Matthias J Barker Podcast

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 brought to you by my fri

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 Dr. Hayes, he is the co-fo

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: The difficulty of putting difficult life experiences into words and the healin

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 our mentorship session

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 means to "re-parent yo

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 episode, I talk about wha

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 therapist and things you can

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 this affects the rel

masculinity

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

AMA - happiness, LD relationships, nagging

Secure Spot For April 18th Live Webinar with Matthias J Barker! https://matthiasjbarker.com/pages/understanding-emotions? A podcast discussing various ways of measuring

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 also needing to ope

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 process. Casey has worked

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 southern United Stat

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" releasing March 1s

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 be found in their boo

becoming a psychotherapist

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

if you're struggling with porn

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

motivation and trauma

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.,

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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c

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