Podcasts about Emotional Freedom Techniques

What if managing stress, anxiety, and emotional eating isn't about adding another rule to follow?In this episode, Lisa, Healthi's Head Coach, introduces EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), or tapping, and explores how it may help calm the nervous system, release tension, and create a different response to stress and cravings.

What if relief from stress, fear, and emotional overwhelm is literally at your fingertips? Suzanne welcomes energy psychology expert Mary Sise back to Always Connected for an enlightening and experiential exploration of tapping, also known as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Mary will explain how tapping can help calm the nervous system, shift persistent emotional patterns, and create greater peace and freedom. To register for the special event with Mary, "Have You Stopped Trusting Yourself" that we discuss in this show, use this link: https://shiftnetwork.isrefer.com/go/hstySG/a20283/Continue the Journey:Suzanne Giesemann's Website → https://suzannegiesemann.comGrief & Loss → https://suzannegiesemann.com/about/grief-loss/ About Suzanne Giesemann: Suzanne Giesemann is a spiritual teacher, author, evidential medium, and Messenger of Hope. Her work helps people live consciously connected and divinely guided lives through teachings, books, meditations, retreats, and messages of hope.Stay Connected: Newsletter → https://bit.ly/suzanne-newsAwakened Way App → https://suzannegiesemann.com/connect/awakened-way-app/

Curious how happiness can help your patients? We're smiling already. This week, we're joined by Dr. Meena Julapalli as she walks us through the Emotional Freedom Technique and hypnotherapy. Listen in as she discusses the difference between surviving and thriving, the impacts of stress on the skin, and just how implement these strategies during a visit. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.   Dr. Meena Julapalli is triple board-certified in pediatrics, dermatology, and pediatric dermatology. Passionate about providing comprehensive, integrative, and personalized care, she acknowledges and supports more than just the physical aspects of her patient's skin conditions but also their unique social and emotional needs. She supports her patients and families with her experience and training as an integrative clinical hypnotherapist, mindset coach, HeartMath and meditation facilitator, and Reiki master. Dr. Julapalli is the founder of The Joyful Path, whose mission is to empower people to discover the joy of their unique gifts. She is also the author of two children's books about joy, a TEDx speaker, world explorer (she has been to all 7 continents, all 50 states), avid hiker. and amateur swing dancer.

 Did you know that you can positively influence your DNA? Do you know how much your emotions and psychological state can determine your health? Our guest today is author and researcher Dawson Church. Dawson is a best-selling science writer and the author of four award-winning books. Today he will talk about the updated version of his book, The Genie in Your Genes, which broke new ground by showing that gene expression is influenced by emotions.  What are daily habits that are compromising your health? Dawson talks about how dementia and other brain diseases can start decades before. He notes that gratitude and compassion exercises help tremendously. Research shows that epigenetically it's important to tell people how much you appreciate them. This, along with a gratitude journal, helps us to become much more positive and healthy. Stress has an enormously powerful influence on our health. Rumination on negative instances and catastrophic thinking severely affects our health according to research. Dawson also talks about the many benefits of meditation. He discusses how napping can help your brain as well.  Dawson notes how DNA is influenced both psychologically and emotionally. He talks about epigenetics, and how our feelings have direct effect on our genome. We have the power to change this and control our destiny. Dawson also shares research to the effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as "tapping." Dawson is the founder of the Veterans Stress Solution, which has offered free PTSD treatment to over 22,000 veterans. His mission is to inspire personal transformation. This is Part 2 of the interview. Info: DawsonChurch.com and EFTUniverse.com.

Lichen sclerosus can be difficult to recognize, with many women initially misdiagnosed or unsure where to turn. Becca Scott, a qualified homeopath and breakup and divorce coach, shares her experience working with women dealing with lichen sclerosus and other vulval and vaginal issues. We talk about common symptoms, emotional stress, difficult relationships, boundaries, and the ways these experiences can intersect with chronic health issues. Becca also shares her BLOOM framework and her approach to helping women better understand and advocate for their health. Episode Highlights: 04:19 - Becca's Journey into Homeopathy 07:06 - Understanding Lichen Sclerosus 14:37 - The Benefits of Sea Buckthorn Oil 17:57 - Symptoms and Misdiagnosis of Lichen Sclerosis 21:37 - Is Mold a Possible Trigger? 24:41 - Becca's Prescribing Style and Methodology 28:47 - What Casework Reveals Beyond the Textbooks 36:35 - The Bloom Framework and Its Purpose 42:19 - Upcoming Group Coaching Program Announcement 47:26 - Don't Be Afraid to Seek Help About my Guests: Rebecca Scott qualified as a homeopath in 2009 and has also completed accredited training as a breakup/divorce coach. She specialises in supporting peri-menopausal women experiencing vulval and vaginal health issues, particularly lichen sclerosus, autoimmune conditions, and stress-related illness. Drawing on her professional expertise and lived experience, Becca created the BLOOM Framework, a methodology designed to help women reclaim their health, gain clarity, and develop self-trust while navigating difficult relationships. She uses an individualised combination of homeopathy, coaching, and Emotional Freedom Technique to support her patients and clients. Having lived with Crohn's disease, Hashimoto's, and Lichen Sclerosus herself, alongside navigating coercive control, bereavement, and family life, Becca understands the connection between health, emotional stress, trauma, and difficult relationships. Through her online clinic, she supports women with a holistic approach incorporating homeopathy, nutritional support, hypopressives, and coaching, helping them bloom through rather than simply survive life. Becca also supervises qualified and student homeopaths working with cases involving vulval and vaginal issues, particularly those related to difficult relationships. Find out more about Becca Website: www.bloomthroughlife.com Email: becca@bloomthroughlife.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcehealingspace/ https://www.instagram.com/bloom_through_life/ Book a free discovery call with Becca https://bloomthroughlife.as.me/discovery Join Becca's BLOOM Circle - a supportive community for women with health issues who are doing alllll the things but don't understand why nothing is working for them at https://www.bloomthroughlife.com/bloomcircle Becca's #1 bestselling book: Bloom Through Life®: How to Thrive Through Difficult Relationships and Create Lasting Change in Your Health book is available on Amazon to download or paperback at https://amzn.eu/d/02pJEGic If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode. Learn more about CHE Australia and its homeopathy training programs: https://chehomeopathy.com.au/ Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eugeniekrugerhomeopathy/ Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom                    

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 https://www.yelp.com/biz/psychic-joanne-leo-tampa-bay-3 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.

Did you know that you are not the prisoner of your DNA? Do you know how much your emotions and psychological state can determine your health? Our guest today is author and researcher Dawson Chuch. Dawson is a best-selling science writer and the author of four award-winning books. Today he will talk about the updated version of his book, The Genie in Your Genes, which broke new ground by showing that gene expression is influenced by emotions.  He shares the research of identical twins with exactly the same genome, yet different health outcomes. Twins have been studied extensively. Dawson notes how DNA is influenced both psychologically and emotionally. He talks about epigenetics, and how our feelings have a direct effect on our genome. Stress has an enormously powerful influence on our health. We have the power in our hands to change this. Dawson talks about the many benefits of meditation. It can help not only with stress levels but has also been shown to help us live longer and healthier. Dawson also shares research to the effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as "tapping." He talks about the importance of taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually and how by doing so, it has been proven to lengthen life by nearly 24 years on average. Even in advanced old age, people can build neurons by learning new skills and keeping active. He shared evidence of people with Alzheimer's and how cognitive decline can be slowed and even stopped. Many people who have experienced trauma and PTSD can learn to make meaning out of the experience. Dawson also shares a deeply meaningful story of losing his house and possessions due to a wildfire. Many of his neighbors did not make it out alive. He talks about the stress of the event and the resilience it took to somehow make meaning of it. Meditation and EFT practices helped tremendously with the anxiety. Dawson is the founder of the Veterans Stress Solution, which has offered free PTSD treatment to over 22,000 veterans. His mission is to inspire personal transformation. This is Part 1 of the interview. Info: DawsonChurch.com and EFTUniverse.com.

