Dr. Richard Blake, a psychologist and breathwork coach known as the 'breath geek,' shares his insights on why traditional therapy often misses the mark for men. He discusses the need for embracing failure, the body-mind connection, and the transformative power of breathwork. Richard highlights the impact of societal norms on mental health and advocates for personal accountability. He also emphasizes the importance of exercise, nutrition, and effective communication in nurturing resilience and well-being.
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Start Mental Health with Body
Starting mental health work with the body is more effective than with the mind alone.
Exercise outperforms therapy for depression and reducing inflammation is key for mental health.
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Embrace Failure to Build Resilience
Young people today struggle with failure due to overprotective parenting.
Seeking controlled challenges builds emotional tolerance and resilience.
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Foster Kids' Creativity and Social Skills
Limit children's screen time and encourage face-to-face social interactions.
Let children experience boredom to foster creativity and problem-solving skills.
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Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques to Help You Become Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter
Patrick McKeown
In this book, Patrick McKeown introduces the Oxygen Advantage, a revolutionary approach to breathing that can significantly improve health and fitness. The book explains the fundamental relationship between oxygen and the body and provides techniques such as the Body Oxygen Level Test (BOLT) to determine and improve oxygen efficiency. McKeown's methods include light breathing exercises and simulating high-altitude training, techniques used by elite athletes and military personnel to enhance endurance, weight loss, and cardiovascular health. The book addresses chronic overbreathing, a common but often overlooked issue that contributes to various health disorders, including anxiety, asthma, insomnia, and heart problems. By following McKeown's program, readers can achieve better sleep, increased energy, improved concentration, reduced breathlessness during exercise, and enhanced overall well-being.
The Comfort Crisis
Michael Easter
In 'The Comfort Crisis,' Michael Easter explores the idea that modern society's emphasis on comfort and convenience has led to various physical and mental health issues. Easter's journey takes him to diverse locations, including the Alaskan backcountry, Bhutan, and the labs of neuroscientists, to uncover the benefits of living at the edges of one's comfort zone. He discusses the concept of 'misogi,' a Japanese practice involving challenges that push individuals to their limits, and how such experiences can enhance creativity, reduce burnout and anxiety, and increase overall well-being. The book is a call to action, encouraging readers to break out of their comfort zones and reconnect with the natural world and their own potential[2][3][4].
Dr Richard Blake is a Psychology expert, mental health & breathwork coach and podcast host.
Joining us to talk all things therapy, breathwork and why so many people are struggling with mental health conditions, Richard describes the evidence backed research to show why therapy isn't the best option for everyone and why there are other ways out there to improve your wellbeing and thrive.
Expect to learn:
Why young people need to learn to embrace failure and how parents can help
Why therapy isn't working for men and what to do instead
The links between family estrangement and therapy
The positive effects of conscious connected breathwork
The importance of exercise and nutrition for mental wellbeing
And much more.
A hugely insightful conversation with lots of actionable advice, we hope you enjoy.
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