Matthias J Barker Podcast

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I'm a psychotherapist and this podcast is both the audio from my YouTube/Instagram lectures and original interviews with scholars and creators in the domain of psychology and helping people move towards what's meaningful in the midst of hardship

Matthias Barker


    • Jan 1, 1970 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 47 EPISODES


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    motivation and trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 22:22


    Trauma Workshop:https://matthiasjbarker.com/pages/trauma-workshopACE 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 children of holocaust survivors/mothers who endured trauma and the studies on rat-pups can be found in the introduction of this paper:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...Data on Walla Walla school district:https://acestoohigh.com/2012/04/23/li...Intro and outro song: "with eyes open" by Cathartic Fall

    falling back in love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 14:27


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 59:13


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

    gratefulness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 14:59


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 17:38


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

    psychology of fame

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 14:44


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

    why get married?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 12:09


    A case for marriage and it's advantages over long term dating.

    childhood trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 19:10


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

    self-criticism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 18:01


    The interplay of shame and self-criticism and how to find freedom.

    babies and the environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 12:29


    A discussion on if having children is bad for the environment and a bonus talk on cynical environmentalism (drawing on thoughts from Jordan Peterson).

    life update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 12:15


    Its been a while! Here's what I've been up to

    solving arguments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 14:19


    a method for solving deep core arguments

    irritation is a teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 15:41


    A breakdown of the kinds of personalities that irritate us the most and how to respond.

    making friends as an adult

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 11:56


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

    healing & embodiment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 56:19


    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!

    empathy is prejudiced

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 15:45


    How relying solely on empathy can lead to great harm.

    masculinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 48:38


    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/matthiasjbarkerCitations:De Beauvoir, S. (2010). The second sex. Knopf.The section on the feminist split of cultural feminists and the integration of queer-theory can be seen in more detail here:Halley, J. (2002). A Map of Feminist and Queer Theories of Sexuality and Sexual Regulation. YouTube. Retrieved April 7, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oALlk8bxB2g&t=2614s. Costa Jr, P. T., Terracciano, A., & McCrae, R. R. (2001). Gender differences in personality traits across cultures: robust and surprising findings. Journal of personality and social psychologyMuch of the argumentation regarding a modernist perspective on gender temperament and how it conflicts with post-modernism is inspired by lectures I've heard from Jordan Peterson, Sam Harris, and James Lindsay (all well-known modernists).Regarding the Jungian theory around the arch of manhood:Jung, C. G., Von Franz, M. L., Henderson, J. L., Jaffé, A., & Jacobi, J. (1964). Man and his symbols (Vol. 5183). Dell.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    faith & sexual orientation - Interview with Ben Barker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 98:06


    A conversation with my younger brother ben about his experience growing up gay in a christian culture.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 19:23


    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.

    contentment & being open to change - Interview with Dr. Matthieu Villatte

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 59:06


    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/1462542166/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mastering+the+clinical+conversation&qid=1613688887&sr=8-1

    bipolar, mindfulness, and christian prayer - Interview with John Mark Comer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 85:23


    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&keywords=ruthless+elimination+of+hurry+book&qid=1613158052&sprefix=ruthless+el%2Caps%2C269&sr=8-2

    avoidance & goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 8:28


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 77:34


    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=8-1Song "Tides" by Surname

    boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 14:21


    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).

    loneliness & social media - Interview with Dr. Russell Kolts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 51:26


    Check out Russell Kolts' ted talk:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG4Z185MBJEAlso his book:https://www.amazon.com/CFT-Made-Simple-Clinicians-Compassion-Focused/dp/1626253099/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Russell+kolts&qid=1610767918&sr=8-3Also his upcoming workshop:https://www.compassionintherapy.com

    meaning & satisfaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 24:11


    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.

    motivation & childhood dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 14:41


    The connection between childhood wounds, dreams and our motivation.

    relationship myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 11:59


    Busting two myths this week when it comes to romance and relationships. Talking about the science of infatuation!

    should I quit my job?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 14:14


    Dynamics to consider as you reflect on your career during quarantine. Original video was recorded April 2020.

    the power of one idea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 17:52


    How one wrong idea can have an effect on your entire system of behaviors.

    should I force my kid to eat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 27:35


    On this "Ask Me Anything" episode, Matthias discusses ways to help your kids finish their vegetables without creating complexes around food restriction.Support my podcast with a cup of coffee and get access to exclusive and ad-free content on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/matthiasjbarkerAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 55:11


    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.

    how trauma therapy can pull couples apart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 12:46


    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: www.matthiasjbarker.com.Get an ad-free podcast feed here: https://www.patreon.com/matthiasjbarkerAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    inner-child work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 50:35


