Episode 145 - With Guest Willy Dubs: Why Your 'Broken' Brain is Actually a Feature, Not a Bug

In this special summer episode of ADHDville, Martin is joined by the brilliant and brutally honest Willy Dubs to talk about his new book, The Mis-fits. This isn't your typical "five hacks to fix your focus" kind of chat. Willy is here to flip the script entirely.  We dive deep into what it really means to be neurodivergent. Willy explains why he ditched terms like "neurotypical" and "neurodivergent" in favour of "sequential thinkers" and "recursive thinkers" — and why the world is built for one but desperately needs the other .   It’s a conversation about why our "deficits" are often just a different kind of pattern recognition, why school feels like a factory, and how we can stop trying to fix ourselves and start building a world that actually fits. Martin and Willy get raw, real, and surprisingly philosophical, talking about the trauma that builds our "code," the battle for autonomy (hello, PDA!), and why being a "misfit" might just be what the world needs right now.   This is for anyone who has ever felt like the problem isn't them—it's the system.Links:🔗 Grab your copy of Willy's book 'The Mis-fits' on Amazon! Here📱 Find all things Willy Dubs Here--------------------------------------- ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter!---------------------------------------Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.