Red Beard Embodiment Podcast

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Alex Greene is on a mission to bring the power of embodiment to people all around the world. This podcast focuses on how embodiment practices, trauma healing, and knowledge about human nervous system can help us find our ground, discover new sources of meaning, and create connection in an ever-changing world.The deepest change is embodied change.

6 FEB

E73 - 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 Bodywork Connect 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: Red Beard Somatic Therapy: Instagram: @redbeardsomatictherapy Facebook: @RedBeardSomaticTherapy

1h 9m
31/10/2025

E72 - Nervous System Regulation for Chronic Illness with Lindsay Wolff

In this episode, host Alex Greene sits down with Lindsay Wolff, a certified health coach and mentor with the Primal Trust Program. Lindsay shares her powerful journey from experiencing debilitating chronic illness—including chronic fatigue, Lyme disease, and severe pain—to discovering the transformative power of nervous system regulation and somatic practices. After spending nearly a decade navigating the medical system without lasting relief, Lindsay found healing through a comprehensive approach that integrates bottom-up nervous system practices, trauma processing, and reconnection with nature. Lindsay introduces listeners to the Primal Trust framework, explaining how it differs from other brain retraining programs through its three-level curriculum that begins with foundational practices like TRE (Trauma Release Exercises), functional neurology, and breathwork before moving into deeper emotional processing and parts work. She discusses the importance of titrating these practices for sensitive nervous systems, creating safety through gradual exposure, and building capacity over time. The conversation explores how chronic illness often stems from nervous system dysregulation following stress or trauma, and how practices like neurogenic tremoring can help discharge survival energy stored in the body. Join our Upcoming Workshop: December 18, 2025 - Nervous System Regulation for Chronic Pain & Illness with Lindsay Wolff: https://neurogenic-integration.com/product/nervous-system-healing-with-primal-trust-regulation-tools-by-lindsay-wolff/ Key Highlights & Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Lindsay 01:00 Primal Trust Overview 03:00 Lindsay's Journey Begins 04:00 Chronic Illness Algorithm 05:00 Health Crash Experience 07:00 Nature's Healing Power 09:00 Discovering TRE Practice 12:00 Body-Mind Connection Awakening 13:00 Primal Trust Explained 15:00 Bottom-Up Practices 18:00 Brain Retraining Fundamentals 21:00 Level Two Work 23:00 Hero's Journey Framework 25:00 Mentorship and Coaching 36:00 Titrating TRE Practice 42:00 Individual vs Group 46:00 Nature Connection Experience 48:00 Emotional Reservoir Concept 53:00 Workshop PreviewResources & Links Mentioned Primal Trust Program: https://www.primaltrust.org/ Dr. Cathleen King (Dr. Cath): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-cathleen-king-dpt-951b6597 Red Beard Embodiment Podcast with Dr. Cathleen King https://www.redbeardsomatictherapy.com/post/podcast-e29-discovering-primal-trust-ft-dr-cathleen-king Red Beard Somatic Therapy: Instagram: @redbeardsomatictherapy Facebook: @RedBeardSomaticTherapy

57 min
17/10/2025

E71 - Finding Hope Through TRE: Svava Brooks' Journey from Freeze to Freedom

What happens when a trauma survivor discovers TRE and becomes the practitioner she needed? Alex Greene speaks with Svava Brooks, a TRE practitioner in Reykjavik, Iceland, who has mastered integrating neurogenic tremoring with mindful self-compassion and polyvagal theory. Svava didn't set out to become a provider—she entered the training for her own healing. But what she discovered transformed not only her life but her approach to holding space for others. As a complex trauma survivor in functional freeze, Svava shares practical wisdom from taking "a thousand tiny steps" into social engagement. She reveals why TRE alone wasn't enough—she needed self-compassion practices to befriend her body and build the safe attachment capacity she'd never experienced. She discusses why she teaches the "hand on heart" practice first, how to work with freeze patterns during tremoring, and why going "slower than slow" creates lasting change. Now bringing TRE to every town in Iceland, Svava offers insights on sustainable healing practices, integrating somatic work with other modalities, and creating compassionate containers where bodies feel safe to release. Key Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Svava Brooks 02:51 Client's emotional breakthrough story 07:18 Discovering TRE in 2015 09:09 Body's push-pull response 13:30 Self-compassion meets TRE 16:47 ACE Study explained 21:24 Hand-on-heart practice begins 24:06 Chronic freeze patterns 29:41 Practicing the pause 34:16 Transformation as mother 36:38 Discovering joy and creativity 39:26 TRE Iceland mission 42:52 Hope through tremoring 44:52 Slower you go quoteResources Mentioned: ACE Study (Adverse Childhood Experiences Study): https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797(98)00017-8/pdf Polyvagal Theory: https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheory Kristin Neff - Self-Compassion Research: https://self-compassion.org/the-research/ Dr. David Berceli: https://treglobal.org/about-dr-david-berceli/ Svava’s Website: https://www.svavabrooks.com/ Find us Online: Neurogenic Integration: https://neurogenic-integration.com/ Instagram: @neurogenicintegration

