On The Mend

By: Matt Willis
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  • Matt Willis talks to inspiring people from all walks of life, who have hit rock bottom, and finds out how they made it through to the other side.


    Exploring his own drug and alcohol addiction, he digs deep into what recovery means, offering tips and tools and expert advice.


    With honest, frank, relatable and free flowing conversation this podcast is personable as it is informative
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  • JORDAN STEPHENS: managing ADHD, sobriety, and healthy relationships

    JORDAN STEPHENS: managing ADHD, sobriety, and healthy relationships
    Oct 9 2024
    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 as a solo artist, starred in various TV and film projects, published a children’s book, and now he’s written a memoir: Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak and Dogs. In this conversation the pair discuss education, the impact of overnight success, ADHD, medication and self-medication, as well as their shared interest in psychedelics and Jordan’s journey towards healthier relationships. For more information on some of the subjects Jordan mentioned, there are links below (including more on Professor Nutt and that toad venom). And Jordan WILL return to On The Mend. These two just have too much in common. Related links:Jordan’s website Rizzle Kicks on Instagram Matt’s interview with Jordan on MTV Faces BRIT School bursaries Alan Watts on education Dr Gabor Maté The Anxious Generation by Joanthan Haidt Johann Hari’s episode of On The Mend Professor David Nutt and drug classification A 2002 overview of the link between football hooliganism and ecstasy The effects of the inhalation of dried toad secretion containing 5-MeO-DMT The ongoing study at King’s College, London The Esther Perel quote was incorrectly attributed but she’s a fan of the person who said it, Terry Real: “Under patriarchy, you can be connected, or you can be powerful, but you can't be both at the same time because power is power over, not power with, it’s dominance. So, if you move into power, you lose connection. If you move into accommodation, you lose your power. I want to break that binary.” Donna Lancaster & The Bridge Retreat (01:02) Jordan’s childhood (05:28) BRIT School and creative education (11:48) Rizzle Kicks, Busted and dealing with overnight success (16:36) ADHD: from voice notes to diagnoses (plural) (20:34) ADHD: medication and self-medication (27:40) Pattern recognition and relationships (29:07) Sobriety and overcoming writer’s block (30:54) Managing social media use (35:52) Psychedelics (including dried toad secretion) (45:43) Pressure to achieve vs connection (47:02) Educating the next generation about relationships (54:15) Matt’s conclusion
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  • Why I'm Taking A Break From Social Media (with live Q and A)

    Why I'm Taking A Break From Social Media (with live Q and A)
    Oct 2 2024

    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 phone. Matt spills some details on why he feels the need to take a break from social media, how he's doing it, and why others should consider it too. Plus, since so many of you had your own ideas and experiences to share, Matt sat down in the second half of this episode to answer some questions from listeners! We hope you all enjoy and would love to hear your thoughts. Do leave a comment or review! Useful links: Part 1: My Honest Thoughts On Social Media Chanel 4 documentary: Swiped: The School that Banned Smartphones (0:00) Intro (0:13) Daily gratitude (3:15) Matt is currently in a good place! (4:53) Taking a break from social media (5:12) Matt’s TikTok obsession on tour (6:43) Matt’s detox from his mobile phone (8:00) The importance of boredom (9:13) Song writing with Busted (10:16) Answering your questions about social media (27:15) Introducing the burner phone (29:15) Outro

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    29 mins
  • DAN MURRAY-SERTER: from anxiety, bulimia and insomnia to better mental health

    DAN MURRAY-SERTER: from anxiety, bulimia and insomnia to better mental health
    Sep 25 2024

    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 experience with anxiety, insomnia, depression, burnout, body dysmorphia and bulimia. And the steps Dan took towards improving his own mental and physical health, led him to a new business in nutrition and supplements.

    Dan and Matt get quite deep in this conversation, which covers spirituality, mental health, ayahuasca. and much more.

    Related links:

    Heights Supplements

    The Dao De Jing

    The Power Of Now by Eckhart Tolle

    The Body Keeps The Score

    The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Height

    (01:28) The benefits and joy to be found in a regular walk

    (04:43) A few of Dan’s favourite non-fiction books

    (06:10) Finding fulfillment and embracing spirituality

    (11:18) Dan on his upbringing and what he learned from his father

    (18:44) Living in the present and getting the balance right as an entrepreneur

    (20:26) Dan’s own mental health history (including insomnia)

    (24:02) Dan’s life-changing visit to a dietician

    (33:51) Dan’s experience with bulimia

    (42:38) Assisted psychedelic therapy and ayahuasca

    (56: 02) Finding your purpose (with a small p)

    (01:02:28) Managing comparison and social media

    (01:07:09) Matt’s outro
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    1 hr and 8 mins

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So good!

no one is perfect but we are all doing this recovery thing in the best way we can

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How much resonates with how I’ve behaved - I needed to hear this podcast and always can’t wait for the next one!

I’ve tuned into Matt for a number of months now after finding out crazy how much my life is similar to Matts. Ive been stuck in a rut for years and listening to Matt and his guests really draw some big talking points to the surface, enabling my to deal with my own demons. Matt and his guests skillfully navigates these challenging topics, offering insightful perspectives, expert interviews, and genuine, relatable conversations. The hosts' empathy shines through, creating a supportive space for listeners. It's both informative and uplifting, fostering a sense of community around these important issues.

I’ve focused a lot on the Rat Park experiment during my recovery and It was great to hear this experiential discussed on the podcast with DR Rangan Chatterjee. More people in my situation or similar situations can, just like me, work though recovery and health with Matts support.

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Awesome

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

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Fantastic!

Matt Willis’s frank conversations on drug and alcohol addiction with his guests are a true game changer when it comes to understanding addiction. His solo podcasts are also amazing and give you a real sense of support if you are battling your own demons. I’m a huge fan of Matt’s and love these podcasts.

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incredible!

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!!

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How honest Matt is x

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.

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