Barry Deeks

In this episode of The Soul Mirror podcast, Barry Deeks shares a life that refuses to fit into one box. This conversation is for anyone questioning their direction or feeling “too much” or “too scattered.” Barry opens up about creativity, self-doubt, resilience, and the courage to keep going. You’ll walk away with a deeper acceptance of your own path—and the reminder that meaning doesn’t need to be linear to be real. About the Guest: Barry Deeks is an author, publisher, filmmaker, podcaster, and comedian who has studied at fourteen colleges and explores c...

On I Awaken, hosted by Archita, this episode explores what it means to live beyond labels with guest Barry Deeks. This conversation is for anyone who feels scattered, stuck between unfinished ideas, or unsure of their creative path. Barry shares his unconventional journey across learning, creating, and self-expression—revealing that growth isn’t linear, and identity doesn’t have to be fixed. You’ll walk away with a deeper permission to trust your process and honor your evolving self. About the Guest: Barry Deeks is an author, self-publisher, AI filmmaker, podcaster, comedian, and lifelong...

On The Aura Room, hosted by Archita, Barry Deeks shares a raw, reflective journey through creativity, identity, and inner drive. This episode is for anyone feeling stretched between who they are and who they’re becoming. Barry opens up about writing, building an AI film, and navigating a path that doesn’t always make sense to others—but feels true within. It’s a conversation about trusting your inner voice, even when the world questions it. About the Guest: Barry Deeks is an author, publisher, podcaster, comedian, and creator of an AI film. He has s...

A Gentle Note Before You Listen Our guest, Barry Deeks, is a survivor of a catastrophic road accident that temporarily took his ability to speak and continues to affect his voice today. At times in this conversation, his words may not sound as fluent as he would like them to, but every thought he shares is considered, intentional, and deeply felt. We ask you to listen with patience and with an open heart. Please do not judge Barry on how his voice sounds, only on the depth of what he is offering. Episode Summary: What happens when a person loses their voice, and in that silence finds something they never expected to say? Host Sana welcomes Barry Deeks back to the network, this time on The Mindful Journey, for a quieter, more personal continuation of his story. Barry is the author of the autobiography The Bizarre and Enchanting Life and the subject of the film The Man Who Can . In this conversation, he reflects on the father who shaped his early motivation, the belief system that carried him through his hardest years, why writing became a voice when speaking could not, and what faith looks like when it is held quietly, without label or religion. A gentle episode for anyone who has ever felt that their inner world stayed intact even when the outer one fell apart. About the Guest: Barry Deeks is an author and filmmaker based in the United Kingdom. He has written five books, including his autobiography The Bizarre and Enchanting Life , available on Wattpad, and is the subject of the film The Man Who Can , available on YouTube. His work is rooted in lived experience: a catastrophic road accident, hospital recoveries, and a long return to voice through writing. He continues to write across themes of belief, philosophy, and humanity's place in a larger whole. Key Takeaways: Motivation that lasts is rarely loud. It often comes from one quiet, formative relationship and grows from there. A belief system held privately is not a performance. Sometimes it is the thing that gets you from one year of your life to the next. Writing is a way of holding onto your own voice when the world around you cannot quite hear it. Faith and religion are not the same thing. You are allowed to hold one without needing the other. An inner world can stay intact even when the outer one has fallen apart. That is worth knowing if you are in the middle of something hard right now. Connect With the Guest: Book: The Bizarre and Enchanting Life by Barry Deeks — read on Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/story/366050276-barry-deeks-the-bizarre-and-enchanting-life Film: The Man Who Can — search "Barry Deeks The Man Who Can" on YouTube Author articles: https://medium.com/@barrydreeksauthor7 Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome Back to Barry — and the question this episode sits with [02:00] What Motivation Really Looked Like — Barry's father, and the one thing he wanted most [04:30] The Belief System That Saved a Young Man — and what it grew into [07:00] Writing as Voice — an opinion forming inside, finally able to be heard [09:30] Faith Without Religion — being part of something larger, quietly [11:30] Closing Reflection — permission to sit with your own questions 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life ? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik

On Wellness Reimagined , this episode explores survival, identity, and meaning through the story of Barry Deeks. For anyone navigating trauma, isolation, or a search for purpose, Barry’s journey offers a deeply unconventional lens. From a life-altering accident to years in institutions, he shares how writing, belief, and inner dialogue became his way back—not to who he was, but to who he is becoming. About the Guest: Barry Deeks is a self-published author, podcaster, comedian, and creator of The Man Who Can . His work is inspired by his lived experience of trauma, recovery, and personal philosophy. A Note for Our Listeners: Before you press play, a gentle word. Our guest Barry Deeks is a survivor of a catastrophic road accident that temporarily affected his ability to speak. At times in this conversation, his words may not sound as clear as he would like them to, but every thought he shares is considered, intentional, and deeply felt. We ask you to listen with patience and with an open heart. Please do not judge Barry on how his voice sounds, only on the depth of what he is offering. His presence in this conversation is itself an act of courage, and the meaning lives in his words, not in their delivery. Thank you for showing up for this episode with the kindness it deserves. Episode Chapters: 00:00 – When everything is taken away 02:19 – Losing voice, finding inner reality 05:50 – Life across hospitals and learning 06:20 – The film and creative expression 08:27 – Resistance through writing and humor 11:24 – Letting go of being right 15:29 – Belief as a tool for healing Key Takeaways Writing can become a lifeline when external control is lost Identity can deepen through adversity, not disappear Belief doesn’t have to be “true” to be helpful—it can still heal Humor and observation can be quiet forms of resistance Letting go of being right can open space for growth How to Connect With the Guest YouTube 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life ? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast : Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 <a

A Gentle Note Before You Listen: Our guest, Barry Deeks, is a survivor of a catastrophic road accident that temporarily took his ability to speak and continues to affect his voice today. At times in this conversation, his words may not sound as fluent as he would like them to, but every thought he shares is considered, intentional, and deeply felt. We ask you to listen with patience and with an open heart. Please do not judge Barry on how his voice sounds, only on the depth of what he is offering. We don't usually want to think about it, but sometimes the worst thing that happens to us also becomes the beginning of something true. Not in a way that makes the pain smaller. In a way that gives it meaning. Host Sana sits with Barry Deeks, an author, filmmaker, and survivor whose life journey moves through a catastrophic road accident, hospitals, prisons, and the long, quiet work of finding voice through writing. Barry's autobiography, The Bizarre and Enchanting Life , and his film, The Man Who Can , both grew out of an evolution of thought rather than a single moment of breakthrough. In this conversation, Barry shares his belief in a coming shift from dystopia to utopia, why suffering and beauty are inseparable, and the philosophy that has carried him: rise with the sky, and the sky will come to meet you. About the Guest: Barry Deeks is an author, filmmaker, publisher, and podcaster based in the United Kingdom. He has written five books, including his autobiography The Bizarre and Enchanting Life , available on Wattpad, and is the subject of a documentary film, The Man Who Can , available on YouTube. His work is rooted in lived experience: a catastrophic road accident, hospital recoveries, time inside, and a long return to voice through writing. He explores themes of transformation, belief, the cosmos, and humanity's potential for a more peaceful future. Key Takeaways: The worst thing that happened to you does not have to stay the worst thing about you. Meaning can be made without minimising what hurt. Beauty and suffering are not opposites. As Barry shares, you cannot appreciate the day without the darkness that came before it. Writing is a way of thinking. When the world outside cannot quite hear you, the page can. Transformation is rarely a single moment. It is an evolution of thought, gradual, layered, and often only visible looking back. Belief in a future worth working toward is not naive. It is one of the most stubborn forms of courage available to anyone who has been through hard things. "Rise with the sky and the sky will come to meet you." Do not be afraid to be ambitious about a better life, no matter where you start from. Connect With the Guest: Book: The Bizarre and Enchanting Life by Barry Deeks — read on Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/story/366050276-barry-deeks-the-bizarre-and-enchanting-life Film: The Man Who Can — search "Barry Deeks The Man Who Can" on YouTube Author articles: https://medium.com/@barrydreeksauthor7 Episode Chapters: [00:00] The Question We Don't Want to Ask — and why it changes things when we do [03:00] Meet Barry Deeks — writer, thinker, survivor [06:00] Feeling Most Yourself — admiring every day you are alive [07:30] What Most of Us Get Wrong About Suffering — no greatness without hardship [10:00] Life Is Not a Rehearsal — Barry's father's words [11:30] Writing as Evolution of Thought — there was no single breakthrough [15:00] Belief and Purpose — being here to facilitate a shift

What makes a life meaningful—and can a machine ever truly understand that? In this episode of AIBiz , hosted by Saima, we explore a deeply human question through the lens of AI and lived experience. This conversation is for anyone feeling uncertain about their purpose in a rapidly changing world. Barry Deeks shares a raw, reflective journey through trauma, recovery, and meaning-making—offering a perspective on why belief, kindness, and inner awareness may matter more than ever in the age of artificial intelligence. A Note for Our Listeners: Before you press play, a gentle word. Our guest Barry Deeks is a survivor of a catastrophic road accident that temporarily affected his ability to speak. At times in this conversation, his words may not sound as clear as he would like them to, but every thought he shares is considered, intentional, and deeply felt. We ask you to listen with patience and with an open heart. Please do not judge Barry on how his voice sounds, only on the depth of what he is offering. His presence in this conversation is itself an act of courage, and the meaning lives in his words, not in their delivery. Thank you for showing up for this episode with the kindness it deserves. About the Guest: Barry Deeks is a writer and filmmaker whose work explores belief, identity, and the human mind under pressure. His own journey, which includes surviving a life-altering accident and the long road of recovery, informs the depth and honesty he brings to storytelling. Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to AI and human mission 03:10 Barry’s life journey and defining purpose 07:45 Meaning-making in silence and adversity 12:20 Discovery vs construction of belief systems 17:05 AI, work, and human value in transition 21:40 The risk of outsourcing thinking to machines 25:10 Choosing kindness over being right Key Takeaways: Meaning often emerges through hardship, not comfort Belief can guide us when logic falls short AI may assist, but it cannot replace human depth Self-awareness grows in moments of stillness Kindness is a powerful evolution of purpose How to Connect With the Guest: YouTube 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life ? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast : Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 <a href="https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork" rel="noopener norefe

