Best Jamie Barker Podcasts (2025)

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#33 Further REBT Exploration - Dr. Martin Turner 1:03:16

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In this second episode of 2025 we have the pleasure of getting to speak to Dr. Martin Turner again - exploring different nuances and themes within REBT, and its growing applicability to systemic and environment challenges. On the applied side Martin has worked across football, cricket, rugby, cycling, archery, shooting, and equestrian. He also prov…

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Exploring Different Models of School, for all kinds of brains Ep 69 28:53

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Hey Team! By now you've probably come to realize that being different isn't wrong, and that's certainly true for our students! Sometimes the traditional school model is out of synch with what our students need,--a challenge we meet with accommodations, learning plans, and sometimes changing schools. Today on the show, we'll hear from one model of s…

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Allison Robertson, actor and filmmaker, shares her experience of being neurodivergent in Hollywood...and in life! Ep 68 43:08

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Team, Meet my new friend, Allison Robertson, who you may know her from The Accountant 2 . What you might not know is that Allison's journey is one to celebrate and learn from. Allison reminds us that what you see on the outside, in this moment--a successful actor, filmmaker, singer, and model-- may reflect years of messy growth and self-discovery. …

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DINA- "The Right One" 1:12:02

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In this intimate and emotionally layered conversation, Jay Gittleson sits down with Dina — the woman who stood beside Billy, a beloved figure in both the kidney and TikTok communities. Through her honest reflections, Dina opens up about love, loss, and what it means to walk beside someone through every season — especially as a caregiver. Jay shares…

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Steve Spitz (Love on the Spectrum) shares his perspectives on being different, connecting with others, and enjoying life! Ep 67 1:17:01

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Team, When I met Steve at the TACA convention, I realized that Love on the Spectrum captured his awesomeness well--but not in its entirety. Steve is thoughtful, upbeat, and, well, full of Love! On our show, Steve and explore the experience of being different, how we can look to artists for examples of being true to their "weird" selves, and our sha…

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#51 - Psychedelia 1:24:43

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Jamie and Jon take a trip into the world of psychedelia, stopping along the way to select a few great tunes. Just watch out for the white rabbit...By Jamie Barker

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Autism on Stage: Elaine Hall shares her journey and insights. Ep 66 54:39

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Team, Elaine Hall is a force of nature, whose story will inspire you! On the show, Elaine talks about her experiences with her son, Neil, and the creation of the Miracle Project, an inclusive theater program for autistic youth and young adults. You may know her from Love on the Spectrum, Autism the Musical, or through her books (did I mention how a…

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Grandma Has ADHD: Jami Shapiro shares executive function supports for seniors (and all of us!) Ep 65 33:42

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Team, My new friend Jami Shapiro had me at the title of her podcast, "Grandma Has ADHD." And, while it's funny and memorable, it's also an important perspective to consider: how do we address executive function needs, as seniors or those who love and support them? How do we ensure seniors are included in the neurodiversity conversations? Jami share…

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Choosing the right college for your brain, with Jordan Burstein Ep 64 41:17

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Hey team! There are so many options for college, and many are designed to support bright students with executive dysfunction! Listen to my conversation with college consultant, Jordan Burstein, as we talk about his non-linear path to success! He takes what he's learned and helps others find their way! Even if you're not prepping for college for you…

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Self Perception and Supporting Ourselves and Loved Ones with the uplifting Dr. Blaise Aguirre Ep 63 51:40

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Team, This was a tough episode to title! Dr Aguirre and I talk about tricky things like self-hatred but also keep a bright light on hope. He shares many examples and analogies that will make you feel seen and heard, possibly taking away some of the internal friction you feel in facing the complexities of life. Dr. Aguirre's new book, " I Hate Mysel…

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#32 The Psychology of Endurance - Stuart Holliday 58:16

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Welcome to Slice of PIE episode 32. Stuart Holliday (CPsychol) is a Sport Psychologist for GB Olympic Swimming, and runs his own practice Focused Mind Coaching with clients in sport, music, and business. He has worked in elite sport environments for over 10 years at Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth, and Premiership experience for Archery, Swimming…

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#50 - The 50s 1:02:03

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Best songs of the 1950sBy Jamie Barker

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#49 - Happy Endings 1:25:39

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It's the end of the album as we know itBy Jamie Barker

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An easy way to develop Executive Function? Play! Learn with Jocelyn Greene Ep 62 44:41

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Hey, Team! Our guest, theater director Jocelyn Greene has good news for all of us: PLAY can develop executive function! Jocelyn has great strategies on how to make play part of your every day, encouraging flexible thinking, problem-solving, and promoting self-regulation. You will love these uplifting ideas! All my love, Sarah More about Jocelyn: Jo…

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JD Barker, a best-selling author, dad, and executive function innovator! Ep 61 39:08

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Hey team, JD Barker is an incredibly talented and prolific author who has uncovered great strengths in his autism. We talk about self-perception, strategies for writing (and managing many projects at once), and the hope for ALL of us who struggle with executive function. You don't want to miss it! All my love, Sarah More about JD:J.D. Barker (Jonat…

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#31 Psychology in Golf - Dr. Will McConn-Palfreyman 1:00:22

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In the fourth Slice of PIE of 2024, we get the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Will McConn Palfreyman, Head of Psychology at Scottish Golf, and lecturer in Sport Psychology at the University of Sterling. A chartered sport & exercise psychologist through the British Psychological Society – Will has worked with a number of sporting organisations includin…

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Charlie, Are You Daydreaming Again? Author Fabian Grolimund shares strategies and perspectives for children and adults with attention challenges Ep 60 31:04

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Hey Team! Join us to explore the experience of children (and adults) with ADHD, with author Fabian Grolimund. His book, Charlie Are You Daydreaming Again?, gently teaches children strategies for managing attention and shares the very relatable experiences of Charlotte, or Charlie. The warmth and hope of this episode will fill your bucket, I promise…

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Strategies for eating enough, "on time" and healthy(ish) with Dana Monsees, Dietitian-Nutritionist. Ep 59 49:49

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Hey Team, Eating consistently and healthy-ish, cooking meals, remembering to bring lunch and snacks…it all takes executive function. Nearly every one of the amazing humans I work with struggles in some way with eating. My friend and Dietitian-Nutritionist Dana Monsees shares perspectives and strategies for making eating easier and more consistent. …

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Problem Solving and How to Not Hate Math, with Ben Orlin Ep 58 48:27

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Hey Team, Whether you love or hate math, this episode with author and educator Ben Orlin is for you! We talk about problem solving, the purpose and process for getting stuck, and how to support yourself when faced with challenges. You will love Ben's humor and outlook! All my love to you, team, Sarah Get Ben's Book Additional article links: What It…

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Clif Doyal 1:03:02

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Clif Doyal, owner of CDA Publicity, has worn many hats during his time in Nashville.By Jammin In Jammies

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Ep 57 Hidden Hazard: Work to do Work 18:35

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Hey team! You know how sometimes it takes about 1000 steps before you actually start on the intended task? That's work to do work! On this week's show, learn how to recognize and reduce work to do work. It will be a game changer! Pep talk at 15:52 All my love, Sarah Read my Psychology Today articles! Join us in Brain Tools School…

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#30 IMG Academy and More - Dr. Duncan Simpson 57:17

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In the third Slice of PIE of 2024, we get the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Duncan Simpson. Duncan joined IMG from Barry University in Miami in 2017 - providing mental conditioning services for tennis, golf, and soccer. Originally from England, he received his Ph.D in Sport Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He’s a Certified Co…

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Mindset Tricks for Actually Using Executive Function Strategies Ep 56 17:05

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Team, You know that excited feeling you get when you get new tools or make a new plan that you hope will make things all easy? Yeah, I do, too. And then, sometimes that excitement goes away and we kind of lose steam for doing the plan? Join me today to learn how to plan for and overcome the challenges that stop us from using strategies. You're sure…

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College for students of all abilities, with Elizabeth C Hamblet 38:08

