258: Breathwork Revolution: Dr. Richard Blake on Science, Healing, and the Future of Mental Health

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Dr. Blake shares his journey from traditional psychotherapy to pioneering breathwork, discusses the science behind altered states of consciousness, and explores the limitations of conventional mental health approaches. This episode is a must-watch for parents, health practitioners, and anyone interested in holistic healing, mental resilience, and optimizing human potential. Highlights: "Conscious connected breathwork is not just a placebo, it's doing real things in the body and brain." "The best outcomes come from balance and moderation, not from extremism on either side." "Problems only change when people enter these pivotal mental states, talking about them isn't enough." "I want to be a voice of reason and truth, free from bias, and help people find real solutions." Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 04:18 – From Psychotherapy to Breathwork: Dr. Blake's Personal Healing Journey 05:40 – When Talk Therapy Isn't Enough 09:42 – Designing a Landmark Study: Real Results for Anxiety with Group Breathwork 13:33 – Altered States and Safety: Why Breathwork Needs Skilled Facilitation 19:39 – Masks, Mandates, and the Theatrics of Safety During COVID 22:05 – Coddling, Microaggressions, and the Unintended Harm of Therapy Culture 28:25 – When Mental Health Experts Are Struggling Too: The Echo Chamber Problem 39:22 – Breathwork as a Tool for Resilience, Insight, and Lasting Change 53:49 – Practical Breathwork Resources for Families and Practitioners Resources: Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify ! Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/ Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/ Links: https://www.thehivemethod.co/ https://www.instagram.com/thehivemethod.co About Dr. Richard Blake: Dr. Richard L. Blake holds a PhD in Psychology and led the largest randomized controlled trial on Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB) to date. His work bridges science and somatic healing, challenging mainstream assumptions about mental health. He recently gained widespread attention for questioning whether therapy is always beneficial, pointing to unintended harms such as increased family estrangement. 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