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How to Train your Mind to Achieve Anything | Maya Raichoora Reveals the Mental Science
Author and mindset coach Maya Raichoora joins Matt to unpack the power of self-image, mindset, and transformation. She reveals why success often crumbles without inner change, and how becoming the person who deserves your goals is the key t
What’s Really Going On With the Busted vs McFly Tour | Matt Willis
In this solo episode, Matt Willis takes listeners behind the scenes of life on tour in “Backstage Battle.” Beyond the excitement of performing, he opens up about the real challenges he faces, managing his mental health, maintaining recovery
The Side of Larry Lamb You’ve Never Seen: Life Beyond Gavin & Stacey
This week’s guest is Larry Lamb, the beloved actor and storyteller who brings a lifetime of wisdom to the table. Known for his warmth and humor, Larry reflects on aging, resilience, and the simple yet powerful ways to live well as the years
"I Needed To Recover First To Become A Good Dad" | Matt Willis on Parenting & the Shame of Addiction
In this solo episode, Matt Willis reflects on parenting through the lens of recovery in “The Parent I’m Trying To Be.” With honesty and vulnerability, he shares how fatherhood has shaped his growth, from owning up to mistakes to breaking cy
Sum 41's Deryck Whibley: Talking Sobriety After My Near Death Experience | EXCLUSIVE
Deryck Whibley joins Matt for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about addiction, recovery, and the lessons hidden in life’s hardest moments. The singer-songwriter opens up about why he chose to write his book entirely in his own words,
Matt Willis: Fearing Failure, Self-Sabotage and Relapse
What if failure was the key to success? In this solo episode, Matt Willis opens up about his own fear of failure, from the nerves of launching a new season to the deeper anxieties that have shaped his life. Drawing on Simon Sinek’s ideas an
What Happens When Success Becomes Your Addiction? Gary Stevenson’s Story
This week's guest is Gary Stevenson, a former top trader who knows firsthand what happens when success becomes an addiction. At the height of his career, he was winning big, but behind the scenes, his health, happiness, and humanity were br
What Love Is Blind Taught Matt Willis About Connection and the Truth About Busted
In this raw solo episode, Matt Willis shares the untold side of his journey, from Busted fame to hitting rock bottom, and why real recovery only began when he stopped trying to do it alone. Matt opens up about the power of vulnerability, th
Why I Had to Stop Everything: Matt Willis on Burnout & Growth
We’re back! In this brand new season of On The Mend, Matt Willis opens up about what he’s been up to recently, alongside his struggles with overwhelm and the ongoing work of recovery. He shares what’s been helping, from hobbies to gratitude
Jordan Stephens on ADHD, Sobriety and Relearning Healthy Relationships
This week’s guest is the musician, actor, writer, and podcaster Jordan Stephens. Jordan’s probably best known for Rizzle Kicks, the chart-topping duo he formed with his friend Harley Alexander-Sule, back in 2008. He's since released music a
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 with Part 1 (episode: My Honest Thoughts On Social Media) we're bringing you a Part 2, where Matt is diving deeper into his relationship with his mobile
Building a Mental Health Movement with Dan Murray-Serter
This week’s guest is the entrepreneur and mental health advocate Dan Murray-Serter. Dan has ten years’ experience of building up businesses but, also, of winding them down. He’s spoken publicly about his failures, as well as his personal ex
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 media break. They’re doing this alongside a group of year 8 students, whose experiment will be the star of an upcoming Channel 4 documentary. But what
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 the art of asking great questions, while covering a wide range of international sporting events. In this episode, Matt turns the tables on Gabby, and s
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 recovered addict. He’ll be breaking down exactly why they mean so much to him – and why you should consider checking them out too! Matt has sprinkled s
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 addiction have reached millions of people. His 2015 talk Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong (https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_e
On Love: What Recovery Taught Me
This week, Matt is opening up about a topic that makes many of us uncomfortable… love! Matt and his wife, broadcaster Emma Willis, have been going strong for 20 years. They’ve been through high, lows and all sorts of addiction-related battl
Dr David Spiegel on Hypnosis, Healing, and Regaining Control
Matt dives into the world of hypnosis with the psychiatrist Dr David Spiegel. In this episode, Matt finds out just how susceptible he is to hypnosis, with results that truly blow him away, and he gets some practical tips on how to reduce an
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 episode so much that we're back with a new round of questions from some of our listeners. Get ready to hear about a range of topics, as Matt opens up abo
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 age of six, Nikki was diagnosed with a high flow craniofacial AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation). A rare condition which causes life-threatening nose blee
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 about time we looked back on some of our best moments. So today, Matt is reflecting on the lessons his recent guests have taught him. Unpicking the key
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 medicine, before training in psychiatry. He’s now a consultant who specialises in ADHD and has trained further in psychotherapy and nutrition. But be
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 the closest people in his life – colleagues, friends, and even his wife – fire a round of constructive criticism his way. Getting feedback about your flaws
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 wisdom to spare. When she was younger, Ruby often felt lonely - like she didn’t fit in - and she turned to comedy. A reinvention that gave Ruby a taste f
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 most pressing questions for an honest, judgment-free Q and A session, where Matt shares some of his own personal experiences in hopes that some of yo
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 his career. While Andy's career was a success, something was missing. He felt broken. And so ten years ago, he embarked on a journey to transform his li
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 a candid chat about a big part of any addict’s recovery: mental health. It’s a topic lots of our listeners have been asking Matt to open up about. So
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, a Jungle Queen, whose feet haven’t touched the ground since she first appeared on our screens in 2011. Geordie Shore was a baptism by fire, at a time
Lauren Mahon on Cancer, Identity and Speaking the Unspeakable
Matt Willis is joined by podcaster, charity founder and cancer activist, Lauren Mahon (and her dog, Ray). Lozza, as she likes to be called, talks to Matt about breaking the taboos around cancer, talking more openly about illnesses and death
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 chat about mental health and wellbeing. Rangan has practiced medicine for over 20 years and believes that good health is accessible to all of us. His