What if midlife isn't a crisis at all—but an invitation to become more fully who you are?In this inspiring episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, Dana Irvine welcomes holistic health and wellness coach Erin Dougherty for a powerful conversation about reinvention, menopause, the mind-body connection, energy healing, and learning to trust yourself through life's transitions.Erin shares her own winding journey from an 18-year career as an English teacher to clinical research and eventually holistic health coaching. After experiencing severe burnout during the pandemic, Erin made the courageous decision to leave teaching at age 47 without knowing exactly what would come next.That leap became the beginning of a new chapter.Erin reminds us that when we reinvent ourselves in midlife, we are not starting from zero. We carry our lived experiences, education, wisdom, challenges, relationships, successes, and failures with us. Every experience can become “fodder for your next move.”Dana and Erin explore why women in perimenopause and menopause often need more than another one-size-fits-all wellness plan. Hormonal changes may collide with chronic stress, changing bodies, aging parents, children leaving—or remaining—in the home, career transitions, relationship changes, and years of putting everyone else first.Erin's whole-person approach begins by asking deeper questions: What is happening in your life? What do you value? What do you truly want to change? And perhaps most importantly—why does that change matter to you?Rather than focusing only on numbers such as weight on the scale, Erin helps women connect their health goals to the life they actually want to live.The Mind-Body Connection in MidlifeThis conversation also explores two of Erin's therapeutic tools: Reiki and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping).Erin shares how grief originally led her to Reiki after the sudden loss of her best friend. After experiencing a profound shift in grief she had carried for years, she became a Reiki practitioner and eventually a Reiki Master.She also explains EFT tapping, a technique that combines tapping specific points on the body with intentional language and thought patterns. Erin uses EFT to help clients explore emotional blocks, repetitive thought patterns, stress, setbacks, and beliefs that may be keeping them stuck.During perimenopause and menopause, when hormonal fluctuations may coincide with anxiety, overwhelm, disrupted sleep, changing emotions, body changes, and increased stress, reconnecting with the body can become an important part of wellness.Wordds of Wisdom“Wherever you go, there you are.”Erin encourages women to stop trying to escape themselves through the next house, job, relationship, goal, or version of the future. Instead, begin meeting yourself where you are—with compassion, curiosity, and love.If this conversation speaks to you, share it with a friend, sister, or woman in your life who needs the reminder that midlife can be a rebirth—not a crisis. Reach out to ErinVisit DanaIrvine.com to learn more about Dana's work supporting women through breast health, hormones, functional wellness, and healthy aging.midlife wellness, holistic health, menopause, perimenopause, energy healing, EFT tapping, Reiki, women's health, hormone balance, mind-body connection, personal transformation, self-care, women over 40, stress management, holistic wellness, healthy aging, midlife reinvention

Join Rob McConnell as he welcomes Betsy Muller, holistic coach, author, speaker and longtime practitioner and trainer of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), for an exploration of what she calls energy awareness. Betsy is the founder of The Indigo Connection LLC / Create and Connect Brilliantly and combines decades of conventional business experience with holistic approaches to emotional well-being, personal development and self-care. The 'X' Zone archives confirm her appearance with Rob under the topic “Energy Awareness.” Betsy's work focuses heavily on EFT, commonly known as “tapping,” along with meditation, intuition, conscious self-care and other complementary practices. She is an EFT International Master Trainer and an accredited advanced EFT practitioner. Her interest in this field began after encountering EFT in 2001, eventually leading her away from a conventional corporate career and toward coaching, training and holistic wellness. Betsy is also the author of Energy Makeover: A Conscious Way to Stay Young, Have Fun and Get More Done!, which combines memoir with practical suggestions for improving balance, relationships, productivity and personal well-being. Her approach encourages people to become more aware of their emotional states and everyday habits while developing personalized self-care practices. Her later book, The Comeback: An Energy Makeover Love Story, recounts the extraordinary recovery journey that followed her husband George's sudden cardiac arrest and brain injury in 2017. Join Rob McConnell and Betsy Muller on The 'X' Zone Radio Show as they explore energy awareness, EFT, intuition, emotional balance, spirituality and the connection between our thoughts, emotions and sense of well-being. Can becoming more conscious of our emotional responses help us change how we experience everyday life? What exactly is meant by “energy” in energy-based wellness practices, and where do complementary techniques end and conventional healthcare begin? It's an intriguing conversation about self-awareness, transformation and taking a more conscious role in the way we live.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all CANCOM/XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Kathleen Baker's BIO: Kathleen Baker (Nandin) — Flutist, Composer & Meditative Music Guide There's a moment in every Nandin performance when the room seems to exhale. That's the gift Kathleen Baker has spent a lifetime cultivating. Raised in Calgary and classically trained at the University of Calgary and the Royal Conservatory of Music, Kathleen began her career on symphony stages—performing with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and studying under flute masters Robert Aitken, Marcel Moyse, Julius Baker, and Jeanne Baxtresser. But her path soon widened beyond the concert hall. For decades Kathleen—known to her students and listeners as Nandin—has woven together music and stillness. She's taught at Universities, recorded with beloved artists like Deva Premal & Miten, Manish Vyas, Chinmaya Dunster, and Harry Manx, and created cherished albums, including Zen Spa, Celestial Spa, and Reiki Meditations. Her healing path runs just as deep. Nandin trained directly with B.K.S. Iyengar in India and became an accredited Iyengar Yoga teacher, later studying Reiki, Shiatsu, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, and Emotional Freedom Technique—practices she now folds into the events and performances she offers. Today, you'll find her leading "Meditative Music Making" sessions, crafting original guided meditations, and sharing her Experience Oneness workshop with audiences worldwide—most recently at the 2025 National Flute Convention in Atlanta. Nandin invites you not just to listen, but to arrive—fully, gently, present. In this episode, Virginia and Kathleen talked about: Laura's journey from marketing to mentoring Building genuine referral relationships Creating trust before asking for referrals Why networking is a long-term strategy Using authenticity to strengthen relationships Takeaways:  You have to really be there to play. People have to know you. You find yourself sort of by dropping yourself. You can't hang on to it. You just have to be there.   Connect with Kathleen on her social media platforms to learn more about her work and insights into networking effectively: Website: https://nandinmusic.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nandin-kathleen-baker-360a6220/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/nandin.baker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nandin.baker/   Connect with Virginia: https://www.bbrpodcast.com/ Download my Business by Referral Blueprint and create consistent revenue! https://mktg.masterconnectors.com/business-by-referral-blueprint 

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/Oll0O3sHTRM   What does the latest science reveal about how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) affect the brain, body, and stress response?  How can EFT tapping on acupressure points help regulate the nervous system and shift the physiological patterns underlying cravings, addiction, and unresolved trauma?  How can reducing chronic stress and shame help people move beyond automatic patterns and access greater choice and lasting change in addiction recovery?   In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with Dr. Peta Stapleton, a registered clinical and health psychologist, professor at Bond University in Australia, and one of the world's leading researchers in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping). Drawing on more than two decades of EFT research, Dr. Peta explores the science behind tapping and its effects on the stress response, autonomic nervous system, memory reconsolidation, cravings, trauma, and emotional regulation. She shares how she moved from traditional psychology into conducting groundbreaking clinical research on EFT, including her early studies using tapping for food cravings. Dr. Adriana and Dr. Peta also explore the relationship between trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), shame, cravings, and addictive behaviors, and why changing an unwanted behavior often requires more than willpower or simply knowing what we “should” do. Dr. Stapleton also shares a surprising anecdotal observation from her years of EFT research and clinical work involving withdrawal symptoms, and why she believes the phenomenon warrants further study. The conversation is especially timely with the release of Dr. Adriana Popescu's new book, EFT for Addiction, which explores how EFT can be used to address cravings, triggers, trauma, shame, emotional dysregulation, and other factors that can keep addictive and compulsive patterns in place. Together, they offer a fascinating look at the growing scientific evidence behind EFT and how tapping may help people move out of automatic stress responses and toward greater regulation, choice, and lasting change.   In this episode: 00:00 – Meet Dr. Peta Stapleton: A world-leading EFT researcher and the evolution of energy psychology research. 02:45 – From Skeptic to EFT Researcher: How a surprising experience with tapping led Dr. Peta from traditional psychology to pioneering clinical trials for food cravings. 09:30 – How Does EFT Tapping Actually Work? The science of acupressure points, the primovascular system, stress reduction, and the psychophysiological effects of tapping. 11:30 – Memory Reconsolidation and Lasting Change: How EFT may help the brain update old emotional learning rather than simply manage symptoms. 14:00 – Addiction, Cravings, and the Nervous System: Why addictive behaviors can become conditioned ways of regulating distress, and how tapping can create greater choice. 19:00 – Why Addiction Is More Than Willpower: The physiology of cravings, changes in the brain's reward system, and why “just stop” misunderstands addiction. 22:00 – A Surprising Observation About EFT and Withdrawal: Dr. Peta shares an intriguing pattern she has observed over many years of EFT research and clinical work involving cigarettes, alcohol, caffeine, sugary drinks, and other substances and explains why this anecdotal finding deserves further study. 25:30 – Shame, Guilt, and the Addiction Cycle: How shame and self-punishment can perpetuate addictive behaviors and interfere with recovery. 29:30 – Identity and Psychological Reversal: Who are you without the addiction? Exploring unconscious resistance, protective patterns, doubt, and ambivalence about change. 34:30 – Trauma, ACEs, and Addiction: Why adverse childhood experiences and unresolved trauma are so closely connected to addiction and how EFT research protocols address underlying trauma. 39:00 – What the Research Shows About EFT for PTSD: Meta-analyses, effect sizes, and comparisons with established trauma treatments. 40:45 – If the Evidence Is Strong, Why Is There Still Resistance to EFT? Dr. Peta discusses the four-year effort to have clinical EFT recognized by the American Psychological Association and why acceptance may be changing. 47:00 – Dr. Peta on EFT for Addiction: Dr. Peta, who wrote the foreword, shares why she believes the book can help both clinicians and people struggling with addiction, and why EFT offers something beyond willpower. 52:15 – Where to Learn More About EFT: Evidence-Based EFT, EFT Universe, research resources, and ways to learn tapping.   “It's not just psychological. It's not just in your head. It is in the body. So it's physiological. Cravings are physiological.” – Dr. Peta   Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Dr. Peta Stapleton: Evidence-Based EFT: https://evidencebasedeft.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petastapleton Books: https://www.petastapleton.com/books   Dr. Adriana's New Book, EFT for Addiction: https://a.co/d/02creweT EFT Universe: https://eftuniverse.com/   About Dr. Peta: Dr. Peta Stapleton is a registered Clinical/Health Psychologist and Professor at Bond University, Australia. A world-leading researcher in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping), she has earned major honors, including the APS Distinguished Contribution to Psychological Science Award. She authored The Science Behind Tapping and Memory Improvement Through EFT Tapping. A popular TEDx speaker and international keynote presenter, she hosted a Gaia TV series on tapping and has trained thousands of teachers and clinicians globally. She also collaborated with Dr. Joe Dispenza on a major school meditation study.   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 books, What If You're Not As F***ed Up As You Think You Are? and EFT for Addiction.   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit: https://www.firebird-healing.com/ To find the books please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ and amazon.com/dp/1604153164   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. 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A Therapist's Take on EFT Tapping: Does It Really Work? with Kristine Edwards What does a licensed therapist really think about EFT tapping? In this episode of the Wildly Wealthy Woman Podcast, Jackie sits down with former Tapping School student and licensed mental health therapist Kristine Edwards to talk about how tapping went from something Kristine was skeptical about to becoming a cornerstone of both her personal practice and the work she does with clients. Kristine spent more than 20 years working in HR and corporate America before reaching a point where she knew something had to change. She was successful, capable, and accomplished—but exhausted from constantly holding everything together. Then tapping found its way back into her life. After joining Tapping School, Kristine began incorporating EFT tapping alongside her existing therapeutic and coaching tools. Today, she uses tapping with professional, high-achieving women to help them move from what she beautifully calls “bracing to breathing.” In this conversation, Jackie and Kristine explore why tapping can be such a powerful complement to traditional therapy and coaching, how practitioners can use it to support their own nervous systems, and why you don't have to abandon the modalities you already use to make tapping part of your work. In this episode, you'll hear: Kristine's journey from corporate HR executive to therapist, coach, and “wayfinder” for women Why she initially thought tapping looked strange—and what changed her mind A therapist's perspective on EFT tapping and why it can work so quickly How Kristine incorporates tapping alongside traditional therapy and coaching modalities The difference between clinical EFT and coaching-based tapping Why therapists, counselors, coaches, and healers may benefit from learning tapping What compassion fatigue can look and feel like for helping professionals How tapping can help practitioners regulate themselves instead of carrying their clients' emotions home Why Kristine uses tapping almost every morning How tapping can support burnout, anxiety, limiting beliefs, confidence, and emotional regulation How to integrate tapping into an existing therapy, coaching, wellness, or healing practice Why you don't need to know everything before you begin Kristine shares one of my favorite reminders from this conversation: “Imperfect practice is better than no practice.” Tapping doesn't have to replace what you're already doing. It can become another tool in your toolbox—a practice you reach for before a client session, after a difficult conversation, when you're feeling overwhelmed, or when you simply need to come back to yourself. As Kristine says, “It fits everywhere.” Ready to experience tapping for yourself? Join Jackie for the FREE 4-Day Learn to Tap Training, September 14–17. Whether you're brand new to tapping, want to use it for your own personal growth, or you're a therapist, counselor, coach, healer, or wellness professional curious about bringing EFT into your work, this training is the perfect place to start.

In this episode, Rick interviews Carol Look, a pioneering practitioner, bestselling author, international speaker, and expert in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping. Through her work, Carol helps people identify and overcome the emotional conflicts, limiting beliefs, and fears that can keep them from achieving the success, confidence, and abundance they desire.Carol shares how her own struggles with anxiety, insomnia, self-sabotage, and professional limitations led her to become her own case study and ultimately discover EFT tapping. After incorporating the technique into her work as a psychotherapist and hypnotist, she experienced dramatic changes in her own life and began seeing similar breakthroughs with her clients. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN!

What if releasing emotional heaviness did not require you to force yourself into positivity? What if you could acknowledge what is present, call in support, and gently shift the energy? In this episode, I welcome spiritual and wellbeing coach Susan Browne, creator of Angel EFT and author of Tapping with the Angels: Angel EFT and Ascension Through the 12 Chakras. We explore how Emotional Freedom Techniques, angelic guidance, and chakra awareness can work together to support emotional release, strengthen intuition, and help us move through old patterns with greater compassion. I begin with a reflection on the energy following a lunar eclipse. Eclipses can reveal old emotions, uncertainty, tenderness, and survival patterns—but what surfaces in the shadow is not the whole of who we are. Just as the moon remains whole while moving through temporary darkness, we can allow difficult feelings to move through us without making them our identity. Susan then introduces us to Angel EFT, her intuitive approach to combining EFT tapping with the invocation of angelic support. She explains how the practice begins with "Palms Awake," a receptive position in which the hands rest open with the palms facing upward. From this still point, we can name what we are experiencing, set an intention, ask the angels for support, and begin tapping. "It's like the weather—it's going to change. It's like the clouds in the sky; they're never the same. The tide goes in and out. So, too, are our human emotions." — Susan Browne   Key Points •       Old emotions and survival patterns may surface, but they do not define who we are. •       EFT tapping can create space for calm, clarity, emotional healing, and manifestation. •       Angel EFT combines tapping with intentional requests for angelic guidance and support. •       The Palms Awake position offers a simple way to become receptive, connect with Spirit, and set an intention before tapping. •       There is no perfect formula. Angel EFT is a flexible and forgiving practice that can be adapted to what feels natural. •       Emotional honesty is essential. Instead of spiritually bypassing uncomfortable feelings, we can name what is truly happening and tap with it directly. •       Locating anxiety or heaviness in the body creates a grounded starting point for the tapping process. •       Tapping scripts can help us begin, but the words should evolve as new feelings, physical sensations, and insights arise. •       Susan's 12-chakra framework connects human lessons with archangelic support, energetic healing, and higher-dimensional growth. •       Empaths can use tapping to sort through emotional layers, distinguish personal feelings from collective heaviness, and return to their own center. •       Spiritual growth asks us to remain authentic rather than dimming our light or lowering our vibration to fit in. •       Asking the angels powerful questions can move us from problem-focused thinking into a more intuitive, solution-focused state. •       Skepticism does not need to be challenged. Everyone becomes open to spiritual ideas in their own way and in their own time. •       Angel EFT can become a practical part of a spiritual wellness toolbox for everyday emotions, intentions, challenges, and spiritual connection.   A Simple Way to Explore Angel EFT 1. Become receptive. Rest your hands in your lap with your palms facing upward. Breathe and allow yourself to become present. 2. Name what is here. Honestly acknowledge the emotion, physical sensation, block, or intention you want to explore. 3. Invite support. Ask the angels for the specific help, clarity, or energetic support you need. 4. Begin tapping. Move through the tapping points using words that reflect your genuine experience. Notice what shifts and what new feelings or insights arise. 5. Return to stillness. Come back to Palms Awake, listen inwardly, and remain open to intuition, guidance, or a new perspective. This practice is not about denying what hurts or rushing toward a higher vibration. It is an invitation to bring awareness, compassion, and spiritual support to the places within us that are ready to change. About Susan Browne Susan Browne is a spiritual and wellbeing coach, author, and creator of Angel EFT. She helps people connect with angels, raise their vibration, and work through emotional and energetic blocks. Susan is a teacher with the Diana Cooper School of White Light and a qualified Guild of Energists trainer. She lives in County Kerry, Ireland, where her love of nature is central to her spiritual life. Her book, Tapping with the Angels: Angel EFT and Ascension Through the 12 Chakras, combines Emotional Freedom Techniques with angelic invocation and explores the 12 fifth-dimensional chakras, archangels, energetic blocks, and spiritual mastery. Connect with Susan Browne Website: https://angeleft.com/ Tapping with the Angels: https://www.innertraditions.com/tapping-with-the-angels Ask Your Angel Guides: https://www.innertraditions.com/ask-your-angel-guides Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanangeleft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelEFT/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SusanBrowneAngelEFT   Work with Terri Ann If old patterns, emotional heaviness, or energetic shifts are leaving you feeling disconnected from your light, schedule a complimentary Spiritual Upgrade Breakthrough Call with me. Together, we can explore ways to strengthen your voice, develop your intuitive gifts, and create a more empowered way of living. Schedule your call: https://naturalforcesstudio.as.me/complimentary Website: https://terriannheiman.com/ Substack: https://substack.com/@revterriannheiman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terriannheiman/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT2Y99ZadUSbjsCU3xv9j7A If this episode empowered your spirit, please subscribe, share it with someone who may benefit, and leave a review. Your support helps more listeners find the show. To your Spirit, Terri Ann Heiman  

There are a variety of situations where we feel anxiety, stress, or other disempowering emotions. Still, we find ourselves in social or work situations where open EFT tapping isn't a reasonable option. In this episode,    you discover four easy and effective ways you can apply alternative anxiety and stress release techniques when tapping isn't a reasonable option. Those four are:- Finger tapping, including the SET system, short for Simple Energy Techniques.- Rubbing / massaging EFT points while bringing awareness silently in mind of your setup or Choices Method statement.- Mental / in mind tapping.- Bilateral tapping activation.---Resources:Resources mentioned in this episode include:"Simple Energy Techniques (SET)" information page. Link: https://www.eftdownunder.com/energy-techniques/what-is-simple-energy-techniques-set/To access the SET guide directly, go to: https://www.eftdownunder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/setreport.pdf"Tapping Exercise to Calm Anxiety". YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjiQuOixll0"Mental EFT Tapping for Anxiety and Sleep". "EFT Tapping Junction" episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mental-eft-tapping-for-anxiety-and-sleep--45173162"Anxiety and Stress Relief With the Butterfly Hug Technique". Episode of "Energy Healing for Wellbeing" podcast. Link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/anxiety-and-stress-relief-with-the-butterfly-hug-technique--59734630---Host:Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.---Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, and Audyllic (for main segment). Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.---Keywords:stress, stress relief, calm, mental health, mental wellbeing, Emotional Freedom Techniques, EFT, Thought Field Therapy, TFT, 

Why can old stress suddenly feel so much heavier during midlife? Hormonal changes, physical symptoms, family responsibilities, work pressures, and years of putting everyone else first can leave women feeling as though their emotional "stress barrel" is overflowing. Sometimes the reactions we experience today are connected to stress patterns that were never fully resolved. In this episode of Living Life Naturally, Lynne talks with traumatic stress recovery expert Dr. Robert Bray about the connection between emotional distress and physical well-being—and how Thought Field Therapy, or TFT, may help calm the body's stress response. Bob explains how TFT differs from Emotional Freedom Techniques, commonly known as EFT or tapping, and how specific tapping patterns may be used to address different forms of distress. He also discusses the role of muscle testing, why learning to listen to the body matters, and how unresolved trauma can affect self-love and our willingness to care for ourselves. You'll also hear Bob guide Lynne through a real-time crisis tapping exercise. Lynne begins with a distress level of approximately six out of ten. After completing the tapping sequence, she reports that the intensity has dropped to about two—and following a gentle eye-movement exercise, she describes feeling peaceful. This isn't about pretending a difficult event didn't happen or changing the reality of the past. It's about being able to remember what happened while remaining more grounded in the safety of the present.   Today's guest, Dr. Robert Bray—or Bob, as he prefers to be called—has worked in traumatic stress recovery for more than 40 years. His career began as a volunteer on a crisis hotline, and he has since helped individuals, families, and communities recover from natural disasters, criminal acts, domestic violence, and other traumatic experiences. Bob has been teaching, writing about, and developing Thought Field Therapy since 1996. He's also the author of Heal Traumatic Stress Now: Complete Recovery with Thought Field Therapy—No Open Wounds, a consumer-friendly guide to understanding and addressing traumatic stress. Today, we're talking about why unresolved stress patterns may become more noticeable during midlife—and how tapping may help create more In This Episode, You'll Discover: ·         Why unresolved stress can become more noticeable during midlife ·         How emotional distress may show up physically in the body ·         What Thought Field Therapy is and how it differs from EFT ·         Why Bob describes stress as accumulating inside a "stress barrel" ·         How previous trauma and hormonal changes may compound one another ·         The connection between self-love and following through with healthy habits ·         How tapping may help reduce the intensity of a stressful memory ·         A real-time demonstration of Bob's crisis tapping pattern ·         How eye movements may be incorporated into the TFT process ·         When professional support may be appropriate ·         Why struggling doesn't mean you've failed or that you're out of options One of the most hopeful messages from this conversation is that you don't have to give up. If you're struggling, there may be more that can be done—and you don't have to navigate the process alone. Free Resource From Robert Bray Trauma Recovery Personal Self-Assessment Are you feeling stuck in your recovery from trauma? This free eight-item personal self-assessment can help you consider where you are in your journey and explore simple tools that may help you move forward with greater ease. Take the assessment here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VLGSZZ2 To watch Bob demonstrate the tapping exercise used during this interview, search "Robert Bray Crisis Tapping" on YouTube. Connect With Robert Bray Website: https://rlbray.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtFieldTherapyCenter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rlbray/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrRobertBray Connect With Lynne Imagine not having to figure out midlife on your own anymore.

One of the most common questions I get is whether you can use tapping for sleep. The short answer is yes. But there is an important caveat that changes everything about how you approach it. Support the podcast! Http://tappingqanda.com/support Subscribe in: Apple Podcast | iPhone | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | iHeartRadio  | YouTube TL;DR / Key Takeaways Poor sleep is a symptom, not a standalone issue. Effective tapping for sleep means identifying and addressing the specific causes driving your sleeplessness, not just tapping on sleep itself. The frustration and disappointment you feel about not sleeping create a biochemical cycle in your body that makes sleep even harder. Tapping on those emotions, done during the day, breaks that cycle before bedtime arrives. Your subconscious mind may have hidden reasons to keep you from sleeping well. A counterintuitive but important question to tap on is: what goes wrong in my life if I do sleep well? Wordless tapping, which means tapping through the acupressure points without focusing on any specific issue, is the only tapping I recommend doing close to bedtime. It helps the body process cortisol and adrenaline without escalating emotional intensity. Sleep improvement is not all-or-nothing. Going from four hours to six hours of restful sleep is a genuine victory that improves your next day in measurable ways. Why Tapping for Sleep Is More Complicated Than It Sounds Tapping can improve your sleep, but only when you recognize that poor sleep is a symptom rather than the issue itself. This distinction changes everything about how you approach your tapping practice. I learned this firsthand on a Thanksgiving night when I was staying at my sister's house and woke up with a severe headache. I had no access to medication, so I tried tapping for the pain. It worked. Not only did the pain ease, but I fell back to sleep and slept deeply for the rest of the night. The tapping was not about sleep at all. It addressed the physical pain that was blocking sleep. The sleep improved as a consequence. That experience planted a principle I have used in my practice ever since. When someone comes to me struggling to sleep, we never just tap on sleep. We look at what is actually getting in the way. Poor sleep can have many causes: the worry you are carrying about tomorrow, memories that surface when you lie down in the dark, the temperature in your room, what you ate for dinner, or the emotional weight you have been dragging through your day. Each of those causes requires its own tapping work. Tapping on "sleep" as a generic target skips past all of that. Sleep Problems Are a Symptom, Not the Real Issue Key insight: "Sleeping is not one issue. Not sleeping very well is a consequence, and it can be a consequence of lots of things, but it's a symptom." This framing matters because it reorients where you direct your tapping energy. If you only tap on the surface symptom, you may get temporary relief. But if you tap on the underlying causes, you create lasting change. The consequences of poor sleep also extend well beyond one bad night. A headache might knock out 90 minutes of productive time. A bad night of sleep cascades through your entire next day, affecting your mood, your focus, your patience, and your physical health. The stakes are high, which is exactly why a surface-level approach is not enough. Once you accept that sleep is downstream of other issues, you open up a whole landscape of things worth tapping on. Understanding how to find root causes is one of the most valuable skills you can develop as a tapper, and sleep is one of the clearest places that skill pays off. Step 1: Tap on the Emotions You Have About Not Sleeping Tapping on the emotions surrounding your sleep problem is the first and most important place to start. This is not the same as tapping on sleep itself. This is tapping on how you feel about the sleep you are not getting. Ask yourself: am I frustrated? Sad? Angry that my coworker bounces in energized every morning while I can barely get through the day? Do I feel like my body is letting me down? Every one of those emotions has a biochemical expression in your body. Key insight: "Every single one of those emotions creates a biochemical response in your body, which makes it harder for you to sleep." Here is the vicious cycle that creates. You feel frustrated about your sleep. That frustration is present as you get into bed. The frustration makes it harder to fall asleep. You sleep worse. Tomorrow night you bring even more frustration to bed with you. The pattern tightens. Tapping in the late afternoon, away from bedtime, is the way to interrupt this cycle. Make a list of the emotions connected to your sleep struggles and give yourself 10 to 15 minutes to tap on them. You do not have to solve anything in one session. You are chipping away, and each session reduces the emotional charge you bring to the bedroom. For more on this approach, see tapping for the emotions that prevent healing. Do this step away from bedtime. All three of the first steps in this process are daytime practices, specifically so you are not activating emotional charge right before you try to sleep. Step 2: Ask What Goes Wrong If You Do Sleep Well This step sounds strange at first, but it addresses one of the most overlooked causes of chronic sleep problems. The question to sit with is: what is the hidden downside of sleeping well? Before you dismiss this, consider how subconscious logic actually works. Imagine this chain of thought playing out below conscious awareness: if I sleep well, I will be sharper at work. If I am sharper, I will perform better. If I perform better, they will expect more from me. More expectations mean more pressure. And pressure feels unsafe. Key insight: "To your conscious mind, that feels like an absolutely silly chain of thought. But on a subconscious level, 100%, that is what can be going on." This is what practitioners sometimes call secondary gain. Part of your nervous system is keeping you from sleeping because sleep feels, in some indirect way, dangerous or costly. Once your subconscious has decided that sleeping well creates a problem, it will work to prevent sleep, no matter how much your conscious mind wants rest. Tap on whatever comes up when you ask this question honestly. It might be about work demands. It might be about what happens in your body or your relationships when you have energy. It might be about a fear of what you will actually do with your life when you feel good. This kind of hidden resistance is worth exploring in depth. The episode Pod #562: What goes wrong if I am successful? – Finding Root Causes (Part 4) covers exactly this kind of subconscious obstacle in detail. Again, do this step during the day. Step 3: Tap on the Real Consequences of Poor Sleep The third step asks a different question: what goes wrong when you do not sleep well? You already know the answer. You live it. But naming the consequences explicitly and tapping on them adds another layer of relief. This step is not about catastrophizing. It is about acknowledging the full weight of what poor sleep costs you, including your mood, your relationships, your work, your health, and your sense of self. When those consequences are sitting in your body as unprocessed emotion, they become part of the cloud of anxiety that makes it harder to fall asleep in the first place. Tapping on the consequences creates a kind of emotional spaciousness around the issue. You are saying: I see what this is costing me, and I am not going to let that awareness add to the problem. You are processing, not suppressing. Like Steps 1 and 2, this belongs in your daytime tapping practice, not your bedtime routine. Step 4: Wordless Tapping in the 90 Minutes Before Bed Wordless tapping is the only tapping I recommend doing close to bedtime. It is the one exception to the daytime rule, and the reason comes down to how tapping interacts with emotional intensity. When you tap on a specific issue, particularly a charged one, the emotional intensity often rises before it resolves. That is a normal and healthy part of the process. But rising emotional intensity right before you try to sleep is counterproductive. You want your nervous system moving toward calm, not activation. Wordless tapping, also called content-free tapping, means moving through the standard acupressure tapping points without focusing on any issue, and without saying any words or phrases. You are not trying to solve anything. You are simply giving your nervous system a gentle, repetitive input that helps it process stress chemistry out of the body. Key insight: "When we tap, we process cortisol, we process adrenaline out of the body." Here is the specific practice I use. Starting 90 minutes before my target bedtime, I set a silent vibrating timer to go off every 15 minutes. When it vibrates, I do 90 seconds of wordless tapping, moving from point to point. That is roughly five or six complete rounds. Then I go back to whatever I was doing until the timer goes off again. By the time I get into bed, my system has had four gentle rounds of cortisol-clearing work over the course of 90 minutes. I am not wired. I have not stirred up anything emotional. I have just been quietly helping my nervous system downshift. For a much deeper look at how and why wordless tapping works, including eight specific contexts where it is especially useful, see Pod #622: Eight ways to use content-free tapping. Why Tapping for Sleep Is Not All-or-Nothing One of the most important mindset shifts in tapping for sleep is letting go of the idea that you need to go from broken to perfect overnight. Sleep improvement works on a spectrum, and every step along that spectrum matters. I know the difference between four hours of sleep and six hours of sleep in my body. I know the difference between restless sleep and genuinely restful sleep. Those differences are not small. An extra two hours of quality sleep changes how I think, how I feel, how I treat the people around me, and what I am capable of doing in a day. If you approach tapping for sleep expecting immediate, total resolution, you will miss the real wins. You will tap for a week, notice you are sleeping slightly better, and decide it is not working. But slightly better sleep, sustained over time, compounds into significantly better health. Start with the four steps above. They will not solve every aspect of your sleep in one go, because everyone's root causes are different. But they will create real, noticeable movement. And when you have a foundation of slightly better sleep, you have more resources to go deeper. For those who want to go significantly deeper, I have a two-hour masterclass that covers tapping for sleep across seven distinct layers. It goes well beyond what a single podcast episode can cover and is designed to help you build a comprehensive tapping practice around your specific sleep patterns. You can find it at tappingqanda.com/sleep. If you are not sure how to identify the emotions involved in your sleep struggles, this episode on tapping when you can't put your finger on exactly what you're feeling is a useful companion. Frequently Asked Questions About Tapping for Sleep Can tapping actually help you fall asleep faster? Yes, tapping can help you fall asleep faster, but not by targeting sleep directly. EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) works best for sleep when it addresses the specific emotions, worries, or subconscious patterns that are keeping you awake. Wordless tapping in the hour or two before bed also helps the body clear cortisol and adrenaline, making it physiologically easier to fall asleep. What is wordless tapping and why is it better to use near bedtime? Wordless tapping means moving through the acupressure tapping points without focusing on any specific issue or using any words or phrases. It is better near bedtime because issue-focused tapping can raise emotional intensity before it resolves, which is counterproductive when you are trying to calm your nervous system for sleep. Wordless tapping produces a calming effect without the risk of emotional activation. How long should I tap before bed to improve my sleep? A practical pre-sleep protocol is to tap wordlessly for 90 seconds every 15 minutes during the 90 minutes before bed. That gives you four short sessions of gentle nervous system support without disrupting your evening. Deeper issue-based tapping, which addresses the emotional root causes of your sleep problems, should be done during the day, not close to bedtime. Why do I keep waking up at night even when I fall asleep easily? Waking up during the night is often connected to unresolved stress, worry, or emotional charge that surfaces when your conscious mind quiets down. Tapping during the day on the specific worries or emotions connected to your sleep pattern, including frustration about waking up, is the most effective approach. The tapping is not aimed at the waking itself but at whatever is underneath it. What is secondary gain in the context of sleep problems? Secondary gain refers to the hidden subconscious benefit of staying stuck in a problem. In sleep, it means part of you may be unconsciously avoiding restful sleep because of what sleeping well might lead to, such as higher expectations at work, more demands on your time, or unfamiliar levels of energy and alertness. Tapping on the question "what goes wrong if I sleep well?" can surface and clear these hidden obstacles. How is tapping for sleep different from other sleep techniques like meditation or sleep hygiene? Standard sleep hygiene practices (consistent schedules, limiting screens, cool room temperature) address the environment around sleep. Meditation works with the busy mind. EFT tapping addresses the emotional and subconscious layer: the frustration about not sleeping, the hidden resistance to sleeping well, and the stress chemistry in the body. These approaches are complementary, not competing. Do I need to know exactly why I cannot sleep in order to tap effectively? No. You can tap on the emotions you feel about your sleep problems even if you do not understand their root cause. Starting with "I feel frustrated that I cannot sleep" is enough. Tapping itself often helps clarify what is underneath, and the four-step process in this post is designed to work even before you have full insight into your sleep patterns.