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Team, 1 in 4 college students has a disability! This episode teachers you how to maximize success as a student with a physical or learning challenge. Guest Elizabeth C Hamblet has done the leg work and knows how to empower young adults to thrive on campus! All my love, Sarah Learn more about Elizabeth! Buy her book here. Use code RLEGEN20 for 20% o…

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Ep 54 Taming the Cost of College with Brad Baldridge 38:45

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Hi, Team! Join us to explore the process of planning and paying for college--there are some surprises and lots of hope in this episode! As with any process, getting ready to manage college tuition involves a lot of executive function, and my guest, college funding specialist Brad Baldridge and I share concrete ways to lower stress--and possibly eve…

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Jamie Adamson 52:40

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CMG artist Jamie Adamson discusses his journey and what's to come with Megan Barker.By Jammin In Jammies

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#29 REBT and Performance Psychology - Dr. Martin Turner 37:05

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In the second Slice of PIE of 2024, we get the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Martin Turner. Martin is a very experienced academic, researcher and practitioner – with specific interests in challenge and threat states in athletes, and the use of REBT with athletes. On the applied side Martin has worked across football, cricket, rugby, cycling, archer…

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Ep 53 Are you accidentally playing on hard mode? 30:57

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Hi team! Executive function is tricky enough, and some of us accidentally make it harder by doing (or not doing) things that challenge our brains in unnecessary ways. This week, let's uncover some easy wins so you're not accidentally making life more challenging! Brain Tools School: Life After High School program opens summer 2024! Here's the link …

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Ep 52 Talk Yoga! How language, movement, and executive function connect 41:46

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Join my friends Kim and Amy, of Talk Yoga, in learning and laughing together. We'll explore how tools for self-regulation, play, and language can boost anyone's executive function and performance. For more on Talk Yoga: https://www.talkyogaslp.com/ And on Instagram Brain Tools School: Life After High School program opens in just a few weeks! Here's…

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Ep 51 Time Management Hacks (that you haven't heard of yet!) 20:05

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Time management might be one of the most requested executive function areas I support, and yet it still is misunderstood! Join me today to hear strategies for adults and kids who are working on better using--and planning--their time. No 5 am club required! We're celebrating brain-friendly ways to feel more efficient with your efforts! New: Hey Huma…

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#48 - Great Booze Up!! 1:22:43

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Alcohol. Discuss. With music.By Jamie Barker

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#47 - Super Groups 1:27:14

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We've been away for a bit (I am mostly to blame) but here we are with a scintillating (is that spelt proper?) episode of RR! This time around the block we discuss and mostly, calmly give our thoughts on the best Super Groups according to us! And only us!By Jamie Barker

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#28 Organisational cuture and power relationships in sport - Niels Feddersen 1:21:07

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Another year, and another Slice of PIE first. We get to speak to Niels Feddersen, Associate Professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Science - and we get to speak to him at two points in time ! First in 2020, during his move from Denmark to Norway, and then again in 2023 - where we have a conversation and reflection on the first conversation ! I …

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Bella Raye 30:03

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Bella Raye is a Nashville based singer/songwriter and she is taking off!By Jammin In Jammies

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Jay Bragg 52:08

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New Podcast Episode! Watch here, on YouTube, or stream it wherever you get your podcasts. Jay Bragg is a singer, songwriter, and working musician in Nashville, Tennessee. We talk about the grind as well as his upcoming highly anticipated Christmas album!By Jammin In Jammies

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Daily Dose of Inspiration 1:03:51

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In this episode we are joined by Tanaja. She is role model, especially for young women. She shares her daily doses of inspiration on Tik Tok. In her late 20s, she exudes a unique maturity and sensitivity. Tanaja took the time to read my book and shared some thoughts and insights with me.

