Air-Check Your Life

LFPWLI: Sam Bradford, Part 1, The Long-Term Impacts of an Unstable Childhood

TW: Abuse and harsh discipline 

In this first episode, Mathew, Dr. Frank, and Sam discuss where Sam is now and how he is living a life he never thought was possible. Sam is passionate about helping people who are in the same place he was, like their past destroyed the future they hoped for, and being a living example of hope.

Sam Bradford is a 37-year-old new father who is here to share his life story of trauma in childhood and growth later in life. He opens up about being raised by a single mom, his struggles with her boyfriends and new husband, and how growing up with a distorted view of love impacted him into adulthood. 

“The greatest obstacle to learning is knowing.”

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• Frank's take on the psychology of physical punishment for children 

Follow the podcast: 

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

Resources:

• Sam Bradford Ted Talk

Connect with the Guest:

• Dr. Frank Bevacqua

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.

First up - let me apologize for the audio on this recoding. My mic didn't pick me up (user error) and so the laptop audio is what we have.

In this episode, Mathew and Lori discuss the complexity of emotions, tips to help understand it's not selfish to take time for yourself, and how cognitive and semantic awareness help us experience life to the fullest. Lori also gives us her thoughts on ways to achieve that awareness and start self-love.

Lori Janik is a licensed master social worker and clinician who left a permanent mark on Mathews's family after an accident when his son was 6. She gives us insight into how she is helping people arrive at self-compassion and develop an understanding that balance is not a static place through her work at Cactus Flower Healing.

“Learning to find your own best balance and happy requires knowing yourself on the outside as well as knowing yourself on the inside.”

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• The meaning of being self-aware and the benefits it brings 

Follow the podcast: 

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

Resources:

• Cactus Flower Healing

Connect with Mathew Blades: 

• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

July 22 - RESERVED FOR VETS - Anger: Causes and Strategies to Defuse 

In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Dave, and Chad (aka Mental Joe) talk about what causes anger responses, how to become aware of the triggers, and practical ways to avoid and diffuse escalations. Dr. Dave tells us anger is fundamentally used to enforce boundaries, and Chad gives examples of how communicating boundary lines and managing expectations has helped his anger in civilian life.

“It's not about not getting angry. It's about how you're expressing your anger and who you're taking out in the process.”

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• Understanding your body and how anger impacts you physically 

Follow the podcast: 

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

Connect with the guest:

• Dr. David Leicken, MD

Resources: 

• MentalJoe.com

Connect with Mathew Blades: 

• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

LFPWLI: Francis and Dr. Camea Peca, How A Growing Space Facilitates Lasting Change

In this episode, Mathew, Francis, and Dr. Camea Peca discuss how their approach helps people uncover why they make the choices they do and in doing so, gives them the freedom to make different choices. They talk about the requirements to sustain long-lasting changes, the importance of commitment, and how to achieve longevity and happiness in your relationships. 

Dr. Camea Peca has her Ph.D. in Psychology and has cherry-picked the most impactful tools and strategies to help people heal from trauma. Francis is a certified life coach and helps with the “what’s next”. Together at A Growing Space, they change lives every single day with subtle changes and big celebrations to teach you how to sustain change

“Anything you can wire in, you can wire out.”

Text the word LEARN to 623-202-4553 

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• The details of what being in a program are like 

Follow the podcast: 

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

Resources:

• A Growing Space

Connect with the Guests:

• Youtube

Connect with Mathew Blades: 

• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

June 22 - RESERVED FOR VETS - Accountability Buddy

In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Dave, and Chad (aka Mental Joe) talk about how an accountability buddy is different from a sponsor or mentor, how to pick your buddy, how it may impact your relationship with them, and the different styles of accountability and communication work for different people. They discuss the kind of things we need to be held accountable for, why letting go of guilt and regret is essential for healing, and how long-term change is created by celebrating small victories, trusting the process, and looking for success over long intervals.

Mental Joe also tells us about his experience with TRE and Dr. Dave goes over some of the reasons those alternative treatments are not embraced by the VA and insurance companies.

“Making a lifestyle out of self-improvement and trying to be the best person you can be with what you have.”

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• How trauma and stress impact our physiology 

Follow the podcast: 

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

Connect with the guest:

• Dr. David Leicken, MD

Resources: 

• MentalJoe.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: Deidre Baker, Why You Should go to Get a Massage 

In this episode, Mathew and Deidre discuss why many people pursue holistic healing, like massage, as a last resort when it should actually be their first stop. Deidre tells us the different benefits of massage therapy, why it helps on an emotional and physical level, and what makes her methods and techniques so unique and effective.

Deidre Baker is a massage therapist,  muscle specialist, fertility specialist, and certified doula who uses multiple modalities, including reiki, to help her clients find healing. As a mother herself, she is passionate about working with women who are trying to convince and have a healthy pregnancy. Deidre is the real deal and she takes us through the science of why massage is more than just a relaxing experience.

