Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton

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Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton

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!

Episodios

  1. 15/12/2024

    things i want to figure out in 2025 | Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton

    In this week’s episode of Skip The Small Talk, Ellie looks back on a whirlwind 2024 and talks about what she wants to figure out next year! This includes: what is this life!? 😱 lovebombing 💌 thinking about future me 🤔 Take some time post ep to reflect on your 2024 and think about what you'd like more of in 2025, and update your Hinge profile ⁠here⁠ to make sure it's aligned with the 2025 version of YOU 💖 #hingepartner

    28 min

  2. 08/12/2024

    maybe she's too independent?! | Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton

    In this week’s episode of Skip The Small Talk, Ellie chats about being an independent girlie - whether that's by nature or by circumstance. This includes: independence vs loneliness 🤷🏻‍♀️ the importance of community and connection 💖 and a special sponsored segment with Hinge (ad) around how Ellie plans to prioritise meaningful connections during her travels ✈️ Take some time post ep to reflect on your 2024 and think about what you'd like more of in 2025, and update your Hinge profile here to make sure it's aligned with the 2025 version of YOU 💖 #hingepartner

    36 min

  3. 24/11/2024

    10 things I learned the hard way in 2024 🤕 | Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton

    In this week’s episode of Skip The Small Talk, Ellie reveals the 10 things she’s learned the hard way this year - and what she’d like to focus on in 2025!  This includes: gotcha moments 🚨 influencer events 👯‍♀️ leaving whatsapp groups 👋 00:00 - Introduction 01:54 - #1: Not everyone has the same heart as you do. You are soft and gentle and loving and sometimes people will take advantage of that. 04:43 - #2: Not only will traditional idea of ‘success’ not bring you happiness, but they sometimes actually move you further away from it. 08:17 - #3: The words you say are a you problem, and the way someone else hears them is a them problem. 14:14 - #4: If you spent 20+ years undiagnosed, it’s unrealistic to expect that you’re magically going to catch everyone else up in every single way. 17:15 - #5: It’s really hard to find the balance between not pushing yourself too hard and not pushing yourself hard enough. 20:04 - #6: sunshine is the best medicine 20:59 - #7: it’s good to be comfortable alone but it’s not good to get too comfortable alone - we need humans! 22:50 - #8: you don’t need alcohol to ‘loosen up’ or be good company. you are great as you are. 27:20 - #9: if a ‘friend’ is continuously making you feel small even after you’ve given them the benefit of the doubt they are not a friend. 29:51 - #10: you’ve come a really long way kiddo but you’ve got a way to go - and that’s okay!

    33 min

  4. 17/11/2024

    a brief history of elliemidds 📔 | Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton

    In this week’s episode of Skip The Small Talk, Ellie heads to her IG story replies to answers some of your questions! This includes: quarter life crisis?! 🫨 working in a post office 📮 the PERFECT sunday 🛋️ Questions: 01:16 - If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?  14:27 - What did you study and what jobs did you have before coming a content creator? 28:27 - What’s your favourite thing about you? 28:43 - What sort of music are you into? 30:00 - What sort of books do you like to read? 31:37 - What’s your perfect Sunday? 34:45 - Perfect thing to have for breakfast?

    40 min

  5. 10/11/2024

    nobody likes a direct woman ✋ | Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton

    In this week’s episode of Skip The Small Talk, Ellie chats about the challenges woman and people marginalised for their gender face simply by being direct in their communication. This includes: word sandwiches 🥪 the courage to be disliked 📖 a world of direct people 🌍

    29 min

  6. 27/10/2024

    dealing with RSD 😶 | Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton

    In this week’s episode of Skip The Small Talk, Ellie chats about all things Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), her constant need for reassurance and her tendency to constantly overthink social situations. This includes: red carpet big sisters 💃 leaving people on read 🤐 whac-a-mole 💥

    35 min

  7. 20/10/2024

    Book Club with Jordan Stephens 📖 | Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton

    In this week’s episode of Skip The Small Talk, Ellie is joined by Jordan Stephens to chat about his new book: Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak and Dogs. This includes: adhd architecture?! 🏠 hearts being TOO open 🤔 chocolate labradors 🐾

    54 min

  8. 13/10/2024

    10 things I wish I knew when I got my ADHD diagnosis 😵 | Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton

    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)

    33 min

  9. 06/10/2024

    my SAD survival kit 🌨️ | Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton

    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)

    29 min

  10. 29/09/2024

    who the HECK is this gal?! 🤨 | Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton

    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

    21 min
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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!

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