Matthias J Barker Podcast

Join clinical psychologist Dr. Julie Smith, a renowned mental health educator and bestselling author, as she delves into the complexities of grief. She shares her journey from clinical practice to creating bite-sized mental health content that resonates with millions. The conversation explores the delicate balance of feeling emotions while also seeking rejuvenation. Julie offers practical insights on maintaining connections after loss, the importance of healthy distractions, and how to support grieving friends. Her unique lake metaphor vividly illustrates navigating grief's ebbs and flows.

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/matthiasjbarkerAdvertising 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/matthiasjbarkerAdvertising 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 ExpertAdvertising 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-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 FallAdvertising 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