Throughout our lives, we are exposed to countless outside influences. Family - in particular our parents. Geography and local culture. Economics and financial status. How we incorporate these experiences into our lives…how we choose to react, behave, engage with others…is up to us.
Michael “Tate” Barkley allowed those factors - in particular, his relationship with his father - to lead him down a path of self-destruction, shame, guilt, and regret.
But with time, comes experience, perspective, self-reflection, and the opportunity to change and evolve to a greater version of ourselves. Listen as Tate addresses the impact of his life’s challenges, his decisions, and their impact, and how he ultimately was able to overcome them and flourish.
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Name Michael “Tate” Barkley
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Quick Episode Summary:
00:16 Introduction and Welcome to Special Guest, Tate Barkley
00:37 Understanding the Book's Title
01:26 Exploring Tate’s Childhood and All It’s Challenges
02:31 Life in Rural North Carolina
03:53 The Influence of Moonshine
06:48 Moving to Booming Houston, Texas
09:23 The Impact of Alcoholism on Tate’s Life
16:36 Coming Out and Accepting Identity
29:15 The Downfall and Recovery
42:10 Tate’s Answer to What’s the Point?
