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On The Mend

On The Mend

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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.

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Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Intimacy Expert: How Sexual Shame Can Control Your Entire Life | Dr. Tara
    Jun 29 2026

    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


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    55 mins
  • The Moment Will Young Stopped Recognising His Own Face
    Jun 22 2026

    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

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    54 mins
  • Danny O’Donoghue: Grief, Alcohol and PTSD
    Jun 15 2026

    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

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    1 hr and 2 mins
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no one is perfect but we are all doing this recovery thing in the best way we can

So good!

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Loved every episode, it was emotional, an eye opener and I took away a lot from it

Raw and honest

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I love listening to Matts podcast leaning so much from hearing every episode . please could you do one maybe on grift (losing someone ) if not no worries love this podcast.

How honest Matt is x

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This was so honest and from the heart, I smiled, I shed a few tears, my one complaint, it needed to be longer! can't wait for more

Awesome

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Absolutely love this series and can't wait for another one. helped me let go of shame, ego and blaming myself for my mental health struggles. Matt is such a candid and kind presenter and his voice is so relaxing to listen to. All the guests are incredible all giving amazing perspectives and tips. I came away inspired, I cried and I laughed. please please hurry up and do another series!!

incredible!

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