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? 

In this powerful episode of me&my health up, 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. 

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. 

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. 

Takeaways

• Mathew transitioned from radio to mental health advocacy after facing personal struggles.
• The concept of the 'transitional character' is about breaking cycles of dysfunction.
• Self-care is essential for personal growth and healing.
• Forgiveness plays a crucial role in overcoming past trauma.
• Rewriting limiting beliefs can lead to significant life changes.
• Engaging in self-reflection helps identify areas for improvement.
• Practical steps towards change can start with small actions.
• Therapy and support come in many forms, and it's important to find what works for you.
• The worst experiences can lead to the best outcomes if approached with the right mindset.
• Community and connection are vital for personal development.

🎧 Tune in and be inspired to take that first step toward the life you deserve. 

About Mathew Blades:

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. 

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. 

He is the creator and host of the podcast Learn from People Who Lived It, 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. 

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. 

Connect with Mathew Blades :

Website: ⁠mathewblades.com⁠ 

Podcast: ⁠Learn from People Who Lived It⁠ 

Instagram: ⁠@mathewbladesmedia⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠Mathew Blades⁠ 

LinkedIn: ⁠Mathew Blades⁠ 

About me&my health up & Anthony Hartcher           
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.  

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:56 Transitioning from Radio to Mental Health Advocacy

10:30 Understanding the Transitional Character

19:46 Breaking the Cycle of Dysfunction

34:15 Rewriting Limiting Beliefs

36:15 Practical Steps for Change