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
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Episodes
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Finding Friendship and Connection Over 40 with Dr. Anna Marie Frank
In this heartfelt episode, Mathew Blades sits down with Dr. Anna Marie Frank to explore the challenges and opportunities of making new friends after 40.
Together they discuss the unique loneliness that often arises after decades spent building careers and raising families, and how quality, depth, and accountability become more important in friendships as we age. Dr. Anna Marie Frank shares practical advice for overcoming isolation, such as reaching out to old acquaintances, trying new hobbies like pickleball, and joining groups or faith communities to cultivate true connection.
The episode wraps up with a reminder that combating loneliness starts with small, intentional actions—and the courage to show up differently and consistently for ourselves and others.
To get in touch with our podcast, email INFO@Learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com
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
Friday Jan 30, 2026
Friday Jan 30, 2026
One Phrase That Can Change Your Year with Johanna Laurent
In this episode, Mathew Blades sits down with author Johanna Laurent to explore the transformative impact of language on mindset, resilience, and personal growth.
Inspired by her journey overcoming childhood adversity, she shares how uplifting phrases helped her navigate uncertainty and self-doubt, leading to her pocket-sized book, Everything is Fine.
The conversation delves into reframing negative thoughts, the importance of daily rituals, and the power of repeating simple affirmations to shift mood and self-belief. Joanna Laurent guides listeners through her 30-second ritual and highlights best practices for incorporating “one phrase a day” into your routine.
If you’re ready to start your year with clarity and intention, this episode is for you.
Learn more, and order a copy here: https://www.positivephrases.com
To get in touch with our podcast, email INFO@Learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com
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
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Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
In this timely episode, Mathew Blades and Jill McMahon confront the emotional toll of gun violence as it saturates our screens and social feeds. Drawing from lived experience and clinical expertise, Jill unpacks the damaging effects of repeated visual trauma and how constant exposure can desensitize us, elevate stress, and keep us in a cycle of hyper-vigilance.
Together, they discuss practical tools for reclaiming wellbeing: pausing content consumption, releasing pent-up emotion, and reconnecting with others.
Whether you’re directly impacted or struggling with the weight of the headlines, this conversation offers validation and hope for anyone seeking to navigate, and recover from America’s current crisis of gun violence.
To get in touch with our podcast, email INFO@Learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com
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
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Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
How Decision-Making Works with Dr. Dave
Ever wondered why you make the choices you do? In this episode, Mathew Blades and Dr. Dave break down the science and psychology behind decision-making, highlighting how much happens before we’re even aware we’ve made a choice. Dr. Dave explains the “spark” that jumpstarts our decision process and reveals how our brains weigh tiny votes for and against, influenced by emotions, context, and past experiences. The conversation dives into why we get stuck repeating negative patterns (“bad pickers” in relationships), the power of autopilot in our minds, and practical ways to reprogram automatic choices, including mindfulness and enlisting the help of trusted friends.
To get in touch with our podcast, email INFO@Learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com
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
If you want to use Streamyard to create a podcast like this, use this link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4656111098003456