EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 20 MIN
Overcoming a Divided Mind with Cortney McDermott and Mathew Blades
from Air-Check Your Life · host Mathew Blades Media
One Great Teaching: Overcoming the Divided Mind with Cortney McDermott In this episode of Learn From People Who Lived It, hosts Mathew Blades and Cortney McDermott dive into the power of decision and the exhaustion caused by a divided mind, inspired by the wisdom of James 1:8. Cortney McDermott shares her practical techniques for quieting internal conflict, emphasizing the importance of relaxation, trust over hope, and playful dialogue with a higher intelligence. The conversation addresses why we often resist slowing down and how small pattern shifts like pausing instead of pushing through can help us access clarity and inner guidance. Listeners are guided through a calming meditation designed to foster self-trust and open the door to inspired choices. If you’ve ever felt pulled in different directions, this episode offers gentle strategies to find stability in both mind and life. To get in touch with our podcast, email [email protected] Visit our Guests: Mathew Blades - MathewBlades.com Dr. Anna Marie Frank - https://drannamarie.com Cortney McDermott - https://www.cortneymcdermott.com Dr. Dave - https://www.drdaveaz.com/ Jill McMahon - Jillmcmahoncounseling.com To grab a copy of our 6-Week Wellness course, which is video-led, visit https://a.co/d/0ihE1vaw If you want to use Streamyard to create a podcast like this, use this link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4656111098003456
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One Great Teaching: Overcoming the Divided Mind with Cortney McDermott In this episode of Learn From People Who Lived It, hosts Mathew Blades and Cortney McDermott dive into the power of decision and the exhaustion caused by a divided mind, inspired by the wisdom of James 1:8. Cortney McDermott shares her practical techniques for quieting internal conflict, emphasizing the importance of relaxation, trust over hope, and playful dialogue with a higher intelligence. The conversation addresses why we often resist slowing down and how small pattern shifts like pausing instead of pushing through can help us access clarity and inner guidance. Listeners are guided through a calming meditation designed to foster self-trust and open the door to inspired choices. If you’ve ever felt pulled in different directions, this episode offers gentle strategies to find stability in both mind and life. To get in touch with our podcast, email [email protected] Visit our Guests: Mathew Blades - MathewBlades.com Dr. Anna Marie Frank - https://drannamarie.com Cortney McDermott - https://www.cortneymcdermott.com Dr. Dave - https://www.drdaveaz.com/ Jill McMahon - Jillmcmahoncounseling.com To grab a copy of our 6-Week Wellness course, which is video-led, visit https://a.co/d/0ihE1vaw If you want to use Streamyard to create a podcast like this, use this link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4656111098003456
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