RICHARD BLAKE, PHD Conscious Connected Breathwork vs Traditional Talk Therapy

RICHARD BLAKE, PHD Conscious Connected Breathwork vs Traditional Talk Therapy

Author: Tara Garrison May 16, 2025 Duration: 51:43

Richard Blake, a PhD in psychology, conducted the largest randomized control trial on conscious connected breathwork. He is a bio-hacker, crossfitter and advocates for change and improvement in mental health services to focus on holistic approaches that include altered states of consciousness, exercise, nutrition, spirutality and human connection.

In this episode, Richard talks about research on breathwork, how breathwork's effects are different from traditional talk therapy, and what his biohacking retreat Runga is all about.

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro
1:30 Why breathwork
11:30 Plant psychedelics vs breathwork
13:57 Proof of work
21:15 Favorite study
28:24 What conscious connected breathwork feels like
42:00 About the Runga center
47:40 Talk therapy culture

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Tara Garrison hosts Inside Out Health, a conversation that starts from the premise that lasting well-being isn't found in a quick fix, but through a more nuanced exploration of our own biology and mindset. This podcast moves beyond surface-level advice, weaving together perspectives from biohacking, intelligent nutrition, purposeful training, and genuine self-development. Each episode is a deep dive with specialists and practitioners, all aimed at untangling the complex connections between physical resilience and mental clarity. You'll hear practical, often unconventional strategies for tuning into your body's signals and building sustainable habits. The dialogue is grounded in the idea that the capacity for a healthier, more vibrant life is an internal discovery process. For anyone curious about moving past generic health trends to understand the personalized mechanics of their own potential, this series offers a thoughtful and investigative space. Tune in to Inside Out Health for a nuanced journey toward what the next level of human health can actually feel like, from the inside out.
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