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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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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