Matthias J Barker Podcast

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healing & embodiment Mar 16, 2021

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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!

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empathy is prejudiced Mar 08, 2021

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How relying solely on empathy can lead to great harm.

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faith & sexual orientation - Interview with Ben Barker Mar 01, 2021

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

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(reflection) faith & sexual orientation - Interview with Ben Barker Mar 01, 2021

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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.

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contentment & being open to change - Interview with Dr. Matthieu Villatte Feb 22, 2021

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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

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bipolar, mindfulness, and christian prayer - Interview with John Mark Comer Feb 15, 2021

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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

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avoidance & goals Feb 10, 2021

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

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what to do if you're suffering - interview with Dr. Steve Hayes Feb 01, 2021

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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=8-1

Song "Tides" by Surname

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boundaries Jan 26, 2021

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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).

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meaning & satisfaction Jan 13, 2021

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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.

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