Learn From People Who Lived it
Navigating painful life circumstances would be easier if they came with a how-to guide. This podcast writes the book! Our show is all about transformation. Mathew Blades, a seasoned radio and television personality, uses his exceptional interview skills to guide individuals in sharing their challenging stories. With the support of our in-house psychologist and psychiatrist, we explore the patterns and strategies that enabled these individuals to transform their lives from a difficult phase to a thriving one.
Episodes
3 days ago
3 days ago
The Bi-Polar Buck Stops Here with Mequell Buck
In this episode, you'll hear:
The difference between a normal slump and a mental illness
How to live with and thrive while having bipolar disorder
How to be a support system for someone with bipolar
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Dave, and Mequell discuss the advances in understanding and treating bipolar disorder over the past 20 years. They dive into the complexities of diagnosing bipolar, the challenges around distinguishing typical negative feelings from mental illness, and the gray areas in between. Mequell shares her personal journey with bipolar type 2, including the difficult process of navigating misdiagnosis, and how she eventually learned to help herself after feeling helpless for so long. She offers insights on how her medication gave her the strength to implement other positive changes in her life, like improving her sleep, diet, and exercise.
Mequell Buck is a mental illness warrior who was diagnosed with bipolar type 2 nearly 20 years ago. At the time, she had no one to turn to for guidance and felt uncertain about her future. In this episode, she opens up about the impact that medication had on her recovery and the trade-offs she faces to maintain balance. Mequell also provides practical advice for those dealing with bipolar disorder, as well as tips for how the people around her helped—or unintentionally made things harder—during her healing process.
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Resources:
Dr. David Leicken, MD
MentalillnessWarrior.com
Connect with Mathew Blades:
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Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
Additional Credits:
LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Overcoming Addiction and PTSD with Ketamine Therapy Featuring Charles Patti from MY Self Wellness
In this episode, we explore:
Charles's journey through addiction and how psychedelics played a role in his recovery
The therapeutic potential of ketamine for addressing the root causes of addiction and PTSD
The importance of managing set, setting, and integration for a meaningful therapeutic experience
Who should avoid ketamine therapy
Charles Patti is the Chief Brand Officer and Co-Founder of MY Self Wellness, a leading ketamine clinic, and innovator in the psychedelics space After losing his father at a young age, Charles struggled with overwhelming anxiety and a fear of death. To cope, he turned to alcohol and drugs, leading to years of substance abuse and a painful cycle of rehab and relapse. It wasn’t until a transformative psychedelic experience that Charles was able to break free from this destructive loop, ultimately shifting his perspective on life and healing.
For the past five years, Charles has dedicated himself to helping others find that same transformative healing.
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Dave, and Charles dive into the profound effects of parental loss, the unique power of ketamine therapy, and how Charles knew his most recent ketamine session would be his last. They also discuss the stigma surrounding ketamine treatments, its broad medical applications, and Dr. Dave shares critical insights into the potential risks of psychedelic therapy and who should approach it with caution.
Additionally, Charles highlights how MY Self Wellness operates differently from other clinics, the cost of care, the drawbacks of at-home ketamine treatments, and shares an inspiring success story from a veteran.
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Listen on iHeart (link: https://ihr.fm/3MEY7FM)
Listen on Spotify (Link: https://spoti.fi/3yMmQCE)
Resources:
Come to a Ketamine Treatment with Me
Dr. David Leicken, MD
MySelfWellness.com
InlightenWellness.com
Why Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Should Be an Employment Benefit with Sherry Rais, CEO and Co-Founder of Enthea
Enthea.com
Connect with Mathew Blades:
Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades
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Facebook - facebook.com/mathewbladesmedia/
Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
Additional Credits:
LFPWLI is managed by Integrity Media Solutions LLC
Monday Oct 21, 2024
It’s Time to Heal Your Inner Child with Kelly Zaragoza, LPC
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
It’s Time to Heal Your Inner Child with Kelly Zaragoza, LPC
Kelly is the owner and Clinical Director of Via Counseling + Consulting. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with individuals and couples. Her counseling style focuses on using her clients' strengths to achieve their desired outcomes. Kelly emphasizes a collaborative therapist-client relationship to truly understand her clients’ needs. She believes that each person has a unique story to tell, and by working together, Kelly and her clients develop strategies to achieve emotional and mental health goals.
