Red Beard Embodiment Podcast

In this episode, Alex Greene interviews Ellen McKenzie, TRE provider, a yoga therapist,  and certification trainer, about her journey with TRE and how she integrates it into her therapeutic practice. They discuss the benefits of tremoring, both as a self-care tool and in facilitated sessions, as well as how Ellen combines TRE with other modalities like somatics. Ellen shares how she was first intr...

In this episode, Alex Greene interviews terrice bassler about her recent artist residency at NIROX, an arts organization in South Africa. terrice shares how she brought together ceramics and TRE (tension & trauma releasing exercises) during her month-long stay.  terrice talks about her initial discovery of TRE and how she incorporated it into her art practice at the NIROX artist residency. She...

In this episode of the Red Beard Embodiment Podcast, host Alex Greene welcomes Michael Waite, the mind behind the Brain Shaman podcast. Together, they delve into the current state of virtual and augmented reality technologies, their applications for health and wellness, and where the fields may be headed in the coming years. They also explore how VR and AR can be used for pain management, trauma r...

In this episode of the Red Beard Embodiment Podcast, host Alex Greene sits down with Hans Holter Solhjell, a Global Trainer and Certification Trainer in TRE Tension and Trauma Release. They discuss the importance of nervous system regulation in conflict resolution and communication, particularly with children. Hans, who is also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and a Feldenkrais Practitioner, sh...

In this episode of the Red Beard Embodiment Podcast, host Alex Greene sits down with Jonny Miller, a breath worker, coach, educator, and host of the podcast Curious Humans. They dive into a conversation about breathwork, embodiment, and nervous system mastery. Jonny shares insights from his online course, Nervous System Mastery, and discusses the importance of nervous system regulation. Tune in to...

In this episode, join hosts Alex and Richmond as they dive into the topic of embodiment and what it means to live and exist as a human organism. They explore the broad definition of embodiment and how it encompasses every aspect of our lives. From origin stories to the dance between external focus and internal being, this conversation is filled with insights and perspectives that will leave you po...

In this episode of the Red Beard Embodiment Podcast, host Alex Greene sits down with guest Emma Sartwell. Emma is a somatic experiencing person with a background in interfaith and Buddhist chaplaincy. Alex and Emma discuss their shared interests in Buddhism and religious studies, as well as their work in the world through sabbatical work and other endeavors. Tune in to hear their insightful conver...

In this episode, host Alex Greene sits down with colleague Christine Varnavas, author, speaker, educator, and wellness coach, to discuss her new book, Heal Your Sh!t Find Your Happy. Christine shares her journey and connection to TRE® (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises) and the important work she is doing in the world. They talk about Christine's book and how embodiment practices can lea...

In this episode of the Red Beard Embodiment Podcast, host Alex Greene sits down with Dr. Zhiwei Li to discuss the power of embodiment practices, trauma healing, and the human nervous system through the lens of the Feldenkrais Method. Dr. Li, a cognitive neuroscientist, shares her insights on the connection between the brain and Feldenkrais Method. They also explore the concept of human dignity and...

In this episode, I sit down with fellow TRE® Trainer Michael Morin Nissen to talk about his deep experience with using TRE® and Bioenergetics therapy to support clients with chronic disease. We touch upon his early childhood interests in psychology, and his unique educational trajectory in psychotherapy, Bioenergetics, Reichian Orgone Therapy, and TRE®. We talk about how these approaches can suppo...

Join host Alex Greene on the Red Beard Embodiment Podcast as he delves into the world of multi-modal approaches in somatic therapy! Discover the personalized approach at Red Beard Somatic Therapy, empowering clients to choose the perfect modality for their unique needs: - Explore Alex's own journey in somatic therapy, the integration of diverse modalities, and the vision of a multi-modal prac...

In this episode of the Red Beard Embodiment Podcast, host Alex Greene engages in a conversation with Maria Alfaro, a TRE® (Trauma Release Exercises) provider and renowned yoga teacher. Maria shares her personal journey, including her connection with Alex and her transformative experiences with TRE®. - The episode explores Maria's background as a yoga teacher and co-founder of neurogenic yoga,...

