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 Introduction1:07 Matt's ADHD Diagnosis In Adulthood11:14 ADHD And Socializing15:17 ADHD In The Prison System16:10 ADHD and Negative Self Talk23:38 ADHD And Organization24:48 Neurodivergent Parenting38:14 Dealing With Fame As Part Of Busted42:06 When Busted Split Up44:00 Matt's Purpose48:41 Matt's Message To People Who Think They Might Be ADHD49:38 ADHD And Hyperfocus56:00 How ADHD Helped Write Busted's Biggest Hits57:17 ADHD And Drive 58:25 ADHD And Trust59:19 ADHD In I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here1:00:29 Matt's Neurodivergent Item____________________ 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 BransonProducer: Bella NealeVideo Editor: James ScrivenSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson GreenbergBrought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348___________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benMatt Willis @mattjwillisIn 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/0n5EkuynTmtA3ZckiZ5C7JIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.