A re-release of my first interview on the podcast back in 2021. Dr James H Fallon wrote the book The Psychopath Inside where he tracks his story on how he found out he was a "borderline psychopath." We cover that story and a whole lot of other topics in this packed episode. https://www.barnacc.com To access Emil's FREE Academia courses on anxiety, …

This therapy protocol was adapted from and expands Forrest Knutson's ‘Time Line Therapy Walkthrough’ (find it here) I also integrated other works into this protocol, namely, aspects you can find in Deb Dana's The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy, Dr Joe Dispenza's You Are the Placebo, Dr Norman Doidge's The Brain’s Way of Healing and Dr Richard Schwartz…

This episode - one of my favourites! - first aired in 2021. I thought it deserved a bump not just because of the guest (Dr Porges is an amazing researcher and visionary) but because more people need to know about how their nervous system is impacted by stress, especially after COVID. Dr Stephen Porges discusses Polyvagal Theory, stress and anxiety,…

10-minute IFS Open Heart Protocol inspired by Dr Richard Schwartz's Internal Family Systems approach to psychotherapy. This script incorporates calming music and expanded instructions additional to those found in Anderson, Sweezy, & Schwartz's 2017 manual: Internal Family Systems: Skills Training Manual: Trauma-Informed Treatment for Anxiety, Depre…

7-minute NSDR Protocol (also known as Yoga Nidra) inspired by Dr Andrew Huberman's 10-minute script which can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKGrmY8OSHM This script incorporates calming music and expanded instructions for those who want a longer version of the original. Recorded by psychotherapist Emil Barna. A 22-minute extended ver…

This is a 12-minute 'Safe Place' visualisation meditation protocol that helps enhance the brain's learning process, reduces daytime fatigue, and helps improve focus. This exercise can be done before bed to relax your nervous system or any other time during the day to help you reconnect with the present moment. Exercises like this have been found to…

This 22-minute NSDR Protocol (a.k.a Yoga Nidra) is inspired by Dr Andrew Huberman's 10-minute script which can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKGrmY8OSHM This meditation incorporates calming music and expanded instructions for those who want a longer version of the original. Recorded by psychotherapist Emil Barna. Disclaimer: This ch…

Lynne Malcolm is a science journalist and broadcaster with a deep passion and fascination for people, their behaviour and the workings of the human mind. For nine years, she produced and presented the hugely popular ABC radio program and podcast All in the Mind, in which she explored a range of topics including neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology,…

*This episode contains explicit themes relating to traumatic stress and traumatic nightmares* Dr Havens is an EMDR therapist, trainer, and PTSD specialist. In this episode, he explores The Dream Completion Technique and The Flash Technique for nightmares and distressing memories. A former army officer, Havens has dedicated his career to helping mil…

In this episode, psychotherapist Emil Barna reads the revised sixth chapter to his 2017 book Minding The Brain Towards Change: What Willpower Really Means For Addiction. Here is a snippet from the book: "Only when one creates a life where addiction does not make sense can they move forward with their head held high and their shoulders back. You are…

In this episode, psychotherapist Emil Barna reads the revised fifth chapter to his 2017 book Minding The Brain Towards Change: What Willpower Really Means For Addiction. Here is a snippet from the book: "Professor Michael Poulin of the University of California and his colleagues investigated how giving to others impacts a person’s stress levels and…

In this episode, psychotherapist Emil Barna reads the revised fourth chapter to his 2017 book Minding The Brain Towards Change: What Willpower Really Means For Addiction. Here is a snippet from the book: "... each ‘given’ in life is a paradox. On the other side of death is life. The flipside of isolation is connection. With meaning, there’s meaning…

In this episode, psychotherapist Emil Barna reads the revised third chapter to his 2017 book Minding The Brain Towards Change: What Willpower Really Means For Addiction. Here is a snippet from the book: "People do things that require self-control every single day without needing to reason themselves into it. Getting up as soon as your alarm goes of…

Stephanie Georgiou is a psychologist, author, and food enthusiast. In this episode, she delves into the psychology of eating disorders, addiction, and even what it takes to be a psychological influencer on social media. You can find out more about Steph at mindfoodpsychology.com You can also find her on TikTok and Instagram if you search the handle…

Ryan Morgan is a registered psychologist who specialises in non-medication-based approaches for addressing conditions such as sleep disorders, ADHD, stress and burnout, depression, and anxiety; and peak performance for students, athletes, and professionals. In this podcast episode, Ryan delves into what he considers to be a new frontier in psycholo…

Wayne Spence is a primary school teacher and ... a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt! In his interview with Emil, Wayne highlights some of the most fundamental experiences shaping his journey towards his black belt, including the teaching that a belt focus is not the way to success. Wayne busts myths, talks about what NOT to do in Jiu-Jitsu, and share…

Nojan is an Iranian-born activist who migrated to Australia as an adult. She lived through the Iranian government's theocratic rule and in this episode outlines what it was like living under the regime and how she chose to speak out against the evil flooding the streets in 2022. Nojan is passionate about sharing the voice of the survivors in Iran—t…

Building on from the last episode, Dr Cecile Boganin ventures into various treatment approaches for structural (or traumatic) dissociation, making special reference to EMDR. Other therapies discussed included Internal Family Systems and Schema Therapy. Dr Boganin is a clinical psychologist skilled in working with people who have complex PTSD throug…

Dr Cecile Boganin ventures into the devastating effects of trauma and the imprints these experiences leave on the survivor. She describes structural dissociation (what even is that?!), posttraumatic stress, and ways to approach childhood abuse. Dr Boganin is a clinical psychologist skilled in working with people who have complex PTSD through modali…

In this episode, psychotherapist Emil Barna reads the revised second chapter to his 2017 book Minding The Brain Towards Change: What Willpower Really Means For Addiction. Here is a snippet from the book: "... there formed a group of Kurdish female freedom fighters who began to hold the Islamic State (IS) at bay in the small Syrian town of Kobane. T…

In this episode, psychotherapist Emil Barna reads the revised first chapter to his 2017 book Minding The Brain Towards Change: What Willpower Really Means For Addiction. Here is a snippet from the book: "In the 1970s, the communist politician Pol Pot took power of Cambodia and led a militant regime—helped along by the Khmer Rouge (a communist-backe…

In this episode, psychotherapist Emil Barna reads aloud the revised introduction to his 2017 book Minding The Brain Towards Change: What Willpower Really Means For Addiction. Here are a few snippets from the book: "In his powerful memoir Man’s Search for Meaning, the Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist Viktor E. Frankl said that a person's will to …

Emil Barna's experience as an addiction therapist and familiarity with a wide variety of work in psychology and philosophy equips him to be an ideal guide to the interested reader or the person struggling with addiction and their families. This book helps all of us, addict and non-addict alike, better understand ourselves. —Neil Levy, PhD Senior Re…

Psychotherapist Emil Barna announces a new series for The Emil Barna Podcast! Curios? Tune in to hear how he will be reading aloud his eBook on addiction and willpower, providing practical strategies to tackle addictive behaviours in your life or the life of somebody you love. To find out more, keep tuned. www.barnacc.com To access Emil's FREE Acad…

Psychotherapist Emil Barna surveys the psychological and clinical themes that appear in his reading of Irvin Yalom's masterpiece When Nietzsche Wept. He picks up on and makes accessible themes relating to existential psychotherapy, physical illness, human suffering, philosophical exploration, death, and acting with intention without forgoing person…

Pierre Azzam, MD, is a physician, board-certified psychiatrist, and professional coach. He is the founder of Braver Man™ Coaching with one critical mission: to help men build self-awareness, confidence, and resolve to face life’s challenges head-on. Dr Azzam brings over twenty years of experience in medicine, mental health, and personal development…

Rob is a psychotherapist who works from a transpersonal, Gestalt, and Somatic Experiencing perspective. He has been in the business of helping others for over 20 years, beginning in his early 20s. He first became involved in personal meditative practice at that time and has since worked in homeless shelters, community health (specialising in addict…

Psychotherapist Emil Barna surveys the psychological and clinical themes that appear in his reading of Dostoevsky's groundbreaking work Notes From Underground. He explores attachment theory, clinical depression, self-esteem, relationships, human evil, sociopathy, and much more in this 1861 work of brilliance. https://www.barnacc.com To access Emil'…

Matt Caruana is a mental fitness facilitator and teenage survivor of a suicide attempt. Matt says that he was willing to die for his emotions as he jumped from a rooftop in the middle of the night at sixteen after sending his girlfriend a final text message saying goodbye. This experience left him a paraplegic. He has since turned his life around a…

Why trauma is considered the universal language. From Eps. 11-12 of The Emil Barna Podcast (full interview here) https://www.barnacc.com/ To access Emil's Academia courses on anxiety, stress, trauma, self-awareness, and the neurobiology of confidence at 50% off (INCLUDES ACADEMIA SUBSCRIPTION to access these and HUNDREDS of other courses), use this…

Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, "To renounce liberty is to renounce being human." In this interview, Simon Brown talks about groupthink, cognitive dissonance, tribalism, between-group tension, and coercive control from a psychological point of view. He utilises historical experiments from people like Stanley Milgram, Jane Elliot, and Philip Zimbar…

Have you ever wondered how to manage your own anger? In this clip, Emil Barna and Rob Watson explore best practice framed by Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing. https://www.barnacc.com/ To access Emil's Academia courses on anxiety, stress, trauma, self-awareness, and the neurobiology of confidence at 50% off (INCLUDES ACADEMIA SUBSCRIPTION to acce…

Emil appeared on Business Insights Alive 90.5 FM on 15/12/2021 to discuss mental health with Mario Bekes and Matthew Caruana. In the interview, he discussed how to maintain optimal mental health during lockdowns and when stressed, how psychologists and other mental health professionals have failed those hurting most during COVID-19 lockdowns, his o…

