Matt is back in the hot seat for our second Q and A episode!\n\nWe loved our first Q and A episode so much that we're back with a new round of questions from some of our listeners. Get ready to hear about a range of topics, as Matt opens up about being in a band as a recovering addict, how to best support an addict in your life, removing guilt from relapsing, and so much more.\n\nMissed the previous Q and A episode? Catch up here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KNbgwGGqo5GzZTCez4cNy?si=nxmDA9RXRQaLI9_9O7axUA\n\n--will tweak these timestamps when final edit comes through--\n\n(0:00) Intro\n(0:59) What has Matt been up to?\n(3:16) Playing at Download Festival\n(6:59) Answering your questions about Busted\n(8:57) Addiction and song writing\n(10:43) Would Matt ever go solo?\n(12:58) Recovery and creativity\n(15:42) The power of music\n(17:03) How to support a binge drinker\n(18:57) Communication is key\n(20:53) Is it possible to be a ‘cured’ addict?\n(24:23) Life sober vs as an addict\n(26:26) What to do if you keep failing at sobriety\n(30:00) How to get over the guilt of relapse?\n(33:19) How to stay positive\n(36:30) Matt’s new tattoo!\n(38:38) Will Emma Willis join the podcast?\n(40:50) Who’s Matt’s dream guest on On The Mend?\n(43:33) Outro
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