# 45 | Dr. Richard Blake Gets a Haircut: The Study That Could Break Traditional Therapy

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Podcast: [Splitting Hairs with Tab Salsman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/splitting-hairs-with-tab-salsman-6475972)
Published: 2025-08-11T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabcutshair/episodes/45--Dr--Richard-Blake-Gets-a-Haircut-The-Study-That-Could-Break-Traditional-Therapy-e36hadb
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Duration seconds: 5860

## Resource

What if the most common approach to healing trauma—talk therapy—wasn’t the most effective?Dr. Richard Blake is a licensed therapist and trauma expert who conducted the largest randomized controlled study comparingconscious connected breathwork and anxiety. His findings? Breathwork not only goes deeper—it works faster. In this episode, we dive into the science behind healing, the neurological roadblocks that keep people stuck, and why so many are looking beyond traditional therapy to find relief. We also explore the personal side of Dr. Blake’s work: what drew him to trauma, why emotional pain lingers, and how breathwork bypasses the mental filters that talking can’t touch. He’s not just a clinician—he’s a co-host of Runga Radio, where he shares deeper insights alongside Joseph Anew (who was also the very first guest on this podcast).If you’ve ever felt like talk therapy wasn’t working—or you’re just curious about the next frontier in mental health—this conversation will open your eyes. Welcome to Splitting Hairs with Tab Salsman, the live video podcast where captivating conversations happen behind the chair. As a master hairstylist, Tab combines his passion for cutting hair with his love for deep, thought-provoking discussions. Step into a one-of-a-kind experience as Tab chats with fascinating guests while giving them a haircut, creating a relaxed and intimate setting for candid conversations. With no topic off limits, we dive deep into the hairdressing experience and beyond, exploring the stories, struggles, and triumphs that make us who we are. For more information: https://www.instagram.com/the_breath_geek https://linktr.ee/RichardLBlake

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