Matt Willis: “ADHD isn’t an excuse for horrible character flaws”

Matt Willis, rose to fame with the multi-platinum band Busted and
later went on to star in major West End productions.


In this chat with Ben, Matt reveals a different side of himself,
sharing the shock of his ADHD diagnosis following a visit to a
marriage counsellor. He discusses coping strategies for ADHD
which helped handle addiction, how to overcome shame, and
provides a fresh perspective on his time in the jungle.


Matt also spills the tea on what it was like to work with his
wife, Emma Willis, on Love Is Blind (UK). 


0:00 Introduction


1:07 Matt's ADHD Diagnosis In Adulthood


11:14 ADHD And Socializing


15:17 ADHD In The Prison System


16:10 ADHD and Negative Self Talk


23:38 ADHD And Organization


24:48 Neurodivergent Parenting


38:14 Dealing With Fame As Part Of Busted


42:06 When Busted Split Up


44:00 Matt's Purpose


48:41 Matt's Message To People Who Think They Might Be ADHD


49:38 ADHD And Hyperfocus


56:00 How ADHD Helped Write Busted's Biggest Hits


57:17 ADHD And Drive 58:25 ADHD And Trust


59:19 ADHD In I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here


1:00:29 Matt's Neurodivergent Item


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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


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In On The Mend, Matt Willis talks to inspiring people from all
walks of life, who have hit rock bottom, and finds out how they
made it through to the other side. Exploring his own drug and
alcohol addiction, he digs deep into what recovery means,
offering tips and tools and expert advice. Listen to the podcast
here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0n5EkuynTmtA3ZckiZ5C7J


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