Podcasts about Emotional Freedom Techniques

In this episode, you discover 3 Energy Healing resources you can use for personal wellbeing or client work if you see clients. Here are the links for those 3 resources:"A calmer, happier you? One everyday escape may hold the key", written by Sayan Tribedi. Published on the "Science X" website. Link: https://sciencex.com/news/2026-06-calmer-happier-everyday-key.html"THE ULTIMATE Tapping Guide for Stress Reduction", by Dr. Peta Stampleton. Downloadable PDF guide. Link: https://s3.amazonaws.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/sites/2147553144/downloads/db737a5-f77e-0087-fe3-04fa2bef1030_The_Ultimate_Tapping_Guide_for_Stress_Reduction.pdf"Summer 2026 Natural Living Expo". Event to be held in College Park, Maryland on June 7, 2026. Link: https://www.pathwaysmagazineonline.com/expos-and-events/summer-expo/---Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com---Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Audacity, Amadeus Pro, and Wave ReGen. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.---Keywords: Forest Bathing, healing power of nature, EFT, Emotional Freedom Techniques, tapping, ---

A client came to me recently and said something I hear more often than you might expect: "Gene, I've been trying to tap on my own, but this problem just feels too big. I don't know where to start." My answer surprised her. I told her she was right. The problem actually was too big to tap on. But that wasn't a verdict on whether tapping could help. It was a diagnosis of the approach she was using. Tapping for big problems is not about finding the courage to tackle everything at once. It is about knowing which small, specific piece to bring into a single round of tapping. TL;DR / Key Takeaways When a problem feels too big to tap on, the issue is not tapping's effectiveness. The issue is trying to address too much in a single session. EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) works best on one specific, concrete target at a time. Large life challenges require a series of focused rounds, not one heroic attempt. Tapping on the emotions about the problem (frustration, worry, disappointment) before targeting the problem itself clears the emotional distortion that makes the issue feel overwhelming. Identifying the smallest possible next action and tapping on resistance to that one step creates forward momentum faster than any other approach. Giving yourself permission to value incremental progress is itself a legitimate tapping target, and often the one that unlocks everything else. Why Big Problems Feel Impossible to Tap On (And the Real Fix) Tapping for big problems feels impossible when you try to hold the entire problem in your mind at once. EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a technique that involves tapping on specific acupressure points on the face and body while focusing on a precise emotional or physical target. The key word is precise. The more diffuse your focus, the less effective the round. Key insight: "The question is never whether tapping is appropriate for what's in front of you. The question is: how do you bring tapping to a part of the issue in a useful way?" Think about the kinds of problems that feel too big: a serious health diagnosis, a major career transition, building a romantic relationship from a standing start. Each of these is not one problem. Each is a cluster of dozens of smaller problems stacked on top of each other. Trying to tap on "my health situation" is like trying to eat an entire meal in one swallow. The five steps below give you a reliable way to find the right-sized bite for any given session, no matter how large the underlying issue is. Why Tapping for Big Problems Starts With Your Emotions First Before you tap on any aspect of the problem itself, tap on how you feel about the fact that you are facing this problem. This is one of the most overlooked moves in EFT practice, and it changes everything about what comes next. In my Tapping Mastery Blueprint, every single tapping session starts with two questions. First: what is the goal of this round of tapping? Second: how do I feel about the fact that this is the issue at hand? That second question is where most people skip straight past something important. Key insight: "The emotions about the issue are layers of stained glass I'm trying to look through. They distort the issue so I can't see it clearly. Clear those layers first, and the problem comes into focus." When you are dealing with something large, you are almost certainly carrying feelings of worry, frustration, disappointment, and grief about the situation itself. Those emotions are not the same as the problem. They are your emotional response to having the problem. Tapping on them first changes your resource state. It shifts you out of reactivity and into a clearer, calmer place from which you can make better decisions about what to tap on next. Write down every emotion you feel about the fact that you are facing this particular challenge. Then take those emotions one at a time and tap on them before doing anything else. For a deeper look at this concept, the episode on "the emotion about the issue" from the Healing Fundamentals series is worth your time. Step 2: Name a Baby Step and Tap on Your Resistance to It Once you have tapped on the emotions about the issue, shift your attention away from the full problem entirely. Instead, ask yourself: what is the single smallest next action I could take? That step might be genuinely tiny. Write down all the open questions I have. Research this one thing. Send a message to this specific person. It does not need to be significant. It just needs to be real and concrete. Key insight: "I don't know how to handle the big thing, but I almost always know the first step. After I take the first step, the second step becomes obvious. And after the second, the third." Once you have named the baby step, tune in to whatever emotion comes up around taking it. Resistance, dread, uncertainty, fear of getting it wrong. That emotional resistance is your tapping target, not the step itself. When you clear the resistance, taking the step becomes easy. And taking the step creates momentum, which is exactly what large problems require. This approach addresses one of the most common reasons people stay stuck: they cannot see the whole path forward, so they do not move at all. But you do not need to see the whole path. You only need to see the next step. Clearing the emotional resistance to action is one of tapping's most reliable strengths. Step 3: Pick One Small Detail Instead of the Whole Problem If the baby-step approach does not give you a clear entry point, try zooming in on a single detail of the larger issue instead. Not the situation. Not the whole health challenge or the whole relationship pattern. One detail. A few years ago I was dealing with Epstein-Barr virus, which is similar to mononucleosis in its effects. I was completely wiped out. I would feel a flicker of energy and sit up in bed, and my body would immediately shut it down. I had to lie back down. There were dozens of things wrong, physically and emotionally, and I could have tried to tap on all of them at once. Instead, I chose one detail: that specific feeling when the energy appeared and immediately vanished. Just that. The emotion that came up around that one physical experience became my tapping target. Key insight: "By choosing one microscopic detail, I gave myself an entry point. I wasn't trying to solve everything. I was just working on this one thing." Trying to address the entire problem at once produces a familiar spiral: "I'm falling behind, this is lasting forever, nothing I'm doing is working." That is too big a target. One detail breaks the spiral and gives your nervous system something it can actually process. If you find yourself drowning in too many issues to tap on, this single-detail approach is often the fastest way back to solid ground. Step 4: Tap on the Overwhelm of Having a Problem This Big This step might feel redundant at first glance. You have already tapped on the emotions about the issue in Step 1. What is left? The answer is: the overwhelm of the problem's size, which is a separate layer entirely. Tapping for overwhelm means giving voice specifically to the experience of facing something that feels unmanageable. Not what the problem is, but what it is like to be the person carrying it. Typical targets for this step sound like: "This problem is unfair and I am exhausted by it." "I do not even know where to start and that makes me feel paralyzed." "I cannot do this alone." "I am overwhelmed just thinking about all the steps between here and done." This is what I sometimes call tapping on the meta-emotion. It is the feeling about the feeling, or more precisely, the feeling about the situation's complexity. In my experience, the missing key to tapping for overwhelm is almost always this layer: people address the content of what overwhelms them but skip past the raw experience of being overwhelmed itself. Spend a few minutes here. It does not take long, and the relief it produces makes the remaining steps significantly easier. Step 5: Give Yourself Permission to Value Small Daily Progress The final step is one that beginners often dismiss as too soft. It is not. Giving yourself permission to recognize the value of incremental work is a legitimate tapping target, and for many people it is the one that unlocks consistent action. The tapping here is not affirmation work. You are not trying to convince yourself that everything is fine or that you are doing great. You are tapping to release the part of you that insists the only acceptable outcome is solving the whole thing today. A useful setup statement for this step sounds something like: "Even though I've only made a tiny bit of progress today, I give myself permission to recognize that a baby step forward is still a step forward." Notice what comes up when you tap with that frame. You may find frustration: "I give myself permission to value baby steps, AND I give myself permission to be annoyed that it's always a process." Both are valid. Acknowledge the resistance alongside the permission. That is where the real tapping work happens. The myth of the one big tapping breakthrough is worth reading alongside this step. Real transformation is nearly always a series of small shifts, not a single dramatic moment. How to Use All Five Steps in a Single Tapping Session When you are facing a problem that feels too big to tap on, run through the five steps in order. You do not need to spend equal time on each one. Some will feel complete in a single round. Others may need more attention. Here is the sequence as a quick reference: Tap on the emotions about the issue. How do you feel about the fact that you are facing this problem? Worry, frustration, grief, shame, disappointment. Take them one at a time. Name a baby step and tap on your resistance to it. What is the smallest possible next action? What emotion comes up when you think about taking it? Pick one small detail and tap on the emotion around it. Not the whole problem. One aspect, one symptom, one interaction, one specific moment. Tap on the overwhelm of the problem's size. Give voice to how it feels to be carrying something this big. This is separate from the problem's content. Tap for permission to value incremental progress. Release the demand that today's work has to solve everything. A baby step counts. Before you start any session on a large issue, it helps to ask the two questions from my Tapping Mastery Blueprint: what is the goal of this round of tapping, and how do I feel about the fact that this is the issue? Both questions from the one question you must ask before every tapping session apply directly here. The old cliche is true: how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. And if you take one bite at a time with your tapping practice, you will be surprised how quickly you start to build real momentum on even the largest challenges in your life. If you want structured, daily support for building that momentum, I'd encourage you to explore 365 Tapping Lessons, where I walk you through a full year of focused tapping sessions designed to create exactly this kind of consistent, cumulative progress. Frequently Asked Questions What does it mean when a problem feels too big to tap on? It usually means you are trying to address the entire issue in a single tapping session. EFT works best on one specific, concrete emotional target at a time. A problem that "feels too big" is a signal to narrow your focus, not to stop tapping. Where should I start when I don't know where to start tapping? Start with the emotions you feel about having the problem, not the problem itself. Write down every emotion that comes up when you think about your situation (frustration, worry, grief, shame) and tap on those one at a time before targeting the problem's content. How many rounds of tapping does it take to work through a big problem? There is no fixed number. Large issues typically require many focused sessions over time rather than one long session. The goal of each session is not to solve the problem but to reduce the emotional intensity around one specific aspect of it. Can EFT really help with serious health challenges or major life changes? Yes, though the approach matters enormously. EFT does not resolve health conditions by tapping on "my illness." It works by targeting specific emotions, fears, symptoms, or resistance points one at a time. Over multiple sessions, this produces genuine cumulative relief. What is "the emotion about the issue" in EFT? It is the emotional response you have to having the problem, as distinct from the problem itself. If you have a health issue, the emotions about the issue include fear of the long-term consequences, grief over what you have lost, and frustration at the pace of healing. Tapping on these first clears the distortion that makes the underlying problem harder to see and address. What if I tap on the baby step but feel nothing? Try making the step even smaller, or tune in to the emotion more precisely. "I need to make a doctor's appointment" might produce nothing. "I feel a knot in my stomach when I think about calling the doctor" is a specific, tappable sensation. The more concrete the target, the more tapping tends to produce a clear shift. Is it normal to feel more overwhelmed after starting to tap on a big problem? Yes, and it is often a sign the tapping is working. Bringing a suppressed emotion to the surface before clearing it can briefly intensify the feeling. If it persists, use Step 4 directly: tap specifically on the overwhelm of having a problem this big, rather than on the problem's content.

Send us Fan MailTheresa Lear Levine is an EFT Master Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, and the Founder of Becoming More Me. Her "Becoming More You" Coaching Program helps High-Achieving ADHD Entrepreneurs to Heal Past Trauma, Release Limiting Beliefs, and Align with Abundance to create Pleasure-Fueled Lives & Businesses—Free from Anxiety & Overwhelm.After years of battling Trauma, High-Functioning Anxiety & ADHD, Theresa found herself stuck in a cycle of Exhaustion, Distraction & Dissatisfaction. Despite outward success and an Abundant Life, she Struggled to be Present and Truly Fulfilled.Her Turning point came when she discovered the Profound impact of Nervous System Nourishment, Subconscious Mind Shifts, & the Law of Attraction. By integrating Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Hypnotherapy & Energetic Strategies, she unlocked a new level of Calm, Clarity & Confidence—a transformation she now facilitates for her clients worldwide.Becoming More Me CommunityBecoming More Me Book@theresalearlevineTheresa Lear Levine WebsiteExplore The Being Portal AppThe Being Portal is our somatic breathwork app designed to help you regulate your nervous system, release stored tension, and reconnect with your body.Inside the app you'll find guided breathwork sessions, somatic practices, and full courses designed to support emotional healing and nervous system regulation.Start your journey here:https://www.beingmethod.ca/being-portalBecome a Certified Breathwork PractitionerIf you feel called to guide others through breathwork and somatic healing, you can apply to become certified through The Being Method.Book a discovery call to learn more about the certification program and see if it's the right fit for you.Book a call hereExplore The Being Method certification: www.beingmethod.caLet's Connect: 

Old fave, new intro! Ever heard of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), otherwise known as Tapping? No? Well, look no further! In this BUMPER episode, we bring you not one, but two experts to talk us through the physical and emotional benefits of Tapping. We learn how it's used in hospitals and schools, in situations of stress and anxiety, and how it can help you manage those uncomfortable emotions that are all part of being human.Featuring non-other than Brad Yates – the Godfather of Tapping and one of the leading names in the world of EFT, dialling in all the way from the USA. Brad, who trained with Gary Craig  the founder of EFT, explains his passion for helping others unleash their inner gifts and talents, culminating in an exclusive bespoke Tapping session!Listen to Brad's guided Tapping session in full on our Patreon for FREE.Plus, a bevy of pearls of wisdom and scientific insights from EFT Master Trainer and Practitioner Tamara Donn who has also created some specially tailored Tapping sessions for Right Up My Podcast listeners.For more Brad Yates videos.For more information on Tamara Donn, the services she offers and her new book.Find out more!For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.reeGet a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPette? Tell us your feedback or what you do to make yourself feel good: rightupmypodcast@gmail.comSupport RUMP: If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, share with your friends and leave a review. It takes less than 60 seconds and really makes a difference in helping people discover the podcast. Thank you!Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: Right Up My Podcast | PatreonOr, if you'd like to make a one-off donation, you can buy us a virtual coffee from Buy Me a Coffee!Be social with us:Instagram      Facebook     TikTokThank you to our team:Music – Andrew GrimesArtwork – Erica Frances GeorgeSocial Media – Kate BallsRUMPette Voiceover – Dave Jones

