This is a snippet from my Q&A with Dr. Frank Anderson for our workshop Healing Trauma. For more information, visit my website. This interview is brought to you by my friends over at Drink LMNT! I love this product as it’s a sugar-FREE electrolyte drink mix that tastes great and has clean ingredients. LMNT has been gracious enough to offer all of yo…

In this latest episode, I'm joined once again by the incredible Dr. Steve Hayes to talk all about panic disorder. If you aren't familiar with Dr. Hayes, he is the co-founder of the ACT Therapy model, also known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. In this conversation we talk about: His personal experience with panic, how it started, and what it's…

This week I'm joined by my co-author of On Grief. The poet William Bortz and I talk about: The difficulty of putting difficult life experiences into words and the healing power of poetry to help us reflect on what's most important to us. William shares his story of becoming a poet, sharing how he conceptualizes putting complex emotion into words Ho…

In this episode, I am joined by one of my mentors, Jim McNeish. This is a much more personal conversation, as it much more closely resembles one of our mentorship sessions. We talk about my experience with quickly gaining a large platform and navigating the complexities that come with that, my thoughts on taking political positions as a therapist o…

This week I'm joined by the incredible Dr. Leah Katz! We unpacked a lot in this episode: the concept of connecting with your "inner child", what it means to "re-parent yourself", Trauma healing from the perspective of Carl Jung, IFS, and more... I hope you enjoy our conversation! Leah Katz, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist practicing in Portland, …

It's not unusual for trauma therapy to disrupt some of our patterns and habits, within ourselves, and within our homes and partnerships. In this episode, I talk about what this can look like, and what we can we do to adapt to these changes. You can find more information like this in my latest Trauma Workshop: A Free Mind. Available on my website: w…

Free Webinar Next Week!!! https://matthiasjbarker.com/pages/recovering-confidence?utm_source=linktree Things to look for when looking for a therapist and things you can do before booking an intake session to increase the probability that therapy will be helpful and fruitful. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

a conversation with Dr. Hillary McBride, author of The Wisdom of Your Body, about the effects and lasting impacts of online counseling, including how this affects the relationships between therapist and client, and the impact of video conferencing in modern counseling. Get an ad-free podcast feed here: https://www.patreon.com/matthiasjbarker Advert…

A podcast comparing and contrasting three philosophies of how to “be a man” and how those philosophies conceptualize masculinity and gender. Get an ad-free podcast feed here: https://www.patreon.com/matthiasjbarker Citations: De Beauvoir, S. (2010). The second sex. Knopf. The section on the feminist split of cultural feminists and the integration o…

Secure Spot For April 18th Live Webinar with Matthias J Barker! https://matthiasjbarker.com/pages/understanding-emotions? A podcast discussing various ways of measuring and conceptualizing happiness, the data on long-term relationships and dynamics to keep in mind, and what exactly "nagging is" and how to go about resolving it. Get an ad-free podca…

A conversation with Dr. Julie Smith on Grief and exploring the paradox of needing time to rejuvenate, rest, and distract yourself from the pain, while also needing to open yourself up to feeling the emotions of grief and loss. Dr. Julie Smith is a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of professional experience, having previously worked in the N…

A conversation with Motivational Interviewing expert, Casey Jackson, on the process of change and how to come alongside people we love in their process. Casey has worked in Behavioral health for over 30 years and is a member of the international Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). He is the lead author of the Motivational Intervie…

Welcome to SEASON 2 of the Matthias J Barker Podcast! I have exciting announcements! We found out the gender of our second child, we're moving to the southern United States, and I'm excited to share my plans for season 2 of the podcast. Support my podcast with a cup of coffee and get access to exclusive and ad-free content on Patreon! https://www.p…

A conversation on the importance of eating well to not just have a healthier brain but have a better life. Pre-order Dr. Amen's new book "You, Happier" releasing March 1st, 2022. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

A discussion on what makes conflict terrible and how to make it better. This content is a summary of the Gottman’s “four horsemen” research that can be found in their book: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

Thoughts on entering a career in psychology and making online psychological content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

Thoughts on entering a career in psychology and making online psychological content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

Trauma Workshop: https://matthiasjbarker.com/pages/trauma-workshop ACE Quiz: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-s... Statistical data: Chapman, D. P., Dube, S. R., & Anda, R. F. (2007). Adverse childhood events as risk factors for negative mental health outcomes. Psychiatric Annals, 37(5), 359–364. The discussion on the findings studying the child…

The path to building emotional warmth and intimacy with the person you love. *Theory of bids derived from the Gottman Method. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

A conversation with Dr. Anderson about IFS, the role of empathy in connection and its applications in our lives. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

A mindfulness exercise on gratefulness and centering in on your values in the midst of hardship. Song by Cathartic Fall, find him on Spotify! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

A conversation on what parenting is and how to move towards forgiveness. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

Why we call celebrities “stars” and complications in pursuing fame. Inspired by Carl Jung and Jordan Peterson’s lectures. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

A case for marriage and it’s advantages over long term dating. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

A reflection on false solutions and real healing from childhood trauma. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

The interplay of shame and self-criticism and how to find freedom. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

Its been a while! Here's what I've been up to Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

a method for solving deep core arguments Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

A breakdown of the kinds of personalities that irritate us the most and how to respond. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

Making meaningful connections and developing new relationships into lasting long-term friendships. Intro song: Tides by Surname Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

A discussion with Dr. Hillary McBride on the function of mental health practitioners, healing from trauma, and eating disorders. Look for her new book "The Wisdom of Your Body" in October 2021! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

How relying solely on empathy can lead to great harm. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

Reflecting with my younger brother Ben on what it was like posting his coming-out story and having it public for the world to see. Both his emotional journey and the stories he heard from people. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

A conversation with my younger brother ben about his experience growing up gay in a christian culture. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

A discussion on the seeming paradox between being in the present moment, making goals for the future, holding contentment, and being open to change. Dr. Villatte is an expert in Relational Frame Theory and is an author for the book: Mastering the Clinical Conversation. https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Clinical-Conversation-Language-Intervention/dp/…

An interview with John Mark Comer where we discuss the differences between christian prayer and modern mindfulness, identity formation and my personal history with bipolar II. Get John Mark's Book: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-of-Hurry-audiobook/dp/B07ZL2MRDS/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3MUED31QRSTTB&dchild=1&k…

Why avoidance can turn on you and why to face things head on. Reflections from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Jordan Peterson Lectures. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

A conversation on Dr. Hayes' work in creating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the psychological processes that are involved in thinking about and acting in moments of pain. Check out his book "A Liberated Mind": https://www.amazon.com/Liberated-Mind-Pivot-Toward-Matters/dp/073521400X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1612038395&sr…

A discussion on honesty, refusing to manipulate others and the boundaries that promote this. Many of the ideas were inspired by the work of Cloud and Townsend in their book: Boundaries (2017). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

The 3 psychological categories needed to experience fulfillment. Category 1 and 3 are heavily influenced by Matthieu Villette’s 2016 book, Mastering the Clinical Conversation and the work of Victor Frankl on meaning. Category 2 is influenced by @Jordan.b.Peterson’s lectures. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

The connection between childhood wounds, dreams and our motivation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

Busting two myths this week when it comes to romance and relationships. Talking about the science of infatuation! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

Dynamics to consider as you reflect on your career during quarantine. Original video was recorded April 2020. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker

How one wrong idea can have an effect on your entire system of behaviors. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsMatthias Barker