Holding Space with Dr. Barker
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<p><b>Holding Space with Dr. Christopher Barker</b> is a psychology podcast focused on how unresolved complex trauma shapes daily life — from childhood through adulthood.</p><p><br /></p><p>Complex trauma isn’t only about major events. It develops through chronic stress, attachment wounds, emotional neglect, and relational instability. Over time, these survival adaptations can show up as ADHD-like symptoms in children, emotional dysregulation, workplace conflict, burnout, leadership struggles, relationship challenges, and intergenerational family patterns.</p><p>Through the lens of EMDR therapy, attachment theory, neuroscience, and trauma-informed care, Dr. Barker explains how the nervous system learns to survive — and how healing becomes possible.</p><p><br /></p><p>Each episode offers research-based insight and practical tools for regulating triggers, improving relationships, and moving from survival mode to intentional living.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Understanding your story is the beginning. Healing transforms how you live it.</b></p><p><b>Welcome to </b><b>Holding Space</b><b>.</b></p><p><br /></p><p>https://substack.com/@christopherbarkerphd</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 19, 2026
Healing After Trauma: Mental Health & Domestic Violence Awareness
<p>In this powerful episode, Dr. Christopher Barker explores what healing after trauma really looks like, especially for survivors of domestic violence during Mental Health Month. Listeners will learn how prolonged relational danger reshapes the nervous system, why trauma-informed care and trauma-focused mental health support are essential, and how tools like Victims Voice can help survivors safely document abuse and be heard. This conversation raises domestic violence awareness, reduces stigma around mental health, and offers validation, education, and hope for survivors, loved ones, and professionals committed to trauma-informed healing.</p><p></p><p>For speaking engagements, workshops, or to invite Dr. Barker as a guest speaker—or if you would like to be a guest on our show—reach out at: </p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@drchristopherbarker.com" target="_blank">info@drchristopherbarker.com</a><br />Learn more at: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.drchristopherbarker.com" target="_blank"><b>www.drchristopherbarker.com</b></a></p>
May 12, 2026
Healing From Toxic Workplaces & Emotional Abuse: with Trauma Counselor Aretha Kruger
<p>In this episode of <i>Holding Space</i>, Dr. Christopher Barker talks with trauma counselor and toxic workplace specialist Aretha Kruger, founder of Me But Better Counseling in South Africa. Aretha shares how emotional and psychological abuse at work often spills into our home lives, why you’re not “crazy” for feeling confused or doubting yourself, and how to spot the red flags of a toxic culture. She offers practical tools like documentation (“cover your ass files”), boundary-setting, and quick WhatsApp voice-note support to help you protect your mental health and start rebuilding self-trust.</p><h2><b>Guest links:</b></h2><ul><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.mebutbettercounseling.co.za" target="_blank">www.mebutbettercounseling.co.za</a></li><li>Free guide: 5 Signs You’re Being Emotionally Manipulated – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://arethacounselor.gumroad.com/l/btjqx" target="_blank">https://arethacounselor.gumroad.com/l/btjqx</a></li><li>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aretha-kruger-5a47b03ab" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/aretha-kruger-5a47b03ab</a></li><li>Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:aretha@mebutbettercounseling.co.za" target="_blank">aretha@mebutbettercounseling.co.za</a></li></ul>
May 5, 2026
How Complex Trauma Fuels Narcissistic Abuse in Relationships
<p>In this solo episode of Holding Space, Dr. Christopher Barker unpacks how complex trauma and narcissistic abuse intersect in intimate relationships. He explains why survivors with histories of chronic, relational trauma often find the chaos of a narcissistic partner strangely familiar, and how adaptations like hypervigilance, self-blame, and a high tolerance for emotional volatility get exploited—not because survivors are “weak,” but because they were conditioned to survive instability. Dr. Barker breaks down tactics like gaslighting, emotional whiplash, and weaponized vulnerability, and why survivors can start to look like “the unstable one” from the outside even as they are being systematically destabilized. He closes with practical strategies for reclaiming clarity and power—naming the pattern, rebuilding internal reality, regulating the nervous system, reconnecting with safe people, and using boundaries as tools of <b>clarity</b>, not punishment—so that listeners can move toward relationships where their nervous system can finally rest.</p><p></p><p>If you would like to inquire about Dr. Barker being a guest speaker or guest on your podcast please go to: www.drchristopherbarker.com</p>
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- What is Holding Space with Dr. Barker?
<p><b>Holding Space with Dr. Christopher Barker</b> is a psychology podcast focused on how unresolved complex trauma shapes daily life — from childhood through adulthood.</p><p><br /></p><p>Complex trauma isn’t only about major events. It develops through chronic stress, attachment wounds, emotional neglect, and relational instability. Over time, these survival adaptations can show up as ADHD-like symptoms in children, emotional dysregulation, workplace conflict, burnout, leadership struggles, relationship challenges, and intergenerational family patterns.</p><p>Through the lens of EMDR therapy, attachment theory, neuroscience, and trauma-informed care, Dr. Barker explains how the nervous system learns to survive — and how healing becomes possible.</p><p><br /></p><p>Each episode offers research-based insight and practical tools for regulating triggers, improving relationships, and moving from survival mode to intentional living.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Understanding your story is the beginning. Healing transforms how you live it.</b></p><p><b>Welcome to </b><b>Holding Space</b><b>.</b></p><p><br /></p><p>https://substack.com/@christopherbarkerphd</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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