Matthias J Barker Podcast
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Matthias J Barker Podcast
A podcast on moving towards what's meaningful despite hardship.
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Q&A - when you’re tired of holding onto hope
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...

Why Do I Get Panic Attacks?! | Conversation with Steve Hayes
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 D...

the healing power of literature and poetry
This week I'm joined by my co-author of On Grief. The poet William Bortz and I talk about:
Touching on substance abuse, trauma, gr...

inner conflict and taking sides
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 ou...

inner-child work
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 me...

how trauma therapy can pull couples apart
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 episo...

how to find a good therapist
Free Webinar Next Week!!! https://matthiasjbarker.com/pages/recovering-confidence?utm_source=linktree
Things to look for when looking for a ther...

is online counseling worse?
a conversation with Dr. Hillary McBride, author of The Wisdom of Your Body, about the effects and lasting impacts of online counseling, including how...

masculinity
A podcast comparing and contrasting three philosophies of how to “be a man” and how those philosophies conceptualize masculinity and gender.
Ge...

AMA - happiness, LD relationships, nagging
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getting through grief
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...

convincing someone to change
A conversation with Motivational Interviewing expert, Casey Jackson, on the process of change and how to come alongside people we love in their proces...

life update - March 2022
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...

brain health, alzheimer's and nutrition - Interview with Dr. Daniel Amen
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...

marital conflict
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 b...

becoming a psychotherapist
Thoughts on entering a career in psychology and making online psychological content.

if you're struggling with porn
Thoughts on entering a career in psychology and making online psychological content.

motivation and trauma
Trauma Workshop:
https://matthiasjbarker.com/pages/trauma-workshop
ACE Quiz:
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-s...
Statisti...

falling back in love
The path to building emotional warmth and intimacy with the person you love.
*Theory of bids derived from the Gottman Method.

empathy, sociopaths, and teenagers - Interview with Dr. Frank Anderson
A conversation with Dr. Anderson about IFS, the role of empathy in connection and its applications in our lives.

gratefulness
A mindfulness exercise on gratefulness and centering in on your values in the midst of hardship. Song by Cathartic Fall, find him on Spotify!

forgiving your parents
A conversation on what parenting is and how to move towards forgiveness.

psychology of fame
Why we call celebrities “stars” and complications in pursuing fame.
Inspired by Carl Jung and Jordan Peterson’s lectures.


childhood trauma
A reflection on false solutions and real healing from childhood trauma.




irritation is a teacher
A breakdown of the kinds of personalities that irritate us the most and how to respond.

making friends as an adult
Making meaningful connections and developing new relationships into lasting long-term friendships.
Intro song: Tides by Surname

healing & embodiment
A discussion with Dr. Hillary McBride on the function of mental health practitioners, healing from trauma, and eating disorders. Look for her new book...


(reflection) faith & sexual orientation - Interview with Ben 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...

faith & sexual orientation - Interview with Ben Barker
A conversation with my younger brother ben about his experience growing up gay in a christian culture.

contentment & being open to change - Interview with Dr. Matthieu Villatte
A discussion on the seeming paradox between being in the present moment, making goals for the future, holding contentment, and being open to change. D...

bipolar, mindfulness, and christian prayer - Interview with John Mark Comer
An interview with John Mark Comer where we discuss the differences between christian prayer and modern mindfulness, identity formation and my personal...

avoidance & goals
Why avoidance can turn on you and why to face things head on. Reflections from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Jordan Peterson Lectures.

what to do if you're suffering - interview with Dr. Steve Hayes
A conversation on Dr. Hayes' work in creating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the psychological processes that are involved in thinking ab...

boundaries
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...

meaning & satisfaction
The 3 psychological categories needed to experience fulfillment.
Category 1 and 3 are heavily influenced by Matthieu Villette’s 2016 book, Mast...