Hitting Bottom And Life On The Other Side - Mathew Blades

Better Than Bitter™ Divorce Podcast

Episode 9: Hitting Bottom And Life On The Other Side - Mathew Blades

Our guest for this Episode:

Mathew Blades

For 27 years, Mathew Blades entertained audiences in the broadcast industry. As an award-winning radio host, he cares deeply about people and nurturing the success of those around him. Though a restlessness deep within gnawed at his core to do something more. Working harder didn’t help him feel better. He went deeper into the hard places that fueled emotional pain. Through Mathew Blades emotional training, ideation, and personal experience, the Learn From People Who Lived It show and community were born. This global digital outreach engages audiences on an honest, grounded, and inspirational level. To embrace human frailty and heal together.

Summary

In this episode of the Better Than Bitter podcast, host Tania Leichliter speaks with Matthew Blades about his journey of self-discovery and personal growth amidst the complexities of divorce. They discuss the importance of mental health, the impact of family dynamics, and transformative experiences that lead to healing past trauma. Matthew shares insights on the power of mindset, the significance of transitional characters, and the necessity of overcoming fear to embrace change. The conversation emphasizes that divorce is not a failure but an opportunity for personal growth and new beginnings.

Takeaways

• You cannot control your life until you control your mind.
• Divorce is about self-discovery and personal growth.
• It's important to forgive yourself and let go of the past.
• Transformative experiences can lead to significant personal growth.
• Reparenting yourself can help heal past trauma.
• Mindset plays a crucial role in navigating life's challenges.
• You have the power to choose your own ending.
• Overcoming fear is essential for embracing change.
• Transitional characters can break cycles of dysfunction.
• You are not broken; you just need to step into your purpose.

Sound Bites

"You have to dump some of the water out."

"You have to make room for new experiences."

"You can choose a different ending."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Matthew Blades' Journey

06:39 The Importance of Mental Health Retreats

13:21 Lessons from the Spirit Quest Experience

22:54 Transforming Trauma into Growth

28:08 The Impact of Winning and Losing

33:22 The Role of Self-Love in Relationships

39:09 Reframing Divorce as Personal Growth

51:12 Introduction to Amicable Divorce

52:41 Resources for Support and Growth

Keywords

amicable divorce, self-discovery, mental health, family dynamics, healing trauma, mindset, transitional characters, overcoming fear, personal growth, divorce coaching

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