Ellie Middleton on Autism & ADHD: "If you try and fight it, you're never going to win"
02/14/24 • 44 min
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After dropping out of school, being misdiagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder, and constantly feeling misunderstood, Ellie Middleton was finally diagnosed with Autism and ADHD.
Since then, Ellie has built a thriving online community of over 300,000 people, founded the groundbreaking Unmasked community for neurodivergents, and worked with global brands like The Independent, Google, and LinkedIn to change the narrative on neurodiversity.
In this chat with Ben, Ellie talks about the lost generation of Autistic ADHDers and why so many neurodivergent women are slipping through the net. She also delves into the dangers and benefits of self-diagnosis.
WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast
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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.
Host: Ben Branson
Producer: Bella Neale
Video Editors: James Scriven
Social Media Manager: Charlie Young
Music: Jackson Greenberg
Brought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348
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After dropping out of school, being misdiagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder, and constantly feeling misunderstood, Ellie Middleton was finally diagnosed with Autism and ADHD.
Since then, Ellie has built a thriving online community of over 300,000 people, founded the groundbreaking Unmasked community for neurodivergents, and worked with global brands like The Independent, Google, and LinkedIn to change the narrative on neurodiversity.
In this chat with Ben, Ellie talks about the lost generation of Autistic ADHDers and why so many neurodivergent women are slipping through the net. She also delves into the dangers and benefits of self-diagnosis.
WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast
___________
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.
Host: Ben Branson
Producer: Bella Neale
Video Editors: James Scriven
Social Media Manager: Charlie Young
Music: Jackson Greenberg
Brought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348
___________
Follow & subscribe...
Website: www.hidden20.org
Instagram / TikTok / Youtube: @Hidden20podcast
Ben Branson @seedlip_ben
Ellie Middleton @elliemidds
If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge . All proceeds go to the charity.
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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.
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Producer: Bella Neale
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Social Media Manager: Charlie Young
Music: Jackson Greenberg
Brought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348
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Website: www.hidden20.org
Instagram / TikTok / Youtube: @Hidden20podcast
Ben Branson @seedlip_ben
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If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge . All proceeds go to the charity.
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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.
Host: Ben Branson
Producer: Bella Neale
Video Editor: James Scriven
Social Media Manager: Charlie Young
Music: Jackson Greenberg
Brought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348
___________
Follow & subscribe...
Website: www.hidden20.org
Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast
Ben Branson @seedlip_ben
Douglas McMaster @mcmasterchef
If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge . All proceeds go to the charity.
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