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 Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
LFPWLI: Sam Bradford, Part 1, The Long-Term Impacts of an Unstable Childhood
TW: Abuse and harsh discipline
In this first episode, Mathew, Dr. Frank, and Sam discuss where Sam is now and how he is living a life he never thought was possible. Sam is passionate about helping people who are in the same place he was, like their past destroyed the future they hoped for, and being a living example of hope.
Sam Bradford is a 37-year-old new father who is here to share his life story of trauma in childhood and growth later in life. He opens up about being raised by a single mom, his struggles with her boyfriends and new husband, and how growing up with a distorted view of love impacted him into adulthood.
“The greatest obstacle to learning is knowing.”
In this episode, you'll hear:
Frank's take on the psychology of physical punishment for children
How your past doesn't have to equal your future
Money, the lack thereof, and the psychology around it
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Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h)
Listen on iHeart (link: https://ihr.fm/3MEY7FM)
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Resources:
Sam Bradford Ted Talk
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People By Stephen R. Covey
Enneagram Type Descriptions
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.
Saturday Jun 25, 2022
Saturday Jun 25, 2022
First up - let me apologize for the audio on this recoding. My mic didn't pick me up (user error) and so the laptop audio is what we have.
In this episode, Mathew and Lori discuss the complexity of emotions, tips to help understand it's not selfish to take time for yourself, and how cognitive and semantic awareness help us experience life to the fullest. Lori also gives us her thoughts on ways to achieve that awareness and start self-love.
Lori Janik is a licensed master social worker and clinician who left a permanent mark on Mathews's family after an accident when his son was 6. She gives us insight into how she is helping people arrive at self-compassion and develop an understanding that balance is not a static place through her work at Cactus Flower Healing.
“Learning to find your own best balance and happy requires knowing yourself on the outside as well as knowing yourself on the inside.”
In this episode, you'll hear:
The meaning of being self-aware and the benefits it brings
The RAIN Practice and specific things to evaluate your current state
Ways for parents to communicate these practices to their children
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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)
Resources:
Cactus Flower Healing
Connect with Mathew Blades:
Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades
Instagram - instagram.com/MathewBladesmedia/
Facebook - facebook.com/mathewbladesmedia/
Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
July 22 - RESERVED FOR VETS - Anger: Causes and Strategies to Defuse
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Dave, and Chad (aka Mental Joe) talk about what causes anger responses, how to become aware of the triggers, and practical ways to avoid and diffuse escalations. Dr. Dave tells us anger is fundamentally used to enforce boundaries, and Chad gives examples of how communicating boundary lines and managing expectations has helped his anger in civilian life.
“It's not about not getting angry. It's about how you're expressing your anger and who you're taking out in the process.”
In this episode, you'll hear:
Understanding your body and how anger impacts you physically
What is the misery index and what can it tell us
Parenting tips for anger responses
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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
Connect with Mathew Blades:
Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades
Instagram - instagram.com/MathewBladesmedia/
Facebook - facebook.com/mathewbladesmedia/
Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
LFPWLI: Francis and Dr. Camea Peca, How A Growing Space Facilitates Lasting Change
In this episode, Mathew, Francis, and Dr. Camea Peca discuss how their approach helps people uncover why they make the choices they do and in doing so, gives them the freedom to make different choices. They talk about the requirements to sustain long-lasting changes, the importance of commitment, and how to achieve longevity and happiness in your relationships.
Dr. Camea Peca has her Ph.D. in Psychology and has cherry-picked the most impactful tools and strategies to help people heal from trauma. Francis is a certified life coach and helps with the “what’s next”. Together at A Growing Space, they change lives every single day with subtle changes and big celebrations to teach you how to sustain change
“Anything you can wire in, you can wire out.”
Text the word LEARN to 623-202-4553
In this episode, you'll hear:
The details of what being in a program are like
The science behind achieving change and how your body is impacted your mind
Why having relationship-based transformation is more effective than going it alone
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)
Resources:
A Growing Space
Connect with the Guests:
Youtube
TikTok
Connect with Mathew Blades:
Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades
Instagram - instagram.com/MathewBladesmedia/
Facebook - facebook.com/mathewbladesmedia/
Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/