The Hidden 20% 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
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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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