Have you ever wondered how your body is influenced by its surroundings, especially your relationships with others? In his interview with The Emil Barna Podcast, Dr Stephen Porges digs deeply into his Polyvagal Theory, applying it to stress, PTSD, COVID-19, anxiety, and sets out a path towards healing—a new way forward. Stephen W. Porges, PhD, is Di…

This clip is from the interview Emil conducted with psychotherapist Rob Watson on body-based approaches to stress and trauma—how to learn different kinds of strategies to address things like anger and aggression. From Eps. 7-10 of The Emil Barna Podcast (full video interview on YouTube) https://www.barnacc.com To access Emil's Academia courses on a…

Dr James Fallon teases apart the differences between psychopaths and sociopaths. From Eps. 1-3 of The Emil Barna Podcast (full video interview on YouTube) To access Emil's Academia courses on anxiety, stress, trauma, self-awareness, and the neurobiology of confidence at 50% off (INCLUDES ACADEMIA SUBSCRIPTION to access these and HUNDREDS of other c…

Psychotherapist Emil Barna surveys the psychological and clinical themes that appear in his reading of Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. He explores Frodo's call to action, the classic good vs. evil dichotomy, fear, trauma, depression, courage, self-esteem, and a whole lot more through the eyes (and words) of the characters in this book. From G…

I'm very excited about this! I'm starting a new video series on YouTube called: Psychological Book Reviews | Emil Barna In it, I'll be delving into the psychology of storytelling by reviewing the books that I've loved and learned from over the years. Check out this promo clip and head on over to YouTube and Instagram for more! To access Emil's Acad…

In this short clip, Emil explores the body's response to stress. Did you know that within 1,000th of a second—about the same time that it takes for a housefly's wing to flap—your brain has already sent messages to the rest of the body to respond? In fact, your brain recognises danger between 300-400 times quicker than you even realise it's there! V…

In this clip, Emil teases apart the concept of anger. The difference between anger and aggression is explored; how anger is a boundary violation; how anger relates to a sense of injustice; resentment; and how to move past destructive anger. Video on YouTube To access Emil's Academia courses on anxiety, stress, trauma, self-awareness, and the neurob…

Why are we so drawn to stories? Why are Stephen King's novels so attractive? Why do kids need rough play to grow? Why are we so ready to tribalise and demonise those who don't agree with us? In this interview, Ebody-Jane Carroll tackles these issues and more. EJ Carroll is a Melbourne writer and educator known best for her whimsical children’s book…

Dr John Chirban is a Harvard psychologist who has taught about relationships, sexuality, and spirituality for over 30 years. He serves as a psychologist at The Cambridge Health Alliance at Harvard Medical School and lecturer in the psychiatry residency program at Harvard Medical School. He has appeared on shows such as Dr Phil and The Drs, and has …

Jill Miller has spent over 30 years forging links between the worlds of yoga, massage, athletics, and pain management. Her signature self-care fitness programs, Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® are found at gyms, yoga studios, hospitals, athletic training facilities, and corporations worldwide. Jill is the former anatomy columnist for Yoga Journal…

James H. Fallon, PhD shares stories of extrasensory perception from a neuroscientific lens. Dr Fallon is a neuroscientist and psychopathy researcher and has been an authority on matters relating to neuroscience, mental illness, neuropsychiatry/psychology, and psychopathy for decades. Dr Fallon has delivered a monumental TED Talk on psychopaths and …

What's dopamine got to do with addiction? How can understanding the complexities of this molecule help you overcome all sorts of addictive behaviours? In his interview with The Emil Barna Podcast, David Gillespie tells all. Video of full interview on YouTube For more than 10 years, former lawyer and bestselling author David Gillespie has devoted hi…

What's martial arts got to do with confidence? In this episode of The Emil Barna Podcast, Damien Chaurémootoo delves deeply into his roots as a martial artist, beginning with his childhood in Mauritius and migration to Australia. He talks about coaching young kids and adults into becoming more confident human beings through his unique approach to t…

Aren't martial arts only about beating people up? Don't only those who like fighting sign up for these sports? In her interview for The Emil Barna Podcast, Vickie Simos debunks these ideas and talks about how martial arts can increase confidence, reduce anger, and lead to an overall boost in mental health. Vickie Simos is a qualified counsellor and…

The performing arts can be seen as an all-consuming machine that swallows an unprepared artist up without thinking twice about it. In this interview, Will discuss the performing arts from a mental health point of view—from the beauty of pursuing your dreams and achieving success to mental burnout and quitting the race, this discussion is multi-face…

What's the difference between suicidal ideation and self-harm? Are we experiencing a collective trauma? Has mental health gotten worse during this pandemic? What can we do about it? In this episode, Emil is interviewed by Samir Banga, the Executive Lawyer at Banga Legal in NSW (offices in Sydney). Samir is on the front foot against discrimination b…

Emil interviews James H. Fallon, PhD to get his insights into COVID-19 lockdowns. Dr Fallon is a neuroscientist and psychopathy researcher and has been an authority on matters relating to neuroscience, mental illness, neuropsychiatry/psychology, and psychopathy for decades. He was very gracious with his time, exploring current events relating to go…