On The Mend cover art

On The Mend

On The Mend

By: High Performance
Listen for free

About this listen

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.

High Performance
Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Diagnosed with Autism at 40: Professor Green’s Story
    Mar 23 2026

    This week’s guest is Professor Green, who opens up about his journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth, and the ongoing process of learning from past mistakes.


    Professor Green shares his struggles with shame and addiction, discussing how he broke free from the cycle of destructive behavior by rejecting the people who kept him stuck. He talks about his late diagnosis of ADHD and autism, which helped him understand his challenges and stop masking his true self.


    He also discusses the power of taking ownership of his actions, the role of medication in his recovery, and his near-death experience with substance misuse. This episode covers the following themes: identity, shame, addiction, ADHD, autism, vulnerability, recovery, and transformation.


    Listen to Professor Green’s new single, “No Management”


    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/


    Saily 👉 Download SAILY in your app store and use our code mend at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/mend


    Heights👉 Join Matt in getting your energy back with Vitals. 20% off here: https://highpfrmc.com/au3-OTM20


    Randox Health 👉 Take care of your health today and into the future. Save 20% on all health checks now with the code OTM20 at: https://highpfrmc.com/OTM_Randox_au1

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    36 mins
  • Matt Willis Q&A: Addiction, Getting Sober and Facing Your Emotions
    Mar 16 2026

    Have you ever realised that the biggest obstacle to your growth might be you?


    In this solo episode, Matt Willis answers your questions and shares powerful moments from his personal journey through addiction, recovery, and the ongoing work of self-awareness. Matt talks about the emotional realisation he had when he understood he was the common denominator in all his drinking situations, and how being "emotionally young" in recovery has challenged him to confront feelings he once numbed with alcohol.


    He also shares the pivotal moment when Jack Osborne planted the seed for his decision to seek help and how rock bottom doesn’t always look like you’d expect. With practical recovery tools, including the "Fact or Thought" technique for managing negative self-talk, and the importance of self-compassion, Matt offers a raw and honest look at his journey.


    This episode is about embracing vulnerability, facing tough truths, and continuing to move forward, no matter how imperfect the process.


    This episode covers the following themes: addiction, sobriety, self-awareness, and personal growth.


    Heights👉 Join Matt in getting your energy back with Vitals. 20% off here: https://highpfrmc.com/au3-OTM20

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    52 mins
  • How Addiction Destroyed My Family | Arron Crascall
    Mar 9 2026

    This week’s guest is Arron Crascall, who shares his raw journey from struggling with addiction and low self-esteem to finding hope and transformation through surrender and honesty.


    Arron talks about how he never felt comfortable in his own skin, always changing to fit in, and how his first drink at 17 gave him the feeling of being “alive” for the first time. He opens up about the long battle with alcohol, how he tried therapy, hypnotherapy, and changing environments, but nothing worked until he reached a breaking point, a family meal that made him realize he was about to lose everything. That moment became his turning point, and he found a higher power in a quiet voice telling him, “You ain’t gotta do this anymore, but you need help.”


    This episode dives into the transformative power of the 12-step program, how Arron’s practice of gratitude helped shift his mindset, and the struggles he still faces, including guilt for missing parts of his kids’ lives.


    This episode covers the following themes: addiction, identity, surrender, guilt, recovery, and helping others.


    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/


    Saily 👉 Download SAILY in your app store and use our code mend at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/mend


    Heights👉 Join Matt in getting your energy back with Vitals. 20% off here: https://highpfrmc.com/au3-OTM20


    Randox Health 👉 Take care of your health today and into the future. Save 20% on all health checks now with the code OTM20 at: https://highpfrmc.com/OTM_Randox_au1

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    57 mins
All stars
Most relevant
no one is perfect but we are all doing this recovery thing in the best way we can

So good!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

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

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

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

Raw and honest

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

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

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

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!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

See more reviews