Air-Check Your Life

When Someone You Love Is Dying: Anticipatory Grief with Jill McMahon
In this episode, you'll hear:
The four stages of anticipatory grief and how they differ from conventional grief
How to navigate the emotions of loss before it happens, from acceptance and reflection to rehearsal and imagining life without your loved one
Practical advice for mending relationships and preparing for inevitable goodbyes
Mathew Blades welcomes grief specialist Jill McMahon to explore the often-overlooked experience of anticipatory grief, the emotional process that begins before a loved one passes away.
Drawing from personal stories and professional wisdom, Jill outlines key stages in this unique grieving process and highlights the importance of honest self-reflection, open communication, and preparing for life’s transitions.
Together, they challenge listeners to “air check” their own relationships and find ways to reduce regret by making peace now, offering hope, comfort, and actionable insights for anyone facing loss.
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Jill McMahon - Jillmcmahoncounseling.com
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I Know Better, Why Can’t I Change? with Dr. Dave
In this episode, Mathew Blades and Dr. Dave dive into the frustrating experience of knowing what you “should” do, yet feeling stuck in old habits and emotional responses. Drawing on neuroscience concepts like kindling theory, Dr. Dave explains why our brains default to familiar patterns, even when we want to change. Together, they explore five core reasons for this struggle: emotional avoidance, identity conflicts, perfectionism, the allure of intense reactions, and overthinking at the expense of action. Real-life examples, including stories of anger and defensiveness, ground the conversation in everyday experience. You’ll learn how awareness is just the first step; real change takes ongoing practice, patience, and self-compassion. Dr. Dave offers practical strategies for moving forward and highlights the importance of reviewing and celebrating small wins on the journey toward healthier habits and lasting change.
 
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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Join hosts Mathew Blades and Courtney McDermott as they explore the powerful concept of “frequency over force” and why shifting your internal state, rather than pushing harder, is the key to meaningful transformation. Drawing on neuroscience, personal stories, and practical techniques, Courtney McDermott explains how brainwave frequencies impact our stress and fulfillment, and why simply “forcing it” leads to exhaustion and dissatisfaction. Discover actionable tools, like deep breathing, meditation, and micro-moments of relaxation, that help you move out of fight-or-flight and into a flow state, opening the door to authentic achievement and well-being.
This episode includes a guided meditation and real talk about why “getting horizontal” can be your superpower. Perfect for those seeking greater ease, clarity, and purpose without sacrificing results.
 
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
 

Let’s Air-Check Your Life with Mathew Blades
In this solo episode, Mathew Blades invites listeners to “air-check” their lives using a proven framework from his decades in radio. Instead of just making changes at random, Mathew encourages reflection on three core questions: What are you getting right? What’s going okay but could be better with a tweak? And what’s actively holding you back?
With relatable stories and down-to-earth guidance, Mathew explores how taking an honest inventory can transform relationships, career, and personal growth. He offers specific examples and prompts listeners to pause, jot down their answers, and build a roadmap for meaningful change.  
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