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Brittany Brodie 36:54

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Brittany is a Canadian singer/songwriter living in Nashville. She's had consistent radio air play in Canada for many years, toured in the UK, and even sang with Vince Gill! We discussed it all and more. Watch here or listen wherever you get your podcasts 💜By Jammin In Jammies

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Troy Castellano 38:29

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Troy is a singer/songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee. He's also the founder of Instruments For Education, a non-profit organization that donates musical instruments to Middle Tennessee schools.By Jammin In Jammies

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David Evans 47:10

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David Evans is a rising singer/songwriter in Nashville with an impressive resume.By Jammin In Jammies

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#27 Reflections from Rio - Dr. Jamie Barker (Part Two) 42:38

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Slice of PIE is back with some exciting personal and professional news. We also get to speak to Dr. Jamie Barker, former chair of the British Psychological Society's (BPS) Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology (DSEP) and 'Pracademic' with over 20 years of experience. In this episode we dig into his experience working with the British Paralympic…

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Micah Snow 27:04

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Micah has been a professional musician for many years performing alongside some of Nashville's greatest talent such as Mitch Rossell, Chip Esten, Jo Dee Messina, Maggie Rose, and more. In this special interview, Micah shares details on his journey into music and even gives us a peek into the every day grind of life on the road. Follow Micah on soci…

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Ep 49: Getting and staying organized with a system that works with your brain, with ADHD Coach Debra Levy 26:45

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How many of us have told ourselves (or heard from others), "You need to get organized?" Yet the HOW piece is still confusing! What "organized" means to different people varies widely, and there's the big challenge of maintaining any system you create! (Because, hello? It's FUN to get going with all of the new tools and gadgets, but continuing after…

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#46 - Positive / Negative 1:24:29

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In these troubling times, we must try and keep things as positive as possible. Unless you are Jon. Top positive and negative songs, according to Random Rankings!By Jamie Barker

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#45 - Hair Metal 1:31:52

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To celebrate our final ever podcast on Heavy Metal (that's a promise) we transport ourselves back to (mostly) the 80's for a bit of nostalgic hair metal chat and tunes.By Jamie Barker

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Ep 50: The Opportunity of Adversity: an audio love note to you, my team! 12:38

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If you're feeling a little wonky or exhausted, this is the quick audio love note, pep talk, perspective shakeup for you! On the show, I share a short keynote I recently gave before a charity walk, in which I celebrate the opportunity of adversity. And before you say "nope," because I understand why you might (hello...it's not always helpful to find…

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Jamie the Optimist 36:02

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Ever meet someone who is optimistic, has incredible curiosity, and is also very accepting of people? Well, I would like to introduce you to one such person. His name is Jamie Polson, aka "Jamie the Optimist." Jamie is a musician, writer, content creator, producer, and life adventurer. I reached out to him after seeing a video he made about being "f…

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Hope is a Survival Skill 51:32

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Today's guest is Jenn who founded an organization called Hope is a Survival Skill which is dedicated to sharing stories of hope after a lived (suicide) attempt or after the death of a loved one to suicide. Jenn, an award-winning journalist, lost her huband to suicide in 2021. Through the processing of her own pain, Jenn was "called" to make a posit…

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Ep 48: Tech addictions: another perspective on how to unwire our kids, with Gaia Bernstein 41:56

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Team, Our kids can seem glued to their phones and display what looks like physical pain when their technology is taken away. Are they addicted? Is it problematic use? This episode explores tech's hold on our brains, how to discuss it with your teens and tweens, and what we can all do to call upon technology companies to do better by our kids. Guest…

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Ep 47: A Brighter Day: Suicide Awareness and Prevention, with Elliot Kallen 37:07

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Team, Today on the show we "go there," we talk about teen suicide with A Brighter Day Charity founder Elliot Kallen. We explore some of the signs and ways to approach suicide, with many tools for kids and parents. It's a tough and important conversation, and we invite you to join us! Find A Brighter Day online Teen survival guide Charity golf event…

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"Dialing From Dialysis" with Cornelius Lee Barker 51:47

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This episode consists of a never before heard interview with Cornelius Lee Barker recorded on September 28, 2017 from my dialysis chair. It was part of my series called "Dialing From Dialysis." I had reached out to some of the people in my life who had been through major adversity and came out the other side to do great things and help others. What…