Hush Your Mind: Building a Better Relationship With Yourself

Research shows that making art can heal trauma, lowers stress and activates the reward center of the brain (so we feel good). I loved to draw as a child. Somewhere along the way though, making art became another way to seek approval. My parents oohed and ahhed when I replicated a portrait by hand. As an adult, I tried to reignite that innocent spark to create, but my inner critic attacked every paint stroke and I nearly stopped creating altogether. So I asked myself, "Where do these mean remarks come from? What can I learn about myself?" Tune into this episode to discover how I use art to heal trauma and shame.Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/art-to-heal-trauma/ Free EFT session / interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind/EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Being in a relationship with an angry partner can feel overwhelming, to say the least. There may be a constant negative atmosphere that damages the safety and trust in your relationship. Feeling sad, lonely, scared or frustrated is completely valid. In this episode, discover my personal breakthrough about anger that helped my husband and I to recover from codependency. Then, follow along to my guided EFT Tapping session to feel calmer as you deal with your partner's anger.Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/dealing-with-partners-anger-eft-tapping/Free EFT session / interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind/EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

When I wanted to manifest a new home, I made a vision board, visualized and focused on the positive. I quickly ran out of steam, feeling inadequate and hopeless. EFT Tapping helped me manifest some incredible things, so I dug in further and stumbled upon some surprising insight. It turns out there wasn't anything wrong with me. And that manifestation is about much more than making a shopping list for the universe. Listen to this episode to learn 3 reasons why manifesting doesn't always work.Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/why-manifesting-doesnt-work/Free EFT session / interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind/EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

I recently picked up Peter Wohlleben's book, The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate—Discoveries from a Secret World. After reading only several pages, my view of trees radically changed and I couldn't help but contemplate the wisdom of these silent giants. We're all doing our best in these chaotic times. Perhaps trees can teach us how to feel more at peace with ourselves and better take care of each other. Listen to this episode to discover 3 life lessons we can learn from trees. Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/life-lessons-from-trees/  Free EFT session / interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/ Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/  EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/ The Hidden Life of Trees (affiliate link): https://bookshop.org/a/86141/9781771642484

Follow along to this guided EFT Tapping session and script to release guilt from setting boundaries and honoring your needs. With all the pressure to make the holidays special, it can be easy to put others' needs first, at the expense of our own well-being. Learn 3 simple tips to navigate the holiday season (or anytime of the year!), then tap along with me to release any guilt about saying yes to yourself. Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/setting-boundaries-guilt-eft-tapping/  Free EFT session / interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/ Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/  EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Perfectionism is actually a coping mechanism. As a child, I learned that when I didn't get good grades, my parents criticized me. When I didn't wear nice clothes, kids made fun of me. When I expressed my anger, I didn't get what I wanted. So, I unconsciously resorted to perfectionism. I forced myself to be what other people wanted. And it worked for years—until I realized that I never felt good enough, no matter how much energy went into the never-ending quest for perfection. In this episode, discover my 5 hard-won lessons to release perfectionism and accept yourself. Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/recovering-perfectionist-lessons/  Free EFT session / interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/ Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/  EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

You might've heard of Brené Brown from her viral TED talk. She's a researcher who analyzes how people can live joyful and meaningful lives. After enjoying her TED talk, I had to write a review and summary of her book, The Gifts of Imperfection. How do you live life on your terms and juggle others' expectations? We might be used to sacrificing one for the other. We all worry about what others think and fear being ridiculed. So, how can we stay true to ourselves? Tune in to discover my thoughts on the book and get a brief overview of Brown's 10 guidelines to cultivate a wholehearted life.  Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/book-review-the-gifts-of-imperfection-brene-brown/  Free EFT session / interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/ Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/  EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/ The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown (affiliate link): https://bookshop.org/a/86141/9781616499600  Embracing Your Inner Critic by Hal and Sidra Stone (affiliate link): https://bookshop.org/a/86141/9780062507570

