Episode 126: From Trauma to Tranquility: The Science of Shaking with Richmond Heath

In this episode of the One Thing podcast, host Dr. Adam Rinde delves into the fascinating world of Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) with Richmond Heath, founder of TRE Australia. Discover how the body's natural tremor response, often suppressed in our culture, can be a powerful tool for healing stress and trauma.  Richmond shares his journey from skepticism to advocacy, revealing how TRE has transformed his understanding of trauma recovery.  Whether you're curious about the science of trauma, the mind-body connection, or seeking practical ways to calm your nervous system, this episode offers profound insights.  Join us as we explore the innate wisdom of our bodies and learn how to harness it for better health and well-being.Bio: Richmond Heath is the founder of TRE Australia and an integrative physiotherapist who has dedicated his career to exploring the body's natural tremor response as a means of recovering from stress and trauma. His work with Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) has been applied in various settings, from war zones to natural disaster recovery efforts, demonstrating the body's innate ability to heal itself. Time Stamps:03:44 - Richmond's first TRE experience and immediate physical changes05:27 - Shift in clinical practice approach with patients07:09 - Types of tremors and common patterns in TRE14:23 - The autonomic nervous system and recovery reflex mechanism20:17 - How the body determines what tension to release22:01 - Ukraine outreach work with 400+ participants38:19 - Safety considerations and self-regulation techniques39:33 - Range of emotions and experiences during TRE42:34 - Vision for TRE integration in healthcare and schools46:06 - Online TRE course development and accessibility47:59 - Closing thoughts on reframing panic attacks as dischargeDetailed Show Notes Found at: exclusive subtack page: https://adamrinde.substack.com/p/episode-127-healing-through-tremoring Sponsor Spotlight: Feeling stressed, anxious, or restless? Discover how to calm your nervous system with Pulsetto, the vagus nerve stimulation device designed to lower stress and improve sleep—drug free. 👉 Try it here: ⁠https://pulsetto.sjv.io/jed7KM