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 gu...
23 Jul 202428min
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...
17 Jul 20241h 16min
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 hi...
9 Jul 202425min
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...
3 Jul 202453min
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 perso...
26 Jun 202446min
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 e...
19 Jun 20241h 2min
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 hav...
12 Jun 202429min
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. Geordi...
5 Jun 20241h 1min