I recently had Covid and strep throat, which stopped me in my tracks. I hadn't been sick for years and resembled a sloth… My priorities became: slow down, sip on water and breathe. I embraced the part of me that felt the need to be productive. In my vulnerable state, I felt repressed emotions boiling up, like the fear of abandonment and missing out. This made me ponder: Why do we keep hustling when our bodies beg for rest? Listen to this episode to discover why more is never enough and how to slow down and enjoy life. Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/slowing-down/  Free EFT Session / Interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/ Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/  EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Have you tried keeping a gratitude journal? I used to write down 10 things I'm grateful for everyday. It felt good to practice gratitude. Yet the fuzzy sensation often wore off, especially when life felt tough. I'd force myself to be grateful, even when I wasn't. Guilt would sneak up behind me. And I'd wonder what was wrong with me. Eventually, I learned that practicing gratitude doesn't have to be so hard. And it doesn't even require a gratitude journal. Listen to this episode to learn about blocks to gratitude and tips to embody abundance. Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/how-to-practice-gratitude/  Free EFT Session / Interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/ Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/  EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

A popular spiritual teacher recently posted, "Forgiveness is the only way to heal." But is it really? Many people want to forgive, but don't know how. They feel like it's a necessary step to release the past. As a stubborn Taurus, I've resisted forgiving others for small remarks and monumental wrongdoings. I concluded, "If I hold on to what happened, I'll avoid getting hurt again." So I held on for years, sometimes a decade. Those awful memories swirled in my mind and jabbed at me, disrupting my relationships, work and health. In this episode, learn several myths about forgiveness and another way to move forward. Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/how-to-forgive-when-it-feels-impossible/  Free EFT Session / Interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/ Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/  EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Psychotherapist Beverly Engel says that emotional abuse is one of the prime factors in creating dysfunctional relationships and one of the major causes for separation or divorce. Yet emotional abuse isn't always easy to spot. If we're used to prioritizing others' needs, we might not realize when abuse happens. Our empathy, upbringing and trauma can blind us to red flags. Sometimes, we abuse our partner without realizing it. In this episode, learn about the 10 signs of emotional abuse, so that you can create healthy relationships. Blog article: https://www.hushyourmind.com/signs-of-emotional-abuse/  Free EFT Session / Interview: https://www.hushyourmind.com/interview/ Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/  EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

One of the biggest challenges when we want to overcome people-pleasing is releasing our self-doubt and embracing our deepest desires. We might say, "I'm working hard to create my business, but my family doesn't support me." Or, "I'm creating an easy and abundant life, but my friends get jealous." It's not easy to honor our truth, especially if we grew up in a family that often dismissed our needs and wants. I'm pleased to have Alyssa on my podcast for a live EFT Tapping session to release self-doubt about her career and success. Watch or listen until the end for Alyssa's breakthroughs! Blog article & video: https://hushyourmind.com/self-doubt-success-eft-tapping/ Free EFT session (podcast guests): https://calendly.com/annie-moussu/guest  Free EFT session/interview: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/  Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/  Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Many of us have accidentally shut off our intuition. As small children, we learned our caretakers know better. For some, listening to their intuition was unsafe. They may have been criticized or neglected for speaking their truths. But our intuition is an essential part of who we are. It guides us to the right decisions, reveals our spiritual gifts and improves our lives. Discover the 4 intuitive types and 12 exercises to develop your intuition and create a life of ease and grace.  Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/how-to-develop-your-intuition/  Free EFT session/interview: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/ Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/  Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Many of us struggle with being visible. We may have learned long ago that it wasn't safe to speak up, share our perspective or get our needs met. Yet a part of us yearns to be seen. It's human. We all yearn to be valued and appreciated. And to feel at home within ourselves, no matter where we tread. For the first time ever, I've invited my guest Christina on my podcast for a live EFT Tapping session to overcome the fear of being seen. In this session, we identify and release the different fears associated with visibility. Wait until the end for Christina's empowering breakthrough! Blog article & video: https://hushyourmind.com/fear-of-being-seen-eft-tapping/  Free EFT session (podcast guests): https://calendly.com/annie-moussu/guest Free EFT session/interview: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/ Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/  Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Having extreme standards can take a toll on our health. I've had my fair share of health concerns linked to perfectionism. When I consulted my doctor for chronic fatigue and mysterious body aches, he just sent me away with pain killers. Despite my frustration, I was determined to find a more wholesome form of relief. Though I'm not a doctor, I've unearthed some insight and tips that have done wonders for my health. May these 3 mindfulness exercises to heal perfectionism bring you more ease, joy and well-being. Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/mindfulness-exercises-to-heal-perfectionism/ Free EFT session/interview: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/   Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/  Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Perhaps you spent hours mulling over what to say, when and how. You finally find the courage to communicate your boundary in a kind yet firm way—whew, done! Your heart is pounding. But, uh-oh… the person got defensive. They're angry and upset. Now what? In this episode, learn how to deal with someone who disrespects your boundaries and reclaim your power. Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/what-to-do-when-someone-disrespects-your-boundaries/  Free EFT session/interview: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/ Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/  Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Have you ever seen the yin yang symbol? It may seem like it has nothing to do with perfectionism. But after years of study and experimentation, I've extracted 5 valuable lessons that helped me gain more confidence and joy. Listen to this episode to learn how the yin yang symbol can inspire you to appreciate failure, be kinder to yourself and embrace who you are. Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/yin-yang-symbol-meaning/  Free EFT session/interview: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/ Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/  Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Have you heard of the inner critic? It's that voice in your head that says: “You're dumb. You can't do it. You're not good enough.” It's depressing to listen to your inner critic. No matter how much you try, it seems like you can never do anything right. Enter: feeling crappy, anxious and burnt out. Believe it or not, our inner critic wants us to be happy. Listen to this episode to learn where your inner critic comes from, why it's so mean and 3 ways to manage it. Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/inner-critic/  Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/  Free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/freebies/ EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/

