E50 - A TRE Pioneer's Journey ft. Joan McDonald

Have you ever wondered about the origins of TRE (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises)? In this podcast, Alex interviews Joan McDonald, one of the pioneers of TRE, who shares the fascinating story of how she got involved and the challenges and triumphs of the early days. Joan also discusses the potential of TRE in various applications, including 

Joan McDonald, a registered social worker with a long career in education, is one of the early pioneers of TRE. She reflects on her journey with TRE, from its humble beginnings to its global reach today.As a supervising trainer, Joan mentored Alex during his journey to become a TRE trainer. Joan's passion for TRE stems from her understanding of its potential to help people in various contexts, including humanitarian work. The podcast explores the challenges and tribulations of the early days of TRE, as well as its current standing and future prospects.

Listen to the full episode to learn more about Joan's international experience with TRE and her insights on its potential applications. 

Key Highlights:

• 00:40 - Introduction of Joan McDonald
• 01:13 - Alex describes his experience training with Joan
• 03:42 - Joan discusses her initial encounter with TRE
• 04:44 - Joan details her first connection with David Berceli
• 07:46 - Distinction between TRE and bioenergetics
• 08:48 - Joan describes her personal experience with TRE
• 15:36 - Becoming a TRE trainer
• 20:40 - Joan discusses her role in training other TRE trainers
• 22:49 - Evolution of TRE
• 33:04 - Joan fulfills her dream of bringing TRE to Nepal
• 36:41-  Humanitarian Work in Nepal (00:)
• 47:10 - Humanitarian Opportunities in Canada and the US 
• 52:08 - Collective Trauma and Thomas Hubl's Work
• 57:21-  Future Plans for Joan and TRE 

Links and Resources: 

• TRE Canada: http://trecanada.ca/