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
Sunday Aug 14, 2022
Sunday Aug 14, 2022
LFPWLI Shorts: Ryan Pinney, Redefining Recovery as a Paralympic Medalist
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Frank, and Ryan discuss the accident that left Ryan paralyzed, his emotional state throughout his journey of recovery, how experiencing trauma changes the way we see ourselves, and the false assumptions we hold about what the people we love expect of us.
Ryan Pinney is a Paralympic Medalist in Cyclist who served in the United States Air Force and the Arizona National Guard for 14 years. Ryan opens up about how he overcame the dark days to help others that feel like the future is bleak and need encouragement to get through their tough times.
“Recovery is breaking through the walls of your mental state. It's not being able to do the same things you did before a traumatic experience.”
In this episode, you'll hear:
How Ryan became paralyzed and how he felt when he realized what happened.
Why Patience is a prerequisite for healing
The power of peer-to-peer interactions
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Connect with the guest:
Ryan Pinney on Twitter
Ryan Pinney on Instagram
Dr. Frank Bevacqua
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.
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
LFPWLI Shorts: Karie Hicks, Losing a Child and How to Keep Going After
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Frank, and Karie discuss the night she found out her 19-year-old son, Casey, had passed away from an accidental overdose, the ways she is balancing trying to be happy and moving on with the grief of missing her son, and why expecting the sadness helps her through it.
“There's the before and then there's the after when you're never going to be the same.”
In this episode, you'll hear:
What Casey taught Karie in life and in death
The power she found in giving herself permission to feel joy again
Why sometimes just being present is better than anything you could say
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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. Frank Bevacqua
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.
Friday Aug 05, 2022
Friday Aug 05, 2022
Aug.5th - RESERVED FOR VETS - Relationships, Assumptions, and Communication
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Dave, and Chad (aka Mental Joe) discuss what to do if you find yourself in a relationship with a person who is a bad influence and what if you find you are a bad influence. It all comes down to communication, managing your expectations for yourself and the people around you, and figuring out where the “hard lines in the sand” are for you.
“I was the problem but didn't see it until I started seeing it in my kids, my wife, or my coworkers.”
In this episode, you'll hear:
If awareness is the first step, what is the second step?
The role you play in the behavior you illicit in other people
How Dr. Dave personally handles anxiety
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. David Leicken, MD
Chad McLean
Resources:
MentalJoe.com
LFPWLI Episode 1 - Karie
LFPWLI Sam (part 1)
LFPWLI Sam (part 2)
The 5 Love Languages®
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
Dr. Camea Peca
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.
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Frank, and Keri discuss the challenges of parenting while dealing with your own childhood trauma, what “double trauma” is, and how Keri came to love and forgive herself. Keri also shares a story about how she brought healing to her family and what true redemption can look like.
Keri Maughan is a life coach specializing in relationships who has been “helping things go right” for over 27 years. Despite the conditions she was raised in and found herself in with her own daughters, Keri tells us she is “living her best life” and tells us how she made that happen against all odds by seeking understanding and engaging in empathy.
“I came to a realization there are so many people I loved wholly that were imperfect. And I had to truly look myself in the mirror and say, then why? What's holding you back from loving your imperfect self?”
In this episode, you'll hear:
How Keri dealt with issues in raising her own children and how they turned their relationships around
Practical skills and tools to smooth over misunderstandings and conflicts
The long-term issues that come from feeling conditional love as a child
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:
Keri Maughan on Instagram
Keri Maughan on Facebook
Dr. Frank Bevacqua
Resources:
Bonds That Make Us Free by C. Terry Warner
Loveandlogic.com
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.