Hey there! Get ready to be inspired by our incredible guest, Monie Wilder, a transformational powerhouse who believes in breaking free from the chains of the past to embrace the future fully.

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In this episode, Mathew, Dr. David Leicken, and Monie examine a transformative journey of self-discovery and resilience. They discuss lessons learned through childhood play, long-distance running, and fitness, highlighting how these experiences shaped a commitment to breaking generational cycles of dysfunction. The conversation explores the profound impact of parental decisions on addressing generational trauma and provides actionable tips for creating an expansive and empowering future for your children. They emphasize the power of voicing your truth, rejecting resentment, and the transformative influence of having a supportive partner who uplifts you.

Monie Wilder's journey is one of resilience, transformation, and determination. Growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, she developed a strong sense of discipline and perseverance through long-distance running, traits that would shape her future. Her path took her through careers in public administration and fitness before she found her true calling in real estate. Along the way, Monie faced challenges that pushed her to grow, ultimately becoming a transitional figure in her own life and lineage. Now a devoted wife, mother, and entrepreneur, Monie’s story is a testament to the power of self-belief, hard work, and the courage to embrace change to build the life she once dreamed of.

“Change can be hard, but it can also be transformative.”

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Abundance is a Frequency with Cortney McDermott

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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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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 

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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• 17 Days Website

• HealthspanMD

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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

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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• Courtney McDermott Website

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• LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson

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

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.”

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

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• Dr. Regine Galanti on Instagram 

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• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

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• LFPWLI is managed by IMS LLC

The Bi-Polar Buck Stops Here with Mequell Buck

In this episode, you'll hear:

• The difference between a normal slump and a mental illness 

In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Dave, and Mequell discuss the advances in understanding and treating bipolar disorder over the past 20 years. They dive into the complexities of diagnosing bipolar, the challenges around distinguishing typical negative feelings from mental illness, and the gray areas in between. Mequell shares her personal journey with bipolar type 2, including the difficult process of navigating misdiagnosis, and how she eventually learned to help herself after feeling helpless for so long. She offers insights on how her medication gave her the strength to implement other positive changes in her life, like improving her sleep, diet, and exercise.

Mequell Buck is a mental illness warrior who was diagnosed with bipolar type 2 nearly 20 years ago. At the time, she had no one to turn to for guidance and felt uncertain about her future. In this episode, she opens up about the impact that medication had on her recovery and the trade-offs she faces to maintain balance. Mequell also provides practical advice for those dealing with bipolar disorder, as well as tips for how the people around her helped—or unintentionally made things harder—during her healing process.

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

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• Dr. David Leicken, MD

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• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

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• LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson

Overcoming Addiction and PTSD with Ketamine Therapy Featuring Charles Patti from MY Self Wellness

In this episode, we explore:

• Charles's journey through addiction and how psychedelics played a role in his recovery

Charles Patti is the Chief Brand Officer and Co-Founder of MY Self Wellness, a leading ketamine clinic, and innovator in the psychedelics space After losing his father at a young age, Charles struggled with overwhelming anxiety and a fear of death. To cope, he turned to alcohol and drugs, leading to years of substance abuse and a painful cycle of rehab and relapse. It wasn’t until a transformative psychedelic experience that Charles was able to break free from this destructive loop, ultimately shifting his perspective on life and healing.

For the past five years, Charles has dedicated himself to helping others find that same transformative healing.

In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Dave, and Charles dive into the profound effects of parental loss, the unique power of ketamine therapy, and how Charles knew his most recent ketamine session would be his last. They also discuss the stigma surrounding ketamine treatments, its broad medical applications, and Dr. Dave shares critical insights into the potential risks of psychedelic therapy and who should approach it with caution.

Additionally, Charles highlights how MY Self Wellness operates differently from other clinics, the cost of care, the drawbacks of at-home ketamine treatments, and shares an inspiring success story from a veteran.

