"I Needed To Recover First To Become A Good Dad" | Matt Willis on Parenting & the Shame of Addiction
On The Mend15 Sep 2025

"I Needed To Recover First To Become A Good Dad" | Matt Willis on Parenting & the Shame of Addiction

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 vulnerability, he shares how fatherhood has shaped his growth, from owning up to mistakes to breaking cycles from his own upbringing.


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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IAPT: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies/

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