Laughter, Worms, and Sprouts: Cathy Nesbitt on Simple Wellness, Stress Relief, and Sustainable Living | Conversations with a Chiropractor Episode Description In this episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier sits down with Cathy Nesbitt, a Health & Wellness Advocate, environmental innovator, certified laughter yoga teacher, and founder of Cathy's Crawly Composters, Cathy's Sprouters, and Cathy's Laughter Club. Cathy brings a wonderfully unique mix of wisdom, humor, science, and lived experience to a conversation about feeling better, living lighter, and finding simple ways to care for both the body and the planet. Stephanie and Cathy talk about laughter yoga, EFT tapping, stress, morning and evening routines, grounding, sprouts, worm composting, and the idea that wellness does not always have to be complicated. This episode is warm, practical, and unexpectedly moving. Cathy offers simple tools listeners can try, from starting the day with gratitude to using laughter as a way to shift the nervous system. She also shares how worms, sprouts, and laughter became connected parts of her work, each offering a small but meaningful way to live with more energy, joy, and care. For anyone feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stressed, or unsure where to begin, this conversation is a gentle reminder that small daily practices can matter. Sometimes healing starts with a breath, a laugh, a glass of water, a handful of sprouts, or one simple step toward a healthier life. In This Episode, Discover What laughter yoga is, and why it is not about poses, jokes, or comedy Why simulated laughter can still create real physical and emotional benefits How smiling, giggling, breathing, and laughing may help shift the body out of stress Why Cathy calls laughter a form of "complementary magic medicine" How EFT tapping works, and why Cathy uses it for stress, fear, anxiety, and emotional reset Why self-care does not have to take hours to be meaningful Cathy's simple morning routine, including gratitude, water, breath, stretching, and grounding Her evening routine, including foot "spooning," humming, breathwork, and preparing the body for rest How tapping specific points can help people feel more grounded and settled Why Cathy believes laughter is especially important when the world feels heavy The story behind Cathy's Crawly Composters and 24 years of teaching indoor worm composting How red wiggler worms can turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost Why composting connects to soil health, food quality, and caring for the planet What sprouts are, why Cathy loves them, and how they can be grown in small spaces How Cathy ties worms, sprouts, and laughter together as part of a simple, sustainable life Stay Connected & Explore Learn More About Cathy Nesbitt: Cathy Nesbitt / Cathy's Crawly Composters: https://www.cathyscomposters.com/ Cathy's Laughter Club: https://www.cathysclub.com/ Cathy's Sprouters: https://www.cathyssprouters.com/ Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathynesbitt/ Follow Cathy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CathyLaughter Follow Cathy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Cathy-Nesbitt/pfbid02uKdFuMyaqP5iM1mMb23YTEqrBYmYTW6RaL38jGuxGoS1VXKV6sSp7J29hY7c5i62l/ Register for Cathy's Free Online Laughter Club: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtd-6prjsvG90wmlw3tRazNqiTzSG4Qq_s#/registration Connect with Conversations with a Chiropractor: Follow Us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ConversationswithaChiro Follow Dr. Stephanie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wautierwellness Email for show-related inquiries and sponsorships: drstephaniewautier@yahoo.com Want to be a guest on Conversations with a Chiropractor? Send Stephanie Wautier a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/drstephanie Credits Podcast production by Brand|Sound. Start your podcast journey by emailing brandsoundpodcasts@gmail.com. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Conversations with a Chiropractor 00:57 Meet Cathy Nesbitt 02:02 What Is Laughter Yoga? 03:15 Laughing When You Do Not Feel Like Laughing 06:33 Laughter as a Flexible Wellness Practice 08:16 EFT Tapping and Emotional Freedom Technique 12:18 Stress, Self-Care, and Learning to Put Yourself First 15:26 Cathy's Morning Routine for Gratitude and Grounding 18:17 Evening Rituals, Foot Spooning, and Humming 22:44 Simple Tapping Points for Stress and Energy 26:31 Why Laughter Matters When the World Feels Heavy 28:38 Worm Composting and Cathy's Crawly Composters 34:01 How Indoor Worm Composting Works 37:58 Purpose, Passion, and Teaching People About Worms 42:09 Sprouts, Live Food, and Simple Nutrition 50:01 How Worms, Sprouts, and Laughter Came Together 53:49 Cathy's Free Tuesday Laughter Club and Closing Thoughts

Tapping your face to reduce anxiety?It sounds strange… until you understand what's actually happening in the body.In this episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, we sit down with Gwenn Bonnell, an expert in EFT tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) and energy medicine, to explore one of the most talked-about—and debated—tools for stress relief, anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, and nervous system regulation.This is not about blind belief.It's about asking a better question: What if your body is part of the solution?In This Episode, We Explore:What EFT tapping is and how it works (in plain English) Why people are turning to tapping for anxiety, stress, burnout, and emotional regulation The connection between the nervous system, body, and emotional health What science says—and doesn't say—about tapping and energy medicine Why tapping is gaining traction in both clinical and performance settings When EFT should be used—and when it should not replace traditional care A simple 60-second tapping reset you can try immediately If you've ever searched:“How to reduce anxiety naturally” “Stress relief techniques that actually work” “EFT tapping for beginners” “Nervous system regulation tools” This episode gives you a practical, evidence-informed perspective—without overpromising.About Gwenn BonnellGwenn Bonnell is an EFT tapping practitioner and energy medicine specialist who helps individuals reduce chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, and persistent pain by working with both the mind and body.After experiencing over a decade of chronic pain herself, Gwenn found relief through tapping—leading her to train extensively in EFT, somatic techniques, and energy-based healing approaches.Today, she works with clients seeking:Anxiety and stress relief Trauma support and emotional regulation Chronic pain management Improved sleep and nervous system balance Her approach blends practical tools with body-based awareness, helping people feel more in control of their internal state.Why This Episode MattersWe're living in a time where:Anxiety and burnout are at all-time highs People are searching for non-drug solutions The connection between mind and body is finally being taken seriously But with that comes confusion—and skepticism.This episode doesn't ask you to believe.It asks you to stay curious.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly “on edge”…This conversation might introduce a tool you've never considered—but can't ignore.

Goldylocks Productions presents Soul Coaching with Joanne Leo Joanne Leo embraced her spiritual awakening in 1976. This is when she started practicing PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) which led her to presenting Motivational workshops. She believes in giving back and sharing knowledge along with her intuitive messages, Soul Coaching and Numerology. Being a Spiritual Intuitive and Soul Coach has been rewarding not only to her but to her clients as well.Twenty years ago Joanne began using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) which has helped many overcome grief, fear, anxieties, goal setting helping them achieve success in areas of their life. This has been an amazing and enlightening journey.Joanne has more than 40 years of experience in Soul Coaching and Healing. She has appeared on several podcasts, radio shows and is a consistently booked spiritual professional in psychic / holistic expos and fairs in her area, with clients traveling from all areas of the country. Joanne's motto for her Soul Coaching is “READINGS WITH A HEART” Our thoughts and words create our destiny. Her spiritual gifts, experience and work have changed how she views life and death, and events that occur in our lives. Life is a school with lessons on our path. She provides individual sessions in person or by phone, also parties, groups and is available for corporate events. https://psychicjoanneleo.com Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Soul Coaching with Joanne Leo Joanne Leo embraced her spiritual awakening in 1976. This is when she started practicing PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) which led her to presenting Motivational workshops. She believes in giving back and sharing knowledge along with her intuitive messages, Soul Coaching and Numerology. Being a Spiritual Intuitive and Soul Coach has been rewarding not only to her but to her clients as well.Twenty years ago Joanne began using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) which has helped many overcome grief, fear, anxieties, goal setting helping them achieve success in areas of their life. This has been an amazing and enlightening journey.Joanne has more than 40 years of experience in Soul Coaching and Healing. She has appeared on several podcasts, radio shows and is a consistently booked spiritual professional in psychic / holistic expos and fairs in her area, with clients traveling from all areas of the country. Joanne's motto for her Soul Coaching is “READINGS WITH A HEART” Our thoughts and words create our destiny. Her spiritual gifts, experience and work have changed how she views life and death, and events that occur in our lives. Life is a school with lessons on our path. She provides individual sessions in person or by phone, also parties, groups and is available for corporate events. https://psychicjoanneleo.com Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition: Using Saliva Testing, Food Sensitivity Labs, and Lifestyle to Find Root Causes: Reed Davis, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN). He discusses using functional testing alongside conventional care to uncover “dysfunction” when standard labs appear normal. Davis describes assessing adrenal and metabolic stress via saliva testing for circadian cortisol patterns, cortisol-DHEA balance, sex hormones, secretory IgA, and melatonin, emphasizing clinical correlation and individualized “studies of one.” He outlines an approach targeting multiple “healing opportunities” (H-I-D-D-E-N: hormones, immune, digestion, detoxification, energy, nervous system) and applying D-R-E-S-S (diet, rest, exercise, stress reduction, supplementation) rather than relying on supplements alone. A case example links chronic hives, medication-related weight gain, and food triggers identified through additional testing, including the Mediator Release Test. The discussion also covers stress-driven gut dysbiosis, digestion decline, and EFT tapping for stress-related symptoms, and notes FDN practitioners can be found via FDNtraining.com/medicine.

In this insightful interview, Richard Morden shares his journey from tragedy to transformation through energy work and self-care techniques like EFT and Time Sweeps. Discover how reprogramming the mind and managing energy can lead to emotional freedom and a more fulfilling life.Richard discusses his system, called "Time Sweeps," and how with his presence and no judgment, he helps people unlock past trauma and sweep beyond them to what is possible without holding them locked inside you. Wonderfully transformative work. Discover how to overcome emotional trauma using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Learn practical strategies for reprogramming your mind and enhancing your emotional well-being.In the journey of life, we often find ourselves burdened by emotional trauma that can be deeply rooted in our past. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by memories or emotions that seem to arise out of nowhere? In this post, we'll explore effective strategies to help you reprogram your mind and find emotional freedom through techniques like Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). By understanding how our experiences shape us and learning to manage our emotional responses, we can pave the way for healing and growth.## Understanding Emotional TraumaEmotional trauma can stem from various life events, such as the loss of a loved one, abusive relationships, or significant life changes. These experiences often leave deep imprints on our psyche, leading to negative thought patterns and emotional responses.### The Impact of Trauma on Our Lives- **Confirmation Bias**: Our minds tend to gather evidence that reinforces our negative beliefs and experiences. This persistent thought pattern can lead to a distorted view of ourselves and our reality.- **Buried Emotions**: Trauma doesn't just disappear; it often gets buried within, waiting for a trigger to resurface. This can manifest as anger, sadness, or anxiety without a clear cause.## Real-Life Applications and Success StoriesMany individuals have experienced profound transformations using EFT. For instance, a woman dealing with the aftermath of a narcissistic relationship was able to regain her sense of agency and empowerment through the tapping technique. By observing her interactions and feelings without judgment, she found the strength to distance herself from toxic patterns.Listen in for more about "Time Sweeps," and the work of Q Transformation.Sound Bites"Our brain gathers evidence to prove we're right""I hold space and facilitate self-change""Memory is fallible; stories change over time"Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Acorn Brain03:33 Richard's Journey Through Grief08:23 The Impact of Trauma on the Nervous System10:59 Empowerment Through Emotional Freedom Techniques15:39 Understanding Energy Dynamics in Relationships20:04 The Time Sweeps Method for Healing20:07 The Power of Feedback and Transformation21:24 Techniques for Emotional Release23:22 Understanding Memory and Conflict25:23 The Role of the Mind in Emotional Responses26:58 Connecting with the Present Moment28:30 Choosing Your Path and Embracing Change30:14 The Observer Perspective in Life33:15 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationResources:https://www.qtransformation.comrmorden@qtransformation.comrmorden@gmail.com

In this episode, Max sits down with Jessica Ortner—bestselling author of Rewired and co-creator of The Tapping Solution—to rigorously explore the science, skepticism, and real-world applications of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as “tapping,” and its potential effects on stress, anxiety, chronic pain, cravings, trauma, and nervous system regulation.This episode is proudly sponsored by:AG1 is my favorite multivitamin now in delicious new flavors! Enjoy a free welcome kit including flavor sampler, AGZ sleep, vitamin D+K2 with your first subscription. All you have to do is visit ⁠drinkag1.com/GENIUS⁠.Fatty15 provides C15:0, a naturally occurring fatty acid found in full-fat dairy that may support cellular health and longevity—get 15% off at http://fatty15.com/MAX with code MAX!

Subscribe in: Apple Podcast | iPhone | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | iHeartRadio  | YouTube If you have ever finished a round of EFT tapping and found yourself yawning uncontrollably, you are not imagining things. In 18 years of working with clients, this question lands in my inbox almost every single month. It is actually one of the top search terms that brings new readers to TappingQandA.com. TL;DR / Key Takeaways Yawning, burping, and stomach gurgles after a tapping round are all signs that your body shifted out of fight-or-flight mode and into its natural rest-and-restore state. The human nervous system operates in two distinct modes: the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) and the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest). EFT tapping moves you from the first into the second. When the digestive system comes back online after a stress response, it produces physical signals including yawns, burps, farts, and stomach rumbles. You do not need to yawn for tapping to have worked. The absence of a yawn is not evidence that nothing changed. These physical responses are among the most common questions people search before finding this site, which tells us that tappers everywhere share this experience and wonder what it means. Why Do I Yawn After Tapping? The Short Answer Yawning after a round of EFT tapping means your nervous system just made a real, measurable shift. It moved out of sympathetic activation (the stress state) and into parasympathetic activation (the recovery state), and your body is announcing that transition out loud. EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), commonly called tapping, involves tapping on specific acupressure points on the face and upper body while focusing on an emotional issue. Some of the earliest peer-reviewed research on tapping demonstrated that it reduces cortisol, the primary stress hormone produced during fight-or-flight activation. When cortisol drops and the sympathetic response de-escalates, the parasympathetic nervous system takes over. That handoff produces a cascade of physical changes, and yawning is one of the most visible. Key insight: "The yawn is your body's way of resetting its state. It is the system literally changing shape from the inside to signal that the danger has passed." What Are the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems? The human nervous system runs in two modes that cannot operate simultaneously. Your body is always choosing between them based on its read of your environment. The sympathetic nervous system governs fight or flight. When the brain perceives a threat, physical or emotional, it floods the body with adrenaline and cortisol. Heart rate climbs. Pupils dilate to take in more visual information. Oxygen is pushed to your limbs so you can run or fight. Digestion shuts down almost entirely, because processing food is a waste of resources when a threat is nearby. Some people experience the extreme version of this when they go blank before a presentation or job interview. The capillaries in the brain constrict as oxygen is rerouted to the muscles, which is why all the answers you forgot come flooding back the moment you walk out the door and the threat passes. The parasympathetic nervous system governs rest, repair, and digestion. Heart rate drops. Pupils contract to sharpen focus. The digestive system powers back on. Growth and maintenance processes resume. You can learn more about how the nervous system connects to emotional healing in Pod #482, where I talked through the full picture with Dr. Jen Cincurak, a naturopathic doctor whose work centers on nervous system maturation and somatic tools including tapping. Why Tapping Triggers the Shift from Stress to Rest Tapping moves the body from sympathetic to parasympathetic activation by sending a calming signal through the acupressure system while you hold a stressful thought or feeling in mind. The combination of cognitive focus and physical tapping interrupts the fight-or-flight loop. Key insight: "What tapping does is give the nervous system new information. It says: you can be present with this emotion without being in danger because of it." The early body of scientific research on tapping, including studies that measured cortisol in saliva before and after sessions, showed measurable decreases in the stress hormone within a single session. That biological change is not metaphorical. It is the same shift the body makes when a frightening situation resolves and you let out a long exhale. Tapping makes it available on purpose, for emotional material the nervous system has been holding in stress mode for days, months, or years. For a deeper look at the evidence behind why tapping produces these effects, Why Tapping Works: Six Evidence-Based Premises covers the research base in plain language. What Causes the Yawning, Burping, and Stomach Gurgles? When the parasympathetic nervous system takes over, every system that was put on hold during the stress response comes back online at once. That re-activation is not silent. The yawn is a physical resetting of the throat and airway, part of the body recalibrating its breathing pattern as it relaxes. It is not about being sleepy (though it can feel that way). It is the airway itself changing shape as surrounding muscles release tension. The burps, farts, and stomach gurgles are the digestive system restarting. During fight or flight, digestion goes essentially offline. The moment the parasympathetic system takes over, digestion turns back on like an engine starting up after sitting cold. It makes noise. It produces gas. That is not a malfunction. That is the machinery doing exactly what it is supposed to do. This connects to broader patterns around what happens in the body during emotional healing, a topic I explored in depth with Julie Schiffman in an early episode on physical body signals. Does Not Yawning Mean Tapping Did Not Work? No. The absence of a yawn after tapping does not mean nothing happened. Key insight: "The yawn is one sign that the shift occurred. It is not the only sign, and its absence is not evidence of failure." Yawning signals the sympathetic-to-parasympathetic transition when it is large enough to produce a physical response, but subtler or more gradual shifts may not trigger visible physical signals. Some sessions produce a quiet settling rather than a dramatic physical announcement. Some people rarely yawn at all, regardless of what their nervous system is doing. I have worked with clients who felt genuinely deflated after a session because they did not yawn the way they had in earlier rounds. They assumed that meant the session did not work. In most cases, they had already done significant work on the issue previously, and the remaining shifts were quieter. Quieter does not mean smaller. If you are wondering whether your tapping is actually producing results, Pod #703 on why you might feel worse after a round of tapping addresses exactly that concern in detail. Other Physical Signs That Tapping Is Working Yawning is the most commonly noticed signal, but it belongs to a larger family of parasympathetic indicators. After a productive tapping round, you might also notice a deep sigh or a long exhale that seems to come out of nowhere. A shift in the weight of your shoulders or a release of tension in your jaw. A brief wave of tiredness as the nervous system moves out of high alert and the body relaxes toward its resting state. Occasionally a sudden need to use the bathroom, which is the GI tract re-engaging. None of these are problems. They are the body doing its job, communicating in the language it was designed to use. If you have ever felt oddly emotional right after a round of tapping and wondered whether something went wrong, Pod #695 on why you feel sad after tapping walks through the same nervous-system logic applied to emotional release. The Five Stress Responses and What They Mean for Tapping Most people know fight or flight, but the sympathetic nervous system actually produces five distinct stress responses, sometimes called the five Fs: fight, flight, freeze, flop, and fawn. Fight and flight are the most familiar. Freeze is what happens when the threat is so overwhelming that movement seems impossible. Flop is a more extreme collapse response. Fawn is the social version, appeasing and accommodating to neutralize the threat through relationship. All five of these states share the same underlying biochemistry: cortisol, adrenaline, constricted digestion, elevated heart rate, redirected blood flow. And all five can be the state your nervous system is carrying when you sit down to tap on an emotional issue. Key insight: "Every one of those five stress responses is the body trying to keep you safe. Tapping gives the system the signal that the danger has passed and it is safe to stand down." This is why tapping can produce the same yawning and digestive reset regardless of whether the original stress was acute fear, chronic people-pleasing, or old frozen shock. The body's exit route from all five states runs through the same parasympathetic doorway, and the yawn on the other side is the same yawn. What to Do When You Notice These Physical Signals After Tapping When you notice a yawn, a burp, or a gurgle during or after tapping, you do not need to do anything special. Simply acknowledge it as confirmation that your nervous system is responding. A few practices that support this process: Pause after the physical signal. When you yawn or feel a release, give yourself 30 seconds to breathe and let the shift settle before moving on. Notice what changed emotionally. After the signal, check in with the issue you were tapping on. Does it feel different? Smaller? More distant? This is your informal SUDS (Subjective Units of Distress Scale) check, which is the standard 0 to 10 measure of emotional intensity used in EFT. Do not chase the yawn. Tapping longer or harder specifically to produce more yawning is unnecessary. If the yawn happened, the shift happened. Trust it. Keep a short log. Some tappers find it helpful to note physical signals alongside their emotional observations after a session. Over time this builds self-knowledge about how your particular nervous system signals change. If you want a structured way to use tapping consistently and build on these kinds of shifts day by day, 365TappingLessons.com offers a full year of guided sessions built around exactly this kind of body-informed practice. Frequently Asked Questions Why do I yawn so much when I do EFT tapping? Yawning during or after EFT tapping is your nervous system shifting from sympathetic activation (fight or flight) to parasympathetic activation (rest and digest). This shift causes a physical reset in the throat and airway, which produces yawning. Frequent yawning during tapping typically means your sessions are moving significant stored stress through your system. Is yawning after tapping a good sign? Yes. Yawning after tapping is a positive indicator that your nervous system made a genuine transition from a stress state into a recovery state. It is not coincidence. It is the body responding to the biochemical shift that tapping creates. What does it mean when my stomach gurgles during tapping? Stomach gurgles during tapping mean your digestive system is coming back online after being suppressed by a stress response. During fight or flight, digestion essentially shuts down to conserve energy. When tapping moves you into a parasympathetic state, digestion restarts and produces audible sounds. This is a healthy, normal response. Does not yawning mean tapping is not working? No. You can have a highly effective tapping session with no yawning at all. Yawning signals the parasympathetic shift when it is large enough to produce a visible physical response, but subtler shifts may not trigger it. Judge the effectiveness of a session by how the emotional issue feels afterward, not by whether you yawned. Can tapping make you feel tired? Yes, and for a good reason. Coming out of a sustained stress state, even a low-grade chronic one, requires the nervous system to recalibrate. When the parasympathetic system takes over after tapping, the body sometimes relaxes into a brief wave of tiredness. This is normal and typically passes within a few minutes. What are the five F stress responses and how does tapping address them? The five stress responses are fight, flight, freeze, flop, and fawn. All five are expressions of the sympathetic nervous system triggered by perceived danger. Tapping works across all five because it addresses the underlying biochemistry (cortisol, adrenaline, restricted digestion) rather than any one specific behavioral expression of stress. Is there research showing tapping reduces the stress response? Yes. Some of the earliest peer-reviewed studies on EFT measured cortisol levels before and after tapping sessions and found significant reductions within a single session. This physiological evidence supports what tappers report experientially: that tapping produces a measurable shift in the body's stress state, not just a change in perspective.

EFT tapping might be the most powerful business tool your competitors have never heard of — and Raeanne Lacatena has been quietly putting it to work with billionaires, burned-out founders, and entrepreneurs who've run out of runway on the grind-and-push model.Raeanne Lacatena — licensed clinical social worker, certified professional coach, reiki master, and five-time #1 bestselling author of The Integrated Entrepreneur — joins Fitz at ROC Vox to explain why burned-out entrepreneurs aren't failing because of bad strategy. They're failing because nobody ever taught them how to manage what's happening inside their own nervous system.In this episode: what EFT tapping is and why it works, how Raeanne gets skeptical clients — including billionaires — to try it, why stress literally shuts down your best thinking, the Maslow tier most people have never heard of, and what it cost Raeanne personally to put her full story into a book.CHAPTERS0:00 Cold Open: Tapping in Traffic1:17 Raeanne's Path: From Helper to Integrated Coach7:50 What Entrepreneurs Struggle With Most9:00 EFT Tapping: What It Is and Why It Works13:02 Raising Self-Regulating Kids With EFT15:26 The Lizard Brain: Why Stress Kills Clear Thinking19:37 EFT Meridian Points: Nausea, Anxiety, and Golf26:04 Writing the Book: Vulnerability and Bestseller28:55 Self-Transcendence: Mission Over Ego36:37 Pediatric Palliative Care: Where Reiki Began40:50 What Schools Don't Teach: Emotional IntelligenceCONNECTThe Integrated Entrepreneur → https://www.theintegratedentrepreneur.comROC Vox → https://rocvox.comNew episodes every Tuesday.#EFTTapping #EmotionalFreedomTechnique #Burnout #EntrepreneurMindset #NervousSystemRegulation #SelfTranscendence #PositiveBlatherings #ROCVox #PositivePodcast

Most people still believe that when stress hits, you should just “think positive” and push through—but your biology doesn't work that way. When your brain's alarm system gets triggered, your rational thinking literally goes offline. In this episode, we're breaking down a powerful, science-backed way to work with your nervous system—not against it—to reduce stress, lower cortisol, and regain control of your mind and body. Our guest, Jessica Ortner, is a New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of The Tapping Solution, a global movement that's helped millions of people reduce anxiety and trauma using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Her work is backed by hundreds of peer-reviewed studies and is now being researched at institutions like Yale, Harvard, and Columbia. Jessica brings both personal experience and cutting-edge science to help us understand how to truly rewire our stress response. In this conversation, you're going to discover how tapping can reduce cortisol levels by up to 43%, help resolve PTSD symptoms, and transform the way your brain responds to stress triggers. We're diving into the neuroscience behind anxiety, how your body stores trauma, and why you can't think your way out of stress—but you can retrain your nervous system. Plus, you'll learn a simple, practical technique you can use anytime to create calm on demand.  In this episode you'll discover: Introduction + Why you can't think your way out of stress  (00:00) The tapping method & 43% cortisol reduction explained (01:23) Meet Jessica Ortner + what EFT tapping is (02:02) How tapping calms the nervous system (science breakdown) (03:21) Jessica's anxiety story & discovering tapping (05:31) Why chronic stress is so damaging today (09:08) The 43% cortisol study (how tapping beats other methods) (10:05) PTSD study: 90% symptom remission (game-changing results) (13:31) Real-life PTSD story + first responders application (17:00) “Your body's electrical system” (trauma + stress explained) (19:32) Memory reconsolidation: how tapping rewires the brain (22:30) The “familiarity trap” + why anxiety patterns repeat (28:06) Fear of flying story + real-world tapping results (31:38) Step-by-step tapping tutorial (guided demo) (35:25) Tapping for physical pain + healing stories (45:24) Brain scan study: tapping reduces cravings & rewires responses (51:17) Final insights + how tapping can transform your life (58:02) Items mentioned in this episode include: Grab your copy of Rewired and learn how to rewire your brain, calm your nervous system, and break free from stress-driven patterns: Rewired - The Breakthrough Tapping Method Paleovalley.com/model – Real, nutrient-dense foods made with integrity to support your health and energy. Get 15% off with code MODEL. Organifi.com/model – High-quality superfood blends designed to simplify your nutrition and support whole-body wellness. Get 20% off + free shipping with code MODEL Connect with Jessica Ortner  Website || Instagram || Facebook We're celebrating 1,000 episodes of The Model Health Show— Join us for a special live experience with unforgettable moments and guest appearances!! Save your Spot and be part of the celebration at: Themodelhealthshow.com/livestream Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: Apple Podcasts  Spotify  Soundcloud  Pandora  YouTube   This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Paleovalley and Organifi. Paleovalley Essential C FormulaMost vitamin C supplements are derived from genetically modified corn and synthetic compounds—but Paleovalley uses real, organic superfoods like camu camu, amla berry, and acerola cherry. Head to paleovalley.com/model to get 15% off your order. Organifi makes it simple to fuel your body with high-quality, delicious nutrition—without the guesswork. Head to Organifi.com/model and use the code MODEL to get 20% off your order.

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/T7Po1ZP6iU8   Have you ever felt that traditional talk therapy wasn't enough to reach the deepest layers of your trauma? Is it possible to reclaim your peace of mind through the power of gentle touch and tapping? What if you could learn simple, self-applied techniques to soothe your nervous system in minutes?   In this episode, we explore the bridge between traditional Eastern wisdom and modern somatic insights to unlock new pathways for healing. Dr. Adriana is joined by Mitsuko Ito, a licensed massage therapist and certified trainer in Trauma Tapping Technique (TTT), EFT tapping, and Havening Techniques. Mitsuko shares her vulnerable journey of healing from complex PTSD and how she discovered powerful, self-help tools that transformed her life. This episode invites you to move beyond "managing" symptoms into a space of true nervous system regulation, clarity, and connection.   In this episode: The Power of Self-Applied Healing: How Mitsuko used tapping and Havening to navigate her own C-PTSD recovery. TTT vs. EFT: Understanding the critical difference between the Trauma Tapping Technique—a simplified "first-aid" tool—and the more verbal Emotional Freedom Techniques. Decoding Havening: Exploring how specific touch patterns can de-link traumatic memories from emotional distress through the creation of delta waves. The Body's Energetic Entry Points: How massage therapy and meridian charts revealed the overlap between physical tension and emotional stagnation. Global Impact of TTT: The work of the Peaceful Heart Network in providing trauma relief to conflict zones and refugees. Simplifying Somatic Tools: Why "simple" is often more effective than "complex" when the brain is in a survival state.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Mitsuko's website: https://DecaturTMJ.com  Peaceful Heart Network (TTT): peacefulheart.se Havening Techniques: havening.org EFT International: eftinternational.org How emotional/energetic stagnation may be connected to TMJ issues or chronic pain: https://eftuniverse.com/pain-management/eft-for-temporomandibular-joint-dysfunction/   About Mitsuko: Mitsuko is a licensed massage therapist and certified trainer in TTT Tapping, EFT Tapping, and Havening Techniques, and a frequent workshop presenter on college campuses. Mitsuko's work bridges traditional Eastern wisdom with modern insights into emotion and psychology, focusing on simple, practical strategies that anyone can use. The goal is to make powerful neuro-regulation tools accessible so people can experience more clarity, connection, and consciousness.   “I would highly recommend training in EFT, tapping or Havening, because that's how I was able to help myself.” – Mitsuko   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***ed Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.    

In this special episode, you discover how to receive a copy of, "The Ultimate Tapping Guide for Stress Reduction" by Dr. Peta Stapleton. IMPORTANT NOTE: This is time sensitive and may not be available through the download link below. If this link does not take you to the PDF resource, you can email me at CarterMethod@gmail.com with the subject line, "EFT Tapping Guide by Peta".  Please check the link first before emailing.Link: https://s3.amazonaws.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/sites/2147553144/downloads/db737a5-f77e-0087-fe3-04fa2bef1030_The_Ultimate_Tapping_Guide_for_Stress_Reduction.pdf---Host info: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com---Technical information: Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Soften, Amadeus Pro, with final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.---Keywords: EFT, Emotional Freedom Techniques, energy tapping,

Emotional Freedom Techniques Explained How Tapping Helps You Overcome Fear Episode 302 (Brad is based in California) In this conversation with Brad Yates we explore: how stress shapes behavior, decisions, and success why people unknowingly avoid opportunities how emotional freedom techniques (EFT) work the connection between stress and self-sabotage how fear of judgment blocks communication why thinking alone cannot resolve stress how tapping calms the nervous system the role of the amygdala and stress response how past experiences influence present behavior how simple physical actions influence emotional states why repetition and rhythm help regulate stress how daily stress management improves performance ----- About our guest, Brad Yates: Brad Yates is known internationally for his creative and often humorous use of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). There are over 1,000 videos on his YouTube, that have been viewed over 36 million times.  Invited by Jack Canfield to speak at his Breakthrough to Success event. Featured speaker on all 14 Tapping World Summits  Graduate of Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Clown College.  Visit his website TappWithBrad.com ----- stress influences both physical and emotional challenges and can limit behavior and success people are often controlled by subtle emotions without realizing it emotional freedom techniques (EFT) provide a way to reduce stress and regain control tapping stimulates points on the body linked to calming the stress response self-sabotage is a protective response driven by perceived threats fear of judgment often prevents people from sharing their intended message reducing stress helps restore access to rational and creative thinking tapping combines physical action with mindset and language techniques emotional blocks often stem from past experiences that remain unresolved regular practice of stress reduction improves long-term emotional control simple, repeatable patterns help calm the nervous system quickly daily “energy hygiene” prevents stress from building up ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We'll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.   Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He's fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.   Connect with George www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com https://superiorpresentations.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskill

Goldylocks Productions presents Soul Coaching with Joanne Leo Joanne Leo embraced her spiritual awakening in 1976. This is when she started practicing PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) which led her to presenting Motivational workshops. She believes in giving back and sharing knowledge along with her intuitive messages, Soul Coaching and Numerology. Being a Spiritual Intuitive and Soul Coach has been rewarding not only to her but to her clients as well.Twenty years ago Joanne began using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) which has helped many overcome grief, fear, anxieties, goal setting helping them achieve success in areas of their life. This has been an amazing and enlightening journey.Joanne has more than 40 years of experience in Soul Coaching and Healing. She has appeared on several podcasts, radio shows and is a consistently booked spiritual professional in psychic / holistic expos and fairs in her area, with clients traveling from all areas of the country. Joanne's motto for her Soul Coaching is “READINGS WITH A HEART” Our thoughts and words create our destiny. Her spiritual gifts, experience and work have changed how she views life and death, and events that occur in our lives. Life is a school with lessons on our path. She provides individual sessions in person or by phone, also parties, groups and is available for corporate events. https://psychicjoanneleo.com Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Soul Coaching with Joanne Leo Joanne Leo embraced her spiritual awakening in 1976. This is when she started practicing PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) which led her to presenting Motivational workshops. She believes in giving back and sharing knowledge along with her intuitive messages, Soul Coaching and Numerology. Being a Spiritual Intuitive and Soul Coach has been rewarding not only to her but to her clients as well.Twenty years ago Joanne began using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) which has helped many overcome grief, fear, anxieties, goal setting helping them achieve success in areas of their life. This has been an amazing and enlightening journey.Joanne has more than 40 years of experience in Soul Coaching and Healing. She has appeared on several podcasts, radio shows and is a consistently booked spiritual professional in psychic / holistic expos and fairs in her area, with clients traveling from all areas of the country. Joanne's motto for her Soul Coaching is “READINGS WITH A HEART” Our thoughts and words create our destiny. Her spiritual gifts, experience and work have changed how she views life and death, and events that occur in our lives. Life is a school with lessons on our path. She provides individual sessions in person or by phone, also parties, groups and is available for corporate events. https://psychicjoanneleo.com Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Soul Coaching with Joanne Leo Joanne Leo embraced her spiritual awakening in 1976. This is when she started practicing PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) which led her to presenting Motivational workshops. She believes in giving back and sharing knowledge along with her intuitive messages, Soul Coaching and Numerology. Being a Spiritual Intuitive and Soul Coach has been rewarding not only to her but to her clients as well.Twenty years ago Joanne began using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) which has helped many overcome grief, fear, anxieties, goal setting helping them achieve success in areas of their life. This has been an amazing and enlightening journey.Joanne has more than 40 years of experience in Soul Coaching and Healing. She has appeared on several podcasts, radio shows and is a consistently booked spiritual professional in psychic / holistic expos and fairs in her area, with clients traveling from all areas of the country. Joanne's motto for her Soul Coaching is “READINGS WITH A HEART” Our thoughts and words create our destiny. Her spiritual gifts, experience and work have changed how she views life and death, and events that occur in our lives. Life is a school with lessons on our path. She provides individual sessions in person or by phone, also parties, groups and is available for corporate events. https://psychicjoanneleo.com Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Soul Coaching with Joanne Leo Joanne Leo embraced her spiritual awakening in 1976. This is when she started practicing PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) which led her to presenting Motivational workshops. She believes in giving back and sharing knowledge along with her intuitive messages, Soul Coaching and Numerology. Being a Spiritual Intuitive and Soul Coach has been rewarding not only to her but to her clients as well.Twenty years ago Joanne began using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) which has helped many overcome grief, fear, anxieties, goal setting helping them achieve success in areas of their life. This has been an amazing and enlightening journey.Joanne has more than 40 years of experience in Soul Coaching and Healing. She has appeared on several podcasts, radio shows and is a consistently booked spiritual professional in psychic / holistic expos and fairs in her area, with clients traveling from all areas of the country. Joanne's motto for her Soul Coaching is “READINGS WITH A HEART” Our thoughts and words create our destiny. Her spiritual gifts, experience and work have changed how she views life and death, and events that occur in our lives. Life is a school with lessons on our path. She provides individual sessions in person or by phone, also parties, groups and is available for corporate events. https://psychicjoanneleo.com Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why I Don't Use the EFT Setup Phrase (And What I Do Instead) If you've watched any of my tap-along videos, you've probably noticed something: I never start with the classic EFT setup phrase. That's a deliberate choice, and I get asked about it all the time. In this post, I want to explain exactly why I skip it and what I use instead. TL;DR / Key Takeaways The traditional EFT setup phrase ("Even though I have this issue, I deeply and completely accept myself") can backfire by activating unresolved self-acceptance issues when you only need quick emotional or physical relief. For many people, the self-love claim in the setup phrase triggers inner resistance so strong that they avoid tapping altogether. My alternative opening, "I recognize the fact," names present reality without demanding a self-acceptance leap, making it easier to start tapping immediately. Accepting that something is happening is completely different from declaring it acceptable. You can acknowledge the problem without endorsing it. Self-acceptance work is genuinely important and deserves its own dedicated sessions, with adequate time, space, and emotional safety. What Is the EFT Setup Phrase? The EFT setup phrase is a verbal statement used at the beginning of a tapping round to acknowledge the problem and introduce an element of self-acceptance. EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a practice developed by Gary Craig that involves tapping on specific acupressure points on the face and body while focusing on a particular issue. When Gary Craig gave us his original Basic Recipe, tappers would begin either by rubbing what he called the "sore spot" on the chest or tapping the side of the hand. While doing that, they would say: "Even though I have this issue, I completely and deeply accept myself." As EFT spread and teachers adapted it, the most widely taught version became: "Even though I have this issue, I deeply and completely love and accept myself." That phrase has been around so long that many people assume it is an essential, non-negotiable part of tapping. It isn't. And I want to explain why I've moved away from it. Why the EFT Setup Phrase Can Create Problems at the Start Starting a tapping round with "I deeply and completely love and accept myself" can backfire by pulling your subconscious attention toward unresolved self-acceptance issues when you only need relief from something much simpler. Here's what I mean. When I sit down to tap in the middle of a busy day, I ask myself one question first: what is the goal of this round? Sometimes I'm overwhelmed and just need to take the edge off so I can get back to work. Sometimes I have a nagging physical pain that's become a distraction. In those moments, I'm doing emotional first aid or physical first aid. I'm not doing deep healing work. I'm reaching for the equivalent of an aspirin. So imagine I sit down to tap on a headache and I say: "Even though I have this headache, I deeply and completely love and accept myself." And then my subconscious responds: "No, you don't. Here are seventeen reasons why you are unacceptable." Key insight: "I've gone from trying to respond to my frustration to bringing up all of these self-acceptance issues that were not at the front of my mind. Now I'm dealing with not being able to love and accept myself instead of the thing I actually sat down to tap on." That's friction. That's introducing a problem I wasn't trying to solve. The Two Barriers the EFT Setup Phrase Creates for Tappers The setup phrase creates two distinct barriers that can interfere with effective tapping, and understanding both helps explain why I stopped using it. Barrier one: Scope creep. When the phrase introduces self-acceptance into a session that isn't about self-acceptance, it pulls focus in a direction you don't have the capacity to handle right now. You came to tap on frustration. Now you're wading into deeper water than you prepared for. Barrier two: Avoidance. For many people, the phrase "I love and accept myself" feels emotionally charged or even frightening. It bumps up against years of evidence their inner critic has collected. So rather than feel that discomfort at the very start, some people simply won't tap at all. The setup phrase becomes a wall rather than a door. Key insight: "The setup phrase can either create a speed bump going into a tapping session, or it can create a wall that stops you from tapping at all. Neither of those outcomes is useful." In my 18+ years of working with clients and tappers, I've seen both patterns play out constantly. Someone sits down to tap on something manageable and the very first phrase they're supposed to say sends them into emotional territory they weren't ready for. Or they skip the session entirely because they already know how that opening phrase is going to feel. What "I Recognize the Fact" Means and Why It Works My alternative to the setup phrase is simple: I start with the words "I recognize the fact," followed by whatever I'm actually trying to address. This idea came from the work of Ormond McGill, a legendary hypnotherapist who taught that "all transformation starts by stating what is." That principle hit me hard the first time I encountered it, and it's shaped how I approach every tapping session since. So instead of declaring self-love, I name the present reality: "I recognize the fact I'm overwhelmed right now." "I recognize the fact I'm in a lot of pain." "I recognize the fact I'm beating myself up for a poor decision." Key insight: "When I recognize the fact, I'm accepting the current circumstance. That's not the same as accepting myself. It's accepting what is going on around me. And when I accept the reality of the circumstance, I can actually do something about it." This kind of opening also does something practical: it narrows my focus. It answers the question I asked myself at the start of the session. It says, here is the specific thing I am tapping on right now. That clarity makes every round more purposeful and more effective. I've actually created a setup phrase generator on TappingQandA.com that produces around 2,500 different phrase variations for people who want options. But for my own practice, "I recognize the fact" is almost always where I begin. The Difference Between Accepting What Is and Calling It Acceptable This distinction matters a great deal, and I want to make sure it lands clearly. Accepting what is happening is not the same as declaring it acceptable. I can acknowledge that I am overwhelmed without endorsing overwhelm as okay. I can recognize that I am in pain without resigning myself to staying in pain. Think of it this way: I cannot fix my car unless I first accept that my car is not working. That acceptance isn't defeat. It's the accurate starting point that makes problem-solving possible. The same is true for emotional work. I cannot transform my overwhelm unless I acknowledge that I am, in fact, overwhelmed. The traditional setup phrase conflates two different things. It asks you to simultaneously identify a problem and declare that you love yourself anyway. Both of those might be true. But they're not always what the moment calls for. Key insight: "It is not acceptable for me to be overwhelmed, because it's getting in the way of my work. But I accept the fact that it is happening. That acceptance is what makes it possible to tap on it." When you say "I recognize the fact," you're engaging honestly with your present experience. You're not rubber-stamping it. You're not bypassing it. You're simply seeing it clearly enough to work with it. When Self-Acceptance Work Does Belong in a Tapping Session I want to be clear: I am not anti-self-acceptance. Not even close. Self-acceptance work is some of the most important tapping work you can do. Over the course of eight weeks, I offered a dedicated self-acceptance tapping program through my Tapping Mastery Academy. We met every other Saturday for 75-minute sessions, which came out to five full hours of tapping focused entirely on the work of accepting ourselves. That's how seriously I take this topic. The point isn't that self-acceptance doesn't belong in tapping. The point is that it deserves the right container. Key insight: "There is no work more tender than moving to a place of self-love and self-acceptance. Because of that, I want to make sure I have the time, the space, the resources, and the sense of safety to engage with it properly." When you're doing a quick five-minute session to knock down midday stress, that's not the container for deep self-acceptance work. When you've carved out real time, you feel emotionally resourced, and you've intentionally set up to go deep, that's when self-acceptance tapping is most likely to move the needle. Timing matters. Context matters. The setup phrase doesn't account for either. How to Apply This to Your Own EFT Setup Phrase Practice If you want to try this approach, the shift is simple. Before you start any tapping round, ask yourself: what is the goal of this session? Be specific. Are you trying to reduce physical pain? Calm frustration? Process a difficult conversation? The more clearly you can name the target, the more effective your session will be. Then begin with: "I recognize the fact [what you're actually experiencing]." A few examples of how this sounds in practice: "I recognize the fact I'm dreading this conversation." "I recognize the fact my shoulders are tense and I don't know why." "I recognize the fact I'm scared about what the results might show." You are naming reality. You are not judging it, endorsing it, or fixing it yet. You are simply stating what is so you can work with it. If you find that sessions exploring self-love and self-acceptance are important to you (and I believe they are), schedule time specifically for that work. Don't squeeze it into every round as a required preamble. Give it the space it deserves. For help with knowing where to begin on any tapping round, Pod #684, The one question you MUST ask before you start a round of tapping, goes deeper on that intention-setting habit. Frequently Asked Questions Is it wrong to use the EFT setup phrase? No. Many skilled and experienced EFT practitioners use the setup phrase every single time they tap, and their work is excellent. This is about what works best for you. If the phrase helps you connect to a session and doesn't create resistance, use it. I'm sharing my reasoning, not a rule. Why does saying "I love and accept myself" sometimes feel impossible? Because for many people, that statement bumps directly into years of evidence to the contrary. The subconscious doesn't just agree with positive claims. If you have unresolved material around self-worth, self-love, or self-acceptance, asserting "I love myself" can trigger all of it at once, precisely when you were trying to address something else. What if I don't know what "the fact" is when I sit down to tap? Start as specific as you can. "I recognize the fact I feel unsettled right now" is a perfectly valid opening. You don't need to have the precise emotion mapped out. You just need an honest statement about what you're actually experiencing. The round will often help you get clearer as it progresses. For more on this, see How to tap when you can't put your finger on the exact emotions you are feeling. Does the "I recognize the fact" phrase work for deep healing sessions too, not just quick relief? Yes. It works at any depth. For a quick midday reset, it keeps you on target. For a deep dive, it still grounds you in honest acknowledgment of what you're working with. The difference is in how much time you give the session and how far you're willing to go, not in the opening phrase. What did Gary Craig originally intend with the setup phrase? Gary Craig included the setup phrase in his Basic Recipe as a way to introduce acceptance and reduce psychological reversal, a term in EFT for the inner resistance that can block healing. His original version used "completely and deeply accept myself." The self-love framing is an adaptation that became widespread as teachers built on his work. Can I modify the setup phrase instead of dropping it entirely? Absolutely. Many practitioners use variations like "I'm open to the possibility of accepting myself" or "I'm doing my best." If a softer version feels more honest than a full self-love declaration, that's a meaningful improvement. What matters most is that your opening statement is something your subconscious can actually get behind. What if I've been using the setup phrase for years and it has been working for me? Keep using it. Seriously. The goal is effective tapping that you'll actually do consistently. If the setup phrase is working for you, there's no reason to change. I'm sharing the reasoning behind my own practice, not prescribing a single right approach for everyone.

