In this enlightening episode, host Alex Greene sits down with Dr. Keith Motes, founder of Shaking Medicine and a PhD in quantum physics, to explore the fascinating intersection of science, spirituality, and therapeutic tremoring. Broadcasting from Thailand, Dr. Motes shares his remarkable journey from quantum computing researcher in Australia to becoming a pioneer in teaching neurogenic tremoring. The conversation weaves through multiple lenses—from quantum physics and polyvagal theory to Kundalini yoga, Qigong, and indigenous shamanic practices of the Kalahari Bushmen.

Dr. Motes reveals how his initial discovery of spontaneous movement came through a profound plant medicine experience that catalyzed his departure from academia to pursue full-time somatic healing work. Alex and Keith dive deep into the complementary relationship between psychedelic therapy and tremoring practices, discussing how embodied practitioners can better navigate medicine journeys and integrate trauma release. They explore the power of combining bodywork with neurogenic tremoring, emphasizing the importance of practitioners first embodying the work themselves. This episode offers invaluable insights for TRE practitioners, bodyworkers, and anyone interested in the deeper dimensions of somatic healing and nervous system regulation.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

• 00:01:00 Introducing Dr. Keith Motes
• 00:04:00 Physics to Spiritual Practice
• 00:10:00 First DMT Plant Medicine
• 00:13:00 Discovery of Therapeutic Tremoring
• 00:18:00 Developing Shaking Medicine Practice
• 00:23:00 Indigenous and Shamanic Lenses
• 00:26:00 Kalahari Bushmen Shaking Culture
• 00:29:00 Kundalini and Yoga Perspectives
• 00:33:00 Quantum Physics and Vibration
• 00:40:00 Psychedelics and Tremoring Integration
• 00:47:00 MDMA and Trauma Access
• 00:53:00 Bodywork and Touch Facilitation
• 00:58:00 Sensing Energy and Presence
• 01:03:00 Games and Surrender Phases

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Dr. Bradford Keeney - Work with Kalahari Bushmen: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Way-of-the-Bushman/Bradford-Keeney/9781591432050

Shaking Medicine Teacher Training: https://www.shakingmedicine.com/shaking-medicine-teacher-training

Zen Shiatsu Bodywork

Connect with Dr. Keith Motes:

Shaking Medicine website: https://www.shakingmedicine.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakingmedicine/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shakingmedicinefoundation/

Find us Online:

Red Beard Somatic Therapy:

Instagram: @redbeardsomatictherapy
Facebook: @RedBeardSomaticTherapy

In this episode, host Alex Greene sits down with Lindsay Wolff, a certified health coach and mentor with the Primal Trust Program. Lindsay shares her powerful journey from experiencing debilitating chronic illness—including chronic fatigue, Lyme disease, and severe pain—to discovering the transformative power of nervous system regulation and somatic practices. After spending nearly a decade navigating the medical system without lasting relief, Lindsay found healing through a comprehensive approach that integrates bottom-up nervous system practices, trauma processing, and reconnection with nature.

Lindsay introduces listeners to the Primal Trust framework, explaining how it differs from other brain retraining programs through its three-level curriculum that begins with foundational practices like TRE (Trauma Release Exercises), functional neurology, and breathwork before moving into deeper emotional processing and parts work. She discusses the importance of titrating these practices for sensitive nervous systems, creating safety through gradual exposure, and building capacity over time. The conversation explores how chronic illness often stems from nervous system dysregulation following stress or trauma, and how practices like neurogenic tremoring can help discharge survival energy stored in the body.

Join our Upcoming Workshop: December 18, 2025 - Nervous System Regulation for Chronic Pain & Illness with Lindsay Wolff: https://neurogenic-integration.com/product/nervous-system-healing-with-primal-trust-regulation-tools-by-lindsay-wolff/

Key Highlights & Timestamps

• 00:00 Introduction to Lindsay
• 01:00 Primal Trust Overview
• 03:00 Lindsay's Journey Begins
• 04:00 Chronic Illness Algorithm
• 05:00 Health Crash Experience
• 07:00 Nature's Healing Power
• 09:00 Discovering TRE Practice
• 12:00 Body-Mind Connection Awakening
• 13:00 Primal Trust Explained
• 15:00 Bottom-Up Practices
• 18:00 Brain Retraining Fundamentals
• 21:00 Level Two Work
• 23:00 Hero's Journey Framework
• 25:00 Mentorship and Coaching
• 36:00 Titrating TRE Practice
• 42:00 Individual vs Group
• 46:00 Nature Connection Experience
• 48:00 Emotional Reservoir Concept
• 53:00 Workshop Preview

Resources & Links Mentioned

• Primal Trust Program: https://www.primaltrust.org/
• Dr. Cathleen King (Dr. Cath): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-cathleen-king-dpt-951b6597
• Red Beard Embodiment Podcast with Dr. Cathleen King https://www.redbeardsomatictherapy.com/post/podcast-e29-discovering-primal-trust-ft-dr-cathleen-king

Red Beard Somatic Therapy:

Instagram: @redbeardsomatictherapy
Facebook: @RedBeardSomaticTherapy

What happens when a trauma survivor discovers TRE and becomes the practitioner she needed? Alex Greene speaks with Svava Brooks, a TRE practitioner in Reykjavik, Iceland, who has mastered integrating neurogenic tremoring with mindful self-compassion and polyvagal theory. Svava didn't set out to become a provider—she entered the training for her own healing. But what she discovered transformed not only her life but her approach to holding space for others.

As a complex trauma survivor in functional freeze, Svava shares practical wisdom from taking "a thousand tiny steps" into social engagement. She reveals why TRE alone wasn't enough—she needed self-compassion practices to befriend her body and build the safe attachment capacity she'd never experienced. She discusses why she teaches the "hand on heart" practice first, how to work with freeze patterns during tremoring, and why going "slower than slow" creates lasting change. Now bringing TRE to every town in Iceland, Svava offers insights on sustainable healing practices, integrating somatic work with other modalities, and creating compassionate containers where bodies feel safe to release.

Key Highlights:

• 00:00 Introduction to Svava Brooks
• 02:51 Client's emotional breakthrough story
• 07:18 Discovering TRE in 2015
• 09:09 Body's push-pull response
• 13:30 Self-compassion meets TRE
• 16:47 ACE Study explained
• 21:24 Hand-on-heart practice begins
• 24:06 Chronic freeze patterns 29:41 Practicing the pause
• 34:16 Transformation as mother
• 36:38 Discovering joy and creativity
• 39:26 TRE Iceland mission
• 42:52 Hope through tremoring
• 44:52 Slower you go quote

Resources Mentioned:

• ACE Study (Adverse Childhood Experiences Study): https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797(98)00017-8/pdf
• Polyvagal Theory: https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheory
• Kristin Neff - Self-Compassion Research: https://self-compassion.org/the-research/
• Dr. David Berceli: https://treglobal.org/about-dr-david-berceli/
• Svava’s Website: https://www.svavabrooks.com/

Find us Online:
Neurogenic Integration: https://neurogenic-integration.com/
Instagram: @neurogenicintegration