WHY TALK THERAPY MAY NOT WORK FOR EVERYONE | Dr. Richard Blake - E96

Dr. Richard Blake, a psychotherapist and breathwork expert delves into the world of breathwork and its potential for healing and personal transformation. Richard shares his personal journey from the corporate world to becoming a breathwork practitioner, driven by his battles with depression, anxiety, and an eating disorder. The conversation covers various therapeutic modalities, including talk therapy, EMDR, and plant medicine, highlighting the unique efficacy of conscious connected breathwork in addressing mental health challenges. Richard reveals insights from his groundbreaking research on the impact of online breathwork sessions on anxiety, discusses the importance of tailored mental health approaches, and touches upon his collaborative work with Runga. If you’re looking for the insight and motivation to live a healthy, happy life, this episode is for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS: • How does conscious connected breathwork help in addressing anxiety and mental health issues compared to traditional talk-based therapies? • What are the potential benefits of integrating various wellness practices such as breathwork, cold exposure, nutrition, and community for holistic health? • How does attending live breathwork sessions compare to recorded sessions in terms of effectiveness, particularly in reducing anxiety? KEY TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Meet Dr. Richard Blake (03:13) - Eating Disorders and Mental Health (06:19) - The Power of Consistent Breathwork (16:45) - Mystical Experiences and Neuroscience (32:19) - The Wellness Industry's Obsession with the Nervous System (33:13) - The Future of Integrated Wellness Approaches (39:40) - Exploring Alternative Healing Modalities (43:51) - Runga's 90-Day Program Overview (46:21) - The Importance of Community and Resilience (54:23) - Research Insights and Gender Differences in Therapy MENTIONS: Website: https://www.runga.co Instagram: instagram.com/the_breath_geek/ KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED: WELLPOWER, Kristin Weitzel, biohacking, health and wellness, women’s health, cold exposure, breathwork, scientific research, breathwork, conscious connected breathwork, anxiety reduction, mental well-being, spiritual health, holistic healing, Trauma and Somatics, EMDR therapist, resilience, therapy, mental health outcomes, plant medicines, nutrition, nervous system regulation, mystical experiences, neuroscience, addiction recovery, mental health research, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), research study, breathwork practices online, fitness model, Runga, Dr. Richard Blake CHECK OUT THE WELLPOWER COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.wellpower.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohacking.breath.cold/ NOT ONLY ARE THESE MY FAVORITE PRODUCTS BUT YOU CAN SUPPORT THE WELLPOWER PODCAST BY SUPPORTING THE BRANDS THAT HELP FUND THIS FREE EDUCATION TOOL (USE CODE WELLPOWER AT CHECKOUT): AMPCOIL, BEAM MINERALS, BIOPTIMIZERS, <a href="https://braintap.com/#a_aid=2209KRWE&a_bid=72e6afc5" rel="noopener