Some newcomers to EFT Tapping assume that healing should feel like a blissful meditation. They ask me: “Why do we tap on the negative first in EFT? Shouldn't I feel relaxed right away? Isn't it better to focus on positive statements?” Yet addressing the "negative" stuff—like disempowering thoughts and painful emotions—is essential to EFT's high efficacy rate. Without an understanding of what to expect, we might too easily assume that the modality doesn't work. Tune into this episode to learn why we must first address the negative stuff in EFT. Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/why-do-we-tap-on-the-negative-first-in-eft-tapping/  Free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/freebies/ Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/  EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/

Many of us learned to repress our anger to avoid getting criticized, rejected or abandoned in childhood. Yet this powerful emotion offers us much wisdom if we're willing to listen. Anger often masks other emotions, unmet needs and our vulnerability. In this episode, discover the painful lessons my husband and I learned about anger in our once toxic relationship. How can we deal with anger from a spiritual perspective to foster harmony in ourselves and the world? Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/how-to-deal-with-anger-spiritual-perspective/  Free EFT Meditation & Guide for People-Pleasing: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/  Free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/freebies/ EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/

Experiencing a breakup can be traumatic. Like the death of a loved one, breakups can cause overwhelming and enduring grief. The heartbreak feels excruciating, yet we sense the world needs us to hasten the recovery process. The occasional or frequent waves of agony that interrupt our day are unbearable. How can we start to gather the shattered bits of ourselves? May these 3 gentle tips to heal from a breakup give you support, courage and hope. Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/tips-to-heal-from-a-breakup/  Free EFT Tapping guided session to heal from a breakup: https://insig.ht/psnnKj6kfyb  Free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/freebies/ EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/ Newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/

Do you feel not good enough? Perhaps you work hard, but it's never enough. You feel like a hamster sprinting in its wheel. Although you're exhausted, it seems impossible to stop. You might be thinking, “What's wrong with me?” We don't have perfectionistic tendencies for no reason. Listen to this episode to discover 4 reasons why you may feel not good enough. Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/feel-not-good-enough/  Free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/freebies/ Newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/  EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

What does the yin yang symbol have to do with relationships? Believe it or not, contemplating the meaning of this symbol has helped me accept myself, cultivate understanding in my relationships and even transform my once toxic marriage. In this episode, discover a few spiritual lessons that guided me to create fulfilling relationships. You'll learn about the importance of embracing your emotions, relationships as mirrors and developing wholeness within.   Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/yin-yang-symbol-relationships/  Free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/freebies/ Newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/  EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Years ago, I learned a word that made me shed tears of joy and sadness: codependency. This 12-letter word summed up my relationship woes. Constantly walking on eggshells. Beating myself up. People-pleasing. Nothing was wrong with me. I had learned these behaviors in childhood to make do with conditional love. Codependency refers to an imbalanced relationship pattern, where one person feels responsible for meeting another person's needs and sacrifices their own needs or feelings. In this episode, learn the causes and signs of codependency and tips to begin recovery. Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/signs-of-codependency/  Free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/freebies/ Newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/  EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Someone recently asked me, “Do you have any advice on how to stop being triggered in relationships?” Whenever her partner invites her to an outing, her body tenses up and the words, “Yes, I'd love to go!”, spurt out of her mouth before she realizes what's happening. The emotional trigger—her partner's invitation—sparks anxiety within 2 seconds, creating a cascade of actions: ignoring her own needs, saying yes, beating herself up and feeling resentful. Have you experienced something similar? Listen to this episode to learn how to stop being triggered in relationships, so that you can be true to yourself and enjoy fulfilling connections. Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/how-to-stop-being-triggered-in-relationships/  Free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/freebies/ Newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/  EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

