourettes syndrome.


Aidy Smith is award-winning broadcaster journalist making waves in the drinks industry. You may recognise his dulcit tones from BBC Radio or seen him sipping wine whilst hosting Amazon’s highest-rated drinks-travel series, "The Three Drinkers".


In this chat with Ben, Aidy unpacks Executive Dysfunction, living with chronic pain and how to thrive in the entertainment industry with Tourettes.


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On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348
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