Matthew Murphy - A Sober Wombat

About this episode

<p>Matthew Murphy, front-man of the iconic UK band The Wombats, joins us in our first VulnerabiliTea House of 2025.</p> <p>In this episode, Murph answers one of life&rsquo;s most terrifying questions, &ldquo;In what ways do you fear you could negatively impact your children?&rdquo;</p> <p>He also shares his experience with panic attacks, anxiety and depression and is extremely honest detailing how alcohol became a crutch.</p> <p>Becoming sober, which Murph describes as the best decision of his life, was not easy.&nbsp; Murph goes into detail about what the withdrawal process was like and how he began to find joy in activities again.</p> <p>Murph, thank you for soundtracking our youths (and current lives), and thank you for this incredibly helpful conversation.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you would like to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/4i6hRRi">https://bit.ly/4i6hRRi</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>💿&nbsp;Things to listen to:</p> <ul> <li>Love Fame Tragedy (Murph&rsquo;s solo project) - <a href="https://apple.co/432zLQP">https://apple.co/432zLQP</a></li> <li>The Wombats new album Oh! The Ocean - <a href="https://apple.co/4gNrgvV">https://apple.co/4gNrgvV</a></li> </ul> <p>Enjoyed this episode but want a little more? Good news, we have a brand new show called A Little More Imperfects over on Patreon! Visit: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/theimperfects">www.patreon.com/theimperfects</a><br><br><em data-stringify-type="italic"></em>If you would like to receive a weekly Vulnerabilitea-mail newsletter, where <strong>you</strong> can answer this question yourself, click subscribe on our website <a href="http://www.theimperfects.com.au">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you&rsquo;re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>