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.comTo access Emil's FREE Academia courses on anxiety, stress, trauma, self-awareness, and the neurobiology of confidence, use this link.BUY Emil's books hereCheck Emil out on the Socials by clicki...

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's Internal Family Systems TherapyThis Timeline Therapy protocol guides you through the process of overcoming stressful events and memories usi...

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, PTSD and COVID-19, and how to heal.You can find out more about Dr. Porges on his websites https://www.stephenporges.com/ and https://www.polyvagal...

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, Depression, PTSD & Substance Abuse. Recorded by psychotherapist Emil Barna.Disclaimer: This channel has no affiliation with Dr Richard Schwartz. ...

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=AKGrmY8OSHMThis 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 version can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lcVNmbwgT8&feature=youtu.beDisclaimer: This channel has no affiliation with Dr Andrew Hu...

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 promote neuroplasticity—your brain's ability to change and grow."Brain scans show us that generally many of the same neurons that fire when we per...

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=AKGrmY8OSHMThis meditation incorporates calming music and expanded instructions for those who want a longer version of the original. Recorded by psychotherapist Emil Barna.Disclaimer: This channel has no affiliation with Dr Andrew Huberman or Huberman Lab. Psychotherapist Emil Barna incorporates a neuroscientific approach to therapy and t...

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, cognitive science, mental health and human behaviour. All In the Mind is one of the most downloaded ABC podcasts in Australia and internationally....

*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 military veterans and civilians alike overcome traumatic stress. To find out more, please visit his website and enrol in his regular training here: htt...

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 the maker of your own fate. You are the driver. Sobriety is not easy, but it is worth it. Taking your life into your own hands is one of the more em...

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, ultimately, mortality risk.62 Their research found that those who compassionately aided a friend or family member when they were stressed, had a si...

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 meaninglessness. With freedom, there’s constraint. Once these paradoxes are acknowledged, and overcome, self-actualisation is possible. Most of us want the ...

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 off in the morning requires willpower. As does holding your tongue when somebody pisses you off. Flossing your teeth requires the same thing. The more ...

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.comYou can also find her on TikTok and Instagram if you search the handle @mindfoodstephGet her book Food Jail here: https://www.mindfoodsteph.com/shop-1 with a 20% discount if you use this code: MINDFOOD20www.barnacc.comT...

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 psychological treatment.You can find out more about Ryan at https://neuroperformance.com.au/www.barnacc.comTo access Emil's FREE Academia courses on a...

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 shares a few laughs in a discussion anybody interested in BJJ would benefit from listening to!Wayne is co-owner and coach at Loyalty Jiu Jitsu Academy. ...

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—the men and women fighting on the front lines to stop the massacre of women and young children fighting for their basic human rights.Her message is ...

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 through modalities such as EMDR, DBT, and others.To find out more about Dr Boganin and the work she does here: https://www.alliedpsychologygroup.com.au/a...

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 modalities such as EMDR, DBT, and others. To find out more about Dr Boganin and the work she does here: https://www.alliedpsychologygroup.com.au/about-usw...

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. These freedom fighters were relentless. They were convinced that IS was afraid of them because if a fighter were to die at the hands of a woman they w...