Episode 126: From Trauma to Tranquility: The Science of Shaking with Richmond Heath
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.
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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Richmond Heath
Physiotherapist
Richmond Heath is the founder of TRE Australia and a pioneer in somatic stress recovery. His journey into this work began unexpectedly during a silent meditation retreat when his body began moving spontaneously, easing chronic pain he had carried for years. This experience led him to question what he had learned in his physiotherapy and mental health training, eventually discovering TRE as a framework that bridges ancient wisdom about spontaneous movement with modern neuroscience.
Richmond’s personal experience with high-functioning anxiety and the pressure to “hold it together” informs his approach, particularly his work with men who find traditional talk therapy uncomfortable or inaccessible. He advocates for a different model of masculinity—one that values embodied presence and connection over silent endurance.
Through TRE Australia, Richmond has spent over a decade teaching individuals, athletes, and wellness professionals how to access the body’s innate ability to release stress and trauma through this natural but often-suppressed reflex.
