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Holding Space with Dr. Barker
Welcome to Holding Space with Dr. Barker—a podcast dedicated to fostering personal growth, emotional healing, and professional development. Hosted by Dr. Christopher Barker, a seasoned psychologist with over two decades of clinical experience, this podcast offers a thoughtful, compassionate space for meaningful conversations about mental health and psychotherapy.
Whether you're on your own path toward greater self-awareness and well-being, or you're a fellow therapist committed to deepening your clinical skills, you’ll find insightful discussions, evidence-based strategies, and expert guidance to support your journey.
Each week, Dr. Barker draws on his extensive training—including a Ph.D. from Seton Hall University, a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Radford University, and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from The New School for Social Research—to explore topics like trauma recovery, emotional regulation, therapeutic techniques, and the art of holding space for others.
Join us for educational series, interviews with leading voices in the field, and practical tools designed to inspire personal discovery and professional transformation.
This is your space for reflection, learning, and connection.
Welcome to Holding Space.
Holding Space with Dr. Barker
Men’s Mental Health Matters: Stigma, Seeking Help, and Finding Light – Holding Space with Dr. Barker
In this special episode of Holding Space, Dr. Christopher Barker opens up about the unique challenges men face with their mental health, especially during Men’s Health Awareness Month. Citing sobering statistics—like men’s shorter life expectancy and significantly higher suicide rates—Dr. Barker addresses the powerful stigma preventing many men from seeking the help they deserve. Sharing his personal journey with depression and anxiety, he discusses the “wounded healer” perspective and emphasizes that struggling does not diminish one’s ability to help others.
Listeners gain insight into how therapy, medication, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can provide support, even when symptoms persist. Dr. Barker encourages everyone to reach out for professional help, highlighting practical avenues for veterans and those with financial constraints.
The episode also explores how seasonal changes, family pressures, and holidays can intensify mental health concerns and urges men not to suffer in silence. With practical advice and heartfelt assurance, Dr. Barker reminds listeners that they do not have to face these battles alone, inviting everyone to subscribe, comment, and join the conversation in future episodes.
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