E012 - Shaking Medicine with Dr. Keith Motes

In this enlightening episode, host Alex Greene sits down with Dr. Keith Motes, founder of Shaking Medicine and a PhD in quantum physics, to explore the fascinating intersection of science, spirituality, and therapeutic tremoring. Broadcasting from Thailand, Dr. Motes shares his remarkable journey from quantum computing researcher in Australia to becoming a pioneer in teaching neurogenic tremoring. The conversation weaves through multiple lenses—from quantum physics and polyvagal theory to Kundalini yoga, Qigong, and indigenous shamanic practices of the Kalahari Bushmen.Dr. Motes reveals how his initial discovery of spontaneous movement came through a profound plant medicine experience that catalyzed his departure from academia to pursue full-time somatic healing work. Alex and Keith dive deep into the complementary relationship between psychedelic therapy and tremoring practices, discussing how embodied practitioners can better navigate medicine journeys and integrate trauma release. They explore the power of combining bodywork with neurogenic tremoring, emphasizing the importance of practitioners first embodying the work themselves. This episode offers invaluable insights for TRE practitioners, bodyworkers, and anyone interested in the deeper dimensions of somatic healing and nervous system regulation.KEY HIGHLIGHTS:00:01:00 Introducing Dr. Keith Motes00:04:00 Physics to Spiritual Practice00:10:00 First DMT Plant Medicine00:13:00 Discovery of Therapeutic Tremoring00:18:00 Developing Shaking Medicine Practice00:23:00 Indigenous and Shamanic Lenses00:26:00 Kalahari Bushmen Shaking Culture00:29:00 Kundalini and Yoga Perspectives00:33:00 Quantum Physics and Vibration00:40:00 Psychedelics and Tremoring Integration00:47:00 MDMA and Trauma Access00:53:00 Bodywork and Touch Facilitation00:58:00 Sensing Energy and Presence01:03:00 Games and Surrender PhasesRESOURCES MENTIONED:Dr. Bradford Keeney - Work with Kalahari Bushmen: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Way-of-the-Bushman/Bradford-Keeney/9781591432050 Shaking Medicine Teacher Training: https://www.shakingmedicine.com/shaking-medicine-teacher-training Zen Shiatsu BodyworkConnect with Dr. Keith Motes:Shaking Medicine website: https://www.shakingmedicine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakingmedicine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shakingmedicinefoundation/   Find us Online:Neurogenic Integration: https://neurogenic-integration.com/Instagram: @neurogenicintegration