Ronni Ancona: "Overwhelming" Motherhood, Surviving 2000s Comedy & Late ADHD Diagnosis

BAFTA-winning comedy icon and EastEnders star Ronni Ancona joins us on the sofa for an absolute rollercoaster of an episode! Fresh off a wild, tooth-losing "school mothers' night out" (and nursing a severe liver hangover), Ronni strips back the famous masks to give us the raw, chaotic truth about her life. From the relentless exhaustion of raising children who didn't sleep for 12 years to her late-in-life ADHD diagnosis in her 40s, Ronni opens up about the crippling pressure of people-pleasing, masking, and feeling like she was "failing at everything" while navigating the peak of UK fame. We take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to look at the casual sexism of 2000s television, what it was really like making a massive hit comedy show with her ex Alistair McGowan, and the hilarious moment Posh and Becks invited them to a party... just to have them coat-check the guests. Plus, Ronni shares incredible, heartwarming stories from her pre-fame days as a teacher at a tough all-boys school, her current brilliant stint as Bea Pollard on Albert Square, and why she's a self-proclaimed, "over-loving" mother. 🍎 THANK A TEACHER WITH TESCO! 🍏 This episode is proudly sponsored by Tesco, who are supporting the National Thank a Teacher Day campaign! We all know how vital teachers are for providing security, guidance, and changing children's lives. Every teacher recommended will be entered into an exclusive draw to win up to £1,000 worth of fresh fruit and veg for their school! You have until the 17th of June to say a huge thank you to an amazing teacher who inspired you and up to the 1st July to get your grant applications in. 👉 Say your thank you now at: https://thankateacher.co.uk 🔗 CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @NoParentalGuidancePodcast TikTok: @NoParentalGuidance If you loved this trip down memory lane and Ronni's incredible honesty, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment below with your favorite Ronni Ancona impression! #RonniAncona #ADHD #EastEnders #ParentingChaos #PoshAndBecks #ThankATeacher #NoParentalGuidance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices