Set to some music, my hope is that you will listen to this on the way to work or on the way home. It should help you reframe your mind and be the REAL you.

Much love,

Mathew 

Hello, each Wednesday at 4pm Arizona time we jump on our YouTube page for 45 minutes to talk about mental wellness issues surrounding trauma, specifically as it relates to Veterans.

Watch it here 

* 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 

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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 

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 

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 

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 

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.