Matt & Pete Check in

Last week's episode ended unexpectedly...
This week we explain why.
What starts as an update about family life becomes one of our most honest conversations yet. We talk about co-parenting, the stories children tell themselves, why communication matters more than perfection, and how one small moment completely changed the way we looked at parenting.
Along the way we dive into comparison, mental health, relationships and why sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come from simply checking in.
If you've ever felt like you're getting it wrong as a parent, partner or just as a person, we hope this conversation reminds you that you're not alone.
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Some weeks everything feels manageable.
Other weeks, one more thing tips the balance.
In this episode, Matt talks openly about a week that started with threats against his business but became something much deeper. Together, Matt and Pete explore what depression can really feel like, why we sometimes make things worse without meaning to, and why asking for help can be so difficult.
An honest conversation about stress, shame, connection and what happens when life gets in the way, with a very real ending....

What changes as we get older?
In this episode Matt and Danish Pete talk about learning to handle difficult conversations, letting go of resentment, sobriety, dating after divorce, buying a house later in life and why peace becomes far more valuable than being right.
A relaxed, honest conversation between two mates trying to make sense of life, one check-in at a time.

Matt and Pete talk honestly about the moments when life feels heavier than it should.
From anxiety and self-doubt to parenting, relationships, money and the stories our minds create, this episode explores why even good lives can still contain difficult days.
An honest conversation about checking in, asking for help and remembering that difficult feelings don't last forever.

Christmas can be wonderful, but it can also be lonely.
This week Matt and Pete catch up after the holidays and talk about Christmas as separated dads, sobriety, self-worth, helping others, slowing down and why honest conversations matter more than ever.
Just two mates checking in.

Matt and Pete reconnect for an honest conversation about recovery, fatherhood and learning to stay calm when life feels overwhelming.
From rebuilding relationships with their children to the unexpected benefits of meditation, routines and simply talking things through, this episode explores the quiet progress that often goes unnoticed.
They also discuss why music can be healing, how small acts of kindness make a bigger difference than we realise, and why checking in with a friend might be one of the healthiest habits we can build.
A conversation about becoming better men—not by being perfect, but by making small improvements every day.

Pete shares the difficult news of his dad's cancer diagnosis, leading to an honest conversation about stress, addiction, relapse, and the ways we all try to escape uncomfortable feelings.
We talk about alcohol, smoking, therapy, AA, Christmas pressures, and why focusing on "just today" can sometimes be enough. It's not about pretending life's easy. It's about finding healthier ways to get through the difficult days and remembering to check in with the people around us.
Topics include:
• Addiction and recovery• Mental health• Christmas and family pressures• Therapy and support• Stress and coping mechanisms• Friendship and accountability

Check In Ep.002 | Recorded November 2025
Pete “Danish Pete” Honore and Matt Gleeson from Monty’s Guitars sit down for another honest conversation about stress, emotional reactions, parenting, recovery and trying to navigate life without completely losing the plot.
After a difficult week dealing with money stress and anxiety, the conversation explores the importance of checking in, listening properly, and learning how to respond instead of react.
No experts.No preaching.Just honest conversations.

Check In Ep.003 Recorded November 2025
In this episode, Pete “Danish Pete” Honore and Matt Gleeson from Monty’s Guitars talk honestly about emotional reactions, addiction, accountability, co-parenting, stress and learning how to navigate difficult situations without losing yourself in them.
What starts as a conversation about a tough family moment becomes a wider discussion about recovery, forgiveness, anger, self-awareness and the importance of checking in before things boil over.
No experts.No preaching.Just honest conversations.

Check In Ep.001 | Recorded November 2025
Welcome to the first ever episode of Check In with Pete “Danish Pete” Honore and Matt Gleeson from Monty’s Guitars.
This isn’t a self-help podcast and we’re not here to preach to anyone. We’re just sharing honest conversations about the things that help us navigate life, mental health, addiction, anxiety, relationships, burnout, creativity and everything in between.
This first episode sets the tone for the show and where it all began.
No experts.No pretending.Just checking in.