In this episode, Mathew and Kelly discuss how healing inner child wounds is the key to unlocking the life you truly want to live. Kelly explains what reprocessing is, why it’s important to examine triggering events from a new perspective, and the work that follows this realization. This work will look different for everyone, but it leads to a deeper understanding of patterns and ultimately illuminates the path forward. From the day we are born, everything we experience gets recorded, and we have to learn to live with the impact it has on us.
Mathew and Kelly explore childhood wounds, the defense mechanisms we developed around them, why they formed, and ways to start the healing process. They also discuss how to manage the inevitable and complex emotions that arise around the people who raised us, with compassion. Kelly offers advice on dealing with individuals in our lives who may be resistant to change when we decide to heal ourselves.
Once we stop pointing fingers outward, we can realize that both our problems and our power come from within.
In this episode, you'll hear:
What reprocessing is, who should do it, why it’s important, and how to do the work
Mathew's experience with inner child work, the impact it had on him, and how it improved his relationship with his late mother
What it means to “play small,” stepping into the desire to be seen, and the power of community
“There is a way to live the life you want to live.”
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Listen on iHeart (link: https://ihr.fm/3MEY7FM)
Listen on Spotify (Link: https://spoti.fi/3yMmQCE)
Resources:
ViaCounselingServices.com
Connect with Mathew Blades:
Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades
Instagram - instagram.com/MathewBladesmedia/
Facebook - facebook.com/mathewbladesmedia/
Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
Additional Credits:
LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Happy Money Author Ken Honda on How to Forgive and Heal Your Money Wounds
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Ken Honda is known as the "Happy Money Guy," "Money Healer," and the "Zen Millionaire." His journey into financial wisdom began nearly 20 years ago when he witnessed a mother and daughter cut their playdate short because of work. This moment inspired him to start writing about the importance of financial freedom, with a focus on helping people ease their pain, frustration, and stress around money. Ken believes that, regardless of one’s circumstances, the distance to happiness is the same for everyone, and through introspection and gratitude, we can break free from financial struggles. He is passionate about healing money trauma and helping people find peace with their finances while living a life of generosity and abundance.
In this episode, Mathew and Ken discuss how to heal money wounds and shift from a scarcity mindset to a space of abundance without being reckless. Ken explains the root causes of financial stress, sharing his insights on why most money issues stem from either making too little or spending too much. They explore how money wounds are passed down through generations and the importance of healing these wounds before passing them on to our children. Ken also addresses the dangers of a scarcity mindset, offering practical advice on how to break free from it while maintaining balance. He emphasizes the power of generosity, encouraging listeners to understand that what we give often comes back to us in multiple ways. Additionally, Ken provides tailored money advice for people at different stages of life, from their teens to their 50s, and shares thought-provoking questions to help individuals uncover their unique gifts and talents.
In this episode, you'll hear:
The two main money problems and how to fix them
Examples of money trauma and how to work through them
The scarcity mindset and how to overcome it without being foolish
How to find your talents and make money for them
Follow the podcast:
Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h)
Listen on iHeart (link: https://ihr.fm/3MEY7FM)
Listen on Spotify (Link: https://spoti.fi/3yMmQCE)
Resources:
KenHonda.com
Humming for PEACE
Connect with Mathew Blades:
Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades
Instagram - instagram.com/MathewBladesmedia/
Facebook - facebook.com/mathewbladesmedia/
Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
Additional Credits:
LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson