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

Monday Jan 20, 2025
My Journey with Reiki and Emotion Code
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Hey friend! Join me on a deeply personal journey as I explore some fascinating healing modalities. This episode, we're diving into my recent Emotion Code and Reiki session with the wonderful Teresa Porter. She's an expert in this field, and I've trusted her with my healing process for a while now.
Through this session, I tackled some heavy emotions like depression, failure, and pride, all linked subtly to chronic shoulder pain I've been battling. This isn't just about physical relief—it's about letting go of burdens that aren't mine to carry anymore, affecting everything from how I feel inside to how I interact with the world around me.
You'll get a behind-the-scenes listen to the session itself, from the grounding exercises to the nerve-calming Reiki, and how these alternative methods might just be the key to unlocking some emotional weight you didn’t even know you were holding onto. So, if you're curious about how Emotion Code works or just want to explore new ways to heal and grow, come hang out with me in this episode!
Mathew
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Resources:
Teresa Porter on LinkedIn
Teresa Porter on Instagram
Teresa’s Sirrine Yoga
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Additional Credits:
LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson

Monday Jan 06, 2025
"Breaking Generational Chains with Monie Wilder: Transitional Character
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Hey there! Get ready to be inspired by our incredible guest, Monie Wilder, a transformational powerhouse who believes in breaking free from the chains of the past to embrace the future fully.
In this episode, you'll hear:
The power of learning to trust yourself
The strength you can gain from listening to your thoughts and allowing yourself to problem solve
What can happen when you decide to stop being a victim
Tips for parents on changing generational trauma for their children
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. David Leicken, and Monie examine a transformative journey of self-discovery and resilience. They discuss lessons learned through childhood play, long-distance running, and fitness, highlighting how these experiences shaped a commitment to breaking generational cycles of dysfunction. The conversation explores the profound impact of parental decisions on addressing generational trauma and provides actionable tips for creating an expansive and empowering future for your children. They emphasize the power of voicing your truth, rejecting resentment, and the transformative influence of having a supportive partner who uplifts you.
Monie Wilder's journey is one of resilience, transformation, and determination. Growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, she developed a strong sense of discipline and perseverance through long-distance running, traits that would shape her future. Her path took her through careers in public administration and fitness before she found her true calling in real estate. Along the way, Monie faced challenges that pushed her to grow, ultimately becoming a transitional figure in her own life and lineage. Now a devoted wife, mother, and entrepreneur, Monie’s story is a testament to the power of self-belief, hard work, and the courage to embrace change to build the life she once dreamed of.
“Change can be hard, but it can also be transformative.”
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Resources:
Monie Wilder Website
Dr. Dave Leicken
Sailor Moon
CrossFit
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Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
Additional Credits:
LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson

Monday Dec 30, 2024
Abundance is a Frequency with Cortney McDermott
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Abundance is a Frequency with Cortney McDermott
In this episode, you'll hear:
How to identify and align with the frequency of abundance
Ways to connect with feelings of abundance and worthiness
Strategies for adopting a positive abundance mindset
Tools for managing disappointment
In this episode, Mathew and Cortney discuss the concept of abundance, focusing not just on its connection to money and wealth but also on how it manifests in other areas of life. They explore the idea of abundance as a frequency and the importance of granting yourself permission to relax. The discussion highlights how a scarcity mindset can make it challenging to embrace abundance and shares practical strategies for shifting into an abundance mindset. Cortney also offers insightful questions to ask yourself and actionable tools to help you align with abundance, enabling it to work for you rather than against you.
Cortney McDermott, a returning guest and a beloved voice on the show, is an international speaker and TED Talk presenter, Cortney is also a bestselling author. Her latest book, Give Yourself Permission: Be Confident. Be Happy. Be You., is out now.
“A divided mind is unstable in all its ways.”
“Everyone who leaves you should leave you richer than when they found you.”
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Resources:
Ken Honda episode on LFPWLI
Give yourself permission by Cortney McDermott
Cortney McDermott Website
Jim Carry
Anthony Demello
Connect with Mathew Blades:
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Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/

Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
17 Days: A Widower’s Story of Loss, Resilience, and Parenting Through Grief with Shane Musgrove
In this episode, you'll hear:
Insights into the unique challenges of being a widower, both as a man and a father
Tips on finding the right support group
Practical and compassionate approaches to guiding children through grief
Shane Musgrove is the creator of 17 Days, a public speaking platform dedicated to helping others navigate grief, loss, adversity, addiction, and more. Growing up, Shane experienced a challenging home environment marked by abuse and addiction. His father struggled with alcoholism and addictions to crack cocaine and pills, ultimately passing away from an overdose when Shane was in his early twenties. Later in life, Shane’s mother also overdosed but has since recovered, and his younger brother, a recovering meth addict, recently served six years in prison. At age 42, Shane faced another profound loss when his wife of 22 years, and the mother of their three children, passed away from metastatic breast cancer after a brief 17-day battle. Today, Shane devotes his energy to making a positive impact in the world, guiding others through life's darkest moments.
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Dave, and Shane delve into Shane's journey as a widower, exploring the unique challenges of being a man and a widow and how the demographics of support groups can play a significant role in finding the right fit for healing. Shane reflects on how his difficult past shaped the way he coped with the devastating loss of his wife, including the heartbreaking 17-day period from diagnosis to her passing and the atmosphere at home during that time. He shares what it was like to say goodbye and the emotional shift from fighting her cancer to accepting her impending loss. Shane also discusses the delicate balance he had to find between managing his own grief and being present for his children, offering insight into his approach to helping them process their own loss. He opens up about how his relationship with his children has evolved through this shared experience and the practical and emotional challenges that came with it. Finally, Shane reflects on the profound ways this journey has changed him, sharing the lessons he's learned, and how they've reshaped him as a person.
“There are no bad days, there’s only bad moments."
“There is a brighter tomorrow.”
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Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h)
Listen on iHeart (link: https://ihr.fm/3MEY7FM)
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Resources:
17 Days Website
Dr. Dave Leicken
HealthspanMD
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







