Air-Check Your Life

How Judging Others’ Grief Creates More Hurt

In this episode of AirCheck Your Life, Mathew and Jill dive into why it's important not to comment on things you don't fully understand, especially when it comes to grief. With special insights from Harry Styles, the conversation explores how judgment around grief does more harm than good.
Key topics covered:
Why people often judge others’ grieving processes and how common this is
Harry Styles' honest perspective on public grief and feeling pressured to share emotions
The dangers of making assumptions about others’ pain, especially after public tragedies
How our brains create stories to fill in gaps when we lack information, and why those stories are usually wrong
Practical advice for building awareness, staying in your lane, and supporting others through grief without judgment
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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Being Right Can Keep You Stuck with Dr. Dave

In this episode of Dr. Dave and Mathew Blades dig deep into why the need to be “right” can keep us trapped in the same old patterns.
Using their AIRCHECK framework, they break down “Quadrant 3,” a state of low awareness but high control, where rigid thinking and emotional avoidance drive behaviors that damage relationships and stifle growth.
Dr. Dave shares practical insights on spotting unconscious rules and identity defenses that keep us stuck, and explains why logic and advice rarely help those in this mindset. 
 
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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Honoring Grief and Embracing Connection with Cortney McDermott

In this heartfelt episode, Mathew Blades opens up about the loss of a beloved uncle, and the duo explores what it means to permit ourselves to feel, without compartmentalizing pain or rushing through difficult moments.
Cortney McDermott guides a grounding meditation centered on collective healing, reminding us of the importance of connection and the safety found in shared experiences. Together, they discuss the beauty of honoring our emotions, the lessons of presence, and the quiet wisdom in simply being with one another. 
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
 

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
If you want to use Streamyard to create a podcast like this, use this link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4656111098003456