Learn From People Who Lived it

After seeing the movie It Ends with Us

Yesterday, my wife and I watched the new movie It Ends with Us. It's based on the book of the same name. If you've read the book or seen the movie, I invite you to check out this episode of my podcast. BTW, my new book, "How to Talk to people you don't like talking to," is out now; download your copy here. BOOK LINK
 
Thanks for checking out our podcast. 
Mathew

A new project we're working on

Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know that we are about to launch our traveling podcast in the East Valley. We plan to expand to other cities soon and hope you can join us for a taping. September dates are to be announced soon. Cheers to Move the Needed Podcast! Out August 19th

Get the F#$k on With It with piano man, Jim Wilson

Get the F#$k on With It with Jim Wilson.
Jim was born in Greenville, South Carolina, and found his love of music at age 7. He came from a broken home, which affected his outlook on love for the rest of his life. He fell between the cracks in his family and was left without a bedroom, requiring him to learn the skills of self-determinism and overcoming seemingly impossible tasks at a young age.
Fast forward a little, and Jim decided to learn to tune pianos to support himself while he moved to LA to pursue music. He ended up being a great piano tuner and kept putting his own music aspirations on hold. In 1997, Jim lost his best friend, Claud, at 37 to an unexpected heart attack. Claud had big dreams and so much life in front of him that was now gone forever. This realization made Jim understand that there is not a limitless reservoir of tomorrows, and he had to pursue his dreams now no matter the outcome. With the love and support of his musical heroes—most significantly his friend and mentor Dan Fogelberg—Jim set out on a solo career of composing, recording, and performing his signature style of piano-featured instrumentals. 
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Dave, and Jim discuss the importance of building relationships, how we can create “pinch me” moments in our everyday lives by being present, and the magic of the flow state. However, as we all know, things don’t always go as planned. Jim finishes off by giving us his tips on how he overcomes challenges by zooming out, refocusing, and continuing on.
“There’s not a limitless reservoir of tomorrows. Get the f#$k on with it.”
In this episode, you'll hear:
Why does it often take such dramatic circumstances to inspire change?
What it’s like to meet a Beatle: Tuning for Paul McCartney 
How can we create “pinch me” moments in our everyday lives?
How to get back on track when things don’t go right
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Resources:
Dr. David Leicken, MD
JimWilsonMusic.com
Davey Johnstone
Dan Fogelberg
Henry Winkler on SmartLess
Friends of Fogelberg
"A Place In My Heart" by Jim Wilson
Tuned In—Memoirs of a Piano Man: Behind the Scenes with Music Legends and Finding the Artist Within by Jim Wilson
Shawn Colvin - Cry Like An Angel
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Behind the Scenes with Your Neighborhood Therapist, Colleen Steppa

Therapy Insights with Colleen Steppa
In this episode, you'll hear:
Why people stay in “bad” relationships, and how to communicate with someone in a “bad” relationship
The realities of getting into therapy
The importance of balancing empathy and accountability
How to have a hard conversation and make a repair attempt
Tips to shift the way you view yourself
Colleen Steppa is a licensed clinical social worker with active licenses in both Minnesota and Arizona. She owns a private practice located in Phoenix, Arizona, and focuses on trauma, healthy relationships, anxiety, depression, and managing challenging emotions using CBT, DBT, sand tray, IFS, and EMDR.
In this episode, Mathew and Colleen also talk about why people stay in “bad” relationships, how to communicate with someone in a “bad” relationship, the realities of getting into therapy, and the importance of balancing empathy and accountability. Colleens also gives us tips on how to have a hard conversation and make a repair attempt, a practical way to shift the way you view yourself, and who her ideal clients are.
Colleen tells us many of her clients wish they could get the people in their lives to go to therapy or do something to impact the systemic problems in the world. Her advice to them? All you can do is tend to your own garden. If you are always concerned with things outside of your control and always give too much, you will find yourself empty and burned out.
Years ago, Mathew found himself in that exact position. That is why he decided to walk away from the path that was leaving him empty and focus on helping people tell their stories through the podcast, since stories are the way we connect with each other. 
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:
AmityCounsel.org 
AnxiousGeneration.com
Candide, ou l'Optimisme by Voltaire 
The Gottman Institute
Inside Out 2 is Here to Help: Navigating Your Teen’s Emotions with Dr. Lisa Damour
Unconditional Positive Regard
Love and Logic Parenting Skills and Techniques
 
Connect with Mathew Blades: 
Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades
Instagram - instagram.com/MathewBladesmedia/ 
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Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
 
Additional Credits:
LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson