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

Email: tate@bainlaw.net 

Phone: 713-702-9198

Website: http://tatebarkley.com/ 

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Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sunday-Dinners-Moonshine-Tate-Barkley/dp/1953321224/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CG12WDWTALYD&keywords=sunday+dinners%2C+moonshine+and+men&qid=1688755096&s=books&sprefix=sunday+dinners%2C+moonshine+and+men%2Cstripbooks%2C108&sr=1-1 

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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?