Air-Check Your Life

LFPWLI: Struggling with Infertility and Reclaiming Your Life (part 2) with Brandi 

In the second of this two-part series, Mathew, Dr. Frank, and Brandi discuss struggles with infertility and the eventual journey to motherhood. When Brandi and her husband began trying to get pregnant, she was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis. After multiple failed IUI procedures, several unsuccessful rounds of IVF, and a difficult search for an egg donor, they eventually had twins and are now parents to two beautiful boys.

Brandi’s story shows the importance of reclaiming control and embracing your own story in order to move past trauma. She how she came to forgive herself after her abortion and how a life-altering car accident showed her the importance of sharing her story with other women. She offers comfort and support to others who may be struggling with infertility and the aftermath of abortion, letting them know that they are not alone in their journey.

“As I was being stitched up from the c-section, I felt like my heart was being stitched back together as well.”

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• Why you need to reclaim power and own your story in order to move past trauma

Follow the podcast: 

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

Connect with the guest:

• Troy DeSmet - ​​Spiritquest 

Connect with Mathew Blades: 

• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

LFPWLI: The Impacts of an Unwanted Abortion and Overcoming Shame (part 1) with Brandi 

In the first of a two-part series, Mathew, Dr. Frank, and Brandi discuss her journey of finding purpose and meaning after a life-altering experience. At 18, Brandi found herself pregnant and pressured to terminate the pregnancy. Having an abortion ended up being a choice she deeply regretted and felt a great deal of shame about for years to come. Despite her struggles, Brandi put on a brave face and lived her life as if everything was alright until a catastrophic car accident changed everything.

Brandi shares her story for anyone who may be struggling with feelings of shame after having an abortion and wants them to know that they can find forgiveness, acceptance, and a renewed sense of purpose in life.

In the second episode, Brandi tells us about her struggles with fertility and what it's like not to be raising two little boys.

“Adoption and abortion are such similarly spelled words that are so much different.”

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• What Brandi wish she would have known after she became pregnant

Follow the podcast: 

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

Connect with the guest:

• Troy DeSmet - ​​Spiritquest 

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.

Welcome to episode 6 with Gabe. Patience, perseverance and adaptability are the name of the game for Gabe. He relies on someone else for everything he does. You see what he was a teenager he became a quadriplegic which changed the trajectory of his life. He is a beacon of light, the epitome of how to put attitude FIRST and live life to the fullest. I hope you enjoy our talk and Learn from this extraordinary man Gabe.

* 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 

Welcome to episode 6 with Gabe. Patience, perseverance and adaptability are the name of the game for Gabe. He relies on someone else for everything he does. You see what he was a teenager he became a quadriplegic which changed the trajectory of his life. He is a beacon of light, the epitome of how to put attitude FIRST and live life to the fullest. I hope you enjoy our talk and Learn from this extraordinary man Gabe.

* 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 

When both your parents have had serious heart issues, you pay attention. I do, and that is part of the reason I was excited to talk with Dr. Todd Hurst about those steps to heart longevity plus why knowing the numbers matters. (not what you think)

We also talk man to man about being a little spooked about visiting the doctor, especially when you have a family history.  Plus we'll wrap up by discussing what a stroke looks like since so many are having them in their later 40's now.

Thanks for listening,

Mathew Blades and Dr. Todd Hurst

* 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 

I'm so pumped for this 3 part series about our tickers!

The heart is central to everything we talk about in life. We talk of pouring out your heart and wearing your heart on your sleave.

In sports we'll say she's got a lot of heart or in the case of your close friend you may say he has a beautiful heart.

The heart is close to my heart because of my parents.  

Many of you know my father passed away suddenly when I was 23, he was just 47.

In this episode with Dr Todd Hurst I ask for the first time since his death for an explanation of the items listed on his death certificate. 

Plus he explains what is happening to our hearts while we are STRESSED OUT! 

Thanks for listening, 

Mathew and Dr. Hurst

* 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 

Thank you for listening to our three part series with Dr. Todd Hurst, I hope you will take some time to look him up. 

In part three we talk about advances in heart health and how long you can live with heart parts that aren't yours! Thank you again for being here.

Mathew Blades & Dr. Todd Hurst 

* 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 

LFPWLI Shorts: Sammy Simpson, Your Intention is Your Power

* 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: Taking Your Life Back After Years of Abuse and Finding Inner Strength with Christina Stimson, MD

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• The long-term impacts of childhood trauma

In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Frank, and Christina discuss the physical manifestations of stress, what caused her to finally leave her abuser, and how abusers manipulate their victims and their victims' families. Dr. Christina opens up about what caused her to enter into and stay in her abusive relationships and how the abuse she experienced as a child impacted her as an adult. They also discuss the importance of shifting away from "why did it happen to me" and toward "why did it happen for me". Dr. Christina Stimson is a living example of the power of perseverance and is on a mission to show others that they can get their lives back no matter what.

Christina Stimson, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine and has overcome a lifetime of abuse and trauma to find strength and share her story with other people in need of hope. Dr. Christina grew up as the only daughter and the second of four children with a severely violent and emotionally abusive mother. She recounts that having no mother would have been better since hers left her feeling like she had no self-worth and denied her the right to feel love and safety. Her father was kind, but unfortunately, he was also unaware of the abuse, and she feared telling him would only make things worse for herself. He was a child of the Great Depression and insisted she become a doctor so she could have the kind of life that he was denied in poverty. Christina reluctantly went to medical school, where she met her first husband. She experienced more abuse at his hands, and after a horrible journey, she eventually escaped the marriage to find short-lived peace before meeting her second husband and starting the same cycle. Throughout her story, Dr. Stimson experienced a move across the world, isolation, two scary medical diagnoses, religious persecution, and betrayal from those who were supposed to love her most. She tells us that, through it all, it just never occurred to her that she could get up and walk away. She was living in fear until, one day, she was able to find the strength to take her life back from her abusers.

“If it doesn't seem right, it's because it isn’t. Get out!”

Follow the podcast: 

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

Connect with the Guest

• Christina M. Stimson MD on LinkedIn

Resources:

• Lessons From The Fiery Furnace: Pearls of Wisdom From My Own Life's Challenges to Help You Overcome ANY Obstacle in Your Path by Christina M. Stimson M.D.

Connect with Mathew Blades: 

• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

Additional Credits:

LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson