On The Mend
Episodes
GRIEF LED ME TO ALCOHOL | Sky Sports' Simon Thomas
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sky Sports presenter Simon Thomas delivers one of the most raw and honest accounts of grief and addiction ever shared in the public eye. Following the...
Nobody Knew I Was Going To Rehab | Lulu’s Secret Addiction Story
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Arsenal Captain Tony Adams: Giving Up, Surviving Recovery and Reaching 30 Years Sober
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal legend and former England captain Tony Adams joins us to reflect on 30 years of sobriety, and the moment he realised that despite having every...
10 Minute Mend: Richard Madeley Opens Up on Step-Dad Life, & Blended Family with Judy Finnigan
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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What It’s REALLY Like Being The Child Of An Alcoholic | Vicky Pattison
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TV personality, author and radio presenter, Vicky Pattison, discusses her journey through self-care, addiction, and healing from the trauma of being a...
10 Minute Mend: I Replaced Alcohol With This
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A special golfing and sobriety chat this week brings us into the life of Peter “Tubes” Dale, who turned to golf as a way to keep up socialisation ...
Spencer Matthews: Drinking, Lying, and How Vogue Saved Him
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TV personality and endurance athlete Spencer Matthews joins Matt Willis to talk openly about how alcohol quietly took over his life, from waking up dr...
10 Minute Mend: Developing PTSD After the Military | Jason Fox
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartwarming conversation, former special forces soldier Jason Fox opens up about his experience with PTSD, depression, and chronic burnout af...
Were YOU parented by a narcissist? Kathleen Saxton helps you identify the traits
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Kathleen Saxton, who dives deep into the complexities of narcissism, family dynamics, and the painful journey of healing from c...
Diagnosed with Autism at 40: Professor Green’s Story
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 fro...
Matt Willis Q&A: Addiction, Getting Sober and Facing Your Emotions
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 power...
How Addiction Destroyed My Family | Aaron Crascall
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Arron Crascall, who shares his raw journey from struggling with addiction and low self-esteem to finding hope and transformatio...
Strictly's Amy Dowden: Recovering from Cancer, Sepsis and a Double Mastectomy
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Amy Dowden, who shares her powerful journey through breast cancer, fertility struggles, and mental health challenges, a story o...
Biohacking Saved My Life: Davinia Taylor on Sobriety & Health
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Davinia Taylor, who challenges the traditional narrative of addiction and opens up about her journey from shame and self-doubt ...
I Turned to It for the Wrong Reasons | Sam Ryder
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Sam Ryder, someone who knows the struggle of chasing a dream for years, only to face the crushing reality of near-misses and se...
I Got Married Three Days After Rehab
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recovery isn’t a straight line, and Matt Willis reflects openly on what that reality has meant for him.In this solo episode, Matt speaks candidly ab...
I Finally Quit Nicotine… Can I Keep It Up?
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This isn’t just a conversation, it’s a live experiment.TJ Power challenges Matt Willis in real time to face the invisible addictions quietly drain...
Jason Fox: Living With PTSD and the Cost of Service
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When the structure that’s held your life together disappears, what are you left with?In this episode, Jason Fox talks about the moment everything co...
What Actually Breaks Addiction: Neuroscientist TJ Power Explains
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Tj Power, lead neuroscientist and founder of the DOSE Lab, who helps us understand what’s really happening in our brains when...
The Secret Addiction LuLu Hid for 60 Years
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, a woman who has spent a lifetime living between two selves, and learning what it costs to keep parts of yo...
How Tubes turned to Golf Life after alcohol addiction
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Peter “Tubes” Dale, someone who knows how quickly things can unravel when drinking, shame, and identity start feeding off e...
The Truth About Ruby Wax’s Mental Health Crash
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ruby Wax has spent decades making people laugh, but this conversation is about what happens when the jokes stop working.In this episode, Ruby speaks w...
The ADHD Misdiagnosis That Changed Everything | Jordan Stephens
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on On The Mend, I’m sitting down with Jordan Stephens, someone who knows exactly how quickly life can unravel when addiction, shame, ident...
Roxie Nafousi: The missing piece in your manifestation
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Roxie Nafousi joins Matt for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about addiction, healing, and the long journey toward self-worth. She speaks ...