You might be wondering, “What’s the best way for me to be in service?” With all that you see going on in the world, how can you best contribute to a better world? How do you stay aligned with the divine plan that’s made specifically for you? Today’s guest, Victoria Rader, is going to be on the show to help us answer that question. She is the founder of YU2SHINE, and she’s got amazing insights into quantum leaping and staying aligned with your particular soul’s design. Join us to find out more! Dr. Victoria Rader is a heart centered Possibility Coach. She is an inspirational speaker, an author, and an expert in Quantum Freedom techniques for personal transformation. Born in the Ukraine, Dr. Rader ambitiously built a highly successful real estate business after immigrating to the United States. Her divine calling came as a result of grieving 11 deaths in 12 months, leading her to walk away from unfulfilled success and never look back. She chose complete financial survival in order to risk a startup business in coaching. Currently, Dr. Rader offers an online empowerment academy with consulting courses and a course on breathing techniques, a manifesting program with several core categories aimed to help a community of entrepreneurs align with professional success. Dr. Rader's team of coaches offer group and individual sessions. Dr. Victoria Rader teaches both Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner and instructor level certification courses. She has also written a series of books, developed a corresponding App and created a deck of healing cards. Watch or listen to the show to learn how you can incorporate Quantum Freedom techniques into your life to stay aligned with your soul’s design and purpose. You’re Invited! 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An avid reader, traveler, tennis player and a dog lover, Victoria's greatest joy in life is her family. Above all, Victoria is clear that all that has been accomplished by her, has simply been accomplished through her via God's infinite divine grace. LINKS Website: https://yu2shine.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Yu2shine/ X: https://twitter.com/vicarader YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VictoriaRaderYU2SHINE?app=desktop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vica_rader/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriarader/   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR: KERRI HUMMINGBIRD Kerri Hummingbird, Medicine Woman, Mother and Mentor, is the Founder of Inner Medicine Training, a Mystery School that shares potent ancient traditions from the Andes and Himalayas for owning your wisdom and living your purpose. She is the #1 international best-selling author of “Inner Medicine: Becoming One with Mother Earth for the Survival of Humanity”, “Love Is Fierce: Healing the Mother Wound”, “The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama” (on the int'l bestseller charts for over 6 years) and the award-winning best-selling book “Awakening To Me: One Woman's Journey To Self Love” which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening. As the host of Soul Nectar Show, Ms. Hummingbird inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. As a healer and mentor, she catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom. If you are wondering what the heck is going on, the answer is simple. We are in the process of a massive shift in consciousness that can most aptly be described as the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly. As a medicine woman, I guide you to the next deepest understanding and embodiment of yourself as a spiritual being. Whether you receive a shamanic healing session, participate in the Reinvent Yourself Training program, or join us for Inner Medicine Training, one thing is certain: you will connect more deeply with your true self and learn to navigate the changes in your life from an empowered space within. SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY SESSION: https://tinyurl.com/SoulNectarChat JOIN SOUL NECTAR TRIBE! https://kerrihummingbird.com/membership In Soul Nectar Tribe, we are joining forces to influence a new conversation on the planet…one that respects and honors all of life and looks forward seven generations to ensure the consequences of our actions are what we choose to create for our descendents. When we join our sparks together in community and comraderie, we become a powerful beacon of light and hope. FREE GIFTS! 1. 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In this July 29th livestream, Stacy Claxton steps in as guest host while Tom takes time off over the summer. She introduces herself as a somatic integration practitioner and transformational coach with New Biology Clinic, and invites viewers into an experiential session using EFT, or Emotional Freedom Techniques, as a self-healing tool.Stacy frames the session around Tom's “SIT” concept from the previous week — the “syndrome of insufficient thinking” — and leads the audience through a playful, body-based practice for noticing where SIT may be showing up in the body, relationships, emotions, symptoms, or the wider world.Highlights from this session include:-Stacy introduces EFT as “Emotional Freedom Techniques” and explains how emotions can be understood as signals in the body rather than something to suppress.-She reframes “freedom” as the capacity to be with all of life — emotions, memories, symptoms, relationships, and challenges — rather than simply trying to get free from discomfort.-She explains tapping as a simple, versatile tool that uses the fingertips, breath, voice, and body awareness to help create more flow, regulation, and self-connection.-Stacy walks viewers through the EFT tapping points, including the top of the head, inside of the eyebrow, side of the eye, under the eye, under the nose, chin crease, collarbone point, under the arm, and side of the hand.-She encourages viewers to use EFT for physical symptoms, emotional distress, mental loops, fear, overwhelm, relationship challenges, spiritual growth, children, and pets.-She then guides the audience through a deeper tapping journey focused on identifying a specific issue, symptom, relationship pattern, or “case of SIT” and using the body's own signals as a doorway to greater truth, freedom, and possibility.Stacy closes the session by reminding viewers that their body carries wisdom, that they have powerful tools “at their fingertips,” and that New Biology Clinic and the Cowan community offer space for people to explore health, emotion, freedom, truth, and transformation together.Support the showWebsites:https://drtomcowan.com/https://www.drcowansgarden.com/https://newbiologyclinic.com/https://newbiologycurriculum.com/Instagram: @TalkinTurkeywithTomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTomCowan/Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/CivTSuEjw6Qp/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxdc2o0Q_XZIPwo07XCrNg

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.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/ExKxQ6cFedk   Have you ever felt stuck in traditional talk therapy, replaying old stories without experiencing a true emotional shift? What if you could combine sound healing and tapping to clear the root cause of your current stress? How can simple, reproducible energy psychology techniques help regulate your nervous system and heal trauma across the globe?   In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Rachel Michaelsen, LCSW – psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, energy psychology practitioner, and sound healer. Together, they explore the boundaries where traditional talk therapy falls short and how modalities like Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), calibrated tuning forks, and energy protocols bridge the gap. Rachel introduces her powerful protocol, Release Issues Past and Present (RIPP), and guides listeners through a transformative live exercise to trace current issues back to their underlying roots. This episode is an invitation to shift stored trauma, clear your energetic field, and bring your nervous system back into balance.   In this episode: The limits of talk therapy and how introducing energy psychology creates fast, lasting emotional shifts. An introduction to RIPP (Release Issues Past and Present): A structured tapping script designed to link current triggers to childhood roots and clear blocking beliefs. Experiential guided tapping session: Step-by-step guidance to locate your issue, identify its root, clear blocks to healing, and restore positive energy flow. Humanitarian efforts in energy psychology: Bringing simple tapping and Havening tools to communities in Uganda and expanding trauma relief internationally.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Rachel's Website: rachelmichaelsen.com Learn More about RIPP & Free Audio Downloads: rachelmichaelsen.com/ripp ACEP (Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology): energypsych.org Resources for Resilience (Free Nervous System Exercises): Available on the ACEP website above   About Rachel: Along with providing individual and group psychotherapy, Rachel is a clinical supervisor and consultant, who specializes in energy psychology and sound healing. She is a certified Diplomate in Comprehensive Energy Psychology (D-CEP) and has training in several energy-based therapeutic modalities including Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Havening Techniques, Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT), Tapas Acupuncture Technique (TAT,) Psych-K, and Trauma Tapping Technique. Rachel has developed an Energy Psychology protocol called Release Issues Past and Present, which she uses with individuals and in groups and teaches to other mental health providers. When working with clients, Rachel often integrates sound healing by utilizing calibrated tuning forks and chimes to facilitate change. For over 25 years, Rachel has been providing training to mental health professionals on a variety of topics including energy psychology, sound healing, trauma-informed care, clinical supervision, law and ethics, telehealth, AI in mental health, diagnoses, time and paperwork management, and suicide. Rachel is a past chair of the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology's Humanitarian Committee.   "The talk has its limitations, which is what I was experiencing, and once I started adding the energy work, it was pretty powerful what happened.” – Rachel   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.  

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.

Jesse and Jenn sat down with Madia expecting the conversation to begin and end with birds. But immediately the magic of tapping, EFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique, came up and off we went. There is a FANTASTIC mini-episode that spun out of our initial conversation, so look for that next week!One quote from Madia I came back to again and again after we quit recording? "You can't give yourself messages you won't believe."Wow.Please have a listen to BOTH episodes. Madia is something special.Special Guest LinksMadia on SubstackMadia's book, The Impractical Guide to Keeping Geese: How & why to raise the world's most underrated and unfairly criticized domestic birdMadia on InstagramThe Emerald podcastAnimal Speak: The Spiritual and Magical Powers of Creatures Great and Small, Ted Andrews The Nuthatch: https://open.substack.com/pub/ornis/p/the-nuthatch?r=47trr4&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true https://ornis.substack.com/p/sight-on-site?r=47trr4Listen to the Birds (notes on ornithomancy): https://ornis.substack.com/p/listen-to-the-birds?r=47trr4 Send us Fan MailIf you are searching for a fresh, binge-able podcast, this might be the one for you!Support the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!***Curious Cat Podcast on Substack!***Buy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!