Repeating positive affirmations like "I'm a money magnet" don't work unless we deeply believe them. Our negative emotions, limiting beliefs and expectations around money are mostly unconscious. If we don't release them, we'll feel stressed, guilty or fearful when we deal with money—even if we're financially well off. EFT Tapping helps us de-stress and release this baggage, so that we can stay open to inspiration and align with our desired financial situation. Tune in to this episode to learn how to manifest money and abundance more easily. Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/why-manifesting-money-is-hard/  Free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/freebies/ Newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/  EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/

I began my spiritual inner work because I was desperate—desperate to be free of emotional pain, frustrating relationships and mind chatter. So, I turned inwards and faced my icky feelings and memories. Little by little, I reclaimed my power, healed old wounds and made wiser choices. My enthusiasm sometimes pushed me to do too much inner work. In our society of “not good enough”, it's easy to get stuck in constantly improving ourselves. Too much inner work can ironically distract us from ourselves and the present moment. Listen to this episode to avoid the trap of personal development. Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/too-much-inner-work/  Free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/ Coaching: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/ Newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind

It's a common misconception: Conflicts are bad. They feel icky. Arguments end poorly. But what if conflicts can improve your relationships? Perhaps conflicts signal a deep unmet need, like feeling valued? Maybe disputes can bring about mutual respect and tolerance? What if they were opportunities to bond with loved ones? Ultimately, you can use conflicts to propel your inner growth and strengthen your relationships. Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/how-conflicts-can-improve-your-relationships/  Free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/ Coaching: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/  Newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind

We tend to stigmatize alone time, but many spiritual teachers praise the merits of solitude. Studies show that it relieves stress, increases memory retention and boosts creativity. When we don't have a strong sense of worth, we might deny our truth and let people walk all over us. Because we all want to be loved and respected. Spending time alone helps us discover who we are, see how much others influence our attitude and revive our creativity and spontaneity. Listen to this episode to discover 5 benefits of solitude and silence. Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/benefits-of-solitude-and-silence/  Free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/ Coaching: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/ Newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind

Would you say that you had a “normal” childhood? Perhaps there was always food on the table and a roof over your head. All your material needs were met. But something is off... Deep down, a part of you wonders why you feel disconnected and unhappy. Why is there so much self-doubt? Here's something you might not have considered before: Growing up without enough emotional support has dire consequences on our well-being. Listen to this episode to discover a common myth about trauma and how childhood emotional neglect affects adults. Blog article:  https://hushyourmind.com/childhood-emotional-neglect/ Running On Empty book: https://bit.ly/3DojZCn (affiliate link) Free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/ Coaching: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/  Newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind

Our sexuality plays an important role in our relationships, self-worth and joy. When we don't embrace our sexuality, it disconnects us from ourselves and our partner. Owning my sensuality has been a magnificent spiritual journey to reclaim my power. As a recovering people-pleaser, I've come a long way in advocating for my truth in all areas of my life. Changing my relationship to pleasure in general has brought about more creativity, joy and balance. In this episode, you'll learn why it's vital to embrace your sexuality and how you can start your journey (partnered or unpartnered). Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/embrace-your-sexuality/  Newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/  Coaching: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/   Free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/

Does your anger, sadness or fear overwhelm you? It's miserable when we don't know how to stay calm. We say regrettable things, make bad decisions or fail to take action. Finding the root cause of negative emotions helps us heal past hurts and get unstuck. But for now, perhaps you'd just like quick and easy ways to keep your cool. In this episode, you'll learn how grounding techniques work. Then you can try one or all 10 grounding techniques, plus a bonus technique, to manage your emotions, instead of getting swept away in them. Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/how-to-stay-calm-10-grounding-techniques Newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/hushyourmind Coaching: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/ Free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/

Emotional intimacy plays a key role in loving and supportive relationships. The profound sense of security and trust let each person be themselves, which then sustains the foundation of the relationship. In this episode, you'll learn the ongoing practice of healing our emotional baggage, navigating the 5 stages of a relationship and expressing our appreciation. My husband and I are grateful for our relationship today, especially after a decade of codependency chaos. Tune in to discover 3 essential tips that helped bring us closer and let us deepen our love for our each other. Blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/build-emotional-intimacy-with-your-partner/ Newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Coaching: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/  Free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/

