In this episode, Mathew sit’s down with Len DeCarmine to talk about awareness, the challenges of being a modern man, and how to look inward to make the small changes that will improve your life. Len sees men in today's world suffering in silence and is passionate about creating spaces for them to create community, learn balance from each other, and be empowered in their relationships.

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• The tools that can help you build awareness

Resources: 

• Len’s Book: 1% More

Follow the podcast: 

• Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h) 

Connect with the Guest: 

• www.lendecarmine.com/

Connect with Mathew Blades: 

• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

LFWPLI: Marianne Gouveia, life after loss by suicide and finding healing at EricsHouse 

TW: Talk of suicide and addiction 

In this episode, Mathew and Dr. Dave talk with Marianne about the reality of suicide, the effects it has on people left behind, and how EricsHouse is helping people find healing.

Marianne’s youngest son, Eric, fell victim to suicide after an injury that lead him to develop an opioid addiction. She quickly realized there were very few resources to really help her deal with the pain, guilt, and despair she found herself left with. Eventually, she learned to approach her new reality slowly, found healing in community and conversation, and decided she would give life a new meaning. That journey lead her to create EricsHouse where people affected by the suicide of a loved one can find peer support, group support, and resources for holistic healing.

“One day you will hear their name and it will make you smile versus cry”

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• What led Marianne to create EricsHouse

Resources: 

• David Leicken, MD - http://ironwoodbehavioralhealth.com/index.html 

Follow the podcast: 

• Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h) 

Connect with the Guest: 

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-gouveia-6b32889 

Connect with Mathew Blades: 

• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

* 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.

LFWPLI: Tony Rodarte, Breaking the Stigma and Improving Mental Health for First Responders

In this episode, Mathew and Tony discuss why he created Compassion Alliance and how the organization is supporting first responders on their journey to achieving optimal mental health. Tony retired from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office after a 20-year career, with the last 11 years being in the homicide unit. 

Compassion Alliance provides trauma therapy for first responders all across the country. They confidently match people with a trauma therapist and pay for those services. They support first responders and their families through uncomfortable conversations and advocate for them in this changing and hostile environment. 

“You're not broken. You're bent.”

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• How regularly seeing trauma uniquely impacts first responders 

Follow the podcast: 

• Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h) 

Connect with the guest:

• https://compassion-alliance.org/

Connect with Mathew Blades: 

• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

* 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.

LFWPLI: AnnaMaria Quagliata, Healing Generational Trauma from Within

In this episode, Mathew and AnnaMaria discuss how negative thoughts from childhood create the patterns we live in as adults and the power of the mind-body connection to facilitate healing. She tells the story of feeling inadequate as a child, finding herself in and then escaping an abusive marriage, and being a single mom of two young kids all while surviving cancer. 

Through a blend of clinical and traditional methods, she broke free from her trauma and is now able to help others find their own path to healing. AnnaMaria is a healer in every sense of the word.

"I would love to support anyone who is called to heal using a blend of conventional and folkloric modalities. I have experience with so many modalities and can support anyone just beginning their healing journey or even those who want to go deeper into their own heritage and lineage."

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• Tools to get control of your mind and make real changes in your life 

Follow the podcast: 

• Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h) 

Connect with the guest:

• [email protected]

Resources: 

• https://www.ourheartsenter.com/ 

Connect with Mathew Blades: 

• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

www.learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com

LFWPLI: Jeanette St.Germain and Kate, The Healing Power of Energy Work

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 how they are able to call in a source frequency to hold space for Kate’s inner child to step forward. 

Jeanette St.Germain has been a healer her whole life and has been working in the space professionally for over 14 years. She helps her clients unravel things deep in their DNA, access the wisdom of their ancestors, and she teaches us there is no healing without relationships. 

