Matthew Murphy, front-man of the iconic UK band The Wombats, joins us in our first VulnerabiliTea House of 2025.

In this episode, Murph answers one of life’s most terrifying questions, “In what ways do you fear you could negatively impact your children?”

He also shares his experience with panic attacks, anxiety and depression and is extremely honest detailing how alcohol became a crutch.

Becoming sober, which Murph describes as the best decision of his life, was not easy.  Murph goes into detail about what the withdrawal process was like and how he began to find joy in activities again.

Murph, thank you for soundtracking our youths (and current lives), and thank you for this incredibly helpful conversation. 

If you would like to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://bit.ly/4i6hRRi 

💿 Things to listen to:
Love Fame Tragedy (Murph’s solo project) - https://apple.co/432zLQP
The Wombats new album Oh! The Ocean - https://apple.co/4gNrgvV

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: www.patreon.com/theimperfects

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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’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.

Matthew Murphy, front-man of the iconic UK band The Wombats, joins us in our first VulnerabiliTea House of 2025.
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;
He also shares his experience with panic attacks, anxiety and depression and is extremely honest detailing how alcohol became a crutch.
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.
Murph, thank you for soundtracking our youths (and current lives), and thank you for this incredibly helpful conversation.&nbsp;
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;
💿&nbsp;Things to listen to:
<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>
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> If you would like to receive a weekly Vulnerabilitea-mail newsletter, where you can answer this question yourself, click subscribe on our website <a href="http://www.theimperfects.com.au">www.theimperfects.com.au</a>
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.

We’re all imperfect. On this podcast, founder of The Resilience Project Hugh van Cuylenburg, his good friend Ryan Shelton, and only one of their brothers, Josh van Cuylenburg, talks to a variety of interesting people who vulnerably share their own struggles and imperfections, or expertly pass on their wisdom on the subject of imperfection. Whether it’s in The Vulnerabilitea House, The Academy of Imperfection, or with our very own psychologist, Dr Emily, The Imperfects are here to find some valuable takeaways we can all apply to our own imperfect lives.

Interesting people, allowing themselves to be vulnerable, sharing with us, their imperfect lives.

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