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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.

  1. The Car Crash that Shattered Michail Antonio's Leg, Career & Mental Health

    17 h fa

    The Car Crash that Shattered Michail Antonio's Leg, Career & Mental Health

    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 months struggling with depression and feeling overwhelmed by the pressure that followed. He also opens up about starting therapy at 34 to unpack childhood experiences, masculinity, and relationships, before discussing the reality of surviving a near-fatal car crash.  It’s a conversation about how success doesn’t shield you from mental health struggles, and how healing often begins when you start to understand what’s been driving you underneath the surface. This episode covers the following themes: High-Functioning Depression, Childhood Conditioning, Therapy, Mortality, and Identity. Humans Not Robots by Michail Antonio explores the collision of elite football and real life, revealing the unseen, deeply human side of life as a Premier League player.  Out now in hardback, ebook and audiobook (HarperNonFiction) – https://lnk.to/humansnotrobots/amazonbooks AG1 👉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 Better Help 👉 Join Matt in Saying It Louder with 10% off Betterhelp Therapy. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/otm-betterhelp-au  Postcode Lottery 👉 Discover how Postcode Lottery players are Powering Hope Together. Click here to find out more: https://highpfrmc.com/otm-postcode-au  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  2. Alcohol Addiction, Blackouts and Hangover Anxiety | Millie Gooch

    6 lug

    Alcohol Addiction, Blackouts and Hangover Anxiety | Millie Gooch

    Sober Girl Society founder Millie Gooch challenges everything we think we know about dependency in a conversation that dismantles the “rock bottom” myth. Despite a successful career and social life, alcohol was quietly affecting her mental health and relationships, leading her to realise she couldn’t keep going as she was. This discussion explores the cycle of “hangxiety” and how drinking is often normalised despite its impact on wellbeing. Millie also reflects on her later ADHD and autism diagnosis, and how it helped her understand why neurodivergent minds can be more vulnerable to using alcohol as relief. From a simple question that can help you reflect on your own relationship with drinking, to the reality that sobriety is only the beginning, this is an honest conversation about dependency, identity, and recovery. This episode covers the following themes: High-Functioning Addiction, Hangxiety, Neurodivergence, Social Stigma, and Authentic Recovery. AG1 👉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 Better Help 👉 Join Matt in Saying It Louder with 10% off Betterhelp Therapy. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/otm-betterhelp-au  Postcode Lottery 👉 Discover how Postcode Lottery players are Powering Hope Together. Click here to find out more: https://highpfrmc.com/otm-postcode-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
  3. Intimacy Expert: How Sexual Shame Can Control Your Entire Life | Dr. Tara

    29 giu

    Intimacy Expert: How Sexual Shame Can Control Your Entire Life | Dr. Tara

    Sexologist and TV expert Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn (Celebs Go Dating, 90 Day Fiancé) joins us to break the heavy silence and shame surrounding sex, intimacy, and recovery. In a particularly raw moment, Matt admits he’s never spoken openly about sex with another man, highlighting the exact stigma that causes so many men to suffer in silence. Dr. Tara, who has built an audience of over 2 million followers sharing advice on modern relationships, unpacks the reality of hypersexuality and how using sex to escape emotional pain only deepens our wounds. She shares her own journey of breaking free from oppressive cultural expectations, while offering vital advice on navigating heartbreak, handling mismatched desire, and practicing sexual mindfulness. It’s an essential, judgment-free conversation about learning to listen to your body and trading performance for genuine connection. This episode covers the following themes: Hypersexuality, Shame, Heartbreak, Male Stigma, and Connection. Dr Tara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luvbites.co/ Interested in booking Dr. Tara? Enquire about her availability for appearances worldwide through MN2S. https://mn2s.com/booking-agency/talent-roster/dr-tara/ AG1 👉 Head to drinkag1.com/onthemend to save £20 on your first month, plus a free welcome kit, Vitamin D3 + K2 and five travel packs Better Help 👉 Join Matt in Saying It Louder with 10% off Betterhelp Therapy. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/otm-betterhelp-au Postcode Lottery 👉 Discover how Postcode Lottery players are Powering Hope Together. Click here to find out more: https://highpfrmc.com/otm-postcode-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  4. The Moment Will Young Stopped Recognising His Own Face

    22 giu

    The Moment Will Young Stopped Recognising His Own Face

    Singer-songwriter and actor Will Young speaks with disarming honesty about surviving decades of trauma, hypervigilance, and the long shadow of shame. Following a breakdown during Cabaret, Will opens up about spending over ten years in a state of severe dissociation, describing it as living behind frosted glass, unable to recognize faces or feel joy. He also shares his profound path to healing through Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, learning to befriend the frozen parts of his past rather than fight them.  It's a powerful and reassuring look at how the core self can endure even the deepest pain, and how a simple daily act of kindness from a neighbor ultimately helped save his life. This episode covers the following themes: Trauma, Shame, Dissociation, Therapy, and Healing. Need Support? Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org Narcotics Anonymous: na.org Alcoholics Anonymous: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Mental Health Mates: mentalhealthmates.co.uk Shout: https: giveusashout.org IAPT: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies/ Better Help 👉 Join Matt in Saying It Louder with 10% off Betterhelp Therapy. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/otm-betterhelp-au  Postcode Lottery 👉 Discover how Postcode Lottery players are Powering Hope Together. Click here to find out more: https://highpfrmc.com/otm-postcode-au  AG1 👉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.

