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 Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
The Power of Forgiveness - Watch her new Documentary, Dawn Dusk
One of the most striking aspects of Chelli Look's story is her journey to forgiveness. She faced the unthinkable task of forgiving her brother-in-law for taking her sister's life.
Chelli's experience teaches us that forgiveness isn't about excusing the act or forgetting what happened. Instead, it's about freeing yourself from the burden of anger and resentment. As she put it:
"The act of forgiveness was a liberating work for me to no longer let that act have such a grip on my life, and especially not on my mind."
This shift in perspective allowed Chelli to sleep better, think clearer, and move forward with her life. It's a powerful reminder that forgiveness can be a gift we give ourselves.
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Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Grief, Art, and Forgiveness: Chelli's Journey of Healing
In this powerful episode, Mathew Blades and Dr. Dave sit down with Chelli Look, a leather artist and entrepreneur (CHC) from Chicago, to explore her transformative journey through grief, forgiveness, and healing. She shares her heart-wrenching experiences of losing both her sister to domestic violence and her best friend in a car accident, and how she channeled her pain into creating stunning leather goods.
You'll hear:
• How her new documentary "Dusk Dawn" captures her path from devastation to inspiration
• The unexpected process of forgiving her sister's killer and its liberating effects
• Why art became a crucial tool in her healing journey
Chelli Look's story is a testament to the human spirit's resilience. From struggling with sleepless nights and violent thoughts to finding peace through forgiveness and creativity, her journey offers hope and guidance for anyone grappling with loss.
"It was initially not even on the table. It wasn't a thought in my mind at all whatsoever. She was killed in 2007 and it was again such a blindsided loss..." - Chelli Look
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Connect with Mathew Blades:
Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades
Instagram - instagram.com/MathewBladesmedia/
Facebook - facebook.com/mathewbladesmedia/
Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
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LFPWLI is managed by IMS LLC
Sunday Dec 07, 2025
Sunday Dec 07, 2025
Holding on to Hope When Life Gets Turbulent
In this heartfelt solo episode, Mathew Blades shares a personal story about a simple sweatshirt with the message "There is hope" and how it sparked unexpected connections.
Reflecting on lessons from gospel music and scripture, Mathew Blades explores the resilience required to hold onto hope—especially in turbulent times, both literal and metaphorical.
Through stories, song lyrics, and honest reflection, Mathew Blades reminds you that even when hope seems hard to find, it’s within reach—often requiring us to dig deep and reconnect with something greater than ourselves.
This episode is a gentle, uplifting reminder to be the source of hope the world needs now more than ever.
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https://mathewblades.com/churches/
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
What is a Moral Injury - and How does it take a toll?
One of the most striking aspects of Matthew's story is his emphasis on moral injury, a concept that's often overlooked in traditional PTSD treatment. As Dr. Dave, our resident psychiatrist, explained, moral injury occurs when someone witnesses or participates in actions that violate their deeply held moral beliefs. This can leave lasting scars that are difficult to heal without proper support and understanding.
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)
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 IMS LLC