In this powerful episode of The Healing Version, Deborah sits down with Amy Vincze, a seasoned EFT tapping coach and founder of the Soar with Tapping app, to explore how emotional healing truly begins at the root. Amy shares her deeply personal journey—from a life-altering breast cancer diagnosis to uncovering the emotional and energetic blocks that were impacting her mental and physical health. Through that journey, she discovered EFT tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique)—a science-backed, mind-body practice that helps regulate the nervous system, release trauma, and restore inner balance.

In this episode, I'm joined by tapping expert Jessica Ortner for a powerful, experiential session using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques). If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in patterns you can't seem to think your way out of, this episode gives you a tool you can actually use in the moment. Jessica walks us through a guided tapping sequence designed to calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and help rewire the emotional patterns that keep you looping in anxiety or overwhelm. This isn't just a conversation—you'll have the opportunity to follow along and feel the shift in real time. We also talk about why tapping works, how it helps regulate your body (not just your mind), and how you can start using it in your daily life to create more ease, resilience, and emotional freedom. You can go deeper with Jessica's work by downloading The Tapping Solution App and checking out her new book Rewired(available on Amazon). Whether you're new to tapping or already familiar with EFT, this episode will leave you feeling more grounded, resourced, and empowered with a simple, effective tool for navigating stress.

In this episode I talk about Emotional Freedom Tapping with Sarah Louise Lilley and we are also joined by DN Instructor Shawna Lewis who uses EFT for herself and her horses. I think you'll find this episode really interesting and useful. About the Guest: Sarah Louise Lilley is a clinical Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or “Tapping”) practitioner. A sought after coach and speaker, she helps equestrians overcome fears, blocks and trauma. Known for her holistic and heart-centered approach, Sarah equips riders with tools that cultivate ease, trust, and clarity by releasing the root causes of anxious thinking and limiting beliefs. Sarah has taken the stage at Equine Affaire (MA), US Pony Club Convention, Warwick Schiller's Journey on Podcast Summit and collaborated with Wendy Murdoch on her popular series Webinars with Wendy. Sarah has appeared on numerous equestrian podcasts including: The Whole Equestrian with 5* Eventer Emily Hamel, WeHorse's The Equestrian Connection with Danielle Crowell, and Horse Illustrated's Barn Banter with Susan Friedland. When she's not riding her horse or working with her clients, Sarah mentors the next generation of Practitioners at EFT Universe, alongside Dawson Church. To learn more about Sarah, please visit EmotionalFreedomwithSarah.com or Instagram @SarahLouiseLilley.About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs. Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Resource Links:Download the Fearless and Free Tapping audio at: EmotionalFreedomwithSarah.com Sarah Lousie Lilley: EmotionalFreedomwithSarah.com or Instagram @SarahLouiseLilley(Free) Private Consultation: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar Blog: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/110-accepting-praise How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092 Karen's VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/ Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707 The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvdKaren Rohlf's Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don't forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

What if the thing that's been standing in our way financially is actually just a part of us that's trying to protect us? In this episode, Kathy welcomes former financial adviser, somatic money coach, and author, Catherine Morgan, back to the show to talk about money blocks and fears, and why financial issues aren't often caused by a lack of discipline or desire, but rather because body patterns cannot be healed through mindset shifts alone. Catherine is the founder of The Money Panel® and is on a mission to empower one million people towards greater financial equity by addressing the emotional and psychological patterns that keep people stuck financially. She offers nervous-system-focused, somatic approaches that help her clients heal their relationship with money. Catherine believes that financial freedom can only be achieved when the trauma responses that drive financial behavior are addressed. In our conversation, Catherine reflects on her personal financial journey and discusses how our earliest childhood experiences inform our relationships with money. She explains how language cues give us information about financial trauma, the importance of allowing yourself to feel your emotions, and the power of collective financial freedom. Catherine also introduces the concept of Money Protective, Desiring, and Neutral Parts and shares how meeting these parts with curiosity, not judgment, leads to healing. She encourages listeners to 'have a discussion' with the different parts of us relating to money so that these parts can work together, instead of being in conflict. Catherine breaks down why money blocks are not mindset failures; they are body memories that need to be healed somatically. When these blocks are healed using somatic tools, we can teach our bodies that wealth is safe and finally achieve our financial goals. To end, you'll hear about Catherine's upcoming Wealth Resonance® Program and Kathy's part in it. Tune in to discover how acknowledging our Protective Parts with compassion can transform the way we handle our money!   Key Points From This Episode: Introduction to Catherine Morgan, her own financial journey, and why money is one of the most accurate reflections of our relationship with ourselves. [02:56] How our earliest experiences affect our relationship with money and why we need to look at those memories with compassion. [08:05] Catherine walks us through how language cues link to money beliefs and how we can use them to understand trauma. [17:00] What the Reticular Activating System (RAS) is and the role it plays in our relationship with money. [20:51] The importance of allowing yourself to feel and show emotion, and why collective financial freedom is so powerful. [27:26] Misconceptions about content creation and how Catherine thinks the value of our economy will evolve during the AI revolution. [32:02] The one framework Catherine wants to teach listeners: Money Parts (Protective, Desiring, and Neutral) and how to manage them. [37:46] Catherine tells us about her upcoming money coaching sessions and what we can learn from her program, The Body of Wealth. [47:09] An invitation to join Wealth Resonance with Catherine and Kathy, and a bit about what you can expect from it. 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What if you could calm your nervous system in minutes—without overthinking, forcing positivity, or “figuring it all out”?In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Jessica Ortner, New York Times bestselling author and co-creator of The Tapping Solution, to explore how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as tapping, can help you regulate your nervous system, release emotional blocks, and build deeper self-compassion.Jessica shares the incredible origin story of how one of her brothers discovered tapping through Tony Robbins—and how that discovery led them to create a groundbreaking documentary that helped bring tapping into the mainstream.We dive into some fascinating questions, including:Why is it so hard to think your way out of emotional triggers?How does understanding the nervous system change the way we treat ourselves?What actually happens in the brain when we tap?Has tapping been studied with brain scans?How is tapping different from meditation?Jessica also guides us through practical tapping techniques, including specific points you can use—especially if you're dealing with fears like making new friends or stepping into new social situations.This conversation is both deeply insightful and incredibly practical. Whether you're new to tapping or already using it, you'll walk away with tools you can apply immediately.About Jessica Ortner:Jessica Ortner is a New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of The Tapping Solution, a platform that has helped millions of people worldwide through EFT tapping. Her new book, Rewired, is the first she's co-authored with her brothers Nick and Alex, with a foreword by Tony Robbins.She is also the founder of The Tapping Solution App, which has been downloaded in over 190 countries, with tapping meditations played more than 26 million times—making it one of the most widely used and well-documented tools for mental and emotional health. Her work has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, Fox News, Shape, Women's Health, and many other major media outlets.Call to Action:If this episode resonated with you, you're going to love what Jessica has created next.Her brand-new book, Rewired, is available now for pre-order—and it dives even deeper into how you can transform your emotional patterns, rewire your responses, and create lasting change in your life.

Cesar R. Espino is excited to bring to you a special guest to You Can Overcome Anything! Podcast Show.Bob Gilpatrick is the President and Co-Founder of Boomers Forever Young, an Anti-Aging and NutritionCompany. Bob has 20 years of experience as a Holistic Health Therapist and is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Heart Centered Therapist. Bob assists people with advanced nutritional products and motivational strategies.Bob has worked as a corporate CEO in the health care field and has appeared on podcasts and TV over 1000 times including the ABC Evening News with Peter Jennings.Bob speaks on the topics of The Age of Immortality, The Emotional Freedom Technique, Maximum energy and productivity and Non-Violent Communication.Bob has helped tens of thousands of people with their health and mindset in a career spanning over 40 years.Bob Gilpatrick's message to you is:We are in a new era of nutritional science that can help us all to overcome most physical obstacles leading to a longer, happier and healthier life.To connect with Bo Gilpatrick go to:www.boomerboost.com or at 800-861-4609Another amazing Episode of You Can Overcome Anything! Podcast Show.  If you are not subscribed yet, make sure you hit the Subscribe bottom and join us today.  To Connect with CesarRespino go to:

In this episode, you discover the 4-steps to stopping negative self-talk and replacing that negativity with abundant positive self-talk for wellbeing.As a bonus, you'll discover how to apply the Thymus Thump technique for anxiety and stress relief.---Resources: Podcast episode: "Self-Approval and Self-Efficacy - Affirmations for Achievement". "Positive Word Power" podcast. Link:  https://www.spreaker.com/episode/self-approval-and-self-efficacy-affirmations-for-achievement--70421511Thymus Thump Guide: "Waking up from shock". Note: scroll down to the third video. Link:  https://r4r.energypsych.org/waking-up-from-shock#1676018386Interview with John Diamond, MD, creator of the Thymus Thump technique. "The Thymus Thump and the Heart Chakra". Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5cR_fILit8Set up EFT statement used in this episode: “Even though I have this habit of negative self-talk and my brain is wired to notice what's wrong, I deeply and completely accept myself. I choose to rewire my mind toward kind, positive, and encouraging self-talk starting now.”Reminder phrases:1. Eyebrow (inner edge of brow): “This negativity bias and old critical voice…”2. Side of Eye: “All this self-doubt and focusing on the 10% that's not perfect…”3. Under Eye: “I've carried this pattern for so long…”4. Under Nose: “It's safe to let it go now.”5. Chin: “I release the need to scan for threats against myself.”6. Collarbone: “I forgive myself for the times I've been harsh.”7. Under Arm: “I'm ready to rewire my brain for positivity.”8. Top of Head: “I choose consistent, supportive self-talk.”Positive Installation Round:1. Eyebrow: “I notice my thoughts with awareness and kindness.”2. Side of Eye: “I speak to myself like someone I deeply love.”3. Under Eye: “I focus on my effort: ‘I'm doing my best and that's enough.'”4. Under Nose: “I celebrate what I do well and release the rest.”5. Chin: “I am worthy, capable, and growing every day.”6. Collarbone: “Positive self-talk is becoming my natural habit.”7. Under Arm: “I feel more confident and at peace with myself.”8. Top of Head: “I choose encouraging, uplifting self-talk consistently.”Closing affirmation: “I now trust myself to catch negative thoughts quickly, dispute them with evidence, and replace them with loving, effort-focused positive self-talk. I am rewiring my mind for confidence, self-respect, and joy. Thank you, body and mind.”---Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com---Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits in Twisted Wave with De-click and De-esser and Soften. Further edits with Audacity, Amadeus Pro, and Waves ReGen. Microphone for main show: Earthworks Ethos. Mic for bonus content: SE DynaCaster DCM8.---Keywords: stress, Emotional_Freedom_Techniques, emotional_wellbeing, happiness, Thymus_Thump, stress_relief,---

