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Sep 2024
1h 22m

"I masked for too long!" - Ellie Middlet...

Alex Partridge
About this episode
Ellie Middleton is an activist, speaker and writer committed to breaking taboos and empowering neurodivergent people to thrive in and out of the workplace. Ellie's story is tragically relatable, but also full of hope, insight and wisdom. 00:00 Trailer 03:04 Shall we start by explaining in brief your diagnoses and where they came throughout your life? 07:52 ... Show More
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