Air-Check Your Life

What our ears, eyes and forehead reveal about your wellness with Dr. Anna Marie Frank

In this kickoff episode of "Air Check Your Life," the evolution of the long-running "Learn From People Who Lived It" host, Mathew Blades, welcomes returning guest expert Dr. Anna Marie Frank. Together, they introduce a practical framework for self-reflection inspired by lessons from the broadcasting world: What’s working for you, what needs tweaking, and what isn’t serving you anymore?
Dr. Anna Marie Frank dives into the fascinating art of body mapping from traditional Chinese medicine, revealing how our ears, face, and eyes provide clues about our health, emotional well-being, and even personality tendencies. Listeners will learn how to read signs from their bodies, decode physical markers, and use this insight to make positive life changes. 
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
To grab a copy of our 6-Week Wellness course, which is video-led, visit https://a.co/d/0ihE1vaw
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Advance Your Career Without Losing Yourself with Eva Medilek

Advance Your Career Without Sacrificing Your Personal Life with Eva
In this episode, Mathew Blades is joined by Eva, a high-performance coach from the Bay Area, to tackle one of today’s toughest questions: How can you advance your career without losing yourself or your relationships in the process?
Eva shares her own story of burnout and the near-loss of her marriage to illustrate why “doing it all” isn’t sustainable for high-achievers. Together, they explore practical strategies to clarify personal vision, identify what truly matters, and prioritize with intention.
Eva walks listeners through her CPR method, helping you subtract life’s overwhelm instead of constantly adding more. This conversation reframes work-life balance as an ongoing, fluid process, and ends with a powerful exercise to align your daily choices with your best self. 
Find her here: https://evamedilek.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
To grab a copy of our 6-Week Wellness course, which is video-led, visit https://a.co/d/0ihE1vaw
If you want to use Streamyard to create a podcast like this, use this link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4656111098003456

Anticipatory Grief | When Someone You Love Is Dying with Jill McMahon

When Someone You Love Is Dying: Anticipatory Grief with Jill McMahon
In this episode, you'll hear:
The four stages of anticipatory grief and how they differ from conventional grief
How to navigate the emotions of loss before it happens, from acceptance and reflection to rehearsal and imagining life without your loved one
Practical advice for mending relationships and preparing for inevitable goodbyes
Mathew Blades welcomes grief specialist Jill McMahon to explore the often-overlooked experience of anticipatory grief, the emotional process that begins before a loved one passes away.
Drawing from personal stories and professional wisdom, Jill outlines key stages in this unique grieving process and highlights the importance of honest self-reflection, open communication, and preparing for life’s transitions.
Together, they challenge listeners to “air check” their own relationships and find ways to reduce regret by making peace now, offering hope, comfort, and actionable insights for anyone facing loss.
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
To grab a copy of our 6-Week Wellness course, which is video-led, visit https://a.co/d/0ihE1vaw
 
If you want to use Streamyard to create a podcast like this, use this link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4656111098003456
 

Why we get stuck, when we know better with Dr. Dave

I Know Better, Why Can’t I Change? with Dr. Dave
In this episode, Mathew Blades and Dr. Dave dive into the frustrating experience of knowing what you “should” do, yet feeling stuck in old habits and emotional responses. Drawing on neuroscience concepts like kindling theory, Dr. Dave explains why our brains default to familiar patterns, even when we want to change. Together, they explore five core reasons for this struggle: emotional avoidance, identity conflicts, perfectionism, the allure of intense reactions, and overthinking at the expense of action. Real-life examples, including stories of anger and defensiveness, ground the conversation in everyday experience. You’ll learn how awareness is just the first step; real change takes ongoing practice, patience, and self-compassion. Dr. Dave offers practical strategies for moving forward and highlights the importance of reviewing and celebrating small wins on the journey toward healthier habits and lasting change.
 
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
To grab a copy of our 6-Week Wellness course, which is video-led, visit https://a.co/d/0ihE1vaw
If you want to use Streamyard to create a podcast like this, use this link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4656111098003456