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 Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
LFPWLI: Danielle Knox, Growing up LDS and Discovering Beauty in Imperfection
TW: Suicidal Ideation
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Frank, and Danielle discuss judgment, meditation through art, the power of the stories we tell ourselves, and how sometimes what is best for us isn't best for the people around us.
Danielle Knox grew up in the LDS church and carried the feeling of “I'm not good enough” for years. After leaving the church, going through a messy divorce, and feeling like she lost her identity, she found Reiki. Eventually, she learned how to listen to herself and realized there is beauty in inevitable imperfection.
“Find that peacefulness within yourself. If you work on you, all the other things kind of align.”
In this episode, you'll hear:
Tools to overcome perfectionism
How Danielle was able to turn the noise down find herself
Strategies to help you tap into your intuition
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DK2 Design Facebook
DK2 Design Twitter
DK2 Design Instagram
Resources:
Free coloring book
Dr. Frank Bevacqua
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Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
* This podcast is not meant to serve as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, and is not a substitute for therapy
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
LFPWLI: John Shufeldt, Living Life to the Fullest with Tolerance and Perspective
In this episode, Mathew and John discuss “fragile perfects”, the challenges of getting out of your current circumstances, and how it’s often the small things that make the biggest impact
John Shufeldt is a practicing physician, author, speaker, business founder, and healthcare consultant to tribal hospitals. Above all, he is a lifelong learner who surrounds himself with the right people and knows how to live his life to the fullest.
“You better enjoy every day, and if you're not enjoying every day you better find a way to get there”
In this episode, you'll hear:
How to go beyond your self-imposed limits
3 things John has learned from being an emergency physician
The importance of perspective and humor
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Connect with the guest:
John Shufeldt on LinkedIn
John Shufeldt on Instagram
John Shufeldt on Facebook
Johnshufeldtmd.com
Resources:
The Outlier Leadership Series
Sam Bradford’s LFPWLI Episode
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand (biography of Louis Zamperini)
This is Water by David Foster Wallace
The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday
John TEDxASU Talk
Connect with Mathew Blades:
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Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
* This podcast is not meant to serve as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, and is not a substitute for therapy.
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
LFPWLI Shorts: Sammy Simpson, Your Intention is Your Power
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Frank, and Sammy discuss his journey from a kid raised in dysfunction, to a father repeating his own father's mistakes, to a man on the path to enlightenment.
Sammy Simpson has been on his healing journey for over 8 years now. He candidly shares how he learned about plant medicine and how it helped him take control of his life.
“The power to choose is what brings your life to life.”
In this episode, you'll hear:
Assurance you on not alone in wanting to go deeper into your own self-awareness
The ways our childhood shapes who we are as adults
How a chance meeting with a bartended changed Sammy’s life
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Connect with the guest:
Sammysimpson.com
Sammy on Instagram
Sammy on Twitter
Resources:
Sammy's full episode (part 1)
Sammy’s full episode (part 2)
Dr. Frank Bevacqua
Connect with Mathew Blades:
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Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
LFPWLI: Paul Mecurio, Leaving Your Comfort Zone to Pursue Your Dreams
In this episode, Mathew and Paul discuss how laughter is a key part of healing, the uncertainty of changing careers later in life, how lost he felt while bouncing between Wall Street and open mic nights, and the success he found after he leaned into comedy.
Paul Mecurio is an Emmy Winning Comedian on The Colbert Late Show, The Daily Show, and his podcasts called Inside Out.
“This thing had picked me and I need to listen to that.”
In this episode, you'll hear:
Why Paul felt he had to live a double life
What it feels like to walk away from comfort to fulfill a dream
His views on measuring progress without clear benchmarks
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Connect with the guest:
Paul Mecurio on Twitter
Paul Mecurio on Instagram
Paul Mecurio on Facebook
Paul Mecurio on Youtube
Resources:
The story of Norman Cousins
Inside Out Podcast with Paul Mecurio
Paulmecurio.com
Connect with Mathew Blades:
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Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/