46 min
10/10/2025

E70 - TRE Meets Fascia: Bringing Neurogenic Tremoring to the Fascia Congress with Liza Kimble

Alex Greene welcomes back Liza Kimble for an exciting follow-up conversation about her groundbreaking experience at the Fascia Congress in New Orleans. Fresh from her travels, Liza shares how she introduced TRE and neurogenic tremoring to the international fascia research community, where over 100 attendees experienced tremoring for the first time. The congress brought together leading voices in nervous system work, including Stephen Porges, Robert Schleip, and Gil Hedley, creating a unique convergence of scientific research and therapeutic practice that validated the deep connection between fascia, trauma, and the autonomic nervous system. Liza takes listeners behind the scenes of this transformative event, sharing insights from keynote presentations on the fascia-nervous system connection, Gil Hedley's emotional vagus nerve dissection, and conversations about consciousness within connective tissue. She discusses the positive reception to her TRE demonstration with Professor Werner Klingler, the power of vagal activation through sound and voice work, and her growing passion for integrating indigenous healing wisdom—including Sami yoiking traditions—with somatic practices. This conversation illuminates the exciting frontier where ancient healing methods, cutting-edge fascia research, and neurogenic tremoring converge to offer new pathways for trauma healing and embodied wellness. Listen to the full episode to discover how the fascia world is embracing neurogenic tremoring and what this means for the future of trauma healing and somatic therapy. Key Highlights: 00:04 - Introduction and Congress Overview 03:10 - Robert Schleip on Fascia 05:29 - Fascia Responds to Stress 08:45 - Fabiana de Silva's Vagal Resets 11:17 - Self-Help Grounding Through Squeezing 12:18 - Gil Hedley's Vagus Dissection 14:01 - Sounding and Vagal Activation 18:06 - Fascia, Consciousness, and Soul 21:28 - Meeting Stephen Porges 25:32 - Traumatic Brain Injury Insights 30:00 - Liza's TRE Presentation Experience 32:51 - 100 People Experience Tremoring 40:00 - Future Congress Plans 42:40 - Sami Yoiking Healing Songs 48:34 - Human Algorithm Workshop Preview Resources Mentioned: Robert Schleip - Fascia Research FoundationGil Hedley - Nerve Tour and Anatomy Videos: https://www.gilhedley.com/ Stephen Porges - Polyvagal Theory: https://www.stephenporges.com/ Fabiana Silva - Fascia Research Society President: https://www.facebook.com/FasciaResearchSociety/John Sharkey - Anatomist and Fascia Researcher: http://www.johnsharkeyevents.com/ Journal of Movement and BodyworkLiza Kimble’s website: https://lizakimble.com/ Find us Online: Website: https://www.redbeardsomatictherapy.com/ Instagram: @redbeardsomatictherapy Facebook: @RedBeardSomaticTherapy

