Air-Check Your Life

Hope and Trust After Trauma with Jill McMahon

Hope’s Role in Grief with Jill McMahon
In this episode, Mathew Blades and grief counselor Jill McMahon explore the complex relationship between hope, trust, and the grieving process. Drawing from Jill McMahon’s expertise in working with those experiencing catastrophic loss and trauma, the conversation unpacks why hope can sometimes feel out of reach or even anxiety-producing in the aftermath of tragedy.
They discuss why well-meaning platitudes often miss the mark, how trauma neurologically disrupts our sense of safety, and the importance of simply showing up rather than “fixing” someone’s pain.
This episode is a compassionate guide for anyone navigating loss or seeking to better understand and support loved ones in grief.
 
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Dr. Anna Marie Frank - https://drannamarie.com
Cortney McDermott - https://www.cortneymcdermott.com
Dr. Dave - https://www.drdaveaz.com/
Jill McMahon - Jillmcmahoncounseling.com
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Hoping Against Hope: Rethinking Agency and Trust with Dr. Dave

Hoping Against Hope: Redefining Control, Trust, and Spiritual Alignment with Dr. Dave
In this episode, you'll hear:
A fresh perspective on hope and its role in mental health
How agency, the power to choose, can transform your outlook
Tips for navigating anxiety, trust, and spiritual alignment
Mathew and Dr. Dave explore the real meaning of hope, inspired by Cortney's decision to remove "hope" from her vocabulary. Dr. Dave deep dives into hope theory, discussing C.R. Snyder’s model of agency and pathways, and the importance of recognizing multiple ways forward, even when life feels uncertain.
Together, they reveal how surrendering control, focusing on trust, and embracing spiritual alignment (rather than outcome attachment) can offer calm and resilience amid adversity. Drawing from clinical experience and personal reflection, Dr. Dave shares practical strategies for cultivating agency and reframing hope into effective action even when past trauma or life circumstances make change feel impossible.
“Trust feels calm and hope feels a little anxious.” Mathew Blades
 
To get in touch with our podcast, email INFO@Learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com
Visit our Guests:
Mathew Blades - MathewBlades.com
Dr. Anna Marie Frank - https://drannamarie.com
Cortney McDermott - https://www.cortneymcdermott.com
Dr. Dave - https://www.drdaveaz.com/
Jill McMahon - Jillmcmahoncounseling.com
To grab a copy of our 6-Week Wellness course, which is video-led, visit https://a.co/d/0ihE1vaw
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Overcoming a Divided Mind with Cortney McDermott and Mathew Blades

One Great Teaching: Overcoming the Divided Mind with Cortney McDermott
In this episode of Learn From People Who Lived It, hosts Mathew Blades and Cortney McDermott dive into the power of decision and the exhaustion caused by a divided mind, inspired by the wisdom of James 1:8.
Cortney McDermott shares her practical techniques for quieting internal conflict, emphasizing the importance of relaxation, trust over hope, and playful dialogue with a higher intelligence. The conversation addresses why we often resist slowing down and how small pattern shifts like pausing instead of pushing through can help us access clarity and inner guidance.
Listeners are guided through a calming meditation designed to foster self-trust and open the door to inspired choices. If you’ve ever felt pulled in different directions, this episode offers gentle strategies to find stability in both mind and life.
 
To get in touch with our podcast, email INFO@Learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com
Visit our Guests:
Mathew Blades - MathewBlades.com
Dr. Anna Marie Frank - https://drannamarie.com
Cortney McDermott - https://www.cortneymcdermott.com
Dr. Dave - https://www.drdaveaz.com/
Jill McMahon - Jillmcmahoncounseling.com
To grab a copy of our 6-Week Wellness course, which is video-led, visit https://a.co/d/0ihE1vaw
If you want to use Streamyard to create a podcast like this, use this link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4656111098003456

Why the Stress and What to do about it, with Dr. Anna Marie Frank

Why Are You So Stressed? with Dr. Anna Marie Frank
In this episode, you'll hear:
Why people are feeling more stressed than ever, and the role of alignment in stress
How people-pleasing, control issues, and overcommitment feed overwhelm
Simple frameworks like "delegate, automate, delete" to reclaim your time and energy
The importance of resetting your nervous system with breathwork, meditation, and time alone
Why “missing out” on commitments (like kids’ practices) can actually support your wellbeing
Host Mathew Blades and author/speaker Dr. Anna Marie Frank explore the sources of modern stress and offer actionable strategies to combat burnout. They dive deep into the power of saying no, prioritizing your true desires, and the relief that comes from letting go of control. Packed with honest conversation and practical tools, this episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stretched too thin and craving balance.
 
To get in touch with our podcast, email INFO@Learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com
Visit our Guests:
 
Mathew Blades - MathewBlades.com
Dr. Anna Marie Frank - https://drannamarie.com
Cortney McDermott - https://www.cortneymcdermott.com
Dr. Dave - https://www.drdaveaz.com/
Jill McMahon - Jillmcmahoncounseling.com
To grab a copy of our 6-Week Wellness course, which is video-led, visit https://a.co/d/0ihE1vaw
If you want to use Streamyard to create a podcast like this, use this link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4656111098003456