You know what to do. So why aren't you doing it?You want to finish your book. Pitch podcasts. Reach out to organizations. Speak on more stages. Yet somehow, something keeps getting in the way.It's easy to blame a lack of time, confidence, or motivation.But what if the real obstacle is hidden beneath the surface?This week's guest is Nancy Linnerooth, Harvard-trained attorney, licensed therapist, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) expert. She explains how subconscious beliefs formed years ago can quietly influence your decisions today, keeping you stuck, invisible, and playing smaller than you're capable of.If you've ever wondered why you procrastinate, second-guess yourself, or hesitate to promote your book, this conversation may give you the missing piece you've been searching for.In this episode you'll discover:Why you keep procrastinating even when you know exactly what to do. The answer may have nothing to do with discipline.The hidden beliefs that stop authors from becoming visible. Fear of criticism isn't the only reason many writers stay in the background.Why success can feel just as frightening as failure. Discover the subconscious fears that can quietly sabotage your best efforts.How tapping (EFT) helps break the cycle of self-sabotage. Learn why this simple technique has helped thousands move past limiting beliefs.How to stop fighting yourself and start moving forward with confidence. Sometimes your subconscious isn't trying to hold you back. It's trying to protect you.If marketing your book feels harder than it should, this episode may help you understand why—and show you a path forward with greater confidence, clarity, and ease. Tune in now to find out.Here's how to connect with Nancy:Download your complimentary Procrastination Breakthrough KitWebsite: https://UnblockResults.comLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-linnerooth/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nancy.linneroothInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/eftbreakthroughs/*************************************************************************What Should I Do When Book Marketing Feels Overwhelming?You poured your heart into writing your book because you wanted to make a difference. It deserves to be discovered.If marketing feels confusing, frustrating, or like you're spinning your wheels, the Author Influencer Circle will help you build authority, attract opportunities, and market your book with clarity and confidence.Learn more about the Author Influencer Circle and discover how your book can open doors to speaking, clients, partnerships, and meaningful income.*************************************************************************

Send Jay comments via textUnraveling the Hidden Scarcity Paradigm to Build a True Second Act.On the outside, high-achieving professionals often appear to have everything figured out: successful careers, strong incomes, and polished lives. On the inside, many quietly carry a heavy load of secret shame, perfectionism, and deep anxiety around money or past financial mistakes that stall their next move. Debbie Movsesian—a 20-year cardiology physician assistant turned transformative mind-body coach—joins Jay Ramsden to talk about what happens when you're ready to retire your old role without decommissioning your drive, and how deep-seated patterns keep high-capacity people from stepping into what's next.In this honest, peer-to-peer conversation, Debbie shares her journey from feeling unfulfilled in traditional Western medicine to facing a major financial trauma that forced her to examine her own relationship with scarcity. She breaks down how our early "snow globe paradigms"—the unexamined beliefs about money, achievement, and security formed in childhood—run on autopilot and quietly limit what we believe is possible for our second act. Debbie introduces her Mind-Body Liberation approach, showing how simple somatic tools like Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT tapping) calm a hyper-vigilant nervous system, release old guilt, and create the internal space needed to launch a meaningful second-act project grounded in genuine joy rather than relentless pressure.Strategic Highlights:Retiring the Role, Not the Drive: How to redirect high-performance energy into a second act without carrying over old burnout.The Snow Globe Effect: How invisible childhood money beliefs dictate your adult decisions and career shifts.Releasing Secret Shame: Overcoming the fear of failure, financial mistakes, and the pressure to look "perfect."Somatic Nervous System Reset: Using tapping and body awareness to shift out of fight-or-flight decision-making into Second-Act clarity.Debbie Movsesian Bio (Learn More): Debbie Movsesian is a cardiology physician assistant turned mind-body transformation coach. She uses somatic tools, nervous system regulation, and EFT tapping to help high-achieving professionals dissolve hidden money blocks, release perfectionism, and launch a Second Act rooted in true freedom. Support the showSUPPORT THE MISSION: If this episode provided you any value or insights, please Follow and Save the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your "Save" is a vital signal that helps us reach the Top 50 Education charts and reach more families navigating change.WORK WITH JAY (1:1 PRIVATE ADVISORY): You've spent decades building the framework of your life. If you find that you've finally outgrown the very life you've engineered, general advice isn't enough. You need strategic perspective. Jay works with parents ready to create their second act. Explore his Private Advisory

Can tapping help calm MS stress and anxiety? In this episode of Living Well with MS, host Geoff Allix speaks with Lauren Fonvielle, an Emotional Freedom Techniques, or EFT, Trainer, about tapping as a tool for stress reduction, emotional awareness and nervous system regulation.  Lauren explains what EFT is, why it is sometimes called tapping, and how it combines gentle pressure on acupressure points with acknowledging thoughts and emotions out loud. She shares how tapping helped her manage anxiety and panic attacks, and discusses how the practice may help people feel calmer, more grounded and better able to process difficult emotions.  The conversation also explores the science behind EFT, how it may fit into the Overcoming MS stress reduction pillar, when to seek support from a trained practitioner, and why tuning into your own words and feelings matters.  Watch this episode on YouTube. Keep reading for the topics, timestamps, and our guest's bio.  01:54 Lauren and her path to EFT 03:24 What EFT tapping is, and why emotions matter 05:44 The science of tapping and calming the nervous system 08:42 Starting EFT and finding the right words 09:49 How quickly tapping may help you feel calmer 10:39 Longer-term benefits and processing past emotional experiences 12:08 Using EFT daily or in stressful moments 12:40 When to seek support from a practitioner 13:21 How tapping fits with mindfulness and meditation 14:41 EFT, physical pain and emotional contributors 16:24 Research into EFT, stress and PTSD 17:55 Client breakthroughs and emotional shifts through tapping 20:29 Lauren's advice for anyone curious about tapping  Read about the evidence for tapping  Learn more about the Mindshift Community   Connect with Lauren on Instagram  Follow Lauren's YouTube Channel  New to Overcoming MS? Learn why lifestyle matters in MS - begin your journey at our 'Get started' page Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest Don't miss out: Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS here. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast and want to help us continue creating future podcasts, please leave a donation here. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.  

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.

Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - responds to questions in an inspiring manner based on his Zen practice and life experiences. He reminds the listener how to stay awake to life and understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly online meeting of questions & responses. For more information: https://www.zaltho.org If you want to ask Claude AnShin Thomas a question, please feel free to write to info@zaltho.org. Book recommendations: - AT HELL'S GATE - A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace (Shambhala Publications 2003, also as ebook and audiobook)  - Bringing Meditation to Life - 108 Teachings on the Path of Zen Practice (Oakwood Publishing 2021, also as ebook and audiobook) - On the Edges of Sleep: Poems of War and Memory (Oakwood Publishing 2024, also as ebook) - Applied Zen- A Short Guide to an Active Meditation Practice (Oakwood Publishing 2025, also as ebook)  https://www.zaltho.org/books/ To support, donate. If you are interested in a specific question, this is the list of questions that Claude AnShin responded to and the time stamps for those questions so that you can go directly to the topic that is of most interest to you. Questions and Time Stamps: 1:10 What do boundaries mean to you? ** 4:25 When you listen to someone expressing intense suffering, what helps you to remain present?** 8:05 What do you know about a treatment called Emotional Freedom Techniques, used for former soldiers with post-traumatic stress?** 12:50 Being aware of your suffering, do you do anything other than simply observe the sensation?** 22:16 What does success mean to you today?** 29:25 What has your experience been in receiving gratitude?** 31:45 With a vow to "give up everything", do you notice what you are attached to, and if so, what is it?** 42:40 How did your greatest liabilities become your greatest assets?**

Are you ready to stop managing your stress and start dissolving it? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gabrielle Rutten—a medical doctor, author, and the appointed successor to EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) founder Gary Craig.Join us as we explore the evolution of EFT, moving from the "gold standard" of physical tapping to the profound, spiritual integration of "Optimal EFT" and the Unseen Therapist. Dr. Rutten shares how to break free from the "garbage" of conditioned thought patterns, sever the link between daily triggers and your sympathetic stress response, and finally step out of the prison of your own mind.Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or completely new to energy healing, this conversation offers a bridge between science and soul, proving that true healing is about far more than just treating symptoms—it's about reclaiming your personal peace.What you'll learn in this episode:The Evolution of EFT: How Gary Craig's vision expanded from physical tapping to meditation and spiritual connection.Breaking the Loop: Why simply "understanding" your stress isn't enough to stop it, and how to decondition your amygdala.Non-Local Consciousness: Challenging the medical model that says your brain creates your reality.The Power of Forgiveness: Why self-forgiveness is the ultimate tool for personal and world peace.Tune in to discover how you can rewrite your internal narrative and tap into a life of greater balance and emotional freedom. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the On Your Mind Community today:journeysdream.orgTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube

In this episode, Caroline hosts Brittany Watkins, one of the foremost experts in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT/tapping) for emotional eating and weight loss, to talk “food noise,” GLP-1s, and why many women feel shame about needing help with weight and eating. Brittany shares her 15-year background in food psychology and explains her brain-rewiring method, echo tapping, as a non-medication alternative for women who can't afford GLP-1s, don't trust them, have side effects, or want to come off them without regaining weight. She says GLP-1s can quiet cravings but don't address the root cause, which she links to unconscious patterns, trauma, and safety beliefs formed in childhood. Brittany distinguishes food cravings (wanting a specific food) from emotional eating (any food will do), connects triggers like nighttime stress to early experiences, describes “body boundary violation” and unexpressed anger as sabotage patterns. Check out the free online challenge so you can stop binging on food, and finally get to keep it that way at www.curefoodcravings.com/caroline

