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.
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Episodes
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
LFPWLI: Kimberly Koland, Widowed by Suicide and Working to Normalize Grief
TW: Suicide
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Frank, and Kimberly discuss her story of hope and getting to the other side of trying times. They talk about the importance of normalizing grief and breaking the stigma of suicide by shining light into the darkness.
Kimberly Koland is a teacher, a mother, and a Suicide Widow living in Minneapolis. She married her husband Brian on May 31st, 2020 and he died by suicide on October 10th, 2020. Kimberly opens up about the time between those two dates, why it was “full of whiplash & grace”, and where she is today.
“Hope isn’t an endangered species.”
In this episode, you'll hear:
How and why Anger and Compassion live in the same space
The dichotomy of feeling abandoned and chosen through the adoption process
Ways Kimberly is working to normalize grief
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Connect with the guest:
Dr. Frank Bevacqua
Resources
CBS News: Family shares painful, personal story to help others struggling with mental health
CBS News: Roseville Elementary Principal Brian Koland Dies By Suicide
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Additional Credits:
LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
LFPWLI: Jill Reid on Emotional Resilience - Navigating Death in the Family and Dealing with Divorce
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Frank, and Jill discuss divorce, the role of grief, and how her religious upbringing impacts her as an adult. When Jill was 22 her sister fell victim to suicide. Then, two years ago Jill's mother passed away, and just recently, her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Jill has had to fight through hard times her whole life. She is here to share her journey and what she has learned to help us all to feel a little less alone.
Jill Reid is a name you may recognize from a past episode released in October 2022. In her first episode, Jill was accompanying her daughter Elsa as she told her story. Now, Jill is back to tell her story.
"A clean kitchen isn't going to solve your problems."
In this episode, you'll hear:
What makes “I'll be happy when…” a dangerous thought
The benefits of picking up a hobby to occupy your time and space
Why feeling and talking about emotions is imperative
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Listen on iHeart (link: https://ihr.fm/3MEY7FM)
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Connect with the guest:
Dr. Frank Bevacqua
Resources:
LFWPLI: Elsa and Jill, breaking stigmas and finding your own ways to heal
Connect with Mathew Blades:
Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades
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Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
Additional Credits
LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
LFPWLI: Life Coach Juna Mustad - Unpacking the Myths About Anger and Its Role in Our Lives
In this episode, Mathew and Juna discuss the stigmas around anger and why it is not always destructive but can be constructive too. Juna explains why a life without anger is a life without boundaries or a sense of self and why we often feel anger towards anger itself. By helping people understand what the “amygdala hijack” is, Juna is helping people change the way they think about and express anger.
Juna Mustad is a life and relationship coach, an Intuitive, Somatic Practitioner, a lover of emotional intelligence, an author, and a proponent of mindfulness. She also used to be an anger-stuffer until one spotlight moment showed her what was really going on in her life, and she couldn't avoid her anger any longer. While she is still on her own journey, she uses what she has learned to empower others to reevaluate their relationship with anger and learn it truly is their ally.
In this episode, you'll hear:
Physical effects of anger
Difference between anger STUFFERS and ERUPTERS
What we need to have difficult conversations.
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Connect with the guest:
JunaMustad.com
Juna Mustad on Instagram
Juna Mustad on Youtube
Resources:
Anger Is Your Ally: A Mindful Approach to Anger | Juna Mustad Ted Talk
Connect with Mathew Blades:
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Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Relationship Expert Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick: The age of “Good Enough” parenting and what you do when you mess up
In this episode, Mathew and Dr. Fedrick discuss Relational Programming, what you do when you mess up as a parent, and constructive ways to “call each other out”. They also dive into how to use “The 3 W’s” framework in a practical way: What’s going on? Where is it coming from? What do I need? Dr. Fedrick also goes through the difference between Walls and Boundaries and gives tips and tools to deal with both.
Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick is a therapist, relationship expert, and founder of Evolve Counseling. She works with adults, teens, and children who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief, loss, life transitions, and personal improvement. At her practice, she specializes in working with families, couples, & parent-child relationships to improve communication and overall relational functioning.
In this episode, you'll hear:
What “Good Enough” parenting is
How our core beliefs impact the way we operate
What “Anger is Anxiety” means
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 the guest:
Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick on Instagram
DrElizabethFedrick.com
Resources:
Evolve Counseling on Instagram
Relatable | Relationships Unfiltered Podcast
EvolveCounselingAZ.com
Running On Empty by Jonice Webb
Brené Brown – The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting
Connect with Mathew Blades:
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Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/