Red Beard Embodiment Podcast

Have you ever wondered about the origins of TRE (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises)? In this podcast, Alex interviews Joan McDonald, one of the pioneers of TRE, who shares the fascinating story of how she got involved and the challenges and triumphs of the early days. Joan also discusses the potential of TRE in various applications, including Joan McDonald, a registered social

Dive into the transformative world of somatic healing in this compelling episode of our podcast. Join host Alex as he engages with Stephanie Scarminach, a seasoned expert in somatic psychology from Santa Cruz, California. Stephanie shares her journey from personal struggles to finding her path in healing others through body awareness and psychological healing. This episode promises

In this episode of our podcast, Alex welcomes back Nicolette de Saint-Amour, affectionately known as Niki, to dive into the intricate world of the Feldenkrais method. Fresh from completing their four-year professional training in Kelowna, Canada, Alex and Niki share their experiences and compelling insights they've gained along the way. As two individuals who started their Feldenkr

In this episode, Alex sits down with Doshin Shim Roshi to explore the role of the body in Zen Buddhist practice, and its intersection with Hawaiian spirituality. Alex and Doshin Shim Roshi discuss their shared experiences training in the Chozen-ji style of Zen Buddhist meditation. They share stories of rigorous training, spiritual insights, and the integration of life lessons deriv

In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Mohammed Salah, the first certified TRE (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises) provider in the Arab region and the founder of TRE Arabia. Mohammed shares his transformative journey with TRE, starting from his initial skepticism to how it profoundly changed his life, leading him to spread the practice across 22 countries. He discuss

In this compelling episode of the podcast, host Alex sits down with Julia Yanker, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, coach, and self-described adventurologist, for an insightful discussion on the intersection of nervous system work, somatic experiencing, and the draw of adventure sports. Julia shares her personal journey from a stress-filled childhood to her explorations in yoga,

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Red Beard team member Aleksandra Bazinska, a seasoned therapist from Tucson, Arizona, specializing in Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and developmental trauma therapy. Aleksandra shares her compelling journey from growing up in Poland amidst a community deeply affected by PTSD, to discovering her passion for healin

In this episode of the Red Beard Embodiment Podcast, host Alex Greene sits down with Siv Jøssang Shields, a chiropractor based in Voss, Norway, to delve into her journey towards building Integrated Human, a transformative platform combining various therapeutic practices. Siv shares her profound experiences with the neurogenic tremor mechanism, highlighting its role in her chiropra

In this episode, we meet Arjuna George, a retired fire chief who has started a new journey helping firefighters and others grow stronger and lead better. Arjuna talks about his 24 years fighting fires in British Columbia and how he moved on to focus on wellness, leadership, and the benefits of Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE). He shares his struggles with burnout and ho

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Cheda Mikic, a seasoned TRE (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises) trainer and educator, whose work spans over 30 years across Europe, the US, and the UK. Cheda shares his journey from personal trauma to becoming a leading figure in the field of complementary therapy, including his expertise in craniosacral therapy and naturopathy. D