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Abundance is a Frequency with Cortney McDermott

Abundance is a Frequency with Cortney McDermott
In this episode, you'll hear:
How to identify and align with the frequency of abundance
Ways to connect with feelings of abundance and worthiness
Strategies for adopting a positive abundance mindset
Tools for managing disappointment
In this episode, Mathew and Cortney discuss the concept of abundance, focusing not just on its connection to money and wealth but also on how it manifests in other areas of life. They explore the idea of abundance as a frequency and the importance of granting yourself permission to relax. The discussion highlights how a scarcity mindset can make it challenging to embrace abundance and shares practical strategies for shifting into an abundance mindset. Cortney also offers insightful questions to ask yourself and actionable tools to help you align with abundance, enabling it to work for you rather than against you.
Cortney McDermott, a returning guest and a beloved voice on the show, is an international speaker and TED Talk presenter, Cortney is also a bestselling author. Her latest book, Give Yourself Permission: Be Confident. Be Happy. Be You., is out now.
“A divided mind is unstable in all its ways.”
“Everyone who leaves you should leave you richer than when they found you.”
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Resources:
Ken Honda episode on LFPWLI 
Give yourself permission by Cortney McDermott
Cortney McDermott Website
Jim Carry
Anthony Demello
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17 Days: A Widower’s Story of Loss, Resilience, and Parenting Through Grief with Shane Musgrove

17 Days: A Widower’s Story of Loss, Resilience, and Parenting Through Grief with Shane Musgrove
In this episode, you'll hear: 
Insights into the unique challenges of being a widower, both as a man and a father
Tips on finding the right support group 
Practical and compassionate approaches to guiding children through grief
Shane Musgrove is the creator of 17 Days, a public speaking platform dedicated to helping others navigate grief, loss, adversity, addiction, and more. Growing up, Shane experienced a challenging home environment marked by abuse and addiction. His father struggled with alcoholism and addictions to crack cocaine and pills, ultimately passing away from an overdose when Shane was in his early twenties. Later in life, Shane’s mother also overdosed but has since recovered, and his younger brother, a recovering meth addict, recently served six years in prison. At age 42, Shane faced another profound loss when his wife of 22 years, and the mother of their three children, passed away from metastatic breast cancer after a brief 17-day battle. Today, Shane devotes his energy to making a positive impact in the world, guiding others through life's darkest moments.
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Dave, and Shane delve into Shane's journey as a widower, exploring the unique challenges of being a man and a widow and how the demographics of support groups can play a significant role in finding the right fit for healing. Shane reflects on how his difficult past shaped the way he coped with the devastating loss of his wife, including the heartbreaking 17-day period from diagnosis to her passing and the atmosphere at home during that time. He shares what it was like to say goodbye and the emotional shift from fighting her cancer to accepting her impending loss. Shane also discusses the delicate balance he had to find between managing his own grief and being present for his children, offering insight into his approach to helping them process their own loss. He opens up about how his relationship with his children has evolved through this shared experience and the practical and emotional challenges that came with it. Finally, Shane reflects on the profound ways this journey has changed him, sharing the lessons he's learned, and how they've reshaped him as a person.
“There are no bad days, there’s only bad moments."
“There is a brighter tomorrow.”
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Resources:
17 Days Website
Dr. Dave Leicken
HealthspanMD
 
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Additional Credits:
LFPWLI is managed by IMS LLC

What To Do When Your Pinterest Board Doesn’t Look Like You Thought It Would with Cortney McDermott and Jill McMahon

What To Do When Your Pinterest Board Doesn’t Look Like You Thought It Would with Cortney McDermott and Jill McMahon
In this episode, you'll hear:
How grief shows up in our everyday life
How to be more purposeful with your grief and get through it with less self sabotage 
Healthy practices to grieve
How to direct your thoughts in a more intentional and trusting way 
In this episode, Mathew, Cortney, and Jill discuss the complexities of grief. They explore how grief surfaces in everyday moments and how we can process these experiences. They also discuss the role of expectations in shaping our experience of grief and ways to be more purposeful with our language, helping us sit with our grief and truly learn from it.
Jill McMahon is a returning guest on the show. A licensed professional counselor specializing in grief, trauma, and loss related to suicide, she has spent 20 years working with families and survivors of suicide. Jill owns a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, and dedicates her time to providing suicide prevention presentations and training within the community, as well as speaking nationally and internationally on survivor experiences and complicated grief.
Cortney McDermott, also a returning guest and a cherished voice on the show, has spent over half her life in Italy and recently returned to the U.S. She reflects on creating space for her daughter to process grief around the move. Cortney also shares her experience with the recent loss of her mother, offering insights into her personal journey with grief.
“Expectation is the fastest road to disappointment.”
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Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h) 
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Resources:
Courtney McDermott Website
Jill McMahon Website
Bulletproof--Healing After Gun Violence & Trauma: A Guide for Survivors, Caregivers, and Clinicians by Jill McMahon
Good Will Hunting
LFPWLI Episodes with Jill McMahonGet a vision that is bigger than your story
Understanding Suicide, Prevention and Coping with Loss
LFPWLI Episodes with Cortney McDermottIn the Middle of a Hard Transition? Learn How to Embrace Change
Part 1: Why You Don’t Have What You Want
Part 2: How to Create More Time in Your Day
Part 3: Let Go and Laugh
Everything is Fine, But You Are Still Unhappy: Change Your Mindset
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Additional Credits:
LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson

Difficult Emotions are Not Dangerous with Dr. Regine Galanti, PhD

Difficult Emotions are Not Dangerous with Dr. Regine Galanti, PhD
In this episode, you'll hear about:
Why anxiety exists in our bodies and how it's been evolutionarily necessary
What parents may be doing that hinders their child's development of independence
How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses the three components of anxiety: thoughts, physical sensations, and behaviors
Tips for raising more resilient and independent children
The risks of not allowing kids to experience challenging situations and emotions
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Bevacqua, and Dr. Regine Galanti discuss emotions, highlighting how even uncomfortable emotions are valid. They dive deep into the often challenging emotion of anxiety, talk about how to differentiate between helpful and unhelpful anxious thoughts and explore practical ways to manage kids' anxiety. Dr. Galanti also shares the importance of setting limits on discussing anxieties, including her rule of only talking about it once, and she explains the three ways anxiety manifests in kids: thoughts, physical reactions, and behaviors. Finally, they discuss the value of failure and how some parental actions may unintentionally interfere with their children's ability to learn this crucial skill.
Dr. Regine Galanti, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist specializing in treating anxiety, OCD, and behavioral issues in children, teens, and adults. She is an expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Dr. Galanti is the founder of Long Island Behavioral Psychology, a therapy practice in Nassau County, Long Island. She is also a mother and the author of Parenting Anxious Kids, Anxiety Relief for Teens, and When Harley Has Anxiety.
“You can’t have anxiety without having it in your body too.”
Follow the podcast: 
Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h) 
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Resources:
Dr. Regine Galanti on Instagram 
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Anxiety Relief for Teens by Dr. Regine Galanti
Parenting Anxious Kids: Understanding Anxiety in Children by Age and Stage Dr. Regine Galanti
When Harley Has Anxiety Dr. Regine Galanti
Long Island Behavioral 
Dr. Frank Bevacqua | LinkedIn
HealthspanMD
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Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
Additional Credits:
LFPWLI is managed by IMS LLC