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On The Mend

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On The Mend is the podcast where we look back at life’s hardest moments to understand how to move forward, with honesty, heart, and hope. In each episode, Matt Willis explores recovery, resilience, and mental strength through open and honest conversations. Some episodes feature guests sharing powerful stories of personal transformation. Others bring in expert voices offering practical tools and insights, and in solo episodes, Matt reflects on his own journey through addiction, identity, and healing. This is a space for anyone navigating life’s challenges. On The Mend is your companion through the highs, lows, and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

#30

Why I Had to Stop Everything: Burnout, Recovery & Real Talk | Season 3 Starts Here

We’re back! In this brand new season of On The Mend, Matt Willis opens up about what he’s ... more

04 Aug 2025

28 MINS

28:11

04 Aug 2025

#29

Jordan Stephens on ADHD, Sobriety and Relearning Healthy Relationships

This week’s guest is the musician, actor, writer, and podcaster Jordan Stephens. Jordan’s ... more

09 Oct 2024

57 MINS

57:03

09 Oct 2024

#28

Why I Took a Break From Social Media (Live Q&A)

Matt is back with another social media special episode! Since so many of you resonated wit... more

02 Oct 2024

29 MINS

29:24

02 Oct 2024

#27

Building a Mental Health Movement with Dan Murray-Serter

This week’s guest is the entrepreneur and mental health advocate Dan Murray-Serter. Dan ha... more

25 Sep 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:34

25 Sep 2024

#26

My Honest Thoughts on Social Media & Recovery

The secret is out… Matt Willis and his wife, Emma, are currently on a 3-week long social m... more

18 Sep 2024

21 MINS

21:15

18 Sep 2024

#25

Gabby Logan on Grief, Competitiveness, and Finding Peace in Middle Age

Gabby was the first female football anchor on terrestrial television and she’s perfected t... more

11 Sep 2024

26 MINS

26:30

11 Sep 2024

#24

3 Books That Changed My Recovery

This week Matt is sharing the top 3 books that have shaped his life and his journey as a r... more

04 Sep 2024

23 MINS

23:21

04 Sep 2024

#23

What We Get Wrong About Addiction and the War on Drugs with Johann Hari

This week’s guest is Johann Hari, whose books and TED Talks on depression, anxiety, and ad... more

28 Aug 2024

27 MINS

27:34

28 Aug 2024

#22

On Love: What Recovery Taught Me

This week, Matt is opening up about a topic that makes many of us uncomfortable… love!Matt... more

21 Aug 2024

30 MINS

30:56

21 Aug 2024

#21

Dr David Spiegel on Hypnosis, Healing, and Regaining Control

Matt dives into the world of hypnosis with the psychiatrist Dr David Spiegel. In this epis... more

14 Aug 2024

54 MINS

54:05

14 Aug 2024

#20

Relapse, Busted and Recovery Real Talk - Your Questions Answered

Matt is back in the hot seat for our second Q and A episode!We loved our first Q and A epi... more

06 Aug 2024

38 MINS

38:07

06 Aug 2024

#19

Embracing Differences and Finding Power in Visibility with Nikki Lilly

Matt chats to the BAFTA Award-winning YouTube star, and campaigner, Nikki Lilly. At the ag... more

31 Jul 2024

20 MINS

20:04

31 Jul 2024

#18

The Biggest Lessons My Guests Have Taught Me

We’re 8 episodes into series 2 of On The Mend… and what a journey it’s been so far! It’s a... more

23 Jul 2024

28 MINS

28:17

23 Jul 2024

#17

My Psychiatrist: Adult ADHD, and How To Thrive (Dr James Kustow)

Matt speaks to his very own psychiatrist, Dr James Kustow, about adult ADHD. James studied... more

17 Jul 2024

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:01

17 Jul 2024

#16

How To Deal With Criticism From the People Closest to You

This week we're getting personal! Matt is upping the vulnerability scale, as he lets t... more

09 Jul 2024

25 MINS

25:25

09 Jul 2024

#15

Ruby Wax: Depression Isn't Just a Bad Day

This week’s guest is Ruby Wax. A comedian, writer, and mental health advocate, who has wis... more

03 Jul 2024

53 MINS

53:37

03 Jul 2024

#14

Your Recovery Questions Answered (And What I've Learned)

Matt is putting himself in the hot seat for today’s episode! We’ve rounded up some of your... more

26 Jun 2024

46 MINS

46:20

26 Jun 2024

#13

Andy Ramage on Motivation, Sobriety, and the Joy of a Clear Mind

Matt meets Andy Ramage, a footballer who became a commodities broker, when injury ended hi... more

19 Jun 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:49

19 Jun 2024

#12

What I Actually Do for My Mental Health

Matt is braving it for a solo episode this week! He’s stepping out of his comfort zone for... more

12 Jun 2024

29 MINS

29:53

12 Jun 2024

#11

Vicky Pattison on Anxiety, Alcohol, and Self-Advocacy

Matt Willis returns for a second series of On The Mend. His first guest is Vicky Pattison,... more

05 Jun 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:48

05 Jun 2024

#10

Lauren Mahon on Cancer, Identity and Speaking the Unspeakable

Matt Willis is joined by podcaster, charity founder and cancer activist, Lauren Mahon (and... more

07 Nov 2023

50 MINS

50:37

07 Nov 2023

#9

Dr Rangan Chatterjee: The Four Pillars You Need

On our latest episode, Matt Willis visits Dr Rangan Chatterjee at his home for an in-depth... more

31 Oct 2023

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:27

31 Oct 2023

#8

Tyrone Brennand: From Struggle to Strength Through Yoga and Purpose

This week, Matt welcomes author, entrepreneur motivational speaker and personal trainer Ty... more

29 Aug 2023

55 MINS

55:54

29 Aug 2023

#7

Raphael Rowe: Finding Light After 12 Years of Darkness

On this week's episode of On The Mend, Matt is joined by the journalist, presenter, author... more

21 Aug 2023

56 MINS

56:50

21 Aug 2023

#6

Rylan Clark on Heartbreak and Rebuilding a Life in Public

This week's guest is the TV and Radio presenter, Rylan Clark. He joins Matt in the studio... more

14 Aug 2023

44 MINS

44:36

14 Aug 2023

#5

Liz Karter: Understanding the Hidden Grip of Gambling Addiction

In this episode Matt welcomes gambling addiction expert, Liz Karter, to the studio. Liz's... more

07 Aug 2023

59 MINS

59:22

07 Aug 2023

#4

DJ Fat Tony on Sobriety & Ego

This week, Matt welcomes the DJ and author Fat Tony to the studio. Tony has had an incred... more

31 Jul 2023

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:52

31 Jul 2023

#3

Bryony Gordon on OCD, Alcohol, and the Long Walk to Wellness

This week, Matt is joined by journalist, columnist, writer and mental health ambassador, B... more

24 Jul 2023

50 MINS

50:22

24 Jul 2023

#2

McFly's Dougie Poynter Opens Up on his Addiction, and Reconnecting With Self

For the first episode of On The Mend, Matt Willis welcomes his friend and fellow musician,... more

17 Jul 2023

55 MINS

55:20

17 Jul 2023

#1

On The Mend (Coming Soon)

On The Mend - a brand new podcast hosted by Matt Willis - launches soon! Subscribe and fo... more

13 Jul 2023

01 MINS

01:30