Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee Matt Willis on Pop Stardom, Addiction and Discovering Good Health #17
May 9, 2018
Join pop star and health advocate Matt Willis as he shares his journey from the heights of fame with Busted to grappling with alcohol addiction. He opens up about the impact of diet on his recovery and the importance of nutrition, discussing his shift towards real food and exercise. Matt highlights the challenges of maintaining health on tour and how he manages addictive tendencies. His insights into addiction, trauma, and the necessity of connection provide a poignant and relatable perspective for anyone seeking balance in life.
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From Bedroom Demos To Global Fame
- Matt Willis described going from writing songs in his bedroom to being signed and touring the world at 18–19 years old.
- He called the period a whirlwind that was amazing but also preceded personal troubles when Busted ended.
Addiction Built Gradually After The Band Split
- After Busted ended, Matt turned to alcohol and gradually developed a physical dependence with withdrawal symptoms.
- He described drinking in the morning and realizing addiction is progressive and insidious.
A Book Changed His Relationship With Food
- Matt stopped drinking nine years ago and then focused on fitness and nutrition to rebuild his health.
- Reading Robb Wolf's The Paleo Solution triggered an obsessive but helpful shift toward real foods and nutrient density.