“The issues lie in the tissues.”

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• What really happens when you have a “knot”

Follow the podcast: 

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

Resources: 

• RelaxingPointMassage.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.

Want to heal and not talk about it?  Then this one is for you....

I'm so pumped about this episode with Mental Joe and Dr. Berceli. While Dr Dave is in MOAB learning about 4 wheeling, we go to school on the psoas muscle and how much trauma it stores within it. Then we learn about a treatment that is SO natural its amazing they don't teach this in school. Our bodies can heal a lot, and as Doc Berceli explains this T.R.E. can do a lot to help you heal ALL WITHOUT TALKING ABOUT IT.

Learn more here : DR BERCELI

* 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 supported by:

ASI or Advanced Systems Integration (Woman owned AV co w/offices in MN & AZ) 

And by www.TMGPHOENIX.COM, outstanding customer service in real estate 

#LearnFromPeopleWhoLivedIt #LFPWLI #MentalHealth #MentalHealthSpeaker #mathewblades #podcast #mentalwellness #itsoktonotbeok #HopJax #MentalWellness #Inspire #mentalhealth #shareyourstroy #helpyoufeellessalone #propodcast #healing #abuse #generationaltrauma #stopthecycle #TRE #T.R.E. #drberceli 

Hello, while we take a 3 week break from stories, you have a chance to get caught up on some of the pods from the past. 

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about self care and why putting yourself first doesn't make you selfish! Lean into being a transitional character!!!

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If you can make it to Utah for the Energy Healing Conference in late June I would love to meet you. I will be keynoting and closing up shop Saturday night.

Mathew Blades

* 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 supported by:

ASI or Advanced Systems Integration (Woman owned AV co w/offices in MN & AZ) 

And by www.TMGPHOENIX.COM, outstanding customer service in real estate 

#LearnFromPeopleWhoLivedIt #LFPWLI #MentalHealth #MentalHealthSpeaker

#mathewblades #podcast #mentalwellness #itsoktonotbeok #HopJax #MentalWellness #Inspire #mentalhealth #shareyourstroy #helpyoufeellessalone #propodcast #healing #abuse #generationaltrauma #stopthecycle 

Today we welcome a long time friend, Teresa Porter. She's been my personal massage/yoga/emotion code pro for the last dozen years and has a keen sense of emotions and energy.

In this episode, Mathew and Teresa discuss what the Emotion Code is and how doing the work is a deceptively simple way to rid yourself of unseen baggage. Any heightened negative emotions that are not processed properly get trapped and cause changes in the vibration in our body that lead to physical issues. Teresa is able to map different psychical pain points and issues to specific emotional hang-ups. Emotion Coding is for anyone who has pain that doctors can't explain. It is for anyone who has a legitimate physical problem and feels like they are stuck or hitting a wall. It is for anyone who is willing to look at themselves and wants to change the way they feel.

Teresa Porter is Mathew's longtime friend and personal massage/yoga/Emotion Code pro for the last several years. She has a keen sense of emotions and energy but had resisted the calling to practice Emotion Code work for a long time. Thankfully, she wasn't able to avoid the pull of the energy work and is helping her clients find relief. She blends breathwork, Emotion Coding, yoga movements, and guided meditation to help them process their emotions and address their pains and ailments.

"Your body knows the truth, and your body becomes weak when you're not speaking or holding the truth."

In this episode, you'll hear:

• What is Emotion Coding, and when should you consider it?

Follow the podcast: 

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

Connect with the Guest:

• Teresa Porter on LinkedIn

Resources:

• You Can Heal Your Life by Louise L. Hay

Connect with Mathew Blades: 

• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

Additional Credits:

• LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson

Good evening, today's stream is available on YOU TUBE if you want to see our faces.

We discuss holidays, specifically Memorial Day and if they've become empty over the years. Plus Chad goes on about respecting elders and Mathew smacks back about how its time to move on-ish. Listen, it will make sense.

Plus we can always count on Dr Dave with a strategy on mental wellness and today he discusses having a plan on that anniversary or big date!.

Welcome to R4VJUNE1

Mathew Blades

Mental Joe &

Dr Dave

* 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 supported by:

ASI or Advanced Systems Integration (Woman owned AV co w/offices in MN & AZ) 

And by www.TMGPHOENIX.COM, outstanding customer service in real estate 

#LearnFromPeopleWhoLivedIt #LFPWLI #MentalHealth #MentalHealthSpeaker

#mathewblades #podcast #mentalwellness #itsoktonotbeok #HopJax #MentalWellness

#Inspire #mentalhealth #shareyourstroy #helpyoufeellessalone #propodcast #healing #abuse #generationaltrauma #stopthecycle