Subscribe in: Apple Podcast | iPhone | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | iHeartRadio  | YouTube You sat down to tap and nothing changed. If tapping is not working for you right now, I want you to know two things: this is normal, and there is a specific process you can follow to break through. In my 18+ years as an tapping practitioner, I have walked hundreds of clients through exactly this moment, and what I have learned is that getting stuck is not a sign that tapping has failed you. It is information, and that information has a use. Key Takeaways Every round of tapping produces one of three outcomes: you feel better, the intensity increases, or nothing changes. Two of those three are direct signs of progress, and the third gives you useful information about what to do next. When tapping seems to make things worse, it means you are tuning in more accurately to what was already present beneath the surface, not that tapping caused new distress. A six-step process (tap on the frustration, release the all-or-nothing mindset, explore the downside of healing, find the upside of staying stuck, do one minute of wordless tapping, then return to the original issue) reliably breaks through stalled rounds. Hidden "secondary gains" from staying stuck are one of the most common reasons tapping stalls, and most people are completely unaware they exist until they ask the right questions. Even if the original issue does not resolve immediately, working through this process removes the stress and pressure of being stuck, which often creates the clarity needed for a breakthrough. Three Outcomes You Can Get from Any Round of Tapping Every round of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) produces exactly one of three results, and understanding all three changes how you respond when progress stalls. The first outcome is the one we all hope for: you tap and you feel better. Your distress drops, your body relaxes, and you are moving in the right direction. You can stop there or keep going to deepen the relief. The second outcome is that your distress actually increases. This feels like tapping is making things worse, but it is not. I will explain why in the next section. The third outcome is that nothing changes at all. The number does not move. This is the one that makes people question whether EFT works, whether it works for everyone else but not for them, or whether their particular issue is beyond tapping's reach. But "nothing changed" is not a dead end. It is a signpost, and the six-step process below is how you read it. Why Feeling Worse After Tapping Is Actually a Sign of Progress When intensity rises during a round of tapping, it means you are tuning in more sharply to what was already there, not that tapping created new pain. Think of it this way. You have a knee injury, and you go through your busy day barely noticing it. You get home, sit on the couch, exhale, and suddenly your knee is throbbing. Sitting down did not injure your knee. Resting gave your body the space to send you the pain signal it had been trying to deliver all day. Key insight: "Resting is not putting you in more pain. It is bringing attention to the issue that is already there. The same thing is true emotionally." The same thing happens when you retell a frustrating story to a friend and feel your anger rising with each sentence. Telling the story did not create the anger. It reconnected you with emotion that was already stored in your system. So if you tap and the intensity spikes, that is not pleasant, but it means you are closer to the real issue. And being closer to the real issue means you are closer to relief. If you have ever finished a session and felt unexpectedly sad or emotionally raw, that same principle applies. I explored exactly this in Episode 695: Why Do I Feel Sad After Tapping?, which walks through why post-session emotional shifts are signs of progress rather than problems. What Does It Mean When Tapping Produces No Change at All? When a round of tapping produces zero shift, it means something specific is blocking the path forward, and that block can be identified and addressed. In my experience, the block usually falls into one of two categories. Either a part of you has decided (outside your conscious awareness) that healing is risky and staying stuck is safer, or you have not yet tuned in with enough specificity to reach the real issue. Both of these are solvable. You do not need to know which one is operating before you begin. The six-step process below addresses both. The key reframe here is this: "nothing happened" is not the same as "tapping does not work." It is the same as "I need more information." And that information is available if you ask the right questions. If your sessions have been stalling for a longer stretch, Episode 648: What to Do When Your Tapping Transformation Feels Slow or Stuck goes deeper into diagnosing a tapping plateau when the stall has lasted weeks or months. Step 1: Tap on Your Frustration About Tapping Not Working The first step is to tap on how you feel about the fact that it did not work. This is the step most people skip, and skipping it keeps them stuck. You sat down with hope. You did the thing. It did not deliver. That produces real emotions: frustration, disappointment, embarrassment, maybe even a sense of betrayal if tapping has worked for you before and suddenly stopped. Those feelings are now sitting on top of whatever you originally wanted to address, and they will interfere with every subsequent round until you clear them. So before you go back to the original issue, do one round on the meta-experience. "Right now I feel...." This is not a detour. It is clearing the road. Step 2: Let Go of the All-or-Nothing Healing Mindset The second step is to acknowledge that healing is a process, not a single event, and to tap on the pressure you are putting on yourself to get it all done in one round. Key insight: "Healing is not all or nothing. It is a process, and it is okay that it is a process." When we unconsciously treat healing as a binary (either I am fixed or I have failed), a single round that produces no visible change feels like proof of failure. That framing creates enormous internal pressure. Tapping on "even though I want this to be done right now, and it is not done, and that feels like failure" releases the grip of that all-or-nothing thinking. It gives you permission to be mid-process. This expectation trap is one of the most common things I see derail people's tapping practice. I dedicated a full episode to it in Episode 674: The Myth of the One Big Tapping Breakthrough, which explores why expecting a single dramatic shift often prevents the steady progress that is actually happening. Step 3: Explore the Hidden Downside of Healing The third step is to ask yourself a question that sounds counterintuitive: what goes wrong if I actually heal this? This is one of the most powerful questions in all of EFT, and the answers can be startling. I was working with a client who had chronic physical pain, and we were making zero progress. When I asked her what would go wrong if the pain healed, her answer broke my heart. Key insight: "She said, 'Everybody who is in my life is in my life to take care of me because of my injury. If I heal, I am no longer injured, and they are all going to go away.'" Of course her system was blocking the healing. At an unconscious level, healing meant losing every meaningful relationship in her life. That is not irrational. That is protective. Once we tapped on that specific fear, the original pain began to shift. Your version of this might be less dramatic, but the principle is the same. If any part of you believes that healing carries a cost (lost identity, lost relationships, lost excuses, new responsibilities), that part will pump the brakes. Asking the question out loud brings the hidden cost into the open where you can tap on it directly. The fear that tapping might actually work is more common than people realize. Episode 668: When You're Afraid Tapping Might Work goes into depth on exactly this dynamic and how to address it. Step 4: Find the Hidden Upside of Staying Stuck The fourth step is the mirror image of Step 3: ask yourself what goes right if you do not heal. The downside of healing and the upside of staying stuck sound like the same question, but they surface different answers. The downside of healing focuses on what you lose. The upside of staying stuck focuses on what you get to keep. For example, maybe healing a pattern of procrastination means you would actually have to finish the project, put it into the world, and face potential criticism. The upside of staying stuck is that you never have to risk that exposure. You get to keep your free time, your safety, and your comfortable routine. This is not a moral judgment. These hidden benefits are real and they are human. Tapping on them directly ("even though part of me likes staying stuck because it means I do not have to put myself out there") is what allows the system to release its grip. Episode 664: Does Staying Stuck Keep You Safe? explores this exact territory in depth, including how the nervous system can interpret staying stuck as a form of protection worth defending. Step 5: Do One Minute of Wordless Tapping After completing the first four steps, set a timer for sixty seconds and tap from point to point without saying anything at all. Wordless tapping is a technique where you simply move through the EFT tapping points (top of head, eyebrow, side of eye, under eye, under nose, chin, collarbone, under arm) in sequence without any setup statement or reminder phrase. You have just given voice to a lot of material: frustration, all-or-nothing thinking, hidden costs, hidden benefits. Now you let your system process it without directing the conversation. Think of it as giving your nervous system a minute to sort through everything you just stirred up. In my experience, this brief pause often produces more integration than another verbal round would. If you find that you often struggle to know what words to use during tapping, Episode 672: How to Tap When You Don't Know What to Say covers a range of approaches for tapping without the right words, including why wordless tapping belongs in every tapper's toolkit. Step 6: Return to the Original Issue with Fresh Eyes After completing the first five steps, tune back in to the issue you originally sat down to tap on and notice what has changed. In many cases, the original issue will already feel different. Sometimes the intensity has dropped without you directly tapping on it, because the real block was one of the hidden layers you just addressed. Sometimes the issue now has a sharper, more specific quality, which means you are finally tuned in to the actual target instead of a vague approximation of it. Key insight: "Even if you are not making progress on the original issue, you are eliminating all the stress, all the overwhelm, and all of the pressure about being stuck, which is going to make you feel better. And when you feel better, there is often extra clarity about what is in front of you." Either way, you are in a fundamentally better position to tap effectively than you were before you started this process. Why This Process Works Even When the Original Issue Persists This six-step process works because it addresses the real reason tapping stalls: unrecognized emotional layers sitting between you and the target issue. When you clear the frustration, the perfectionism, and the hidden gains of staying stuck, you remove interference that was quietly blocking every round you attempted. Even in cases where the original issue does not fully resolve in that session, you have made genuine progress. You feel less stressed about being stuck, which is its own meaningful outcome. In over 18 years of working with clients and producing nearly 700 episodes of the Tapping Q&A Podcast, I have seen this pattern repeat hundreds of times. The people who learn to treat a stalled round as information rather than failure are the ones who get the deepest, most lasting results from EFT. Frequently Asked Questions How many rounds of tapping should I do before deciding it is not working? Give any single approach at least two to three focused rounds before concluding it is stalled. A single round may not be enough to fully tune in to the issue, so a lack of immediate change after one round is not yet a sign that tapping is not working for that topic. Can tapping make anxiety or emotional pain worse? Tapping does not create new distress. When intensity rises during a round, it means you are becoming more aware of emotion that was already present but suppressed. This increased awareness is a sign of progress, not harm, and continued tapping typically brings the intensity down. What is wordless tapping and when should I use it? Wordless tapping means moving through the standard tapping without speaking any setup statement or reminder phrase. It is useful as a processing step after several verbal rounds, giving your nervous system time to integrate what you have addressed. What is secondary gain in EFT? Secondary gain refers to the hidden, often unconscious benefits a person receives from remaining in a stuck or symptomatic state. Examples include avoiding new responsibilities, maintaining relationships built around caretaking, or preserving a familiar identity. Addressing secondary gain directly through tapping is often the key to breaking through a plateau. Why does tapping work for other issues but not this one? Different issues carry different layers of emotional complexity and hidden resistance. An issue that will not budge often has a secondary gain or a deeper fear attached to it that has not yet been identified. The six-step process in this article is designed to surface exactly those hidden layers.

Sandra Beck of Powered Up Talk Radio speaks with self-development expert Phillip Montrose about how to reconnect with your inner guidance—without overcomplicating the process. With more than 25 years of experience alongside his wife Jane, Montrose has developed and taught practical techniques designed to help people move past internal blocks and access deeper clarity. Their work spans Spiritual Kinesiology, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), and other self-development methods aimed at aligning thoughts, emotions, and actions. In this episode, Montrose shares how to recognize when you're out of alignment, how to clear emotional and mental interference, and how to build a more direct connection with your intuition. The focus is on simple, repeatable practices—not abstract concepts—that help you make better decisions and feel more grounded in your daily life. Explore the Getting Thru series at Getting Thru for additional tools and resources. Powered Up Talk Radio is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Google Play.

