The Hardcore Therapist 139- Richard Blake (PhD, Psychology and Breathwork)

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I sit down with Dr. Richard L. Blake to unpack what’s known as the treatment-prevalence paradox—the reality that even with increased access to therapy, self-help tools, and mental health awareness, we’re not necessarily seeing a decrease in distress.So what’s missing?We get into:Why more treatment doesn’t always equal better outcomesThe gap between insight and real-life changeWhere breathwork fits into mental health (and where it doesn’t)How nervous system regulation actually impacts behavior in the momentWhether some approaches to healing may unintentionally keep people stuckThis conversation is not about quick fixes or overhyped tools. It’s about understanding what actually works—and how to move from knowing your patterns… to changing how you show up in real time.If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying, doing the work, and still not getting the shift you expected—this episode is for you.Support the show