    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, Oregon. Originally from New York, she completed her doctorate training at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. While living in New York, Dr. Katz worked at a community clinic where she led several groups, treated individuals and couples in therapy, and taught at Stern College for Women. She currently works in a group practice where she specializes in working with teenagers and women, with a focus on treating anxiety and depression, amongst other things. She utilizes a hybrid of cognitive behavioral, ACT, and mindfulness techniques in her therapy work.Dr. Katz is passionate about girls' and women's mental health, and helping women navigate challenges to live deeply connected and fulfilled lives. She writes for Psychology Today and recently published her first book, Gutsy: Mindfulness Practices for Everyday Bravery. You can find her on Instagram @dr.leahkatz, Twitter @drleahkatz, and her website, drleahkatz.com where she shares mental health related tips and insights.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    AMA - happiness, LD relationships, nagging

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 17:00


    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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    how to find a good therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 21:29


    Free Webinar Next Week!!! https://matthiasjbarker.com/pages/recovering-confidence?utm_source=linktreeThings 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

    is online counseling worse?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 48:47


    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/matthiasjbarkerAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    convincing someone to change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 84:45


    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 Interviewing Competency Assessment (MICA) and has presented at many conferences in a wide variety of professional fields for line-level staff as well as administrators and other leadership. He has provided over 2000 trainings on Motivational Interviewing and system change to organizations and professionals in Healthcare, Mental health, Addictions, Corrections/Prisons, Local and state government, and more. View Casey's Webpage for his experience, story, and testimonials! https://caseyjackson.com/Support my podcast with a cup of coffee and get access to exclusive and ad-free content on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/matthiasjbarkerAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    life update - March 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 16:25


    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.patreon.com/matthiasjbarkerAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    if you're struggling with porn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 26:16


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

    getting through grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 56:16


    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 NHS, with veterans and the MoD, in addiction and crisis centres, and now in private practice. She is also an online educator and social media star, sharing bite-sized mental health and motivational videos online, with a combined following of more than 3.5 million. In November 2019 Julie launched her TikTok account to make her services and education about mental health more accessible. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Julie's audience on TikTok grew astronomically as young people related to the videos she was making about mental health and put her advice to use."Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?" is Dr. Julie's first book: A mental health toolbox that is filled with ideas, techniques and insights to help you feel calmer, stronger and more resilient, no matter what life throws your way. "Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before" was an instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller.For an ad-free experience, join me on Patreon at www.patreon.com/matthiasjbarker.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Inner conflict and taking sides

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 73:41


    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 on public platforms, inner conflict, and what to do with parts of your personality that you don't like.I am very grateful to have Jim as a mentor of mine, I hope you enjoy our conversation!Learn more about Jim at neish.co, you can also find him on Instagram @nei5h. Get an ad-free podcast feed here: https://www.patreon.com/matthiasjbarkerAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Q&A - when you're tired of holding onto hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 11:58


    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 you a free sample pack with any purchase! I hope you all enjoy the interview and take advantage of this offer from Drink LMNT. Get your free sample pack here! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    becoming a psychotherapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 22:04


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

    the healing power of literature and poetry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 70:27


    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 wordsHow poetry and writing allows us to have more empathy and how both reading and creating poetry expands our understandingTouching on substance abuse, trauma, grief, and loss, this conversation is all about grounding in love, art, and vulnerability. I hope you enjoy our conversation!About my guest:William Bortz (he/him) is an author and a poet from the Midwest. He volunteers for the curation team for Button Poetry and is a poetry reader for Longleaf Review. Bortz is the author of The Grief We're Given (Central Avenue, 2021). You can find his poems online at Brave Voices, Okay Donkey, Turnpike Magazine, and others. William lives with his wife and their two cats.>> William's website>> Book - The Grief We're Given >> Find our free e-book On Grief hereGet an ad-free podcast feed hereAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    marital conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 24:49


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 52:23


    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 like nowCommon sources of panic disorder and patterns of avoidanceHow to approach panic attacks and what to consider if you are experiencing panic disorderMake sure to check out Dr. Hayes's book called A Liberated Mind. About my guest:Steven C. Hayes is a Nevada Foundation Professor of Psychology in the Behavior Analysis Program at the University of Nevada. An author of 47 books and over 675 scientific articles, he is especially known for his work on "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy" or “ACT” which is one of the most widely used and researched new methods of psychological intervention over the last 20 years. Dr. Hayes has received several national awards, such as the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy. His popular book Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for a time was the best-selling self-help book in the United States, and his new book A Liberated Mind has been recently released to wide acclaim. His TEDx talks and blogs have been viewed or read by over three million people, and he is ranked among the most cited psychologists in the world. 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 you a free sample pack with any purchase! I hope you all enjoy the interview and take advantage of this offer from Drink LMNT. Get your free sample pack here! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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