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
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
July 29 - RESERVED FOR VETS - Listener Questions and the Biggest Challenges Facing Veterans
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Dave, and Chad (aka Mental Joe) talk about why homelessness is such an issue for veterans, the struggles of coming back into civilian life, the power of changing your environment, and the dangers of comparing your trauma to others.
They guys also give their advice to listener questions:
“My son won't advocate for himself and he won't let us help him much either. Any advice?”
“I never really recovered from my PTSD. What else is out there besides meds and talk therapy?”
“My problem has always been civilian life and how unstructured it is. What kinds of things can I do that have a similar structure to military life?”
In this episode, you'll hear:
The science behind what alcohol and addiction do to our minds and bodies
The fine line between supporting and enabling
Conversations about alternative therapy options
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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:
MentalJoe.com
Michael Pollan's How to Change Your Mind Show
Michael Pollan's How to Change Your Mind Book
Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS)
Wim Hof (“Ice Man”)
The Shawn Ryan Show
Connect with Mathew Blades:
Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades
Instagram - instagram.com/MathewBladesmedia/
Facebook - facebook.com/mathewbladesmedia/
Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
LFPWLI: Rick Clemmons, Coming Out Late in Life
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Frank, and Rick discuss the complexity of entering into a heterosexual marriage as a closeted gay man, the reality that there is still hate towards the queer community in 2022, dealing with derogatory comments as a closeted man, and how society can create a better environment for the LGBTQ community.
Rick Clemmons is a Life Coach, speaker, author, and podcaster who was married to his ex-wife for 13 years and had 2 children before his life got turned upside down after he fell in love with a man in London. Even though he knew he was gay from a young age he felt like he had to hide it and the positive affirmations he received while he was doing so kept him in the closet. Now, Rick is using his story of “how you are never too old to do something bold” to help gay men live authentic and unapologetic lives.
“The truth of who we are is far more powerful than the false truth any of us are pretending to be.”
In this episode, you'll hear:
Misconceptions many people still hold about gay people and the community
How RIck reacted when his daughter came out and what caused his fear
Rick's advice for men in a relationship that isn't genuine
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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
rickclemons.com
Rick Clemons on Facebook
Rick Clemons on Instagram
Rick Clemons on Twitter
Rick Clemons on Youtube
Resources:
Rick Clemons Huffington Post Articles
Marthabeck.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.
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Anger is a subject I'm close to because I am prone to it. I don't like that about myself and am certainly working on it but I just want to understand it more, because when I understand something it makes it easier to stop the cycle.
Dr Dave serves up so many great pieces of the anger pie on this one so take notes and thank you for listening.
Mathew
* 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.
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Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
In this episode, Mathew and Francine discuss how and why Zachary was lost to suicide, why the langue we use matters, and what Kid in a Corner is doing to shine a light on mental illness through education, awareness, and contagious kindness. Michelle shares how losing Zachary impacted his older siblings, the challenges of moving forward together after losing a family member, and her favorite memory of Zachary.
Francine Sumner is a mother and advocate for educating young people on mental health. Five years ago after her youngest son Zachary completed suicide she founded Kid In the Corner with the mission of shattering the stigma around mental illness.
“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.”
― Fred Rogers
In this episode, you'll hear:
Practical advice on how to reach out to someone you notice is acting different
How to cope with the family dynamic shift after losing a family member
The importance of having a self-care plan and identifying your safe and caring person
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:
Kid in the Corner on Facebook
Kid in the Corner on Instagram
Kid in the Corner on Twitter
Resources:
kidinthecorner.org
Karie Hicks LFPWLI Episode
TeenLifeLine.org
Connect with Mathew Blades:
Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades
Instagram - instagram.com/MathewBladesmedia/
Facebook - facebook.com/mathewbladesmedia/
Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/