    54 min
  5. Danny O’Donoghue: Grief, Alcohol and PTSD

    15 giu

    Danny O’Donoghue: Grief, Alcohol and PTSD

    The Script's Danny O'Donoghue gets brutally honest about grief, PTSD, and what it really took to get sober. Following the devastating loss of his bandmate and best friend Mark Sheehan, Danny opens up about hitting rock bottom over a dark Christmas in Dublin and the brutal reality of quitting it all cold turkey. This discussion tracks the rollercoaster of Danny's career, from a failed €15 million record deal at 16 to sobbing on his knees when they finally hit number one. He also shares the lightbulb moment of a dyslexia diagnosis at 43, which reframed a lifetime of anxiety and fear. It's a testament to perseverance and a beautiful look at finding collective truth through our darkest moments. This episode covers the following themes: Grief, Addiction, Rejection, Anxiety, Recovery The Script's new album: 'The User's Guide To Being Human' will be released on 14th August 2026. Pre-order/Pre-save here: https://thescript.lnk.to/UGTBHPR Better Help 👉 Join Matt in Saying It Louder with 10% off Betterhelp Therapy. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/otm-betterhelp-au  Postcode Lottery 👉 Discover how Postcode Lottery players are Powering Hope Together. Click here to find out more: https://highpfrmc.com/otm-postcode-au  AG1 👉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.

    1h 2m
  6. Ore Oduba on His Hidden Porn Addiction, Stigma and Shame

    8 giu

    Ore Oduba on His Hidden Porn Addiction, Stigma and Shame

    TV presenter and broadcaster Ore Oduba joins us for an incredibly raw and unflinchingly honest conversation on pornography addiction, toxic masculinity, and grief. Ore opens up about being introduced to explicit material at just nine years old and the devastating "duality" of spending 30 years hiding his addiction while living a highly successful public life. This discussion dives deep into how repeated exposure to objectifying content rewires how young men see women, and how that culture feeds directly into the online manosphere. Following the tragic loss of his sister to suicide, Ore shares how he channeled his grief into purpose. It's an urgent look at breaking the silence that stops men from seeking help, and the clarity that saved his life: for his children. This episode covers the following themes: Addiction, Shame, Toxic Masculinity, Grief, and Recovery. Need Support? Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org Narcotics Anonymous: na.org Alcoholics Anonymous: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Mental Health Mates: mentalhealthmates.co.uk Shout: https: giveusashout.org IAPT: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies/ Better Help 👉 Join Matt in Saying It Louder with 10% off Betterhelp Therapy. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/otm-betterhelp-au  Postcode Lottery 👉 Discover how Postcode Lottery players are Powering Hope Together. Click here to find out more: https://highpfrmc.com/otm-postcode-au  AG1 👉Head to 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.

    1h 8m
  7. The Night John Robins Knew He Had to Quit Drinking

    1 giu

    The Night John Robins Knew He Had to Quit Drinking

    Award-winning comedian and broadcaster John Robins tackles the fundamental question: are alcoholics born or made? In this episode, John opens up about his 20-year struggle with chronic alcohol use, the childhood signs that hid in plain sight, and why every "moderation spreadsheet" failed until he accepted that one drink was the real problem. The conversation moves past the "why" of addiction to focus entirely on the "how" of recovery. John shares the exact moment a podcast changed everything, the reality of rock bottom, and how he uses a toolkit of 12-step meetings, meditation, and running to build new neural pathways. It’s a raw, deeply honest look at the daily practice of sobriety and the liberating truth that you can only ever get one day sober in a day. This episode covers the following themes: Addiction, Acceptance, Denial, Moderation, and Recovery. John's book Thirst: Twelve Drinks that Changed My Life is out now: https://amzn.eu/d/0ahkSNch Need Support? Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org Narcotics Anonymous: na.org Alcoholics Anonymous: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Mental Health Mates: mentalhealthmates.co.uk Shout: https: giveusashout.org IAPT: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies/ Better Help 👉 Join Matt in Saying It Louder with 10% off Betterhelp Therapy. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/otm-betterhelp-au  Postcode Lottery 👉 Discover how Postcode Lottery players are Powering Hope Together. Click here to find out more: https://highpfrmc.com/otm-postcode-au  AG1 👉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.

    53 min
  8. Matt Haig on Depression, Autism and My Disruptive Past

    25 mag

    Matt Haig on Depression, Autism and My Disruptive Past

    Matt Willis sits down with the celebrated, bestselling author Matt Haig for a deeply personal conversation on the cost of living without a map. From a life-altering breakdown at 24 to navigating a late-in-life diagnosis of Autism and ADHD, Matt explores how a lack of understanding of his own brain led to decades of exhaustion, masking, and misdirected pain. The discussion dives into the realities of mental collapse and the quiet return of addiction. Matt shares why he slipped back into drinking after eight years of sobriety and how his neurodiversity diagnosis finally provided the "why" behind his impulses. It’s a raw look at how addiction often wears different clothes at different ages, serving as a crutch for unmet needs. Ultimately, this episode explores the liberation of finally finding the language for your own experience. It’s an essential listen for anyone seeking to move past the stigma of "brokenness" and understand themselves better. This episode covers the following themes: Neurodiversity, Identity, Sobriety, Breakdowns, and Resilience. Matt Haig's latest novel The Midnight Train is out now: https://amzn.eu/d/0gxsyrqe Better Help 👉 Join Matt in Saying It Louder with 10% off Betterhelp Therapy. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/otm-betterhelp-au  AG1 👉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 Postcode Lottery 👉 Discover how Postcode Lottery players are Powering Hope Together. Click here to find out more: https://highpfrmc.com/otm-postcode-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m
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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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  • Canale
    High Performance
  • Creatore
    High Performance
  • Anni di attività
    2023 - 2026
  • Puntate
    81
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti espliciti
  • Copyright
    © High Performance
  • Sito web del podcast
    On The Mend
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