On The MendThis 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 career, he was winning big, but behind the scenes, his health, happiness, and humanity were breaking down.
Gary pulls back the curtain on the trading world, revealing why “money = happiness” is a dangerous lie, how high-stakes trading mirrors gambling, and the hidden addiction spreading fast among young men. He shares the mental toll of life in a relentless game where even relationships become power plays, and the deep depression that can hide behind outward success.
This is a raw, unfiltered look at the addictive side of ambition, and the personal cost of chasing wins at all costs.
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What Happens When Success Becomes Your Addiction? Gary Stevenson’s Story.On The Mend2025-08-25 | 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 career, he was winning big, but behind the scenes, his health, happiness, and humanity were breaking down.
Gary pulls back the curtain on the trading world, revealing why “money = happiness” is a dangerous lie, how high-stakes trading mirrors gambling, and the hidden addiction spreading fast among young men. He shares the mental toll of life in a relentless game where even relationships become power plays, and the deep depression that can hide behind outward success.
This is a raw, unfiltered look at the addictive side of ambition, and the personal cost of chasing wins at all costs.
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You can watch the full episode here on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts🎙️How to Make Social Media Work for YouOn The Mend2025-10-13 | Matt Willis goes beyond the surface of social media in this solo episode. He shares his honest experiences with the pressures, comparisons, and negativity that online life can bring, and how these challenges have affected his mental health and recovery.
Rather than an anti-social media rant, Matt offers practical ways to stay mindful and intentional, setting boundaries, curating feeds, taking breaks, and pausing before reacting. He also reflects on the emotional toll of viral content, online debates, and the pressure to constantly stay informed.
This episode is a candid exploration of how to engage with social media thoughtfully, protect your well-being, and maintain perspective in an ever-connected world.
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🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, or watch here on YouTube▶️Train it till you trust it’. The mindset shift that changes everything 🧠On The Mend2025-10-10 | “Train it till you trust it’. ✨ Maya Raichoora explains how visualisation isn’t pretending — it’s rewriting your brain through mental imagery. 🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube▶️Struggling to stick to your goals? Maya Raichoora reveals why your brain might be resisting🧠On The Mend2025-10-09 | Some people thrive on 5-10 year plans. Others find that overwhelming. 🗓 Maya Raichoora shares how to set goals your brain will actually work with, not fight against. 🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, or watch here on YouTube▶️The simple trick Maya Raichoora uses to stop overthinking 👀On The Mend2025-10-08 | Ever tried giving your brain a name? 👀 Maya Raichoora shares how this simple trick can turn overthinking into a healthier dialogue with yourself 🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, or watch here on YouTube▶️The secret Lady Gaga & Beyoncé use to hit their biggest goals 👀✨On The Mend2025-10-07 | Did you know Lady Gaga and Beyoncé have used visualisation to achieve their biggest goals? 👀 Our guest Maya Raichoora - one of the UK’s leading mental fitness & visualisation experts, breaks down how stars use it, and how she works with songwriters to unlock their creativity.
🎧 Catch the full On The Mend episode wherever you get your podcasts, or watch here on YouTube.Ever heard of the ‘doorway method’? Maya Raichoora explains all ✨On The Mend2025-10-06 | Maya Raichoora is one of the UK’s leading mental fitness and visualisation experts ✨She joined us on On The Mend and introduced us to the ‘doorway method’. Have you tried it? Let us know in the comments!
🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, or watch here on YouTube▶️How to Actually Stick to Your Goals | Maya RaichooraOn The Mend2025-10-06 | Author and mindset coach Maya Raichoora joins Matt to unpack the power of self-image, mindset, and transformation. She reveals why success often crumbles without inner change, and how becoming the person who deserves your goals is the key to making them stick.
Maya also shares practical tools for growth, from tailoring goals to your unique wiring to her mantra of “train it till you trust it.” By consistently practicing your 2.0 self, you can rewire your brain for confidence, belief, and lasting achievement.
An inspiring conversation about unlocking potential by shifting from self-sabotage to self-mastery.
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🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts Watch on YouTube▶️What’s Really Going On With the Busted vs McFly Tour | Matt WillisOn The Mend2025-09-29 | In this solo episode, Matt Willis takes listeners behind the scenes of life on tour in “Backstage Battle.” Beyond the excitement of performing, he opens up about the real challenges he faces, managing his mental health, maintaining recovery, and sticking to routines that keep him grounded amid the pressures of life on the road.