The Christmas That Made Me Go Sober | Scott Thomas
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Scott Thomas, whose journey to sobriety has become a powerful example of how one person’s change can transform the lives of m...
Russell Kane: How I Broke the Self-Destruction Cycle
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Russell Kane, the award-winning comedian and writer whose life and work span far beyond the stereotypes people often place on h...
How Addiction Took Over My Life | Matt Willis
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Matt Willis opens up about his past and the years spent in active addiction. He talks candidly about the contrast between public...
Rosie Jones on Feeling Unsafe in Her Own Skin
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, writer and actress, Rosie Jones, brings her trademark honesty, humour, and heart to a conversation about difference, self-acceptance, and fi...
Backstage with Busted vs McFly: Harry, Dougie & Matt Get Deep on Tour
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded literally backstage, Matt Willis sits down with Harry Judd and Dougie Poynter for a candid, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt conversation ab...
Calum Scott on Coming Out, Depression & Finding Peace
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Calum Scott joins Matt for a moving and honest conversation about the battles that often stay hidden behind success. From depression and body dysmorph...
Matt Willis: Taking Life In Recovery 1 Day at a Time
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Matt Willis explores what it really means to control your own narrative. He opens up about moments in his life when others tried...
Richard Madeley: Surviving the Headlines, Grief & a Career in TV
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Richard Madeley, the broadcaster and writer whose career has spanned decades of conversations with people from all walks of lif...
How to Make Social Media Work for You
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Willis goes beyond the surface of social media in this solo episode. He shares his honest experiences with the pressures, comparisons, and negati...
Visualisation Expert Shows Matt the Secrets Behind Goal-Setting | Maya Raichoora
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author and mindset coach Maya Raichoora joins Matt to unpack the power of self-image, mindset, and transformation. She reveals why success often crumb...
What’s Really Going On With the Busted vs McFly Tour | Matt Willis
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Matt Willis takes listeners behind the scenes of life on tour in “Backstage Battle.” Beyond the excitement of performing, he...
The Side of Larry Lamb You’ve Never Seen: Life Beyond Gavin & Stacey
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Larry Lamb, the beloved actor and storyteller who brings a lifetime of wisdom to the table. Known for his warmth and humor, Lar...
Matt Willis on Why There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Parent
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Matt Willis reflects on parenting through the lens of recovery in “The Parent I’m Trying To Be.” With honesty and vulnerab...
Sum 41's Deryck Whibley: Talking Sobriety After My Near Death Experience | EXCLUSIVE
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deryck Whibley joins Matt for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about addiction, recovery, and the lessons hidden in life’s hardest moments.The...
What If I Fail? (And Why That’s OK)
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if failure was the key to success?In this solo episode, Matt Willis opens up about his own fear of failure, from the nerves of launching a new se...
What Happens When Success Becomes Your Addiction? Gary Stevenson’s Story
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is Gary Stevenson, a former top trader who knows firsthand what happens when success becomes an addiction. At the height of his care...
What Love Is Blind Taught Matt Willis About Connection and the Truth About Busted
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw solo episode, Matt Willis shares the untold side of his journey, from Busted fame to hitting rock bottom, and why real recovery only began...
How a Phone Call on Air Changed Iain Lee’s Life Forever
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After decades in the spotlight as a broadcaster, comedian, and writer, Iain Lee found himself in a moment that would change and possibly save, more th...
Why I Had to Stop Everything: Burnout, Recovery & Real Talk | Season 3 Starts Here
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back! In this brand new season of On The Mend, Matt Willis opens up about what he’s been up to recently, alongside his struggles with overwh...
Jordan Stephens on ADHD, Sobriety and Relearning Healthy Relationships
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is the musician, actor, writer, and podcaster Jordan Stephens.Jordan’s probably best known for Rizzle Kicks, the chart-topping d...
Why I Took a Break From Social Media (Live Q&A)
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Building a Mental Health Movement with Dan Murray-Serter
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is the entrepreneur and mental health advocate Dan Murray-Serter.Dan has ten years’ experience of building up businesses but, al...
My Honest Thoughts on Social Media & Recovery
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The secret is out… Matt Willis and his wife, Emma, are currently on a 3-week long social media break. They’re doing this alongside a group of year...
Gabby Logan on Grief, Competitiveness, and Finding Peace in Middle Age
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gabby was the first female football anchor on terrestrial television and she’s perfected the art of asking great questions, while covering a wide ra...
3 Books That Changed My Recovery
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Matt is sharing the top 3 books that have shaped his life and his journey as a recovered addict. He’ll be breaking down exactly why they m...
What We Get Wrong About Addiction and the War on Drugs with Johann Hari
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Johann Hari, whose books and TED Talks on depression, anxiety, and addiction have reached millions of people. His 2015 talk Eve...
On Love: What Recovery Taught Me
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Matt is opening up about a topic that makes many of us uncomfortable… love!Matt and his wife, broadcaster Emma Willis, have been going st...
Dr David Spiegel on Hypnosis, Healing, and Regaining Control
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt dives into the world of hypnosis with the psychiatrist Dr David Spiegel.In this episode, Matt finds out just how susceptible he is to hypnosis, w...
Relapse, Busted and Recovery Real Talk - Your Questions Answered
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is back in the hot seat for our second Q and A episode!We loved our first Q and A episode so much that we're back with a new round of questio...
Embracing Differences and Finding Power in Visibility with Nikki Lilly
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt chats to the BAFTA Award-winning YouTube star, and campaigner, Nikki Lilly.At the age of six, Nikki was diagnosed with a high flow craniofacial A...
The Biggest Lessons My Guests Have Taught Me
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
My Psychiatrist: Adult ADHD, and How To Thrive (Dr James Kustow)
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt speaks to his very own psychiatrist, Dr James Kustow, about adult ADHD.James studied medicine, before training in psychiatry. He’s now a consul...
How To Deal With Criticism From the People Closest to You
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're getting personal! Matt is upping the vulnerability scale, as he lets the closest people in his life – colleagues, friends, and ...
Ruby Wax: Depression Isn't Just a Bad Day
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Your Recovery Questions Answered (And What I've Learned)
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Andy Ramage on Motivation, Sobriety, and the Joy of a Clear Mind
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt meets Andy Ramage, a footballer who became a commodities broker, when injury ended his career. While Andy's career was a success, something ...
What I Actually Do for My Mental Health
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Vicky Pattison on Anxiety, Alcohol, and Self-Advocacy
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 sin...
Lauren Mahon on Cancer, Identity and Speaking the Unspeakable
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Willis is joined by podcaster, charity founder and cancer activist, Lauren Mahon (and her dog, Ray). Lozza, as she likes to be called, talks to M...
Dr Rangan Chatterjee: The Four Pillars You Need
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On our latest episode, Matt Willis visits Dr Rangan Chatterjee at his home for an in-depth chat about mental health and wellbeing. Rangan has pra...
Tyrone Brennand: From Struggle to Strength Through Yoga and Purpose
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Matt welcomes author, entrepreneur motivational speaker and personal trainer Tyrone Brennand to the studio. Tyrone is the founder of Be The...
Raphael Rowe: Finding Light After 12 Years of Darkness
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of On The Mend, Matt is joined by the journalist, presenter, author and podcaster Raphael Rowe. Raphael was wrongly convicted o...
Rylan Clark on Heartbreak and Rebuilding a Life in Public
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is the TV and Radio presenter, Rylan Clark. He joins Matt in the studio to talk about the brilliant highs and crushing lows he's exp...
Liz Karter: Understanding the Hidden Grip of Gambling Addiction
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Matt welcomes gambling addiction expert, Liz Karter, to the studio. Liz's area of specialisation is gambling addiction. This includes ...
DJ Fat Tony on Sobriety & Ego
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Matt welcomes the DJ and author Fat Tony to the studio. Tony has had an incredible career, spanning nearly four decades, he has had his say...
Bryony Gordon on OCD, Alcohol, and the Long Walk to Wellness
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Matt is joined by journalist, columnist, writer and mental health ambassador, Bryony Gordon. Bryony is full of life and joy and brings such...
McFly's Dougie Poynter Opens Up on his Addiction, and Reconnecting With Self
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the first episode of On The Mend, Matt Willis welcomes his friend and fellow musician, Dougie Poynter, to the studio. In this candid chat, th...
On The Mend (Coming Soon)
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On The Mend - a brand new podcast hosted by Matt Willis - launches soon! Subscribe and follow now so you don't miss an episode... Hosted on Acast. Se...