Everything Makes Sense Now with Johnny Vegas

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10/24/24 • 54 min

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*Trigger warning* This episode contains conversation around the themes of alcohol misuse and sexual abuse. If you think you may find this difficult to listen to, please choose another episode.

Johnny Vegas, born Michael Pennington, is a British comedian and actor known for his surreal humour and roles in shows like Benidorm and Ideal. In 2023, he revealed his ADHD diagnosis, which came in his late 50s. This helped him make sense of the behaviors and challenges he faced throughout his life, both personally and professionally. Since then, he has openly discussed how ADHD has impacted his career and day-to-day life.

In this episode, Johnny shares how he's overcome these challenges and reassures listeners that understanding ADHD - at any age - can be empowering

*Trigger warning* This episode contains conversation around the themes of alcohol misuse and sexual abuse. If you think you may find this difficult to listen to, please choose another episode.

In this episode, Johnny shares how he's overcome these challenges and reassures listeners that understanding ADHD - at any age - can be empowering

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