Matt also shares how he navigates the adrenaline of nightly performances, stays connected to his family, and celebrates small victories to avoid old, destructive habits. He reflects on revisiting environments that were once difficult, like hotel rooms and touring life, with honesty and self-awareness.
A candid and inspiring look at the ongoing work of recovery, the importance of self-care, and the strength it takes to face your battles when no one else is watching.
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In this episode, Larry opens up about the realities of growing older, the aches, the slower pace, and the temptation to dwell on worries, while showing why it’s far more rewarding to focus on gratitude, movement, and joy. From early mornings and daily exercise to his philosophy of “keeping moving forward,” Larry shares how staying active in body and mind fuels vitality and purpose.
This is a candid, uplifting conversation about savoring each day, finding contentment in the present, and embracing the future with an open heart.
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This isn’t a guide to perfect parenting, but a candid reflection on presence over perfection, the value of everyday “junk time,” and allowing children to fully feel their emotions. Matt reflects on how parenting continues to shape him, teaching consistency, gratitude, and connection, while inviting listeners to share their own stories along the way.
A heartfelt and relatable look at the imperfect but transformative journey of parenthood.
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🎧 Listen to the full conversation wherever you get your podcasts, or watch here on YouTube.Sum 41s Deryck Whibley: Talking Sobriety After My Near Death Experience | EXCLUSIVEOn The Mend2025-09-08 | Deryck Whibley joins Matt for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about addiction, recovery, and the lessons hidden in life’s hardest moments.
The singer-songwriter opens up about why he chose to write his book entirely in his own words, valuing authenticity over polish, and reflects on the role of memory, mistakes, and vulnerability in personal growth. He also shares openly about his struggles with addiction, the courage it takes to face dependency, and the idea that even injury and adversity can be unexpected gifts.
From the importance of focusing on positivity and taking responsibility for your own happiness, to embracing uncertainty and letting go of old grievances, Deryck’s journey is a reminder that recovery is not just about survival, it’s about renewal, connection, and the courage to face the unknown.
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Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.Failure doesn’t make YOU a failure. It just means it didn’t work.✍️On The Mend2025-09-02 | Failure doesn’t make YOU a failure. It just means it didn’t work.✍️8 Years Clean & Sober👏🎉On The Mend2025-09-01 | 8 Years Clean & Sober👏🎉Overcoming Fear of Failure: What Really Worked for Matt WillisOn The Mend2025-09-01 | 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 season to the deeper anxieties that have shaped his life. Drawing on Simon Sinek’s ideas and his own lived experience, Matt explores why fear of failure is universal, how it can hold us back, and how it can also drive us forward.
With raw honesty, he shares practical ways to reframe failure as growth and explains why embracing it is essential for creativity, resilience, and real progress.
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Matt opens up about the power of vulnerability, the fear of rejection, and the moment he had to admit relapse to his wife. He explores why connection is the one thing that saved him, and why healing isn’t possible without it.
From the fear of rejection to the power of forgiveness, this is a raw and personal reflection on why we can’t do recovery alone, and how connection can change everything.
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The full conversation is here on our YouTube channel and wherever you get your podcasts.Iain remembers an on-air phone call he’ll never forgetOn The Mend2025-08-12 | You can hear the full conversation wherever you get your podcasts, and here on YouTube.Late Night Airways Radio with Iain Lee 📻On The Mend2025-08-11 | Season 3 is here and to watch the full episode with Iain it's available wherever you get your podcasts & here on YouTube ▶️Iain Lee: The TV career ended because of me.On The Mend2025-08-11 | Iain Lee's deeply honest and personal look back of his career and addiction. You can watch the full episode here on our YouTube Channel ▶️ or wherever you get your podcasts🎧✨How a Phone Call on Air Changed Iain Lee’s Life ForeverOn The Mend2025-08-11 | 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 than one life.
In this powerful episode, Iain recounts the night a caller to his late-night radio show shared that he had taken an overdose. What followed was a raw, real-time crisis that showed the power of being present and how connection, even through a radio line, can save someone’s life.
Iain opens up about how that moment led him to retrain as a counsellor, his experience living with ADHD, and what it means to sit with people in their darkest moments. With vulnerability, insight, and deep empathy, this episode is a reminder that healing starts with being heard.
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