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

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• Ways to identify obstacles and tools to get around them

Follow the podcast: 

• Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h) 

Connect with the guest:

• Jeanettestgermain.com 

Resources: 

• HeartMath Institute

Connect with Mathew Blades: 

• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

Reserved for Vets: Scott DeLuzio, Moving forward through loss as the Surviving Son

In this episode, Mathew, Chad, Dr. Dave, and Scott discuss survivors' guilt, failures and successes on the road to healing, and how Scott found his way out of the darkness.

Scott DeLuzio is an Army infantry veteran who lost his younger brother while they were both deployed in Afghanistan. He is the author of Surviving Son, host of the Drive On Podcast, and an artist who is committed to connecting with service members and civilians to discuss personal life experiences and give hope and strength to the Military community.

“This isn't me. This isn't the person I was. It's not the person I want to be. It’s the person who I am right now, but I need to do something to change this”

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• How people handle deferred grief and resurfacing emotions of loss 

Follow the podcast: 

• Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h) 

Connect with the guest:

• Scott DeLuzio on Instagram 

Resources: 

• Scottdeluzio.com 

Connect with Mathew Blades: 

• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

* 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.

LFPWLI: Danielle Knox, Growing up LDS and Discovering Beauty in Imperfection 

TW: Suicidal Ideation

In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Frank, and Danielle discuss judgment, meditation through art, the power of the stories we tell ourselves, and how sometimes what is best for us isn't best for the people around us.

Danielle Knox grew up in the LDS church and carried the feeling of “I'm not good enough” for years. After leaving the church, going through a messy divorce, and feeling like she lost her identity, she found Reiki. Eventually, she learned how to listen to herself and realized there is beauty in inevitable imperfection. 

“Find that peacefulness within yourself. If you work on you, all the other things kind of align.”

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• Tools to overcome perfectionism 

Follow the podcast: 

• Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h) 

Connect with the guest:

• DK2 Design Facebook

Resources: 

• Free coloring book

Connect with Mathew Blades: 

• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

* 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

LFPWLI: John Shufeldt, Living Life to the Fullest with Tolerance and Perspective 

In this episode, Mathew and John discuss “fragile perfects”, the challenges of getting out of your current circumstances, and how it’s often the small things that make the biggest impact

John Shufeldt is a practicing physician, author, speaker, business founder, and healthcare consultant to tribal hospitals. Above all, he is a lifelong learner who surrounds himself with the right people and knows how to live his life to the fullest.

“You better enjoy every day, and if you're not enjoying every day you better find a way to get there”

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• How to go beyond your self-imposed limits

Follow the podcast: 

• Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h) 

Connect with the guest:

• John Shufeldt on LinkedIn

Resources: 

• The Outlier Leadership Series

Connect with Mathew Blades: 

• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

* 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.

LFPWLI Shorts: Sammy Simpson, Your Intention is Your Power

In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Frank, and Sammy discuss his journey from a kid raised in dysfunction, to a father repeating his own father's mistakes, to a man on the path to enlightenment.

Sammy Simpson has been on his healing journey for over 8 years now. He candidly shares how he learned about plant medicine and how it helped him take control of his life.

“The power to choose is what brings your life to life.”

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• Assurance you on not alone in wanting to go deeper into your own self-awareness

Follow the podcast: 

• Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h) 

Connect with the guest:

• Sammysimpson.com 

Resources: 

• Sammy's full episode (part 1)

Connect with Mathew Blades: 

• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

LFPWLI: Paul Mecurio, Leaving Your Comfort Zone to Pursue Your Dreams 

In this episode, Mathew and Paul discuss how laughter is a key part of healing, the uncertainty of changing careers later in life, how lost he felt while bouncing between Wall Street and open mic nights, and the success he found after he leaned into comedy.

Paul Mecurio is an  Emmy Winning Comedian on The Colbert Late Show, The Daily Show, and his podcasts called Inside Out. 

“This thing had picked me and I need to listen to that.”

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• Why Paul felt he had to live a double life

Follow the podcast: 

• Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h) 

Connect with the guest:

• Paul Mecurio on Twitter

Resources: 

• The story of Norman Cousins

Connect with Mathew Blades: 

• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades