Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton

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!

Episodes

December 15, 2024 27 mins

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 💖 #hinge...

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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 ✈️

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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 on...

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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 y...

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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 🌍
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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 💥
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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 🐾
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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 nev...

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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 - Dr...

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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, insight...

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