Get in touch to see how I can help you! ⁠https://giftedwithadhd.co.uk/⁠

In this eye-opening episode of Gifted With ADHD, Juliet sits down with Certified Change Coach Lindsey Elliott to dissect the relentless, critical voice inside our heads. Lindsey introduces us to "Sue"—a personification of our conditioned mental chatter driven by the need for Safety, Uncertainty, and Exposure. Together, they explore how years of undiagnosed ADHD can lead us to internalize this voice, mistakenly believing that our struggles with executive function mean we are unintelligent, incapable, or broken.

By breaking down the mechanics of "Sue," Lindsey and Juliet reveal that strong, painful emotions aren't proof of your inadequacy, but rather a signal that you are caught up in false thoughts. If you've spent your life trying to fit a square peg into a round hole, this episode offers a profound shift in perspective. Tune in to discover your "ordinary magnificence" and learn how to stop taking your inner critic so seriously.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Lindsey Elliott is a coach, wellbeing consultant and author specialising in emotional and mental wellbeing. A former self-help junkie who spent years stuck in anxiety, insecurity and overthinking — until she discovered that underneath it all, we’re already OK. Now, she helps others find their own freedom and resilience without getting lost in endless techniques or fixing themselves. 

Lindsey runs Lindsey Elliott Coaching online and in Brighton, UK. She has a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and over 15 years’ experience working therapeutically with people. She's a Certified Change Coach, a Three Principles Practitioner, and has worked with private companies, councils, and the NHS to support emotional and mental wellbeing. 

Social links: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsey.elliott.coach/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lindseyelliottcoach

Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/LindseyCKE

Website: https://www.lindseyelliott.co.uk/

The best way for people to connect with me is to join my email list by taking the 2-minute Inner Critic Quiz, Meet Sue here.

Get in touch to see how I can help you! ⁠⁠https://giftedwithadhd.co.uk/⁠

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