In this real and hopeful episode, we continue our conversation with Matt Weedon of the Tors, the UK-based indie band behind the hit song Anything Can Happen. Written in the wake of Matt’s struggles with depression and anxiety, the song has struck a deep emotional chord with millions worldwide—its raw lyrics capturing the weight of mental illness and the slow, steady journey toward healing.
In this episode, Matt shares the deeply personal story behind the song’s lyrics, from the crushing heaviness of depression to the first glimmers of recovery—sleeping through the night, hearing birdsong again, and allowing light back into his life, both literally and metaphorically. He reflects on the overwhelming response to the song, the outpouring of messages from listeners who relate, and how vulnerability and authenticity in music create space for healing and connection.
Through this candid discussion, we explore the power of storytelling in breaking mental health stigma, the importance of slow, lasting recovery, and the small but significant steps that lead us out of the darkness. Stick around until the end of the episode for a full playthrough of Anything Can Happen, a song that has resonated with millions walking similar paths.
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