 In Episode 13 of the Red Beard Embodiment Podcast, host Alex Greene interviews Thu Nguyen, a somatic coach, TRE provider and founder of Nusqool. Thu shares her inspiring journey from burnout to embodied healing and the transformative path she embarked on: - With a background in engineering, Thu experienced burnout multiple times before discovering her true calling as a facilitator and trauma-info...

In this episode of the Red Beard Embodiment Podcast, host Alex Greene shares his personal journey and how his background with Zen meditation has influenced his work as a bodyworker and trauma therapist.  Alex's transformative journey, which he explores in this episode, highlights the connections between Zen, bodywork, and trauma therapy.  - At the age of 19, Alex questioned the limitations of...

In this episode, Alex interviews Ro Shore, a spiritual coach, author and founder of Northwest Wisdom, a nonprofit center for healing and embodied spirituality. Ro shares his personal journey of growth, healing, and his upcoming book release.  Raised as an adopted child from Calcutta in a predominantly White community in Oregon, Ro faced challenges in navigating his identity as a person of color. H...

In today's episode, join us on a journey with host Alex Greene as he shares his experiences and insights into somatic trauma work. Alex's fascination with trauma work began during his study of Structural Integration Bodywork, where he discovered the potential of using the body as a gateway to address psycho-emotional history and trauma. Through deep tissue approaches, he not only improve...

In this episode of the Red Beard Embodiment podcast, host Alex Greene sits down with the remarkable Bob Gillespie, a highly esteemed professional in the field of psychology and therapy.  With a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Counselor, Bob's expertise and personal experiences bring a u...

In this episode, host Alex Greene interviews Nicolette De Saint Amour, a somatic movement practitioner with a decade of experience. Nicolette's diverse background in bioenergetics, jiu-jitsu, gardening, and the Feldenkrais Method brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion. Nicolette's nomadic upbringing influences her fascination with life transitions and the body's adaptability...

Welcome to The Red Beard Embodiment Podcast, where we explore the world of embodiment and discover how to integrate the mind and body for a more fulfilling life.  In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Jacy Sundlie, one of the first Certification Trainers for TRE® in the USA. Jacy has been deeply involved in TRE® since 2008. With a diverse background in Social Work, Yoga instruction,...

Welcome to The Red Beard Embodiment Podcast, where we dive into the world of embodiment and explore how to bring together the mind and body for a more fulfilling life. In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Anna Solyóm, a Hungarian-born writer, psychosomatic therapist with expertise in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, as well as TRE® (Tension Releasing Exercises). She is current...

Recently, I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. David Berceli to record a podcast episode on his background story and the early days of TRE® (Trauma Releasing Exercises). In this conversation, we will dive deep into Dr. Berceli's life and work before developing Trauma and Tension Releasing Exercises (TRE®), his background, and the early influences that led him to discover the neurogeni...

Episode 3 -  TRE® & Medicine with Dr. Eric Robins If you are struggling with trauma, chronic illness or stress, this episode is for you! Dr. Eric Robins is a urologist and an expert in mind-body healing, with a special focus on chronic pelvic pain. With a history of early developmental trauma and chronic fatigue syndrome, Dr. Robins dedicated himself to exploring mind-body practices, such as T...

Episode 2 - Zen Integration Bodywork ft. Ellen McKenzie Welcome to Episode 2 of the Red Beard Embodiment Podcast! In this podcast, Alex and Ellen McKenzie discuss how their paths intersected 10 years ago beginning a friendship and collaboration around exploring Zen and the body through the lens of traditional Zen training and the collection of somatic modalities offered through Red Beard. Ellen sh...

Episode 1 - A Conversation about Zen Art with Author John Stevens Sensei John Stevens Sensei is a Zen priest, a former University professor and teacher of Buddhist studies, and the author of more than thirty books on Zen, Buddhism, Aikido and Asian culture.   Born in Chicago and raised in Evanston, Illinois, Stevens Sensei made a life-changing decision to move to Sendai, Japan in 1973 to study Bud...

Welcome to The Red Beard Embodiment Podcast! My name is Alex Greene and I am the founder of Red Beard Somatic Therapy. My mission is to create a space where people anywhere in the world can access somatic tools to find healing, growth, and transformation through embodiment and nervous system regulation. The Red Beard Embodiment Podcast is a platform where I connect with other practitioners and tea...