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 changes

05:27 - Shift in clinical practice approach with patients

07:09 - Types of tremors and common patterns in TRE

14:23 - The autonomic nervous system and recovery reflex mechanism

20:17 - How the body determines what tension to release

22:01 - Ukraine outreach work with 400+ participants

38:19 - Safety considerations and self-regulation techniques

39:33 - Range of emotions and experiences during TRE

42:34 - Vision for TRE integration in healthcare and schools

46:06 - Online TRE course development and accessibility

47:59 - Closing thoughts on reframing panic attacks as discharge

Detailed Show Notes Found at: exclusive subtack page: https://adamrinde.substack.com/p/episode-127-healing-through-tremoring

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