What if relief from stress, anxiety, and self-doubt was quite literally at your fingertips? In this empowering episode of The Happier Life Project, host Gabby Sanderson is joined by internationally renowned EFT practitioner Brad Yates, a leading voice in the world of Emotional Freedom Techniques, also known as tapping. With over 1,600 videos on YouTube which have been viewed over 59 million times, Brad has helped people across the globe release emotional blocks, shift limiting beliefs, and reconnect with a greater sense of ease and happiness. Together, Gabby and Brad explore how this simple yet powerful mind-body technique works, from its roots in acupuncture and the stimulation of meridian points to its ability to calm the nervous system and reduce stress in real time. The conversation delves into how unresolved emotions can become stored in the body, and how tapping offers a gentle, accessible way to process and release them. Brad explains what tapping each point means, how different emotions are connected to specific organs and areas of the body, and how EFT can be used to reprogram limiting beliefs; helping listeners shift long-held patterns and cultivate greater emotional freedom. The episode also explores the subconscious beliefs and internal programming that can limit happiness, as well as the resistance that often arises when individuals begin to move towards a more positive state. Through this conversation, listeners are invited to reflect on patterns of self-sabotage, comfort zones, and the fear of change, while gaining practical tools to begin shifting their mindset. The episode concludes with a guided tapping session led by Brad, offering a chance to experience EFT firsthand and take a meaningful step towards a calmer, more balanced, and happier life. Brad is also the author of the best-selling children's book "The Wizard's Wish," the co-author of the best-seller "Freedom at Your Fingertips," and a featured expert in the film “The Tapping Solution.” To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/ To follow Brad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tapwithbrad/ Learn more about Brad Yates and EFT at: https://www.tapwithbrad.com/ Brad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tapwithbrad    

Subscribe in: Apple Podcast | iPhone |  Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | iHeartRadio  If you have ever finished a round of EFT tapping and felt a wave of sadness wash over you, you are not alone. Feeling sad after tapping is one of the most common experiences people report, and it is also one of the most misunderstood. That sadness is not a sign that tapping failed or that something went wrong. It is actually a signal that genuine healing just took place. Gene Monterastelli, EFT practitioner and educator with over 17 years of experience and host of the Tapping Q&A Podcast (690+ episodes), explains exactly why this happens and what to do about it. Key Takeaways Post-session sadness after EFT tapping is a grief response triggered by the sudden recognition of time and opportunity lost to the issue you just healed. Sadness after tapping does not mean tapping is not working; it means a shift has occurred and your system is processing what could have been different. The most effective response to post-tapping sadness is to acknowledge and witness it with additional tapping rather than trying to push through it or reframe it away. Left unaddressed, this sadness can become a subconscious barrier that prevents you from tapping in the future because your system associates tapping with feeling bad. Understanding the mechanism behind post-session sadness removes its power to interrupt your healing practice and actually deepens your tapping work. Why Sadness After Tapping Catches People Off Guard Most people expect to feel better after tapping, not worse. When you sit down for a round of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques, a stress-reduction method that combines gentle tapping on acupressure points with focused statements), the reasonable expectation is relief. So when sadness shows up instead, it feels like a contradiction. This expectation gap is what makes post-tapping sadness so disorienting. You did the work. You followed the process. You may have even felt a real shift on the issue you were addressing. And then sadness arrives, seemingly out of nowhere, and the natural conclusion is that something went wrong. "It can feel like tapping's not working because you feel bad afterwards. The reality is that sadness is the sign of healing and transformation." Gene Monterastelli, EFT practitioner and host of the Tapping Q&A Podcast. The confusion deepens because most people categorize sadness as a negative emotion. If healing is supposed to feel good, then feeling sad must mean the healing did not happen. But that logic misses what the sadness is actually pointing to. What Causes Sadness After a Round of EFT Tapping? Post-tapping sadness is a grief response, and it follows a very specific and logical pattern. When you successfully clear a limiting belief, release a stored emotion, or heal something that has been holding you back, a new awareness opens up almost immediately. Your system recognizes that the thing you just transformed could have been transformed sooner. Here is how the sequence works. You tap on an issue. The issue shifts or clears. In that moment of clarity, you can suddenly see all the time, all the opportunities, and all the actions that were lost because you carried that issue for as long as you did. The sadness you feel is grief for that lost time. "What you immediately start to do is you immediately start to grieve all of the time, all of the opportunity, all of the action that was lost because you had been impacted by the thing that you had just tapped on." Gene Monterastelli. This is not a malfunction. It is a completely natural response to a real loss. The moment healing happens, the contrast between "life with this burden" and "life without it" becomes painfully clear. Is Sadness After Tapping a Sign That EFT Is Not Working? No. Sadness after tapping is evidence that something genuinely shifted. If nothing had changed, there would be nothing to grieve. The sadness exists precisely because healing occurred and your system can now see what that burden cost you. Think of it this way: if you had been carrying a heavy backpack for years without realizing it, the moment someone lifts it off your shoulders, you would feel the relief. But you might also feel a pang of frustration or sadness about all the miles you walked while unnecessarily weighed down. That frustration does not mean removing the backpack was a mistake. This distinction matters because misinterpreting post-tapping sadness can create a real obstacle. If you believe tapping made you sad, your subconscious mind files that away. The next time you consider tapping, a quiet resistance shows up: "Last time I tapped, I felt terrible. Why would I do that again?" Over time, this can erode your willingness to tap at all. Understanding the actual cause of the sadness, which is grief over lost time rather than a failure of the technique, breaks that cycle before it starts. How Post-Tapping Sadness Can Become a Barrier to Healing Left unexamined, post-session sadness creates a feedback loop that works against your tapping practice. The pattern looks like this: you tap, you feel sad, you associate tapping with feeling bad, you avoid tapping in the future. This is one of the more subtle ways people stop tapping without ever making a conscious decision to quit. It is not that they decided EFT does not work. It is that their system learned to avoid the discomfort that followed the last session. The avoidance is automatic, not deliberate, which makes it harder to catch. Gene describes this as a subconscious concern that builds quietly. You might not even articulate it as "tapping makes me sad." It might just show up as a vague reluctance, a sense that you do not feel like tapping today, or a pattern of finding reasons to skip sessions. If you have noticed your tapping practice fading without a clear reason, unprocessed sadness from previous sessions may be part of what is happening. How to Tap on Sadness After an EFT Session The most effective approach to post-tapping sadness is to address it directly with more tapping before moving on. Rather than pushing through it, ignoring it, or treating it as a problem, give the sadness its own round. Gene recommends a three-part process for working with this sadness: Acknowledge the emotion. Start tapping on the side of the hand and name what is happening out loud. "After doing that tapping, I feel a lot of sadness." Simple recognition without judgment. Acknowledge why the emotion exists. Connect the sadness to its actual source. "This sadness is here because my system recognizes that I could have healed this sooner. It is pointing to the time and opportunities that were lost." Expand the context without dismissing the feeling. This is not about talking yourself out of sadness. The loss is real. Instead, you are adding information. "Just because healing sooner could have been better, it does not mean healing now is bad. The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is today." If the sadness is still present after one round, simply return to the beginning of the sequence and work through it again. Each pass through tends to soften the intensity. Why You Should Witness Sadness Instead of Reframing It Sadness requires a different approach than many other emotions you might encounter during tapping. With anger, frustration, or fear, reframing and transformation are often appropriate. With sadness, the most powerful thing you can do is simply witness it. "Sadness is something that we don't reframe and transform. Sadness is something that we witness and we acknowledge, which expands the canvas, gives us more context, and helps us to move on." Gene Monterastelli. This distinction is important. Sadness, at its core, is the acknowledgment of something valuable that has been lost. When you try to reframe genuine grief, you are essentially telling yourself that the loss does not matter. But it does matter. The time you spent limited by old beliefs or stuck emotions was real. Honoring that reality is what allows you to move forward. Witnessing sadness means you hold space for it, tap through it, and let it run its course without trying to convince yourself that you should not feel it. The result is not that the sadness disappears instantly. The result is that the sadness no longer has the power to stop your healing process in its tracks. What Post-Tapping Sadness Tells You About Your Healing When you reframe post-tapping sadness as information rather than a problem, something shifts. That sadness is telling you two things: first, that real healing just happened, and second, that a part of you wants more healing and wants it sooner. "Even though it feels like sadness, which can feel bad and heavy and gross, it is a sign that the healing has worked. And it is a sign that there is a part of us that wants more healing and sooner healing." Gene Monterastelli. That is worth sitting with. The very part of you that feels sad is the part that recognizes the value of what just happened and wants to keep going. It is not a saboteur. It is an ally with an uncomfortable delivery method. When you clear the sadness with a round of tapping, two things happen. First, you create space to continue your session and work on what comes next rather than stopping mid-stream. Second, you dissolve the subconscious association between tapping and feeling bad, which protects your long-term willingness to keep tapping. If you want a daily practice that builds this kind of momentum, the 365 Tapping Lessons journal offers a bite-sized structure with a short teaching, one round of tapping, and a reflection question each day, designed to move you from knowing about tapping to actually tapping consistently. Frequently Asked Questions Is it normal to cry after tapping? Yes. Crying after EFT tapping is a common and healthy emotional release. It often signals that stored emotions are surfacing and moving through your system, which is a sign that the tapping is reaching the deeper layers of the issue you are working on. Does feeling worse after tapping mean it is not working? No. Feeling temporarily worse, including experiencing sadness, fatigue, or heightened emotion, often indicates that tapping has activated something significant. The discomfort typically comes from processing a shift, not from the technique failing. If the feeling persists, it usually means there is more to tap on rather than a reason to stop. Why do I feel drained or exhausted after EFT? Emotional processing takes energy. When tapping clears a long-held belief or stored emotion, your system may need time to integrate the change. This is similar to the fatigue you might feel after a deep therapy session or a major emotional conversation. Rest, hydrate, and give yourself time. Should I keep tapping when sadness comes up? Yes. The most effective response is to pause your original topic and do a round of tapping specifically on the sadness itself. Acknowledge it, name its source (grief over lost time), and gently expand the context. Then return to your original issue once the sadness has softened. How long does post-tapping sadness usually last? For most people, one or two targeted rounds of tapping on the sadness itself is enough to move through it. The intensity tends to diminish quickly once you recognize what the sadness is actually about. If it lingers for days, that may indicate a deeper grief that deserves its own focused attention. Can tapping bring up emotions I was not expecting? Absolutely. EFT often surfaces emotions that have been stored beneath the issue you set out to work on. Sadness, anger, fear, and even relief can show up unexpectedly. This is not a sign of a problem. It is your system showing you the next layer that needs attention. What is the difference between sadness from tapping and a healing crisis? Post-tapping sadness is a specific grief response tied to recognizing lost time and opportunity. It is focused, understandable, and resolves relatively quickly with acknowledgment. A healing crisis typically involves a broader intensification of symptoms across multiple areas. If you are unsure, work with a qualified EFT practitioner who can help you navigate what is coming up.

What is EFT / Tapping? EFT is a form of psychological acupressure rooted in the same ancient energy meridian system used in traditional Chinese acupuncture — a system that has supported healing for over 5,000 years. Rather than using needles, tapping works by gently stimulating specific meridian points on the body with your fingertips while focusing on an emotional or physical issue. The result? A natural restoration of the body's energetic balance — and often, profound relief. Key Voices in the Tapping World Gary Craig — the founder of EFT — developed the technique building on the earlier work of psychologist Dr. Roger Callahan, who created Thought Field Therapy. Gary has been passionate about the connection between our inner world and outer life since the age of thirteen, recognizing early on that the quality of our thoughts shapes the quality of our experience. Nick Ortner, author and founder of The Tapping Solution, describes EFT as something anyone can learn in minutes — a practical tool for releasing life's stresses and stepping into the life you most want and deserve. Learn more at thetappingsolution.com Why Tapping Works At its core, EFT works by supporting the natural flow of energy within the body. When we experience stress, trauma, or emotional upheaval, that energy can become blocked or disrupted. Tapping gently restores the flow — helping the body return to its naturally balanced, healthy state. It has been shown to provide relief across a wide range of physical and emotional challenges, and is generally gentle enough for almost anyone to use. Try It Yourself Tapping is simple. It is accessible. And it works. If you've never tried it before, this episode is your invitation to begin. Have a question or a tapping experience to share? We'd love to hear from you. earthtriberadio@gmail.com www.earthtriberadio.comwww.barefootenlightenment.com

Goldylocks Productions presents Soul Coaching with Joanne Leo Joanne Leo embraced her spiritual awakening in 1976. This is when she started practicing PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) which led her to presenting Motivational workshops. She believes in giving back and sharing knowledge along with her intuitive messages, Soul Coaching and Numerology. Being a Spiritual Intuitive and Soul Coach has been rewarding not only to her but to her clients as well.Twenty years ago Joanne began using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) which has helped many overcome grief, fear, anxieties, goal setting helping them achieve success in areas of their life. This has been an amazing and enlightening journey.Joanne has more than 40 years of experience in Soul Coaching and Healing. She has appeared on several podcasts, radio shows and is a consistently booked spiritual professional in psychic / holistic expos and fairs in her area, with clients traveling from all areas of the country. Joanne's motto for her Soul Coaching is “READINGS WITH A HEART” Our thoughts and words create our destiny. Her spiritual gifts, experience and work have changed how she views life and death, and events that occur in our lives. Life is a school with lessons on our path. She provides individual sessions in person or by phone, also parties, groups and is available for corporate events. https://psychicjoanneleo.com Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Soul Coaching with Joanne Leo Joanne Leo embraced her spiritual awakening in 1976. This is when she started practicing PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) which led her to presenting Motivational workshops. She believes in giving back and sharing knowledge along with her intuitive messages, Soul Coaching and Numerology. Being a Spiritual Intuitive and Soul Coach has been rewarding not only to her but to her clients as well.Twenty years ago Joanne began using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) which has helped many overcome grief, fear, anxieties, goal setting helping them achieve success in areas of their life. This has been an amazing and enlightening journey.Joanne has more than 40 years of experience in Soul Coaching and Healing. She has appeared on several podcasts, radio shows and is a consistently booked spiritual professional in psychic / holistic expos and fairs in her area, with clients traveling from all areas of the country. Joanne's motto for her Soul Coaching is “READINGS WITH A HEART” Our thoughts and words create our destiny. Her spiritual gifts, experience and work have changed how she views life and death, and events that occur in our lives. Life is a school with lessons on our path. She provides individual sessions in person or by phone, also parties, groups and is available for corporate events. https://psychicjoanneleo.com Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailDo you ever feel like you're not good enough… no matter how much you achieve?In this powerful episode, Karl Dawson shares his extraordinary journey from crippling back pain and ill health to living a vibrant, fulfilling life as a global teacher of  Emotional Freedom Techniques and Matrix Reimprinting.You'll discover how deeply held emotional beliefs can affect your physical health—and how tapping can help you release them at the root.Karl also explains his advanced method, Matrix Reimprinting, which helps rewire limiting beliefs like:

Watch on YouTubeBlack sheep have dealt with so much constant criticism that we begin to fear being seen completely. We associate being seen with being criticized. And that doesn't just go away by thinking or talking about it - we need to help our bodies feel safe to break this cycle for good.In this video, I share why black sheep fear being seen and show you how Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) can help your body process this fear and begin feeling safe again.Resources MentionedSelf-Worth CoachingTarot Reading (mention EFT in your notes if you'd like to include this!)The Self-Worth Blueprint CourseI hope this episode inspires you, and until next time, remember you're worthy whether you believe it or not!