In this episode of the Divine Decode , host Shreya sits with Barry Deeks to explore what it truly means to create from the inside out. This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck between wanting to create and waiting to feel “ready.” Barry shares his journey across 14 colleges, self-publishing books, and producing an AI-driven film—offering a raw, honest look at creativity without gatekeepers. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of persistence, self-trust, and why meaningful work often starts before clarity arrives. About the Guest: Barry Deeks is a self-published author, AI filmmaker, podcaster, and comedian. He has attended 14 colleges and built his creative path independently, driven by curiosity and self-directed learning. A Note for Our Listeners: Before you press play, a gentle word. Our guest Barry Deeks is a survivor of a catastrophic road accident that temporarily affected his ability to speak. At times in this conversation, his words may not sound as clear as he would like them to, but every thought he shares is considered, intentional, and deeply felt. We ask you to listen with patience and with an open heart. Please do not judge Barry on how his voice sounds, only on the depth of what he is offering. His presence in this conversation is itself an act of courage, and the meaning lives in his words, not in their delivery. Thank you for showing up for this episode with the kindness it deserves. Episode Chapter: 00:00 – Introduction to an unconventional creative path 03:10 – Learning across 14 colleges: curiosity over credentials 07:25 – Creating without gatekeepers or permission 12:40 – Inside the AI film-making experience 18:15 – Balancing humor, depth, and expression 23:50 – Loneliness, persistence, and creative resilience 29:05 – Final message: start before you feel ready Key Takeaways: Creativity often grows stronger without rigid structures Learning doesn’t always need validation to be meaningful Starting matters more than feeling fully prepared Humor and depth can coexist in powerful ways Consistency builds creative confidence over time How to Connect With the Guest YouTube 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life ? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast : Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 <a href="https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork" rel

In this episode of Healing Horizons , we sit with Barry Deeks, whose life journey moves through trauma, recovery, and creative expression. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt unheard, unseen, or overwhelmed by their inner world. Barry shares how writing became more than expression—it became survival. Through his story, listeners are invited to see that even in silence, there is a way to stay connected to self, purpose, and possibility. A Note for Our Listeners: Before you press play, a gentle word. Our guest Barry Deeks is a survivor of a catastrophic road accident that temporarily affected his ability to speak. At times in this conversation, his words may not sound as clear as he would like them to, but every thought he shares is considered, intentional, and deeply felt. We ask you to listen with patience and with an open heart. Please do not judge Barry on how his voice sounds, only on the depth of what he is offering. His presence in this conversation is itself an act of courage, and the meaning lives in his words, not in their delivery. Thank you for showing up for this episode with the kindness it deserves. About the Guest: Barry Deeks is an author, filmmaker, publisher, and podcaster. His work includes his autobiography The Bizarre and Enchanting Life and the film The Man Who Can , both rooted in his lived experiences. Episode Chapters: 00:00 When life takes your voice away 04:10 Writing as a lifeline during recovery 09:30 Inner world vs outer silence 15:45 Life after the accident 21:10 Turning pain into creative work 27:00 Sharing your story with the world 32:00 One sentence that can change everything Key Takeaways: Writing can be a tool for emotional survival, not just reflection Silence doesn’t mean emptiness—it can hold deep inner activity Creativity can emerge from crisis, not just after healing Your story doesn’t need permission to exist Start small—one honest sentence can open everything How to Connect With the Guest: YouTube 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life ? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast : Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 <a href="https://www.podhub.club/beaguest" rel="noopener noreferrer

In this deeply thought-provoking episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Barry Deeks — self-published author, writer, and producer of his own psychological drama film The Man Who Can. Barry’s story is unlike most. After surviving a catastrophic road accident that left him temporarily unable to speak, he turned inward — using writing and thought as tools for survival, identity, and meaning. His work, The Bizarre & Enchanting Life, explores the blurred lines between belief, reality, and perception. Through his film and writing, Barry invites us into a deeply personal world — one shaped by recovery, psychiatric institutions, prison, and a relentless search for truth. This episode challenges how we think about identity, mental health, belief systems, and what it truly means to be understood. If you’re ready for a conversation that questions reality and explores the human mind at a deeper level, this episode is for you. 🎬 Watch the book trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zipc66IXiV4