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
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:
Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades
Instagram - instagram.com/MathewBladesmedia/
Facebook - facebook.com/mathewbladesmedia/
Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
Sunday Aug 21, 2022
Sunday Aug 21, 2022
LFPWLI Shorts: Heather Carnahan, Living a Life of Service after Escaping Domestic Abuse
In this episode, Mathew, Troy, and Heather discuss perseverance, struggles with addiction, and the generational cycles of domestic abuse. Heather opens up about the realities of missing the drama once she got into a healthy relationship and seeing kindness as manipulation. However, she has escaped those patterns and is now helping the same group of people she used to be a part of.
“What I've been through has made me the woman I am today, and I wouldn't change me now for nothing.”
In this episode, you'll hear:
How seeing abuse as a child normalized it in Heather’s adult life
Establishing boundaries with yourself and what enforcing them really means
Heather's encouragement to people in abusive relationships
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Connect with the guest:
Troy DeSmet - Spiritquest
Resources:
The Sojourner Center
Arizona Women’s Recovery Center
Lifewell
Connect with Mathew Blades:
Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades
Instagram - instagram.com/MathewBladesmedia/
Facebook - facebook.com/mathewbladesmedia/
Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
RESERVED FOR VETS - Triggers and Strategies for a Calmer Life
* 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.
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Dave, and Chad (aka Mental Joe) discuss triggers and the importance of communication and self-reflection. Triggers can sometimes seem like “little things” but on deployment, little things can be the difference between life and death so letting things go can be hard when you transition to civilian life. The guys talk about why misgivings can feel like personal attacks, the struggles relationships go through when one person in them is healing, how emotions get stored in the muscles, and the role empathy plays in the calming process.
“In a relationship, you both have to commit yourself to try not to deliberately set off each other's triggers because that is an act of war.”
In this episode, you'll hear:
What a trigger is, where they come from, and what they cause
What TRE is and how Chad is using it to reduce stress
Tools to help calm your mind and ease worrying
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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. David Leicken, MD
Chad McLean
Resources:
STN
DavidGoggins.com
MentalJoe.com
TRE®
Connect with Mathew Blades:
Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades
Instagram - instagram.com/MathewBladesmedia/
Facebook - facebook.com/mathewbladesmedia/
Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
LFPWLI: Kim Vehon, Creating Foster Arizona and Action Steps for Improving your Community
In this episode, Mathew, and Kim discuss what led her to create Foster Arizona, the importance of sharing personal stories, and how she is working to destigmatize the foster system and set children up for success. We also hear from Percy and Zach about their experiences in the foster system, what led them to Foster Arizona, and the things they are learning there that are changing their lives.
Kim Vehon is a foster parent herself who Foster Arizona to secure the space and funds needed to keep helping children when her house ran out of space. She is working with kids who are aging out of the system to develop practical skills and create connections in a safe place.
“You just gotta define reality…dream of the preferred future, define reality and design a path”
In this episode, you'll hear:
How investing in foster children improves the community at large
The challenges foster children and family face and how FA is helping them
Mathews D.E.T.A.I.L.S. of success
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:
Kim Vehon
Resources:
Foster Arizona
Keys to Success
Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation
Connect with Mathew Blades:
Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades
Instagram - instagram.com/MathewBladesmedia/
Facebook - facebook.com/mathewbladesmedia/
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.