Overview

• Williams, 51, says he recently learned he has Tourette syndrome and that his symptoms present as persistent intrusive thoughts rather than external tics.
• He recounts first receiving an ADHD diagnosis in 2006 and says he has been diagnosed multiple times since then.
• The singer says a recent autism assessment was negative for a diagnosis but indicated autistic traits, including anxiety about leaving safe spaces or touring.
• He describes intense fear around concerts, says he hides his true feelings behind a confident persona, and credits his wife Ayda Field for support.
• Outlets including Stern and TAG24 cite advance quotes published by the Daily Mail from the podcast episode, which has not yet aired in full.