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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 acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- 5 days ago59 min
Rick Shiels: I Promised My Wife I Wouldn’t Drink… Then Woke Up Not Knowing How We Got Home
Golf YouTuber Rick Shiels built a career in front of the camera, but behind the scenes, he was struggling to switch off, whether it was alcohol, his phone, or the weight of what strangers thought of him.Rick shares how changing his relationship with alcohol and social media helped him become a healthier, more present dad, and how he learned to stop letting online hate define him.From learning to set boundaries to questioning why we give strangers so much power over our lives, Rick's story is about taking back control of your attention, your relationships and your own sense of self.Need Support?Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.orgNarcotics Anonymous: na.orgAlcoholics Anonymous: alcoholics-anonymous.org.ukMental Health Mates: mentalhealthmates.co.ukShout: https: giveusashout.orgIAPT: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago57 min
Tom Grennan: The Text From an Old Friend That Saved My Life
Singer-songwriter Tom Grennan spent years believing alcohol and drugs were part of what made him who he was. Walking away from them meant facing a bigger question: who was he without them?Tom shares the moment he knew he had to change, the work it took to forgive himself, and how becoming a dad gave him a new perspective on the life he wanted to build. Rather than losing his personality, he found himself feeling more alive, more present, and more connected to the people he loves.He also talks about finding an unexpected outlet in golf, where time with mates has brought release, connection and some of life’s most important conversations. For Tom, recovery has become about more than leaving the past behind. It’s about discovering what makes life worth showing up for.Tom's new single ‘Wrapped In Gold' is out nowNeed Support?Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.orgNarcotics Anonymous: na.orgAlcoholics Anonymous: alcoholics-anonymous.org.ukMental Health Mates: mentalhealthmates.co.ukShout: https: giveusashout.orgIAPT: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies/AG1 👉 Grab the Autumn Wellness bundle at http://drinkag1.com/onthemend - Get a free welcome kit and shaker, a month's supply of Omega 3 capsules, a bottle of Vitamin D3K2 and five travel packs, plus an extra £10 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago53 min
Jeff Brazier: Foster Care, Losing Jade & Fighting for His Son
TV presenter and grief advocate Jeff Brazier knows that grief doesn’t always look the way we expect it to.After losing Jade Goody, Jeff became a solo parent to two grieving boys while putting his own pain to one side to keep his family going. He shares what he learned about grief, parenting and the limits of trying to fix something that can’t be fixed.Years later, Jeff has found a different way to understand his own emotions, and a deeper sense of what it means to simply keep showing up for the people you love.This is a conversation about grief, fatherhood, emotional resilience and learning that sometimes being there is enough.Need Support?Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.orgNarcotics Anonymous: na.orgAlcoholics Anonymous: alcoholics-anonymous.org.ukMental Health Mates: mentalhealthmates.co.ukShout: https: giveusashout.orgIAPT: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies/AG1 👉 Grab the Autumn Wellness bundle at http://drinkag1.com/onthemend - Get a free welcome kit and shaker, a month's supply of Omega 3 capsules, a bottle of Vitamin D3K2 and five travel packs, plus an extra £10 off Randox 👉 Head to the Randox Health website and check out the RanChip Insight 360 test. You can get a 10% discount by using the code OTM10 along with up to £250 cashback if you refer a friend https://highpfrmc.com/OTM-Randox-AU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
TOP RATED | How a Phone Call on Air Changed Iain Lee’s Life Forever
After decades in the spotlight as a broadcaster, comedian, and writer, Iain Lee found himself in a moment that would change and possibly save, more than one life.In this powerful episode, Iain recounts the night a caller to his late-night radio show shared that he had taken an overdose. What followed was a raw, real-time crisis that showed the power of being present and how connection, even through a radio line, can save someone’s life.Iain opens up about how that moment led him to retrain as a counsellor, his experience living with ADHD, and what it means to sit with people in their darkest moments. With vulnerability, insight, and deep empathy, this episode is a reminder that healing starts with being heard.Partners: Heights👉 Join Matt in getting your energy back with Vitals 20% off here: https://highpfrmc.com/OTMNeed Support?Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.orgNarcotics Anonymous: na.orgAlcoholics Anonymous: alcoholics-anonymous.org.ukMental Health Mates: mentalhealthmates.co.ukShout: https: giveusashout.orgIAPT: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
Nikki Lilly: 97 Operations, Online Trolls & Years of Self-Hatred