53 min
11/07/2025

E69 - Tremoring and the Yoga Sutras with Bonnie Pariser

Alex Greene speaks with Bonnie Pariser, a TRE provider and yoga therapist who runs Yoga Loca studio in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Bonnie shares how she transformed her yoga therapy practice by integrating TRE (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises) with traditional yoga approaches. Her unique journey from fashion design to embodiment work led her to discover that tremoring can dramatically improve outcomes for clients with chronic tension, anxiety, and trauma. Bonnie explains how tremoring prepares the nervous system for yoga practices, especially for clients who are too activated to benefit from conventional stretching or meditation. She uses the Ayurvedic dosha framework to understand different nervous system states: vata (anxiety/bracing), pitta (hypervigilance), and kapha (shutdown). This approach works with the body's natural healing mechanisms rather than against them. The conversation covers practical applications including emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and spiritual practice preparation. Bonnie shares examples from her classes and one-on-one sessions, showing how clients move from seeking physical relief to developing life management skills. Her integration of ancient wisdom with modern trauma approaches demonstrates how nervous system regulation can transform both therapy outcomes and daily life. Listen to the full episode to discover how this powerful combination of TRE and yoga can transform your approach to nervous system regulation and embodiment practices. Key Highlights: 0:00 Introduction 1:49 Fashion to Embodiment 4:19 TRE Training Discovery 6:06 Yoga Sutras Connection 7:06 Kumbhaka Breathless State 12:09 Integration with Classes 17:05 Emotional Regulation Practice 18:44 Conflict Resolution Applications 26:51 Ayurvedic Dosha Perspective 27:20 Vata Derangement Treatment 30:53 One-on-One Applications 35:52 Personal Practice Evolution 37:17 Tandava Dance Connection 41:08 Kriya Spontaneous Movements 50:58 Myofascial Release Integration 52:50 Future Learning DirectionsLinks and Resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YogaLokaNJ/ Websites: https://www.yoga-loka.com/ http://www.yoga-therapy-can-help.me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoga_loka/ David Berceli - TRE founder and trainer: https://treglobal.org/about-dr-david-berceli/ Find us Online: Sign up for our newsletter to learn more about the power of embodiment: https://www.redbeardsomatictherapy.com/ Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedBeardSomaticTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeardsomatictherapy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandermgreene

57 min
27/06/2025

E68 -Swimming in Fascia: From Ida Rolf's Revolution to Modern Fascial Science with Anders Totten

Join Alex as he sits down with longtime colleague Anders Totten, a structural integration bodywork therapist specializing in Tom Myers' Anatomy Trains approach. Anders shares his journey from massage school in Madison, Wisconsin to becoming a deep student of fascial work and structural integration. This conversation explores the fascinating world of fascia, from Ida Rolf's pioneering work in the 1940s-50s to cutting-edge research being presented at the upcoming Fascia Congress in New Orleans. The discussion covers the collaborative nature of structural integration work, the profound experiences Anders had in cadaver labs touching actual anatomy trains, and the emerging connections between fascial work and emotional regulation through the nervous system. Anders reflects on his training with Polish bodywork wizard Jarek Kakowski and shares mystical experiences from working with cadavers, including the profound sensations of holding different organs. Throughout the conversation, both practitioners emphasize the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration in somatic work, moving beyond tribal thinking to embrace the convergence of fascial research, polyvagal theory, and embodied trauma healing approaches. Ready to dive deeper into the world of structural integration and fascial healing? Listen to the complete conversation to hear Anders' full journey and insights into this transformative bodywork approach. Key Highlights: 00:01 - Background introductions05:00 - Ida Rolf origins09:00 - Osteopathic influences12:00 - Gravity field philosophy16:00 - Tom Myers introduction20:00 - Anatomy trains criticism23:00 - Cadaver lab experiences26:00 - Mystical organ touching33:00 - Structural integration approach39:00 - First session process44:00 - Fascia Congress preview49:00 - Emotional fascia research56:00 - Interdisciplinary collaboration60:00 - Future directionsLinks & Resources Book a call with Anders: https://www.redbeardsomatictherapy.com/team/anders-totten Tom Myers' Anatomy TrainsRolf InstituteLaboratories for Anatomical Enlightenment (Boulder)Fascia Research Congress (New Orleans)Robert Schleip's researchStephen Porges and Polyvagal TheoryJohn F. Barnes Myofascial ReleaseFind us Online: Sign up for our newsletter to learn more about the power of embodiment: https://www.redbeardsomatictherapy.com/ Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedBeardSomaticTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeardsomatictherapy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandermgreene

1h 2m
20/06/2025

E67- TRE in the 2025 Fascia Congress with Liza Kimble

Alex Greene talks with Liza Kimble, a body therapist from South Africa who combines TRE (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises) with gentle touch work. Liza has worked with bodies for 32 years and discovered that lighter touch often works better than deep, painful massage. She works with both people and horses, teaching them how to release tension through natural tremoring. Liza shares how she went from doing very intense massage work to learning gentler approaches that help the nervous system feel safe. Her work with horses taught her important lessons about healing - when horses feel comfortable, they naturally start to shake and release stored stress. She's excited to present her work at a big research conference in New Orleans. The conversation covers how to combine different healing methods, why therapists need to take care of themselves, and Liza's interest in ancient wisdom about human behavior patterns. This episode helps both therapists and regular people understand how gentle body work can help heal trauma and calm the nervous system. Key Highlights: 00:01 - Background introduction00:03 - Massage therapy beginnings00:05 - Psoas activation discovery00:07 - Meeting David Berceli00:09 - First TRE experience00:12 - Combining TRE fascial00:14 - Fascia Congress attendance00:16 - Horse tremoring discovery00:19 - Touch technique evolution00:22 - Client homework protocols00:25 - Horse therapy training00:29 - Traumatized horse transformation00:34 - Horse tremoring patterns00:37 - Equine therapy philosophy00:42 - Teaching methodology evolution00:44 - Upcoming Congress excitement00:50 - Human algorithm teachingsLinks and Resources: International Fascia Research Congress: https://www.frscongress.org/ Liza’s Website: https://lizakimble.com/ Polyvagal Theory resources by Dr. Stephen Porges: https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheory Tom Myers' Anatomy Trains and fascial meridians: https://www.myersmyofascialmeridians.com/ Blog Post

56 min
06/06/2025

E66- The Body is the Portal: Exploring Internal Alchemy with Simba Stenqvist

What if the secret to deep healing wasn't found in a technique---but in the quality of presence you bring to another human being? In this episode, Alex reconnects with Simba Stenqvist, TRE® trainer and somatic innovator based in Thailand, to explore his groundbreaking modality called Internal Alchemy---a fusion of neurogenic tremoring, fascial work, breathwork, and energetic practices. Simba shares how Internal Alchemy emerged not from intellectual design, but through direct revelation during meditation---symbols, insights, and movements that seemed to arise through him rather than from him. Drawing on 25+ years in martial arts, bodywork, and nervous system practices, Simba reveals how respecting traditional lineages means bringing them forward to meet contemporary needs. From his multicultural background (Swedish-Dominican) to his "old school" teaching philosophy, Simba embodies the art of working with "who's in front of you" rather than rigid protocols. Together, Alex and Simba dive deep into the mystery of masterful facilitation---how experienced practitioners learn to trust their intuition, follow subtle body cues, and create spaces where profound healing can unfold. This conversation explores presence as medicine, the power of authentic witnessing, and how combining fascial work with tremoring can access layers of stored trauma that pure nervous system approaches might miss. If you've ever wondered what transforms a good practitioner into a masterful one, this episode offers profound insights into the art of somatic healing. Key Highlights: [00:03:00] Internal Alchemy Origins Story[05:15:00] Innovation Meets Ancient Wisdom[09:52:00] Teaching Who's Present Philosophy[14:27:00] Fascial Work Beyond Structure[17:34:00] Connecting Somatic Worlds[22:27:00] Creating Safe Containers[25:43:00] Witnessing & Reframing Trauma[28:30:00] Intuitive vs Intellectual Knowing[33:00:00] Organism-to-Organism Communication[40:15:00] Presence as Transmission[46:57:00] Natural vs Supernatural Abilities[48:47:00] Beyond Nervous System LabelsLinks and Resources: Website: https://livingwiththespirit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingwiththespirit/ Find us Online: Sign up for our newsletter to learn more about the power of embodiment: https://www.redbeardsomatictherapy.com/ Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedBeardSomaticTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeardsomatictherapy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandermgreene

57 min

Alex Greene is on a mission to bring the power of embodiment to people all around the world. This podcast focuses on how embodiment practices, trauma healing, and knowledge about human nervous system can help us find our ground, discover new sources of meaning, and create connection in an ever-changing world.The deepest change is embodied change.

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