Learn From People Who Lived it

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.

Episodes

August 25, 2025 4 mins

What would we want you to know if we only had five minutes of your time?  That is the very reason we started doing these shorter episodes. 

Let's face it, we're all guilty of seeking that magic pill. But Lucy drops this truth bomb: there are no quick fixes when it comes to mental and spiritual health. It's a journey, folks. And the sooner we embrace that, the better off we'll be.

So, what's the secre...

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In this episode, we sit down with Lucy Oliver, founder of Reprecision, to explore the transformative potential of nervous system regulation and holistic approaches to health. 

You'll hear:

• How understanding nervous system regulation can be a game-changer for your health

• Simple yet powerful breathwork techniques to manage stress and anxiety

• The sur...

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If you could only spend 5 minutes with our podcast, what would we want you to hear?  That is the motivation behind our "QuickTips" episodes.

Imagine a normal summer day turning into your worst nightmare. For Theo, that day came when her father accidentally ran over her mother with a farm tractor. In a split second, her world shattered. But the story doesn't end there.

Theo's journey t...

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Turning Tragedy into Triumph: A Journey Through Grief with Theo Boyd

In this powerful episode, Mathew Blades and Dr. David welcome Theo Boyd, author of "My Grief Is Not Like Yours," to share her heart-wrenching journey through unimaginable loss. 

You'll hear:

• Theo's gut-wrenching account of losing her mother in a tragic farm accident

• The devastating...

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Have you ever felt like you're hiding parts of yourself to fit in? Maybe you've spent years running from your past or masking your quirks. Well, I've got news for you - those very things you're trying to hide might be your greatest strengths.

I recently had an ...

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Unveiling the Power of Consciousness: A Journey with Shaman Isis

In this captivating episode, Mathew Blades sits down with Cynthia Elliott, known as Shaman Isis, to explore the transformative power of raising human consciousness. From a tumultuous childhood in...

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Last week we dropped an episode talking about porn addiction. A subject we don't always talk about here on LFPWLI.  If you only had five minutes with our podcast - what would I want you to know? This quick-hits podcast answers that question.

Coach Frank had this to say:

“You might be a porn addict if you lea...

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Let go: Overcoming Porn Addiction with Coach Frank

In this episode, you'll hear:

- Early exposure to pornography and its long-term effects

- The role of identity transformation in recovery

- Strategies for overcom...

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If you could only listen to five minutes of my podcast? What would I want you to know?  That is why we're here today. I will be dropping more of these short versions in the spirit of those two questions. Last week, we welcomed Dr. Friedemann Schaub, author of "The Fear and Anxiety Solution" and "The Empowe...

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Navigating Anxiety: Insights and Strategies with Dr. Friedemann Schaub

In this episode, you'll hear:

- Personal stories of growing up with anxious parents

- The impact of anxiety on self-esteem and self-worth

- Ho...

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From Rock Bottom to Redemption: Lindsay Proulx's Journey Through Addiction and Recovery

In this powerful episode of "Learn from People who Lived It," host Mathew Blades and co-host Dr. Dave sit down with Lindsay Proulx, a former addict who's now seven years so...

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Breaking the Cycle: From Incarceration to Inspiration with Cordero Holmes, recorded live from the New Freedom Project, learn more about them here.

In this powerful episode, Mathew Blades and Dr. Dave sit down with Cordero Holmes, who transformed his life from b...

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Breaking Free: Transformative Stories from the New Freedom Project

This Monday, Mathew Blades brings us face-to-face with the raw reality of addiction, incarceration, and the journey to redemption. Through intimate conversations with Lindsey Proulx and Cordero Holmes, we explore the depths of human struggle and the heights of personal transformation.

You'll hear:

• Lin...

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How To Have Healthier Relationships with Jennifer Nurick

In this episode, you'll hear: 

    • How negative cycles show up in relationships and why we get stuck in them 
  • Practical tools to break negative cycles, set boundaries, and communicate more effectively with your partner
  • How hidden attachment patterns, like anxious or avoidant styles, ...
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The Mirror Isn’t the Enemy with Karianne Munstedt

In this episode you’ll hear: 

  • Strategies for finding self-acceptance with your body
  • Why the stories you tell yourself about your body might not be yours, & how to reclaim them
  • How body image impacts every aspect of your life, including your business

Karianne Munstedt is a Phoenix-ba...

“I'm not here to save the world. I'm here to help people remember that they can save themselves.” 

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In this episode, Mathew and Jeanette discuss the work she is doing at the Radiant Soul Center in Tempe, Arizona, and Jeanette takes one of her clients, Kate, through a healing session. We get to hear how they tap into and explore core false beliefs that are blocking the flow of energy, and h...

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Turning Struggles into Songs: Music and Resilience with Gene Moran

In this episode, you'll hear: 

  • The power of letting someone believe in you
  • The need for humor when facing hard times
  • How cerebral palsy isn’t the end—it just requires more creativity to overcome challenges

In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Dave Leicken, and Gene Moran dive i...

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Humor, Healing, and Resilience with Elaine Lindsay

In this episode, you'll hear: 

  • How our belief system about ourselves is formed—and how to shift it
  • What it's like to live with suicidal ideation
  • Strength in accepting what you can and cannot change

In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Dave Leicken, and Elaine Lindsay explore the power of humor...

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In our final episode in this series, we focused on two main topics: understanding money as a frequency and flow, emphasizing the importance of money movement.

In this episode, you'll hear:
  • Money is not the ultimate supply; it's a frequency and a flow of energy.

  • Currency comes from 'corrente', meaning flow, emphasizing the importance of money movement.

  • Stagnant money doesn't build or serve its purpose; it needs to flow lik...

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This episode explores success as a subjective, evolving concept influenced by life stages (20s, 30s, 40s), emphasizing internal fulfillment through relationships, self-awareness, and alignment with personal purpose over external validation like wealth or career status.

In this episode you'll hear:
  • Success is framed as a subjective, evolving concept that shifts across life stages (20s, 30s, 40s, etc.), emphasizing relationship...

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