Matthias J Barker Podcas‪t‬ Matthias Barker

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

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

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