Break the Cycle: Your Blueprint to Personal Transformation
Health Up
<p>What if you could be the one to break your family’s cycle of dysfunction? Could your greatest struggle become the starting point for your healing? </p>
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<p>In this powerful episode of <em>me&my health up</em>, Anthony Hartcher sits down with Mathew Blades, a former top radio broadcaster who walked away from a high-profile career to pursue a deeper calling: mental health advocacy. </p>
<p>Mathew shares his raw, personal journey through depression, panic attacks, and the internal shifts that led him to become what he calls a “transitional character”—someone who chooses to end generational patterns of pain and dysfunction. The discussion explores the transformative power of self-care, forgiveness, and rewriting limiting beliefs, offering practical steps to help listeners reconnect with their authentic selves. </p>
<p>Whether you're in a personal rut, healing from the past, or striving for a healthier future, this conversation offers wisdom, compassion, and actionable insights to start your own journey of change. </p>
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<p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p>
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<li>Mathew transitioned from radio to mental health advocacy after facing personal struggles.</li>
<li>The concept of the 'transitional character' is about breaking cycles of dysfunction.</li>
<li>Self-care is essential for personal growth and healing.</li>
<li>Forgiveness plays a crucial role in overcoming past trauma.</li>
<li>Rewriting limiting beliefs can lead to significant life changes.</li>
<li>Engaging in self-reflection helps identify areas for improvement.</li>
<li>Practical steps towards change can start with small actions.</li>
<li>Therapy and support come in many forms, and it's important to find what works for you.</li>
<li>The worst experiences can lead to the best outcomes if approached with the right mindset.</li>
<li>Community and connection are vital for personal development.</li>
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<p>🎧 Tune in and be inspired to take that first step toward the life you deserve. </p>
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<p><strong>About Mathew Blades:</strong></p>
<p>Mathew Blades is a former award-winning radio broadcaster turned transformational speaker, podcaster, and coach. With 27 years behind the microphone connecting with millions of listeners, Mathew made a bold pivot in December 2021—leaving behind a thriving career to pursue a deeper mission: helping people break cycles of dysfunction and embrace authentic living. </p>
<p>After battling depression and panic attacks despite his professional success, Mathew began a powerful journey of healing and self-discovery. Today, he empowers individuals and organizations to become “transitional characters”—those who end generational patterns and lead with purpose. </p>
<p>He is the creator and host of the podcast <em>Learn from People Who Lived It</em>, where real, raw stories of adversity and growth inspire transformation. Mathew has partnered with companies like Kia, Hyundai, Keller Williams, and Panera Bread to cultivate healthier, more empowered workplace cultures. </p>
<p>Beyond his speaking and coaching work, Mathew is the founder of Title 1 Tech, an initiative that connects students in underserved schools with technology for learning. He’s also a longtime youth hockey coach, committed to guiding the next generation on and off the ice. </p>
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<p><strong>Connect with Mathew Blades :</strong></p>
<p>Website: <a href="https://mathewblades.com/" rel="nofollow">mathewblades.com</a> </p>
<p>Podcast: <a href="https://www.learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/" rel="nofollow">Learn from People Who Lived It</a> </p>
<p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mathewbladesmedia/" rel="nofollow">@mathewbladesmedia</a> </p>
<p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mathewbladesmedia/" rel="nofollow">Mathew Blades</a> </p>
<p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathewblades/" rel="nofollow">Mathew Blades</a> </p>
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<p><strong>About me&my health up & Anthony Hartcher </strong> <br>me&my health up seeks to enhance and enlighten the well-being of others. Host Anthony Hartcher is the CEO of me&my wellness which provides holistic health solutions using food as medicine, combined with a holistic, balanced, lifestyle approach. Anthony holds three bachelor's degrees in Complementary Medicine; Nutrition and Dietetic Medicine; and Chemical Engineering. </p>
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<p><strong>Chapters</strong></p>
<p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p>
<p>01:56 Transitioning from Radio to Mental Health Advocacy</p>
<p>10:30 Understanding the Transitional Character</p>
<p>19:46 Breaking the Cycle of Dysfunction</p>
<p>34:15 Rewriting Limiting Beliefs</p>
<p>36:15 Practical Steps for Change</p>