Many people leaving a marriage realize they have spent years prioritizing the needs of others while quietly ignoring their own. In this episode of The D Shift, Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder speaks with transformational coach Jacqueline Francis about why people pleasing becomes so common during relationships and how individuals can reconnect with their authentic identity after divorce or major life transitions.Jacqueline shares how a serious car accident became the unexpected turning point that led her to explore personal development and the power of the subconscious mind. Her experience highlights how life disruptions, including divorce, can open the door to deeper awareness and personal transformation.Mardi and Jacqueline discuss the pressures many women experience to hold everything together for everyone else while ignoring their own emotional needs. Over time, this pattern can lead to what Jacqueline calls invisible burnout, a quiet depletion that occurs when we constantly prioritize others and suppress our own feelings.Their talk covers:• Why people-pleasing patterns often develop in relationships• How invisible burnout impacts emotional and physical well-being• The importance of setting healthy boundaries during life transitions• How redefining success can lead to deeper fulfillment• Practical ways to protect your energy and prioritize self-careJacqueline also introduces Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) as a tool for releasing emotional stress and shifting long held patterns that keep people stuck. She generously offers listeners a complimentary session to experience this approach.About the Guest:I am Jacqueline Francis a Transformation Coach who helps people experience inner freedom so success, clarity, and fulfillment follow naturally. My work bridges subconscious reprogramming, emotional mastery, and embodied personal development to create real, lasting change. Rather than pushing hustle or mindset alone, I guide clients to release limiting beliefs reconnect to their true signal, and lead their lives from alignment instead of pressure. I am known for her grounded, honest approach and my ability to create powerful ripple effect. It's where inner shifts transform relationships, careers, and confidence and most importantly, the self. My mission is simple: help people feel free on the inside while building lives they're proud of on the outside. Transformation that creates ripple effects.For Jacqueline's complimentary 30 minute Tapping Session: https://mailchi.mp/c67407228543/bupfd3600gTo connect with Jacqueline: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iecjacqueline/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueline.francis.505330 LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-francis-iec/ Email: innerexpansioninc@gmail.comAbout the HostMardi Winder is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce. Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".Connect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@divorcecoach4womenThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcast ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Goldylocks Productions presents Soul Coaching with Joanne Leo Joanne Leo embraced her spiritual awakening in 1976. This is when she started practicing PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) which led her to presenting Motivational workshops. She believes in giving back and sharing knowledge along with her intuitive messages, Soul Coaching and Numerology. Being a Spiritual Intuitive and Soul Coach has been rewarding not only to her but to her clients as well.Twenty years ago Joanne began using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) which has helped many overcome grief, fear, anxieties, goal setting helping them achieve success in areas of their life. This has been an amazing and enlightening journey.Joanne has more than 40 years of experience in Soul Coaching and Healing. She has appeared on several podcasts, radio shows and is a consistently booked spiritual professional in psychic / holistic expos and fairs in her area, with clients traveling from all areas of the country. Joanne's motto for her Soul Coaching is “READINGS WITH A HEART” Our thoughts and words create our destiny. Her spiritual gifts, experience and work have changed how she views life and death, and events that occur in our lives. Life is a school with lessons on our path. She provides individual sessions in person or by phone, also parties, groups and is available for corporate events. https://psychicjoanneleo.com Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tara Arnold is an Intuitive Artist and Conscious / Trance Channel Medium. As a Medium, she channels messages of universal knowledge and divine healing energy. As an artist, Tara channels this energy into her artwork. Tara works with the Ascended Masters and consciously / trance channels Universal messages of love and guidance from Ascended Master St.Germain. Their messages are here to assist humanity in remembering who they are as conscious beings during this ascension/awakening process on planet Earth.Tara's empathic and intuitive abilities include clairvoyance, claircognizance, clairaudience, clairsentience, clairscent, and clairgustance. Tara is inspired by her husband, Mike Arnold, who is a talented Voice Artist and Musician. They work as a team in their endeavors and are a constant support for each other. Tara's educational background and credentials include; Conscious / Trance Channeling, Reiki Master Healer, Basic Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chakra Balancing, Journeying, Emotional Freedom Technique, Aura Perception, Natural Therapist, NAET Associate, and a Diploma in Nursing. Tara was employed as a Registered Nurse for 12 years while studying and training in Eastern Medicine. She resigned from nursing in 2013 to work independently. With her educational knowledge and intuitive abilities, Tara works with you to release physical and emotional blockages ; empowering you to create a life you desire.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

Goldylocks Productions presents Soul Coaching with Joanne Leo Joanne Leo embraced her spiritual awakening in 1976. This is when she started practicing PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) which led her to presenting Motivational workshops. She believes in giving back and sharing knowledge along with her intuitive messages, Soul Coaching and Numerology. Being a Spiritual Intuitive and Soul Coach has been rewarding not only to her but to her clients as well.Twenty years ago Joanne began using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) which has helped many overcome grief, fear, anxieties, goal setting helping them achieve success in areas of their life. This has been an amazing and enlightening journey.Joanne has more than 40 years of experience in Soul Coaching and Healing. She has appeared on several podcasts, radio shows and is a consistently booked spiritual professional in psychic / holistic expos and fairs in her area, with clients traveling from all areas of the country. Joanne's motto for her Soul Coaching is “READINGS WITH A HEART” Our thoughts and words create our destiny. Her spiritual gifts, experience and work have changed how she views life and death, and events that occur in our lives. Life is a school with lessons on our path. She provides individual sessions in person or by phone, also parties, groups and is available for corporate events. https://psychicjoanneleo.com Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Cookbook, host Iris Goldfeder speaks with EFT practitioner Lauren Fonvielle about the transformative power of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) in addressing limiting beliefs, anxiety, and personal growth. They explore how EFT can help entrepreneurs overcome mental barriers, the connection between physical pain and emotional experiences, and the importance of self-care practices. Lauren shares her journey into EFT and how it has impacted her life and the lives of her clients, emphasizing the significance of awareness and personal experience in the healing process. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Cookbook and EFT 02:57 Understanding Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) 05:51 Exploring Limiting Beliefs and Money Mindset 08:57 The Impact of Past Experiences on Present Success 11:58 Physical Pain and Emotional Connections 14:51 The Role of Reiki and Sound Healing 17:56 Integrating EFT in Entrepreneurial Journeys 20:48 Navigating Anxiety and Intuition 23:49 Self-Care Practices for Entrepreneurs 27:09 The Importance of Personal Experience in Healing 30:01 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 32:47 The Power of Tapping and Self-Discovery 36:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this powerful episode of Versions of Healing, host Deborah sits down with Ann Hince, a trauma survivor turned healing guide, to explore what it truly means to heal from deep emotional wounds. Ann shares her life-changing journey after discovering her mother's death at just 19 years old—a trauma she carried for decades until a simple 15-minute Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) session transformed everything. Ann opens up about how suppressed emotions shaped her life, how tapping helped release long-held trauma stored in the body, and how awareness can unlock profound inner peace. She explains how anyone can begin tuning into their emotions, working with the subconscious mind, and releasing tension through practical daily practices. This episode dives deep into generational emotional suppression, toxic positivity, self-awareness, and the surprising physical and emotional transformations that come from doing the inner work. Ann also shares how to connect with her work, including her book The Pathway to Insight and her online platforms. If you're ready to explore healing, self-awareness, and the power of feeling your emotions instead of avoiding them, this conversation will inspire you to begin your own journey inward. _______________________________________________________________

The impact of EFT tapping is far reaching.In this special episode, Emily welcomes Corey Snowden, a certified and professionally trained EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) practitioner, for a powerful and honest conversation about healing, trauma, and transformation.Corey shares her personal journey with EFT—how she discovered tapping, what it shifted in her own life, and how it supported her move from immobility to walking again. She also discusses the common emotional patterns she's seeing in clients right now and how EFT can gently release stored stress, trauma, and subconscious blocks.You'll hear practical insight into how EFT tapping works, experience a guided tapping session during the episode, and learn about a newly discovered meridian point by Corey's colleagues.This episode is for anyone curious about energy healing, nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, or practical tools for emotional resilience.Learn more about Corey's work HEREFor ways to work with Emily: connect HEREFollow Emily on Instagram for insights & illuminated shares

A mini-review published in Frontiers in Neurology suggests that acupuncture may assist ICU patients in recovering more quickly by relieving pain, lowering sedative use, shortening ventilator dependency, enhancing strength, and increasing days free from delirium Acupuncture may help calm inflammation, boost immunity, and improve blood flow in sepsis patients, offering supportive benefits alongside standard ICU treatment It's not just for managing one symptom: Acupuncture could act as a whole-body support tool in the ICU, easing pain, stress, and sleep issues while reducing drug side effects and helping the body recover Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a needle-free method using fingertip tapping on acupuncture points that offers a gentler alternative for patients wary of traditional acupuncture Other nondrug therapies such as massage, music therapy, and mindfulness contribute to ICU recovery by alleviating anxiety, decreasing pain, and enhancing sleep quality

In this episode, we sit down with Jaclyn Orent, co-founder of Cultural Catalyst, a peer network for seven-figure founders who are committed to creating meaningful cultural change. Jaclyn shares her journey from sales leadership and consulting into studying consciousness, systemic change, and the science behind sustainable transformation. Drawing on the work of renowned thinkers like Richard Boyatzis, Dr. Benjamin Hardy, and Dr. David Hawkins, she explains how Cultural Catalyst applies proven frameworks such as Intentional Change Theory and resonance-based relationships to help high-level leaders evolve personally while expanding their impact. Jaclyn also unpacks what it truly takes to scale change exponentially—highlighting the power of peer relationships, shared vision, and nervous system regulation through tools like EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). You'll learn why connection at your level of leadership is not just a "nice to have," but a neurological and physiological necessity for long-term growth, legacy, and fulfillment. If you're a purpose-driven founder ready to move beyond incremental success and into holistic empowerment, this conversation offers a compelling look at how to become a true cultural catalyst. Connect with Jaclyn:Website: https://www.culturalcontribution.com LinkedIn: Jaclyn (Kova) Orent Let's keep the conversation going!Website: www.martaspirk.com Instagram: @martaspirk Facebook: Marta Spirk Want to be my next guest on The Empowered Woman Podcast?Apply here: www.martaspirk.com/podcastguest  Watch my TEDx talk: www.martaspirk.com/keynoteconcerts    There's a reason Pitch Worthy is on every power founder's radar. It's the definitive PR book for women done with being overlooked. If you're ready for press, premium clients, and undeniable authority, this is your playbook. Buy your copy now at hearsayPR.com.  

Tom Blaschko has an interesting piece of work, entitled "Calculating Soul Connections", where he attempts to shows the connections between the physical world and what could be defined as our souls. We discuss various aspects of the book and how it came about. Tom Blaschko earned a Bachelor's degree in astronomy from the California Institute of Technology and a Master's degree in developmental psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is a third degree black belt in Shotokan Karate, where he learned about ki, the martial arts aspect of the life force. Tom's scientific influences include research by Rupert Sheldrake on morphic fields, Ian Stevenson's studies of people who remember past lives, analysis of the effects of Emotional Freedom Techniques and other energy healing, and research on ki by Kuo Kanshin and Shigeru Egami's group. Beyond the scientific research there are thousands of stories from seemingly credible people who have talked with angels or fairy folk or apus or djinn, seen ghosts, and lived in Dreamtime. Rather than discredit these reports, Tom asked the question: What needs to be added to Western science to make these stories possible? It was a two-item list: souls with chakras and a fifth force called the life force. Both of these are accepted in many cultures, so nothing new was needed. Currently, Tom lives in the Pacific Northwest where is working on his next book, We All Have Souls and I Think I Can Prove It. wwwcalculatingsoulconnections.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when your mind is racing, emotions feel overwhelming, and meditation doesn't help? In this episode of Pursuing Health, I share a personal moment of overwhelm and the simple, unexpected technique that helped me regulate my nervous system in just minutes. When sitting quietly felt impossible, I turned to Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), or tapping—and experienced a powerful shift. I'll explain why meditation isn't always the right tool in intense moments, the science behind tapping, and guide you through a short practice you can follow along with in real time. If you've tried tapping, I'd love to hear what you think.  Please share your thoughts with info@pursuing-health.com, or connect with me on Instagram @JulieFoucher. Related Episodes: Ep 223 - Tapping to Reduce Stress with Nick Ortner   Ep 303 - Exploring Consciousness + Transcendental Meditation with Tony Nader If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Text Me!What if the bravest thing you do is stop negotiating with alcohol?In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, Courtney Andersen sits down with women's mentor and certified EFT tapping practitioner Sophia Grinjella to explore what really happens after you decide to quit drinking and how to actually stay alcohol-free without white-knuckling.Sophia shares how quitting alcohol at 29 reshaped her identity, friendships, travel experiences, and daily energy. What started as years of moderation and “trying to control it” eventually led to a full pivot into presence, health, and self-trust. A key part of that transformation? EFT tapping—a powerful blend of cognitive and somatic work that helps regulate the nervous system, calm cravings, and replace liquid courage with embodied confidence.Together, Courtney and Sophia unpack the messy middle between deciding to quit and truly living free. They talk about grief for the old self, navigating FOMO, setting boundaries with friends, and learning how to show up at dinners, dates, airports, and social events without a glass in your hand.In this episode, you'll learn:What EFT tapping is and how it works for cravings and anxietyHow daily tapping routines can reduce urges and ease FOMOWhy the moderation cycle stalls real changeRegulating the nervous system to build absolute, lasting confidencePractical tools for airports, dinners, and social eventsHow to replace “liquid courage” with self-trustThis episode is for anyone ready to stop bargaining with alcohol and start building a life rooted in calm, clarity, and self-trust.Resources Mentioned:Subscribe to my YouTube Channel1:1 CoachingMy Book Connect with Sophia:WebsitePODCAST SPONSOR:This episode is sponsored by Soberlink, a trusted accountability tool for anyone navigating early recovery. Whether you're rebuilding trust with loved ones or want more structure in your sobriety, Soberlink offers a discreet and empowering way to stay on track.Sober Vibes listeners, sign up HERE and claim our $100 Enrollment Bonus.This episode is sponsored by ExactNature, a trusted holistic tool for anyone navigating recovery and sobriety. Use code SV25 at checkout to save on your order. Click here to shop and save. Grab my Masterclass for Free:Gain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my MaThank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast. Connect w/ Courtney:InstagramJoin the Sobriety Circle Apply for 1:1 CoachingOrder the Sober Vibes Book