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Holding Space with Dr. Barker

Christopher Barker

Booking Overview

This is a psychology interview show focused on complex trauma, attachment, relationships, emotional regulation, and therapeutic care, featuring clinicians, coaches, and occasional authors as external guests. PR agencies could credibly pitch mental health professionals, family and relationship experts, trauma-informed practitioners, and authors with relevant expertise or lived-experience perspectives; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 192 subscribers

Instagram: 261 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@drchristopherbarker.com

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Host

Christopher Barker - Psychology professional focused on complex trauma, EMDR therapy, attachment, neuroscience, trauma-informed care, relationships, and emotional regulation.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Mental health clinicians, therapists, coaches, parenting and family specialists, technology-and-ethics experts, and authors whose work connects to psychology, relationships, trauma, or emotional wellbeing.
Required Achievements:  
Clinical or therapeutic practice, Relevant doctoral or professional credentials, Published books or original professional work, Expertise in trauma, parenting, relationships, technology ethics, or emotional regulation

Recent Guest Discussions

David Marcus - Parenting, Emotional Regulation, Childhood Experiences, Resilience, Listening, And Interrupting Intergenerational Patterns

Renee McDonald - Artificial Intelligence In Therapy, Client Privacy, Professional Ethics, Digital Mental Health Records, Technology, And Human Connection

T.A. Thompson - Writing, Rejection, Self-publishing, Editing, Marketing Creative Work, And Persistence

Recent Topics

Complex Trauma, Attachment, Psychology, Mental Health, Relationships

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Beyond the Diagnosis: C-PTSD, Culture & the Healing Power of Community with Dr. Sandra Evers

October 20, 2026

What happens when trauma is treated as a diagnosis without fully hearing the life behind it?In this episode of Holding Space, Dr. Christopher Barker speaks with anthropologist, researcher, author, and survivor Dr. Sandra J.T.M. Evers about relational violence, institutional harm, C-PTSD, and the human capacity for resilience.Dr. Evers shares how an abusive relationship left her physically free but still imprisoned by fear, nightmares, and a nervous system prepared for danger. She also explain...

Holding Space on the Road: Scotland — History, Fear & the Path to Healing

October 15, 2026

Three places. Three reflections. One journey from survival toward healing.Travel through Scotland with Dr. Christopher Barker as he explores how we can honor our history without allowing it to dictate our future, move forward while fear is still present, and rediscover joy along the way.Join clinical psychologist Dr. Christopher Barker for a special Holding Space on the Road episode filmed across Scotland.Outside the historic Dean Castle, Dr. Barker reflects on the stories and experiences we ...

When Trauma Feels Like Love: Breaking Toxic Relationship Patterns

October 13, 2026

What if what feels like chemistry is actually your nervous system recognizing chaos?After surviving childhood abuse, Anu Verma spent decades disconnected from her emotions and searching outside herself for love, safety, and acceptance. She found herself moving from one unhealthy relationship to another without understanding why the pattern kept repeating.In this deeply personal episode of Holding Space, Anu joins clinical psychologist Dr. Christopher Barker to explore how childhood trauma can...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Holding Space with Dr. Barker?

Holding Space with Dr. Barker is hosted by Christopher Barker. Its publicly listed email is info@drchristopherbarker.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Holding Space with Dr. Barker?

The publicly listed email for Holding Space with Dr. Barker: info@drchristopherbarker.com.

How many listeners does Holding Space with Dr. Barker have?

Podseeker estimates Holding Space with Dr. Barker reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Holding Space with Dr. Barker?

Holding Space with Dr. Barker typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Mental health clinicians, therapists, coaches, parenting and family specialists, technology-and-ethics experts, and authors whose work connects to psychology, relationships, trauma, or emotional wellbeing. Common among recent guests: Clinical or therapeutic practice; Relevant doctoral or professional credentials; Published books or original professional work. Recent guests include David Marcus, Renee McDonald, and T.A. Thompson.

How hard is it to get booked on Holding Space with Dr. Barker?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Holding Space with Dr. Barker cover?

Recent episodes cover Complex Trauma, Attachment, Psychology, Mental Health, and Relationships. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@drchristopherbarker.com

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