From Burnout to Breakthrough: Freedom Outside the Radio Industry | Mathew Blades
Description
After nearly three decades in radio, Mathew Blades was feeling unfulfilled and stuck in a rut. Burnout and anxiety led him to a breaking point, leaving him searching for a new path. Through therapy and personal exploration, Mathew discovered his true calling: helping others unlock their potential.
Now a sought-after speaker and coach, Mathew shares the strategies that transformed his life - and countless others. Learn how he overcame limiting beliefs to achieve success beyond his dreams. Discover his unique approach to self-awareness and empowering character revelation. Find out Mathew's secret to maintaining a growth mindset through playfulness and joy.
This inspiring episode follows Mathew's journey from a career slump into a new mission of unlocking hidden greatness in others. For anyone seeking clarity or craving a breakthrough, Mathew's story offers a blueprint for turning your own switch to "on" and leveling up in life.
Highlights:
00:00 Intro
01:13 Radio career crisis and losing yourself
06:27 Was it a challenge to let it go?
08:12 Mental and spiritual retreat in Sedona
09:26 Spiritual evolution and discovering Buddhism
11:15 Conditioning and awareness
15:19 A framework Mathew works with people
21:01 Personal responsibility and understanding other people’s needs
23:29 Connections and building communities
28:42 Limiting beliefs and Robb’s mastermind group
31:49 The importance of choosing to move and act
33:55 The benefits of cold plunge
35:22 Forgiveness and cutting off the dead weight
40:19 Playfulness and fun in life and business
45:28 Unwrapping limiting beliefs
50:09 Struggling with self-confidence
53:27 AI – a threat or a useful tool?
57:15 Diving into Mathew’s business
59:38 Operations and sales and marketing
1:03:75 Building credibility through conversations
1:08:42 What is a transitional character?
1:12:54 The power of name and brainstorming the new name
1:23:09 Building around your magnet
1:26:17 Dealing and resonating with companies
1:34:36 Mathew’s vision board at collage
1:38:00 Where can people find Mathew?