About Our Show

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Learn From People Who Lived is a weekly broadcast that touches people worldwide by sharing unimaginable stories. It helps us face our fears, own our missteps, and discover new ways of thinking and being to help forgive, accept, and alleviate stress. Tune in and lean in to experience personal growth. Gain greater understanding and compassion to help you live better.

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Isn’t it time you own the story that’s been owning you?
Mental well-being speaks volumes, even in the silence of despair. To overcome life challenges, emotional health starts with a conversation. With you as an active listener. I want to hear how others have been challenged and made it through. Because there is freedom on the other side of *that* conversation -- when the healing begins, select the contact button above if you want to be a guest on our podcast.

Learn From People Who Lived It is an ideal, entertaining, easily accessible, private platform available at your convenience—a place to indulge in emotional challenges. Here, find mental health support and resources from experts in wellness. Together, we evolve.

Get answers. Learn to let go and focus on the positive possibilities of where life can take you.

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Our Team of Mental Health Help

Merging communication and mental health expertise brings the best of both into the Learn From People Who Lived It shows. The broadcasts are deep-rooted in story, knowledge, teachings and tools that help bring listeners one step closer to personal resolve.

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 a real, grounded, and inspirational level. To embrace human frailty and heal, together.
Frank Bevacqua, Ph.D.

A licensed psychologist in Arizona for nearly 10 years, Dr. Frank Bevacqua grew disillusioned with the lack of mental health treatment accessibility for many suffering with emotional and behavioral instability. He sought better opportunities to help the premise of mental wellness go mainstream. His alliance with Learn From People Who Lived It defines and supports his quest. The show allows listeners to vicariously experience the challenging journeys endured by the broadcasts’ guests. In turn, he hopes it encourages more people to seek the support they need. To break free from whatever continues to hold them back!
David Leicken, MD

David Leicken, MD is a Scottsdale Psychiatrist, board certified in adult psychiatry, treating patients ages 21 and older. In addition to general psychiatry, Dr. Leicken specializes in post-traumatic stress disorder (the psychological affects of trauma) and psychosomatic medicine (the interactions between mind and body). Dr. Leicken is known for having a professional, yet casual approach. He will take the time to explain his observations to you in an unhurried and supportive environment. By working collaboratively with you, he will help you find practical solutions and achieve the most out of your treatment. Dr. Leicken is able to provide psychotherapy but, if you prefer, he will coordinate your care with another therapist, counselor or clergy member.