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On The Mend

High Performance
Mental Health
Addiction
Recovery
ADHD
Alcoholism
Social Media
Depression
Sobriety
Resilience
Personal Growth
Self-Acceptance
Coming Out
Anxiety
Trauma
Nutrition
Therapy
Busted
Emotional Regulation
Support Systems
Hypnosis

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 in... more

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In this solo episode, Matt Willis answers some of the internet’s most searched questions about addiction, relapse, and recovery, sharing the lessons he’s learned from his own journey.

Matt explores why substances can feel like a solution before beco... more

One of the UK's leading mental health advocates, Josh Connolly, joins us for a deeply honest conversation about childhood trauma, addiction, and what it really takes to break generational cycles.

Josh reflects on growing up with a father battling se... more

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TV presenter Sam Thompson opens up about his late-stage ADHD diagnosis and the profound relief of finally finding a reason, not an excuse, for a lifetime of struggling. Sam shares the emotional reckoning of his diagnosis, recalling the moment he wept... more

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Premier League footballer Michail Antonio gets honest about the hidden cost of elite success, identity, and what it really means to rebuild. 

In this episode, Michail reflects on the reality of winning a historic trophy with West Ham, only to spend ... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Connolly
Breathwork facilitator and speaker who shares his journey through trauma and recovery
Episode: Josh Connolly: Drunk, Selling Drugs & Becoming My Father’s Son
Sam Thompson
Guest, TV personality and author of a book on ADHD
Individual/Author
Episode: Sam Thompson: Blame, Masking and Never Feeling Enough
Will Young
Musician and actor, guest on the episode
Episode: The Moment Will Young Stopped Recognising His Own Face
Danny O'Donoghue
Lead singer of The Script
The Script
Episode: “I’m One Beer Away from Losing Everything” | The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue
Matt Haig
Author and public figure discussing mental health and neurodiversity
Author of Reasons to Stay Alive, The Midnight Library, etc.
Episode: Author Matt Haig Confesses His Darkest Moments
Marisa Peer
Well-renowned therapist invited guest
Episode: The Moment I Knew My Mind Was Working Against Me | Matt Willis & Marisa Peer
John Robins
Comedian and guest sharing addiction story
Episode: When Was Your Hardest Time? Honest Q&A On Mental Health, Therapy, Grief & Recovery
Ore Aduba
Guest contributing to the Q&A
Episode: When Was Your Hardest Time? Honest Q&A On Mental Health, Therapy, Grief & Recovery
Jake Humphrey
Founder/host of High Performance and broadcasting figure
High Performance (HG)”
Episode: Things Men Don't Say Out Loud | Matt Willis, Spencer Matthews & Jake Humphrey

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Matt Willis
Host of On The Mend

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Life Saver

    This wonderful podcast could save lives. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dw9600
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Strength

    This fantastic podcast has help so much in fighting my demons and relying on drink to cope.thank you x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sonp1974***
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Simon Thomas

    Just listened to this episode. Going thru a rough time but nothing compared to what he went thru. Brilliant , can’t wait to listen to the rest

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moray 18
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Must listen

    I would go as far as saying this podcast is life changing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Junerose1981
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Thank-You!

    I wanted to say a huge thank-you to Matt and the team at on the mend. I listen to the podcast every single day and it's helping me more than you'll ever know ! For someone who lives with Adhd, EUPD and a sometimes unhealthy relationship with alcohol you make me want to do better and have encouraged me to get help! I'm now on medication, cut out alcohol and finally feel at 42 I've been given my life back! One day at a time! I'm so grateful to have found on the mend as it's given me hope,a reason ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laurabee83
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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The format balances intimate storytelling with expert guidance, which helps listeners apply lessons to their lives.
Insightful and vulnerable conversations that destigmatize recovery.
Guests are generous with lived experiences, making complex topics approachable.
Listeners praise practical takeaways and supportive host tone.

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Josh Connolly: Drunk, Selling Drugs & Becoming My Father’s Son
Q: How did you end up changing your life after those experiences?
A weekend where I felt an intense sense of presence with my kids sparked a realization that I needed to live in truth, pursue recovery honestly, and gradually replace old coping strategies with healthier practices like therapy and breathwork.
Josh Connolly: Drunk, Selling Drugs & Becoming My Father’s Son
Q: What is your relationship like with your dad?
He's passed away, and the relationship was dominated by fear and hurt; I didn't remember him as a loving figure, and I carried the impact of his alcoholism and violence into adulthood, choosing accountability and truth to heal.
Sam Thompson: Blame, Masking and Never Feeling Enough
Q: A song or a piece of music that connects to your inner child?
Sam discusses Macy Gray's 'I Try' and how it reminds him of car journeys with his mum, reflecting a nostalgic link to childhood, followed by current listening choices that illustrate his multifaceted musical tastes and mood shifts.
I Knew Drinking Would Ruin Me… I Did It Anyway
Q: Let's break down Project 7—what was the goal and what did it involve?
Project 7 combined raising awareness for men's mental health with attempting seven Iron Man events in seven continents, a testament to commitment and teamwork, and it underscored the charitable motivation behind the endurance challenges.
How One Devastating Moment Changed Professor Green’s Life Forever
Q: You've gone through a long process to get diagnosed with ADHD and autism at 40. What shifted for you to seek evaluation now?
I realized I wasn't understanding my own patterns and that the coping mechanisms I'd relied on were no longer sustainable; environment and support made the difference in recognizing and accepting the diagnoses.

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listeners are drawn to candid conversations about recovery, mental health, and personal transformation. The show balances guest storytelling from musicians, athletes, actors, and authors with practical tools from therapists and thought leaders, often weaving in host personal experiences with addiction and healing. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on stigma reduction, actionable strategies, and building resilience through honesty and community support. Potential listeners can expect empathetic, no-nonsense dialogue that blends lived experience with expert insight, often highlighting pathways to sobriety, coping skills, and improved well-being.

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Recent guests on On The Mend include:

1. Josh Connolly
2. Sam Thompson
3. Will Young
4. Danny O'Donoghue
5. Matt Haig
6. Marisa Peer
7. John Robins
8. Ore Aduba

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