Being an overachiever sounds like an admirable trait. Society encourages productivity and we win others' praise and approval. Though sometimes, we can't help but chase results, work too much and beat ourselves up. The need to overachieve often stems from childhood and masks feelings of worthlessness and the fear of failure. Listen to this episode to learn the underlying reasons of overachieving, let go of “no pain, no gain”, befriend your inner critic and how to enjoy the process more. Read the blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/how-to-stop-being-an-overachiever/  Subscribe to my newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Check out my EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/ Book a free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/

I often meet people who have tried many healing modalities. These people have experienced hardships and trauma and have spent years looking for a solution. It's already challenging to manage anxiety and life's demands, not to mention past wounds that keep rearing their head. The search for an answer can be arduous and frustrating. So, it's understandable when others ask me, "Why should I try EFT Tapping? How is it different from other healing modalities?" Tune in to learn 5 reasons to try EFT Tapping as an alternative therapy and clarify if it's right for you. Read the blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/eft-tapping-alternative-therapy/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Book a free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/

When codependency shows up in romantic relationships, we rely too much on our partner for validation. We people-please, neglect our needs and arrange our life around our partner. In this episode, I share about my personal journey with codependency and how I transformed my dysfunctional marriage. You'll also learn essential tips to recover from codependency, including healing from shame and cultivating joy.  Read the blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/codependency/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Book a free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/

Discover why it's difficult to stop prioritizing others and how our past can keep us from speaking up for ourselves. You'll also be guided during a round of EFT Tapping, a potent stress relief tool that can help us clear the people-pleasing habit and empower ourselves.  Read the blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/stop-people-pleasing-eft-tapping/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Book a free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/

Positive affirmations are everywhere. They're short phrases you repeat to change yourself for the better. For example, "I'm confident", "I'm worthy", "I'm abundant". Have you tried using one? Positive affirmations seem like a brilliant idea: repeat one and.. voilà! All better. So why do they sometimes feel like lies? My frustration with this self-help tool inspired me to discover why they didn't work for me and what to do about it. In this episode, learn why you shouldn't force yourself to think positively, the #1 mistake people make about positive affirmations and a 10-step process you can use to get better results. Read the blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/positive-affirmations/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Book a free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/

Once people discover the amazing benefits of EFT Tapping, they often ask me: "How can I use EFT on a daily basis? What do you recommend as a tapping routine?" Having a daily EFT routine is an excellent way to soothe anxiety, calm your mind and stay grounded. Like with any new habit, it can unfortunately be hard to stick to an EFT routine. We tend to get discouraged and beat ourselves up. What's more, many of us feel resistance towards doing EFT on our own (including me!) and prefer staying in our comfort zone. Tune in to this episode to learn 5 easy ways to keep a daily EFT Tapping routine and enjoy increasing calm and clarity on a regular basis. Read the blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/daily-eft-tapping-routine/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Book a free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/

Psychologist Carl Jung encouraged us to embrace our "shadow", which refers to shunned aspects of us, like shame or even joy, to make peace with ourselves. In this episode, I'll be giving you a brief guide to shadow work and 3 essential tips that helped me on my own journey. You'll learn about my initial, hesitant steps into shadow work and what motivated me to explore my shadow. You'll also learn why it's vital to embrace our negative thoughts and feelings, observe recurring themes, contemplate annoying people and find the gift of our past wounds—and how all of this can actually help us move forward, mend relationships and calm our mind. Read the blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/shadow-work/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Book a free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/

We've all been disappointed by life. Failures have ravaged us. People let us down. Our vision of a better world seems impossible. Why would we trust the universe? In this episode, learn about my personal adventures in trusting the universe, how we can “date” the universe before fully committing, 10 ways the universe communicates with us and the biggest reason why it's hard to trust the universe. Read the blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/how-to-trust-the-universe/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Book a free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/

Our society tends to point fingers at the substances or people who are addicted. But the root of addictions doesn't lie in the substance itself. And people who have addictions already carry so much shame. EFT Tapping has been scientifically proven to be effective for addiction relief. In this episode, you'll learn about the underlying causes of addiction, my past sugar addiction and examples of EFT Tapping statements that you can use for recovery. Read the blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/how-to-recover-from-addictions-with-eft-tapping/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Book a free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/

