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Ellie 2.0 turns three years old today! In this week’s episode of Skip The Small Talk, Ellie shares ten things she wish she knew when she was diagnosed with ADHD.
This includes:
- why podcasts are great for busy brains 🎧
- tiktok first thing in a morning being the WORST idea 😵
- neurodivergent doesn’t automatically mean nice 🫠
00:00 - Introduction
01:53 - Unmasking is more like an onion than an orange (Tip 1)
04:10 - You’re never going to have it all figured out (Tip 2)
07:34 - Do the thing a few times before you publicly announce doing the thing (Tip 3)
10:36 - It’s better to just accept that you need to be constantly occupied (Tip 4)
13:43 - It’s annoying when people tell you exercise will help, but exercise actually does help (Tip 5)
18:40 - 99% of the expectations that you burn yourself out for are just in your head (Tip 6)
20:57 - You’re not going to instantly click with every other neurodivergent person just because they’re neurodivergent (Tip 7)
23:46 - You are an addict, it’s just how you’re wired (Tip 8)
25:51 - You’re probably always going to leave stuff until the last minute (Tip 9)
27:34 - There’s a fine line between unmasking and going too easy on yourself (Tip 10)
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In this week’s episode of Skip The Small Talk, Ellie shares her SAD Survival Kit for getting through the winter months.
This includes:
If you’re singing in the car, it can’t be bad 🚙 How to avoid being a sickly victorian child 🤒 Sitting on the doorstep??? 🤨 And more!00:00 - Introductions
05:38 - Get The F*ck Dressed (Tip 1)
06:38 - Get Outside When You Can (Tip 2)
08:06 - Fake Tan Face Mist (Tip 3)
10:02 - Drive In The Car & Sing (Tip 4)
12:04 - Have A Song On Repeat (Tip 5)
13:27 - ANYTHING Other Than Scrolling (Tip 6)
16:32 - Charity Shopping (Tip 7)
18:12 - Be Around Humans (Tip 8)
20:08 - Eat Something Sweet (Tip 9)
21:59 - Go Work In A Cafe (Tip 10)
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Welcome to Skip the Small Talk, the podcast where Ellie Middleton (aka elliemidds) leaves behind the dreaded small talk (which we know neurodivergents *hate*) and takes you on a journey beyond the surface. Join Ellie as she shares her thoughts on everything from life’s big questions to everyday musings on autism and ADHD, all while encouraging you to embrace your differences and be more YOU. Get ready for relatable stories, insightful reflections, and big old brain dumps—because it’s time to skip the fluff and get real!
This week, we chat:
I'm *not* a cool gal - I'm a warm girl ☀️ The sh*tty first draft a la MJ Mayes ✍️ Commitment issues 👀 And more!Find Ellie on:
Instagram @elliemidds TikTok @elliemidds YouTube @elliemidds
