Living with Heart: From Birth to Death
A Podcast from Dr. Chip Dodd and Bryan Barley
Dr. Chip Dodd’s ”The Voice of the Heart” is one of the seminal and most practically impactful books of the last several decades in the counseling, coaching, and mentorship space. In ”Living with Heart,” Dr. Dodd joins co-host, Bryan Barley, to discuss with greater depth, detail, and practicality how to live with heart through the entire journey of life - from birth to death.
Recent Episodes
Season 4 Episode 32 - Introduction to Codependency
Dr. Chip Dodd and Bryan Barley begin season 4 on a series about codependency.
31 - The Rediscovered Treasure (Part 4)
Dr. Chip Dodd and Bryan Barley continue their series about the rediscovered treasure with a discussion about needs.
30 - The Rediscovered Treasure (Part 3)
Dr. Chip Dodd and Bryan Barley discuss that we are born as emotional and spiritual creatures. We are born with feelings. Before we ever think or speak our first word, we are expressing ourselves as feeling creatures.
29 - The Rediscovered Treasure (Part 2)
The focus of this episode is a recording of a men’s retreat that Chip did in Texas in 1993. The retreat content was edited and put on CDs. The CDs were included with the first edition copies of The Voice of the Heart published in 2001.
Season 3 Episode 28 - The Rediscovered Treasure (Part 1)
The 18” journey from our heads to our hearts is the longest journey that we will ever take. It is a journey of wholeness. The journey never ends. If we don’t make that 18” journey, we will be a failure.
27 - The Four Essential Questions
Dr. Chip Dodd and Bryan Barley discuss the Four Essential Questions that allow us to remain in the life-long process of Awakening, Acquiring, and Arriving.
26 - Becoming a Portable Sanctuary
Dr. Chip Dodd and Bryan Barley explore the concept of being a portable sanctuary, a safe space for others, while navigating life's challenges with faith and vulnerability.
25 - The Ladder
Bryan Barley and Dr. Chip Dodd discuss the intrinsic nature of healthy shame and the importance of emotional presence from birth.
24 - Trust the Process (Part 2)
Bryan Barley and Dr. Chip Dodd delve deeper into the concept of trusting God's process and stepping away from the illusion of controlling the future.
23 - Trust the Process (Part 1)
Dr. Chip Dodd and Bryan Barley discuss the tension between societal expectations and personal authenticity, sharing personal stories of their own journeys.
22 - Tell the Truth - to Others (Part 2)
Dr. Chip Dodd and Bryan Barley delve into the distinctions between confrontation and conflict.
21 - Tell the Truth - to God and Self (Part 1)
Chip Dodd and Bryan Barley look into the essential practice of feeling emotions, embracing truth, and trusting God throughout life's challenges.
20 - Feel Your Feelings - The Eight Core Emotions (Part 2)
Bryan Barley and Chip Dodd continue their deep dive into the necessity of feeling and managing emotions.
19 - Feel Your Feelings (Part 1)
Bryan Barley and Dr. Chip Dodd explore the profound impact of acknowledging and processing emotions.
18 - Living Fully in "The River"
Chip and Bryan discuss the direction and destination of practicing "The Process" by discussing living in "The River" rather than settling for the dangerous banks of anxiety or apathy.
Season 2 - 17 - Introduction to "The Process"
Chip and Bryan commence season 2 of "Living with Heart," beginning their conversation on "The Process," with a particular focus on what "The Process" is not (denial and dissociation).
16 - The Need for Fun
Chip and Bryan conclude their series on "The Needs of the Heart" by discussing the need for fun.
15 - The Need for Freedom
Chip and Bryan discuss the need for freedom, and how it gives us the courage to dream, create and execute true vision in our lives.
14 - The Need for Attention
Chip and Bryan discuss how those who give more of themselves actually need more attention, and how our yearning for honor and recognition isn't a reflection of childishness, but rather our design.
13 - The Need for Support (Surviving vs. Thriving)
Chip and Bryan discuss the need for support, and the cruciality of experiencing a life of thriving rather than settling for mere survival.