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

Monday Dec 22, 2025
The Narrow Gate That Changed Everything, Mathew Blades
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Can you handle the truth?
Using biblical references and personal insights, Mathew introduces the concept of the "narrow gate" as a metaphor for the challenging but rewarding path to personal growth and authenticity. He encourages listeners to "air check" their lives, a technique borrowed from his radio career, to evaluate what's working, what needs improvement, and what should be eliminated.
You'll hear:
• How to create a life that feels authentically yours, despite personal limitations
• The impact of childhood experiences on adult behaviors and decision-making
• What it means to be a "transitional character" in your family or community
"I am not the smartest person in the room. I barely passed any test I ever took. I don't have any letters after my name. But I will say, through a lot of hard work and determination, I've created a life for myself that feels authentically mine." - Mathew Blades
To bring in Mathew to speak at your church, visit:
https://mathewblades.com/churches/

Monday Dec 15, 2025
How forgiveness will make you feel with Chelli Look, Quick Tips
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
A Path to Forgiveness with Dawn Dusk star, Chelli Look
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
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

Sunday Dec 07, 2025
Hope takes Strength - Sermons from Songs #1
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.
To bring Mathew in to speak for your Church, visit him here:
https://mathewblades.com/churches/







