Matt Willis: ADHD Diagnosis At Marriage Counselling

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

In this episode, Matt reveals a different side of himself, sharing the shock of his ADHD diagnosis in adulthood following a visit to a marriage counsellor.

He discusses ADHD and drug addiction, how to overcome shame, and provides a fresh perspective on his time in the jungle.
He also spills the tea on what it was like to work with his wife, Emma Willis, on Love Is Blind (UK).

#adhd #podcast #busted

0:00 Introduction
1:47 Matt's ADHD Diagnosis In Adulthood
11:54 ADHD And Socializing
15:57 ADHD In The Prison System
16:50 ADHD and Negative Self Talk
24:18 ADHD And Organization
25:28 Neurodivergent Parenting
38:54 Dealing With Fame As Part Of Busted
42:46 When Busted Split Up
44:40 Matt's Purpose
49:21 Matt's Message To People Who Think They Might Be ADHD
50:18 ADHD And Hyperfocus
56:40 How ADHD Helped Write Busted's Biggest Hits
57:57 ADHD And Drive
59:05 ADHD And Trust
59:59 ADHD In I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here
1:01:09 Matt's Neurodivergent Item

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Music: Jackson Greenberg
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