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

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• Come to a Ketamine Treatment with Me

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• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

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• LFPWLI is managed by Integrity Media Solutions LLC

It’s Time to Heal Your Inner Child with Kelly Zaragoza, LPC

Kelly is the owner and Clinical Director of Via Counseling + Consulting. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with individuals and couples. Her counseling style focuses on using her clients' strengths to achieve their desired outcomes. Kelly emphasizes a collaborative therapist-client relationship to truly understand her clients’ needs. She believes that each person has a unique story to tell, and by working together, Kelly and her clients develop strategies to achieve emotional and mental health goals.

In this episode, Mathew and Kelly discuss how healing inner child wounds is the key to unlocking the life you truly want to live. Kelly explains what reprocessing is, why it’s important to examine triggering events from a new perspective, and the work that follows this realization. This work will look different for everyone, but it leads to a deeper understanding of patterns and ultimately illuminates the path forward. From the day we are born, everything we experience gets recorded, and we have to learn to live with the impact it has on us.

Mathew and Kelly explore childhood wounds, the defense mechanisms we developed around them, why they formed, and ways to start the healing process. They also discuss how to manage the inevitable and complex emotions that arise around the people who raised us, with compassion. Kelly offers advice on dealing with individuals in our lives who may be resistant to change when we decide to heal ourselves.

Once we stop pointing fingers outward, we can realize that both our problems and our power come from within.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• What reprocessing is, who should do it, why it’s important, and how to do the work

“There is a way to live the life you want to live.”

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• ViaCounselingServices.com 

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• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

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• LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson

Ken Honda is known as the "Happy Money Guy," "Money Healer," and the "Zen Millionaire." His journey into financial wisdom began nearly 20 years ago when he witnessed a mother and daughter cut their playdate short because of work. This moment inspired him to start writing about the importance of financial freedom, with a focus on helping people ease their pain, frustration, and stress around money. Ken believes that, regardless of one’s circumstances, the distance to happiness is the same for everyone, and through introspection and gratitude, we can break free from financial struggles. He is passionate about healing money trauma and helping people find peace with their finances while living a life of generosity and abundance.

In this episode, Mathew and Ken discuss how to heal money wounds and shift from a scarcity mindset to a space of abundance without being reckless. Ken explains the root causes of financial stress, sharing his insights on why most money issues stem from either making too little or spending too much. They explore how money wounds are passed down through generations and the importance of healing these wounds before passing them on to our children. Ken also addresses the dangers of a scarcity mindset, offering practical advice on how to break free from it while maintaining balance. He emphasizes the power of generosity, encouraging listeners to understand that what we give often comes back to us in multiple ways. Additionally, Ken provides tailored money advice for people at different stages of life, from their teens to their 50s, and shares thought-provoking questions to help individuals uncover their unique gifts and talents.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• The two main money problems and how to fix them 

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

Resources:

• KenHonda.com 

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• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

Additional Credits:

• LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson

Becoming Blind at 17 and Finding Purpose with Kevin Lowe

In 2003, Kevin Lowe's life changed forever. At just 17, as he began his junior year of high school, everything seemed to be going perfectly. But that same year, he was diagnosed with a non-cancerous brain tumor the size of a plum, located in the center of his brain, pressing against his optic nerve and carotid artery. His doctors warned him that without surgery, he had only six months to live. They reassured him the procedure was routine, with nothing to worry about, and he would be back in school within weeks. However, on October 3rd, when Kevin went into surgery, he had no idea it would be the last time he'd ever see the faces of his loved ones. For the next 10 years, Kevin fought every day to accept the fact that he would be completely blind for the rest of his life.

The first year after losing his sight was all about survival. But after that, Kevin was determined to rediscover his love for life. Through this process, he grew incredibly close to his family, who supported one another in healing from the shared trauma. Kevin worked through his anger, relied on his faith, and leaned on his family as he chose to live life to the fullest. He pursued a radio career, learned to navigate the world using echolocation, started a travel agency, and eventually transitioned into podcasting. Podcasting became a way for Kevin to help the sighted world understand what it’s like to "see" through his perspective. Throughout his journey, Kevin has learned that we are all on our own unique timelines and that there’s always a rainbow after the rain.

“Sometimes God answers our prayers in ways we don’t expect.”

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Kevin’s story of losing his sight at 17 and what it’s like to live with blindness

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

Resources:

• Dr. David Leicken, MD

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• Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades

Additional Credits:

• LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson