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

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

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 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 psychology Much 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

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 podcast feed here: https://www.patreon.com/matthiasjbarker Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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

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

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

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

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/brands

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/brands

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

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

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/brands

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

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/brands

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

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

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