Nikki Lilly has spent much of her life navigating chronic illness, hospital stays and a body that has often felt unfamiliar to her.She shares how creativity, therapy, family and connection have helped her rebuild her confidence and learn to accept herself exactly as she is.This is a conversation about self-love, resilience and finding your way back to yourself.This episode explores Chronic Illness, Trauma & Mental Health, Self-Acceptance, Family, and Finding Connection.Need Support?Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.orgNarcotics Anonymous: na.orgAlcoholics Anonymous: alcoholics-anonymous.org.ukMental Health Mates: mentalhealthmates.co.ukShout: https: giveusashout.orgRandox 👉 Head to the Randox Health website and check out the RanChip Insight 360 test. You can get a 10% discount by using the code OTM10 along with up to £250 cashback if you refer a friend https://highpfrmc.com/OTM-Randox-AUAG1 👉 Grab the Autumn Wellness bundle at http://drinkag1.com/onthemend - Get a free welcome kit and shaker, a month's supply of Omega 3 capsules, a bottle of Vitamin D3K2 and five travel packs, plus an extra £10 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 5, 202629 min
My Book That Got Pulled Last-Minute | Matt Willis
For Matt Willis, addiction was never the real problem. It was the solution to a pain he didn't know how to deal with.In this solo episode, Matt talks about Mending, his new memoir tracing his lifelong relationship with addiction, recovery, and the work of understanding what sits underneath it.He shares why he wrote the book, how he's learned to let go of resentment towards his past, and why recovery has to come first. Above all, Matt shares the hope at the heart of Mending: that another life is possible, no matter how stuck you feel.This episode explores Addiction, Recovery, Healing, Forgiveness, and Hope.Need Support?Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.orgNarcotics Anonymous: na.orgAlcoholics Anonymous: alcoholics-anonymous.org.ukMental Health Mates: mentalhealthmates.co.ukShout: https: giveusashout.orgIAPT: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies/AG1 👉 Grab the Autumn Wellness bundle at http://drinkag1.com/onthemend - Get a free welcome kit and shaker, a month's supply of Omega 3 capsules, a bottle of Vitamin D3K2 and five travel packs, plus an extra £10 offRandox 👉 Head to the Randox Health website and check out the RanChip Insight 360 test. You can get a 10% discount by using the code OTM10 along with up to £250 cashback if you refer a friend https://highpfrmc.com/OTM-Randox-AU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 28, 20261h 13m
Professor David Nutt: Psychedelics, Depression & The War On Drugs
Matt Willis sits down with Professor David Nutt, one of the world's leading experts on drugs and the brain, to answer a question so many people carry in silence: why can't I just stop?David explains how addiction changes the brain, why willpower isn't always enough, and why understanding the biology can help replace shame with compassion.He also explores the emerging science of psychedelics and their potential to help people break free from deeply rooted patterns. Your brain has been changed. That's why this is hard. But it can recover, and the science is beginning to show us how.This episode explores Addiction, The Brain & Recovery, Shame & Stigma, and Psychedelics.Need Support?Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.orgNarcotics Anonymous: na.orgAlcoholics Anonymous: alcoholics-anonymous.org.ukMental Health Mates: mentalhealthmates.co.ukShout: https: giveusashout.orgIAPT: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies/Randox 👉 Head to the Randox Health website and check out the RanChip Insight 360 test. You can get a 10% discount by using the code OTM10 along with up to £250 cashback if you refer a friend https://highpfrmc.com/OTM-Randox-AUAG1 👉 Head to http://drinkag1.com/onthemend to save £20 on your first month, plus a free welcome kit, Vitamin D3 + K2 and five travel packs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 21, 20261h 1m
The Moment Window Kid Broke Down Over Losing Himself To Alcohol
Musician and internet personality Window Kid, aka Greg, built a career around being the life of the party, until drinking nearly cost him his life.After being hospitalised with severe pancreatitis, Greg was faced with a reality he couldn't ignore: if he carried on drinking, he could die. But getting sober also meant confronting a bigger fear, who was Window Kid without alcohol?Greg shares how he rebuilt his life and career in sobriety, the unexpected friendship with Robbie Williams that supported him along the way, and why giving up alcohol opened up a world he never thought he'd enjoy.This is a conversation about addiction, identity, recovery, and discovering that life on the other side can be better than you imagined.Need Support?Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.orgNarcotics Anonymous: na.orgAlcoholics Anonymous: alcoholics-anonymous.org.ukMental Health Mates: mentalhealthmates.co.ukShout: https: giveusashout.orgIAPT: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies/Randox 👉 Head to the Randox Health website and check out the RanChip Insight 360 test. You can get a 10% discount by using the code OTM10 along with up to £250 cashback if you refer a friend https://highpfrmc.com/OTM-Randox-AUAG1 👉 Head to http://drinkag1.com/onthemend to save £20 on your first month, plus a free welcome kit, Vitamin D3 + K2 and five travel packs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About On The Mend
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 acast.com/privacy for more information.
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