Air-Check Your Life
Welcome to Air-Check You Life, formerly Learn from People who Lived it.
𝗔𝗶𝗿-𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲™ is a leadership and communication podcast grounded in real-life experience. Hosted by keynote speaker and communication strategist Mathew Blades, the show explores mental health, resilience, spiritual growth, and the leadership lessons that show up when life gets hard. Each episode features honest conversations with people who’ve lived it, turning stories into practical tools to use immediately. With decades in award-winning broadcasting and work alongside organizations like Kia, Durango Detention Center, ACMA, Panera Bread, and Willmeng Construction, Mathew brings clarity to complex conversations. If you care about stronger communication, emotional intelligence, and meaningful growth, jump in!
Find more at MathewBlades.com
Welcome to Air-Check You Life, formerly Learn from People who Lived it.
𝗔𝗶𝗿-𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲™ is a leadership and communication podcast grounded in real-life experience. Hosted by keynote speaker and communication strategist Mathew Blades, the show explores mental health, resilience, spiritual growth, and the leadership lessons that show up when life gets hard. Each episode features honest conversations with people who’ve lived it, turning stories into practical tools to use immediately. With decades in award-winning broadcasting and work alongside organizations like Kia, Durango Detention Center, ACMA, Panera Bread, and Willmeng Construction, Mathew brings clarity to complex conversations. If you care about stronger communication, emotional intelligence, and meaningful growth, jump in!
Find more at MathewBlades.com
Episodes

2 hours ago
2 hours ago
What sustainability really means
In this episode, Mathew Blades and Cortney McDermott dive into the real meaning of sustainability, beyond the buzzword. Courtney shares her personal journey as a leader in corporate responsibility and reveals why traditional definitions often fall short.
The conversation shifts from environmental policies to a deeply personal perspective: true sustainability begins with the ability to sustain yourself. Together, Mathew and Cortney explore how relaxing, attuning to your inner frequency, and living from a place of balance can transform not only our well-being but also our impact on future generations.
You’ll hear practical tools for self-reflection, simple meditative practices, and questions to help you assess what’s working, what needs adjustment, and what makes life hard for yourself and others. This episode invites you to get curious about your own life and discover how individual change can spark greater, lasting impact.
Visit our Guests:
Mathew Blades - MathewBlades.com
Dr. Anna Marie Frank - https://drannamarie.com
Cortney McDermott - https://www.cortneymcdermott.com
Dr. Dave - https://www.drdaveaz.com/
Jill McMahon - Jillmcmahoncounseling.com
To grab a copy of our 6-Week Wellness course, which is video-led, visit https://a.co/d/0ihE1vaw
If you want to use Streamyard to create a podcast like this, use this link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4656111098003456

6 days ago
6 days ago
In this episode of AirCheck Your Life, Mathew and Jill dive into why it's important not to comment on things you don't fully understand, especially when it comes to grief. With special insights from Harry Styles, the conversation explores how judgment around grief does more harm than good.
Key topics covered:
Why people often judge others’ grieving processes and how common this is
Harry Styles' honest perspective on public grief and feeling pressured to share emotions
The dangers of making assumptions about others’ pain, especially after public tragedies
How our brains create stories to fill in gaps when we lack information, and why those stories are usually wrong
Practical advice for building awareness, staying in your lane, and supporting others through grief without judgment
Visit our Guests:
Mathew Blades - MathewBlades.com
Dr. Anna Marie Frank - https://drannamarie.com
Cortney McDermott - https://www.cortneymcdermott.com
Dr. Dave - https://www.drdaveaz.com/
Jill McMahon - Jillmcmahoncounseling.com
To grab a copy of our 6-Week Wellness course, which is video-led, visit https://a.co/d/0ihE1vaw
If you want to use Streamyard to create a podcast like this, use this link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4656111098003456

7 days ago
7 days ago
In this episode of Dr. Dave and Mathew Blades dig deep into why the need to be “right” can keep us trapped in the same old patterns.
Using their AIRCHECK framework, they break down “Quadrant 3,” a state of low awareness but high control, where rigid thinking and emotional avoidance drive behaviors that damage relationships and stifle growth.
Dr. Dave shares practical insights on spotting unconscious rules and identity defenses that keep us stuck, and explains why logic and advice rarely help those in this mindset.
Visit our Guests:
Mathew Blades - MathewBlades.com
Dr. Anna Marie Frank - https://drannamarie.com
Cortney McDermott - https://www.cortneymcdermott.com
Dr. Dave - https://www.drdaveaz.com/
Jill McMahon - Jillmcmahoncounseling.com
To grab a copy of our 6-Week Wellness course, which is video-led, visit https://a.co/d/0ihE1vaw
If you want to use Streamyard to create a podcast like this, use this link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4656111098003456

7 days ago
7 days ago
In this heartfelt episode, Mathew Blades opens up about the loss of a beloved uncle, and the duo explores what it means to permit ourselves to feel, without compartmentalizing pain or rushing through difficult moments.
Cortney McDermott guides a grounding meditation centered on collective healing, reminding us of the importance of connection and the safety found in shared experiences. Together, they discuss the beauty of honoring our emotions, the lessons of presence, and the quiet wisdom in simply being with one another.
Visit our Guests:
Mathew Blades - MathewBlades.com
Dr. Anna Marie Frank - https://drannamarie.com
Cortney McDermott - https://www.cortneymcdermott.com
Dr. Dave - https://www.drdaveaz.com/
Jill McMahon - Jillmcmahoncounseling.com
To grab a copy of our 6-Week Wellness course, which is video-led, visit https://a.co/d/0ihE1vaw
If you want to use Streamyard to create a podcast like this, use this link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4656111098003456







