In this episode, Mathew Blades and longtime guest Dr. Dave dive deep into how the mind works—and what it really takes to get “unstuck.”

Drawing on over 30 years of psychiatric experience, Dr. Dave explains why true transformation starts with radical acceptance before digging into past traumas or tough relationships. Together, they break down the difference between externalizing blame and taking responsibility, sharing real-life stories on shifting your mindset in challenging situations.

You’ll learn about the power of metacognition.  Recognizing your thought patterns in real-time and how noticing your emotional and physical responses can be the key to personal change.

Mathew and Dr. Dave also introduce their Revive and Thrive workbook and discuss Dr. Dave’s new Substack, aiming to make mental health tools accessible to all.

This episode is filled with practical wisdom for anyone looking to better understand themselves and their patterns.

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Visit our Guests:

Mathew Blades - MathewBlades.com

Dr. Anna Marie Frank - https://drannamarie.com

Cortney McDermott - https://www.cortneymcdermott.com

Dr. Dave - https://www.drdaveaz.com/

Jill McMahon - Jillmcmahoncounseling.com

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