Have you ever known exactly what you should be doing in your business, yet still found yourself avoiding it? Whether it's posting on social media, following up with prospects, raising your rates, or having sales conversations, many entrepreneurs struggle with taking consistent action on the activities that generate revenue. In this Mastering Excellence episode of the Sales Maven Show, Nikki Rausch sits down with EFT tapping expert Nancy Linnerooth to explore why smart, capable women entrepreneurs often get stuck in patterns of procrastination, self-sabotage, and avoidance. Nancy combines her experience as a Harvard-trained attorney, therapist, and EFT practitioner to help women identify and release subconscious blocks that keep them from reaching their next level of success. Together, Nikki and Nancy unpack the hidden beliefs that can influence everything from visibility and confidence to money, leadership, and business growth. The conversation explores how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), commonly known as tapping, can help uncover subconscious patterns that traditional mindset work may miss. Nancy shares examples of the surprising beliefs that often surface during tapping sessions and explains how those beliefs can quietly prevent entrepreneurs from taking action, even when they know exactly what to do. Nikki also shares her personal experience participating in a tapping session with Nancy and discusses the powerful shifts that can happen when long-held beliefs are finally released. If you've ever wondered why you keep delaying important business activities despite your best intentions, this episode offers a fascinating look into what may be happening beneath the surface.       In this episode, learn: Why women entrepreneurs often avoid revenue-generating activities How subconscious beliefs influence business decisions Common money blocks that keep entrepreneurs stuck What EFT tapping is and how it works How childhood experiences can shape beliefs about success and money Why procrastination is often a symptom, not the root problem How tapping helps uncover and release limiting beliefs Ways to reduce resistance and take action with more confidence       A question to consider: What is the revenue-generating activity you've been avoiding lately? And what belief might be hiding underneath that resistance?       Sometimes the challenge is not a lack of strategy or knowledge. Sometimes it's an invisible belief that's quietly influencing your actions. Listen in to discover how identifying and releasing those blocks can help you move forward with greater ease, confidence, and consistency. If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to the Sales Maven Show and share it with another entrepreneur who is ready to stop procrastinating and start taking action on the activities that grow their business.         Find Nancy: Website: https://unblockresults.com/ Podcast: EFT Breakthroughs Podcast https://unblockresults.com/eft-breakthroughs/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eft-breakthroughs/id1874039628 Free Resource: Procrastination Breakthrough Kit https://unblockresults.com/get-nancys-procrastination-breakthrough-kit/             You're invited to join the Sales Maven Society. Take advantage of this opportunity to get the support needed to increase your close rate. Bring your questions, concerns, and sales situations; Nikki provides answers and guidance. Join the Sales Maven Society here, click Join Today, and then check out and use coupon code 47trial to get your first month for$47.00!     For more actionable sales tips, download the FREE Closing The Sale Ebook.   Find Nikki: Nikki Rausch nikki@yoursalesmaven.com Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Sales Maven Society https://calendly.com/salesmaven/work-with-nikki-discussion

Can healing extend beyond traditional therapy? In this episode of A Little Less Fear Podcast, Dr. Lino Martinez sits down with Dr. Cristine Hull, a psychologist and Doctor of Natural Medicine, to explore holistic approaches to mental health and emotional well-being.As the founder of the internationally accredited Zero Point Meridian Technique, Dr. Cristine discusses how psychology, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), brain chemistry, thought patterns, emotions, and energy-based practices can work together within her approach to support healing.Together, they explore the importance of treating the whole person and discuss integrative perspectives on mental wellness, personal transformation, and resilience.In this episode, you'll learn about: Holistic approaches to mental health  Energy psychology and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)  The mind-body connection  Brain chemistry and emotional well-being  Integrative healing practices  Personal growth and resilience  Whole-person wellness  Alternative and complementary approaches to healing #MentalHealth #Psychology #HolisticHealth #EnergyPsychology #EFT #NaturalMedicine #MindBodyConnection #Healing #Wellness #Podcast #PersonalGrowth #Spirituality #TraumaHealing #ALittleLessFear #DrLinoMartine This is Dr. Lino Martinez the host for A Little Less Fear Podcast. For more information, please use the information below. Thanks so much for your support!Author | A Little Less FearA Little LESS FEAR Podcast (@alittlelessfearpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosLino Marinez (@alittlelessfear) TikTok | Watch Lino Marinez's Newest TikTok Videos(4) A Little Less Fear Podcast - YouTube

Tapping and Tuning In to Your Body Using EFT with Lauren Fonvielle Join the conversation! Send Magic a text here! Lauren Fonvielle is an integrative energy practitioner specializing in EFT, Tapping for Stress, Anxiety, and Trauma. In this episode we will discuss the concept of energy, the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and its potential to accelerate health, create wealth, and manage weight. Vonville also explains the science behind tapping, its applications, and offers a free masterclass for the listeners. Join Lauren's free masterclass on her website at https://www.mindshiftwithlauren.com/masterclass and find her tapping videos and resources on YouTube! Support the show Connect with Magic: A Magical Life Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amagicallifepodcast/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholisticnaturalhealth/ Online: https://wholisticnaturalhealth.com.au A Subito Media production

Tapping and Tuning In to Your Body Using EFT with Lauren Fonvielle Join the conversation! Send Magic a text here! Lauren Fonvielle is an integrative energy practitioner specializing in EFT, Tapping for Stress, Anxiety, and Trauma. In this episode we will discuss the concept of energy, the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and its potential to accelerate health, create wealth, and manage weight. Vonville also explains the science behind tapping, its applications, and offers a free masterclass for the listeners. Join Lauren's free masterclass on her website at https://www.mindshiftwithlauren.com/masterclass and find her tapping videos and resources on YouTube! Support the show Connect with Magic: A Magical Life Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amagicallifepodcast/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholisticnaturalhealth/ Online: https://wholisticnaturalhealth.com.au A Subito Media production

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, you discover how to combine Emotional Freedom Techniques with Emotionally Focused Therapy to discover and clear the deepest disempowering emotions.---Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com---Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave and Soften. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Audacity, and Waves ReGen. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.---Key words: Emotionally Focused Therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Thought Field Therapy, couples therapy, tapping,---

Happy Mindful Monday Everyone! In this week's episode, our host Allie Brooke sits down with Katarzyna (Kasia) Dodd. She  is a European-licensed psychologist, therapist, and author who is completely shifting how we approach subconscious healing. She is the developer of the Inner Parent Theory—a powerful and necessary missing piece of the traditional Inner Child framework —which she explores deeply in her book, You Are the Dream of the Universe. As a true pioneer in somatic and energy work, Katarzyna introduced Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to Poland and created the Inherence® Process, a dedicated method for restoring an unshakeable connection with your deepest Self. Born in Kraków, she spent 22 years in the United States before relocating to the Indian Ocean coast of Africa, bringing a highly global and expansive perspective to her practice. Her newest book, The Chameleon's Game, exposes the hidden psychological traps of covert narcissism. In this episode, she breaks down those draining dynamics and provides a clear, actionable roadmap for reclaiming your self-trust, personal clarity, and peace.   In this episode, they discuss; Rebuilding from the Ground Up: The vital first step to constructing a supportive, protective "Inner Parent" immediately following a relationship that shattered self-worth. Embodiment vs. Intellectualizing Healing: Why logically understanding toxic dynamics isn't enough to heal, and how the Inherence® Process bridges that gap to restore connection with the "deep Self." Real-Time Nervous System Regulation: Navigating sudden triggers, fear, or intrusive memories using immediate somatic tools (like EFT and meditation) rather than defaulting to old subconscious safety mechanisms. The Anatomy of a Grounded Boundary: The critical energetic difference between setting a boundary fueled by reactive fear and anger versus one anchored by a calm, empowered Inner Parent. How To Connect w| Kasia https://katarzynadodd.com https://peakpowereft.com The Growth METHOD. FREE Membership◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1:1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GROWTH MINDSET COACHING PROGRAMS!◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Application Form ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What are the coaching sessions like?⁠⁠• Tailored weekly discussion questions and activities to spark introspection and self-discovery.• Guided reflections to help you delve deeper into your thoughts and feelings.• Thoughtfully facilitated sessions to provide maximum support, accountability, and growth.• Please apply for a FREE discovery call with me!• Allie's Socials• Instagram:@thegrowthmindsetgal• TikTok: @growthmindsetgal• Email: thegrowthmindsetgal@gmail.comLinks from the episode• Growth Mindset Gang ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Broadcast Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Growth Mindset Gang ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Growth Mindset Gal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Better Help Link: Save 10%SubstackDonate to GLOWIGloci 10% off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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: 

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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!

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