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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a method for solving deep core arguments

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

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

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!

How relying solely on empathy can lead to great harm.

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

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.

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

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