Growing up with overly critical parents has disastrous consequences. As a child, I learned to put my needs aside and appease my overly critical father. Little did I know how it'd poison every aspect of adulthood: my self-esteem, career, love life and even finances. My darkest moments all trace back to this first toxic relationship, so this subject is very close to my heart. May these 5 tips to deal with overly critical parents bring you some peace. Read the blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/how-to-deal-with-overly-critical-parents/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Book a free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/

It's like snatching a security blanket from a kid. Or ripping a band-aid off of an open wound. You can't quite do it. Ditto with letting go of the past. It happened 10 years, 6 months or 2 weeks ago. You experienced something horrible. You play the scene over and over in your mind. It's anguishing. You try to let go of the past and do everything you can. But you're stuck. And it hurts like hell. Why do we hold on if it hurts so much? Listen to these 5 reasons and learn how to let go. Read the blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/why-we-hold-on-to-the-past-how-to-let-go/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Book a free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/

It's surprising how EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) or Tapping can bring rapid changes. EFT has been proven effective for anxiety, depression, phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as physical pain, addiction, athletic performance and so much more. A study shows that a 60-minute EFT group session reduced participants' cortisol (our “stress hormone”) levels by 43%. Supportive listening from a therapist reduced participants' cortisol levels by 19%. In this episode, learn how chronic stress and trauma affect our body and how EFT swiftly releases them and reprograms our brain, so that we can experience well-being. Read the blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/how-does-eft-tapping-work-science/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Book a free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/

Constant fighting in a relationship is the worst. It usually starts with something seemingly minor. Like a pile of clothes on the floor. Or a forgotten chore. A tension in the tone of voice. Then, before you know it, an argument escalates. Both partners wonder, "How did they dare to say that?!" Each partner feels hurt and frustrated: "Why does it have to be so complicated?" It's like a tectonic plate burst open between you two and there's no common ground. But what if I told you that my partner and I feel *grateful* for our arguments? We even credit them for helping us transform our codependent relationship into a healthy one. Tune in to discover how we managed to stop constant fighting and nourish more love and compassion. Read the blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/how-to-stop-constant-fighting-in-a-relationship/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Book a free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/

After many painful and beautiful friendships, I learned to stop expecting too much from friends. While it's noble to have high expectations, they often lead us to disappointment. Having too-low expectations doesn't fulfill us. It's far better to have realistic expectations. We can then accept our friends' flaws and enjoy their presence more. Best of all, we learn how to stop seeking external validation and find joy within. But lowering our expectations isn't easy, especially for recovering perfectionists. No one wants to invite jerks into their lives. Listen to this episode to learn why expectations and boundaries go together, how to assess and choose your friendships and why it's essential to find joy within. Read the blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/stop-expecting-too-much-from-friends/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Book a free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques or tapping) is a stress relief modality, based on ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. Studies show that tapping reduces cortisol levels (our “stress hormone”) and has proven effective for anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions, chronic pain and much more. EFT is an incredible tool to unblock what's holding you back. If you're feeling stuck in life or business, despite doing everything you can, it's most likely due to unconscious fears, limiting beliefs and traumas. In this episode, learn about EFT, its many benefits and when you should work with an EFT Practitioner. Tap along to learn the basic tapping sequence and reduce anxiety in minutes. Read the blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/what-is-emotional-freedom-techniques/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Book a free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/ 

Spiritual teacher Caroline Myss says that we all have the 4 survival archetypes: the Child, Victim, Prostitute and Saboteur. Each archetype has its own needs, desires and fears and represent our unconscious emotions and insecurities. Despite their dramatic names, these archetypes teach us how to reclaim our power, so that we can thrive in life and relationships. Read the blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/4-survival-archetypes/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Learn about my EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/ Book a free EFT Tapping session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/

Ultimately, we can only control our reactions to life. We can learn how to embrace our emotions, instead of getting swept up in them. It's not easy though. Past hurts leave deep scars that damage our self-worth and wreak havoc in our work, health and relationships. Instead of adding to the collective shadow, let's transform our pain into compassion and offer that compassion to others. In this episode, discover my philosophy, who I am and what to expect from me. Read the blog article: https://hushyourmind.com/what-is-hush-your-mind/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://hushyourmind.com/newsletter/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hush.yourmind/ Book a free Discovery Call and learn about my EFT Tapping services: https://hushyourmind.com/coaching/ Book a free mini EFT session: https://hushyourmind.com/interview/