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TAKE A DEEP BREATH

Mike Maher

An entire podcast dedicated to Breathwork, Breathing, and The Power of Your Breath. Join Mike Maher as he talks to the worlds leading experts, scientists, yoga instructors, and explorers of this thing we call The Breath.

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  • Jul 27, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min

    #120 Alex Greene Somatic Expert: The Body Knows How to Release What the Mind Can’t (TRE®) Trauma Release Exercise

    Struggling with Burnout, Exhaustion, or Stress - Get 1-to-1 support here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/book-a-call Follow me on Instagram for daily tips on how to balance your nervous system: https://www.instagram.com/mike.maher.coach/ Today's guest is Alex Greene, a somatic coach and trauma therapist helping people heal through nervous system regulation, embodiment, and deep inner connection. He blends modalities like TRE, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems to support real, lasting transformation. Watch my first TRE Podcast with retired founder Dr Berceli here: https://youtu.be/YPYUbqEmhMw?si=Pb8_fTifIWT3UY7n Connect with Alex here: https://www.alexgreene.com/ Get The Best Night's Sleep with RA Optics, use this link to get 10% off: https://www.raoptics.com/TADB10 0:00 What stimulates the tremor reflex? 2:50 Individual variability in awakening tremor 4:54 Decision: live demonstration now or later? 5:49 Preparing the body: settling in and body scan 8:11 Open butterfly + bridge exercise explained 10:22 Objective benefits and PTSD research 13:01 TRE research on MS & chronic pain 14:21 Common subjective benefits people report 15:58 Minimum effective dose guidelines 18:53 What does the second “T” in TRE stand for? 19:47 Unpacking what “trauma release” really means 25:29 Moving beyond tremor: stretching & unwinding 28:56 TRE combined with grounding, daylight, earthing 32:08 Breathwork vs tremoring — your experience 36:01 Listening to your body — spontaneous patterns 38:56 Conscious shaking, Qigong & energetic moves 40:14 Where is “body intelligence” located? 42:54 Neural basis: central pattern generators & coupling 48:15 Feedback touch & somatic attunement 55:44 Tension release when startled or cold 59:37 Breathwork integration: Soma‑breath & TRE 1:03:06 TRE for better sleep: when and how? 1:04:39 Conscious shaking as nervous system reset 1:07:26 Gongs and sound baths: vibration and tissue 1:09:08 Guiding a live tremor demo (practical guidance) 1:20:07 Wrap‑up guidance for self‑practice 1:29:49 Closing reflections & next steps

  • Jul 20, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

    #119 Jamie Bechold Ex-Biologist: I’ve Led 1,000 Sound Baths, Here’s the Real Truth

    Struggling with Burnout, Exhaustion, or Stress - Get 1-to-1 support here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/book-a-call Today’s guest is Jamie Bechtold, a former biologist and one of the pioneers of sound healing in the U.S. With over 22 years of experience and thousands of sound baths led, she shares the science, myths, and transformative power behind sound. Connect with Jamie here: https://sound-bath.com/ Get The Best Night's Sleep with RA Optics, use this link to get 10% off: https://www.raoptics.com/TADB10 Chapters: 0:00 What Is a Sound Bath & Why It Matters 0:25 The Evolution of Sound Baths Over 22 Years 1:15 How Different Instruments Affect the Experience 2:53 Sound Baths vs. Meditation: Which Is Easier? 3:39 The True Power of Relaxation Before Insight 4:33 Can Frequencies Really Heal the Body? 5:03 What’s Actually Happening During a Sound Bath 7:27 The Role of Gongs vs. Crystal Bowls 9:50 Debunking Chakra Bowl Myths 11:49 Online vs. In-Person Sound Baths 14:30 How to Listen for the Deepest Experience 17:28 Can Anyone Learn to Lead a Sound Bath? 20:58 The Difference Between Noise & Mastery 23:46 How Long It Takes to Become Proficient 28:13 Combining Breathwork With Sound Healing 34:13 Binaural Beats, Frequencies & Misconceptions 43:58 Jamie’s Journey from Biologist to Sound Healer 50:46 Why Everyone Responds Differently to Sound 56:16 The Origins of Crystal Bowls and Gongs 58:54 Indoor vs. Outdoor Sound Baths 1:02:11 Can Deaf People Feel Sound Baths Too? 1:03:36 How to Start Your Own Sound Bath Practice

  • Jul 10, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

    #118 Ben Coomber Health Expert: The Real Reasons Your Stressed & Tired

    Struggling with Burnout, Exhaustion or Stress - Get 1-to-1 support here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/book-a-call Today's guest is health and wellness expert Ben Coomber, a high-performance health coach, multi-award winning nutritionist, and bestselling author of 'How to Live an Awesome Life'. As the CEO of Awesome Supplements, Ben is obsessed with optimal human performance and helping people become the most awesome version of themselves. Connect with Ben here: https://www.bencoomber.com/ I've personally used a ton of Awesome's supplements (the Salted Caramel Pea Protein is absolutely incredible) and can vouch for their quality - you can learn more here: https://goaff.pro/tadb 0:00 Natural Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety 0:29 The Sleep Crisis: Why 72% of UK Adults Are Struggling 1:13 Perception is Everything: Controlling Your Story 2:17 The Overtraining Trap: Exercise vs Recovery Balance 2:45 Getting Out in Nature: The Coffee Alternative 3:03 Grounding and Earthing: Connecting to Mother Earth 5:46 Testosterone Optimization for Men in Their 40s 7:25 The Big Four: Sleep, Stress, Training & Diet for Hormones 9:44 Do Testosterone Supplements Actually Work? 11:34 Sleep Tracking Reality Check: When Data Causes Stress 13:03 Lesser-Known Sleep Hygiene Secrets 16:54 The Meditation Breakthrough: From Skeptic to Believer 18:12 How to Quiet Your Racing Mind Before Bed 22:13 Why Most People Can't Sit Still with Their Thoughts 33:28 The Ultimate Water Guide: Filters, Minerals & Hydration 35:35 Eczema Solutions: The Dairy Connection 44:32 Toxic Products: What to Avoid in Your Home 49:09 Energy Healing and Trauma Release Work 52:36 Breathwork Mastery: Wim Hof and Transformational Techniques

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