Bestselling author Matt Haig shares his journey from breakdown to success in Ibiza. He talks about new book, hope, sobriety, and social media impact on mental health. Reflects on early writing, ADHD diagnosis, and children's relationship with social media.

Matt Haig, an acclaimed author known for his deep exploration of mental health, joins to discuss the interplay between happiness and sadness. He shares his journey of confronting trauma through nostalgia and how reflecting on past hardships can foster healing. The conversation touches on the paradox of self-criticism, the growing pressures of success, and the value of feeling like a failure. They also explore mindfulness as a tool for understanding dark thoughts and the importance of spontaneity in finding joy.

At the age of 24, Matt Haig was working in Ibiza with his girlfriend when he had a life-changing panic attack. Today he talks to Fearne about what happened next, his slow road to recovery and acceptance - and how the author of Reasons To Stay Alive found writing and talking about his experiences has helped him and others.This episode contains references to suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you're in the UK and in need of someone to talk to someone, this is a great list of people.For those outside the UK, you can call: Argentina: 02234930430 Australia: 131114 Austria: 017133374 Belgium: 106 Bosnia & Herzegovina: 080 05 03 05 Botswana: 3911270 Brazil: 212339191 Canada: 5147234000 (Montreal); 18662773553 (outside Montreal) Croatia: 014833888 Denmark: +4570201201 Egypt: 7621602 Finland: 010 195 202 France: 0145394000 Germany: 08001810771 Holland: 09000767 Hong Kong: +852 2382 0000 Hungary: 116123 India: 8888817666 Ireland: +4408457909090 Italy: 800860022 Japan: +810352869090 Mexico: 5255102550 New Zealand: 045861048 Norway: +4781533300 Philippines: 028969191 Poland: 5270000 Russia: 0078202577577 Spain: 914590050 South Africa: 0514445691 Sweden: 46317112400 Switzerland: 143 USA: 18002738255 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.