The Hidden 20% – Details, episodes & analysis

Join us for an unscripted, unedited bonus episode with our host, Ben Branson, as he shares his candid thoughts.

In this exciting and evolving time for the neurodivergent community, change is happening rapidly. Each week, we encounter incredible stories and important news, and we want to keep you in the loop.

In this episode, Ben dives into some top headlines, from Dyscalculia taking centre stage in Eastenders to why there's a rise 40% in disability benefits. 

Plus, we have a special little guest on this episode.

_________________________

Articles mentioned in this episode:

Autism Diagnosis Medication Shortage- Independent

Record Number Children on Disability Benefits (Autism/ADHD) - Telegraph

Australia's Remake Of The Assembly - The Conversation

Eastenders & Dyscalculia - BBC

_________________________

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. Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348

Follow & subscribe…

Website: www.hidden20.org

Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast

Ben Branson @seedlip_ben

If 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.

Today’s’ guest is the only TV presenter in the UK with Tourettes syndrome.

Aidy Smith is award-winning broadcaster journalist making waves in the drinks industry. You may recognise his dulcit tones from BBC Radio or seen him sipping wine whilst hosting Amazon’s highest-rated drinks-travel series, "The Three Drinkers".

In this chat with Ben, Aidy unpacks Executive Dysfunction, living with chronic pain and how to thrive in the entertainment industry with Tourettes.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CW: Suicide, Mental Health

In this podcast exclusive, culinary icon Heston Blumenthal reveals his recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

The mastermind behind the three Michelin-starred The Fat Duck is renowned for his innovative, playful, and multi-sensory culinary experiences. So it may not come as a surprise that he's also ADHD.

In this episode, Ben takes a deep dive "Inside Heston’s World," unveiling a different side of the renowned chef. Heston candidly discusses the highs and lows of bipolar disorder, his hospitalisation, and how his manic episodes have fuelled his imagination. He also explores the impact of ADHD on his culinary experiments and occasional kitchen mishaps.

1:36 The Different Types Of Bipolar

3:31 Heston's Bipolar Diagnosis

13:21 Heston's ADHD

13:53 ADHD and Cooking

17:29 ADHD and Sensory Issues

19:13 ADHD and Mindfulness

22:20 ADHD and Bipolar Disorder Combined

24:13 Heston Blumenthal's Third Michelin Star

28:40 Yes or No Round

31:06 Heston'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 Branson

Producer: Bella Neale

Video Editor: James Scriven

Social Media Manager: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg

Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348

___________

Follow & subscribe…

Website: www.hidden20.org

Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast

Ben Branson @seedlip_ben

Heston Blumenthal @hestonblumenthalteam @dinnerbyhb

If 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.

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

____________________

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

Video Editor: James Scriven

Social Media Manager: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg

Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348

___________

Follow & subscribe…

Website: www.hidden20.org

Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast

Ben Branson @seedlip_ben

Matt Willis @mattjwillis

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

If 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.

CW: mental health, suicide & addiction.

With more than 20 years of expertise in hairstyling, salon ownership, and creating his own haircare products, Adam Reed stands as a legendary figure in the hairstyling industry.

In this chat with Ben, Adam openly discusses navigating anxiety and paranoia alongside ADHD and explores his healing journey, from prescription medications to micro-dosing psilocybin. Adam also reflects on a difficult childhood and why community plays a pivotal role in his life.

0:00 Introduction

1:56 Adam's Journey Of Mental Health & Acceptance

7:11 Identity & School

17:21 Looking Back After ADHD Diagnosis In Adulthood

19:02 Looking After Your ADHD Brain & ADHD Hyper Focus

27:13 Adam's New Brand 'Arkive' & The Power Of Scent

33:33 ADHD & Intimacy

36:09 ADHD Entrepreneurship

39:55 Not Choosing The Easy Route, Connection & Insomnia

45:02 Adam'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 Branson

Producer: Bella Neale

Video Editor: James Scriven

Social Media Manager: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg

Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348

___________

Follow & subscribe…

Website: www.hidden20.org

Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast

Ben Branson @seedlip_ben

Adam Reed @adamreedhair

If 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.

Holly Tucker has made small business’ her lifeblood as the founder of Europe’s biggest small business marketplace, Not On The High Street and Holly & Co.

In this episode Ben chats to Holly about how she got the name "hurricane holly", the benefits of naivety in business and why dyslexic thinkers are incredible entrepreneurs.

0:00 Introduction

1:10 Business & Naivety

7:27 Holly's Life Mission

13:31 Shame Around Dyslexia

17:57 Holly's Dyslexia Diagnosis

22:24 Dyslexia Is Great For Business

24:00 Holly's eCommerce Founder Journey

31:12 Self Doubt As An Entrepreneur

34:01 Trusting Your Instinct As A Founder

39:19 Holly'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 Branson

Producer: Bella Neale

Video Editor: James Scriven

Social Media Manager: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg

Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348

___________

Follow & subscribe…

Website: www.hidden20.org

Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast

Ben Branson @seedlip_ben

Holly Tucker @hollytucker

If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" 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.

With season 2 right around the corner, we thought we'd drop a bonus episode to keep you going!

A few weeks back, we recorded a special episode LIVE at The Podcast Show with our friends from TYX. We invited Sunil Patel from the award-winning Whisper to talk all things late-diagnosis ADHD, running a business when you're neurodivergent, and pushing the boundaries of television. Sunil was amazing, and so is this episode!

Season 2 is coming soon, watch this space! Literally...

WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast

___________ 

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

Video Editor: Jame Scriven

Social Media Manager: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg

Brought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348

___________

Follow & subscribe…

Website: www.hidden20.org

Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast

Ben Branson @seedlip_ben

If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" 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.

In The Hidden 20% season finale, things get personal.

Sam Branson, Ben's wife, takes a seat in the green chair for the first time, giving a new perspective on Ben's journey with autism and ADHD.

With raw honesty, they delve into the impact of Ben's diagnosis on their marriage. Sam talks about handling Ben's shutdowns, going solo to events and challenges with communication.

But they don't stop there—they also share how they overcame these challenges, emerging stronger than ever.

WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast

___________ 

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

Video Editor: Jame Scriven

Social Media Manager: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg

Brought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348

___________

Follow & subscribe…

Website: www.hidden20.org

Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast

Ben Branson @seedlip_ben

Sam Branson@manta_branson

If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" 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.

Leanne Maskell, a former Vogue model turned law graduate, author, mental health advocate, and founder of ADHD Works.

In this chat with Ben, Leanne opens up about the "hidden parts" of ADHD, from financial impulsivity to medication shortages. They also delve into the importance of making noise and disrupting narratives in order to incite change.

WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast

___________ 

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

Video Editor: James Scriven

Social Media Manager: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg

Brought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348

___________

Follow & subscribe…

Website: www.hidden20.org

Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast

Ben Branson @seedlip_ben

Leanne Maskell @leannemaskell

@ADHDWorks

If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" 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.

Jamie Lambert wears many hats—from winning Britain's Got Talent with Collabro to producing Olivier nominated west-end shows with Lambert Jackson Productions.

In his chat with Ben, Jamie delves into running a business with Dyspraxia, the importance of self-forgiveness, and the impact of labels. He also bravely shares a recent shock diagnosis for the first time.

WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast

___________ 

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

Video Editor: James Scriven

Social Media Manager: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg

Brought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348

___________

Follow & subscribe…

Website: www.hidden20.org

Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast

Ben Branson @seedlip_ben

Jamie Lambert @itsjamielambert

Lambert Jackson Productions @lambertjacksonproductions

If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" 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.