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 Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
LFPWLI: Cheryl Marth - The long-term impacts of growing up with a narcissistic mother and how to find healing
In this episode, Mathew, Troy, and Cheryl discuss the long-term impacts of growing up in dysfunction, being raised by a narcissistic parent, and how she is now shedding beliefs that no longer work for her. Cheryl opens up about feeling different, the shock of realizing she was being manipulated, and how she is learning to set and enforce boundaries. She also talks about the ongoing struggles with her family and the importance of personal growth as she is now a mother herself.
Cheryl Marth grew up with a narcissistic mother and has found ways to thrive on the other side of it after she reestablished her self-worth. After losing her father at the age of 18, she had to navigate an increasingly difficult relationship with her family. Throughout her life, she has been on a journey of identifying harmful generational patterns and doing the hard work of a transitional character.
“You'll never know where learning and inspiration will come from.”
In this episode, you'll hear:
Why it’s so hard to make boundaries when you're hurt and how to get to a healed place
The dictionary definition of narcissism and the experiences of people who have experienced it
Tools Cheryl has developed that are helping in adulthood
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Troy DeSmet - Spiritquest
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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 Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
She was 18 the first time she went to rehab. Heather has experienced loss, abuse in every form, and addiction. In this episode (ADULT SUBJECT MATTER) we talk about that abuse, what it looked like and how it manifested in her life. Plus we'll discuss her role now at the Arizona Women's Recovery Center.
In this episode we also meet Troy DeSmet. Troy was instrumental in the journey of Mathew Blades (host) and you will hear all about that in Episode 9. Troy and his wife Katherine own Spirit Quest in Sedona.
Thank you for listening,
Mathew, Troy, and Heather
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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 Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 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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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:
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.
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Karie lost her son to an accidental overdose at 19. She tells us about that ride home after hearing the news, and what it was like to have to tell her other kids.
We also learn how she's turned this around for herself by leading grief share groups now. There is so much here, please share it with a friend you think could use it, and we'll see you next week.
Mathew, Dr Frank & Karie
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.