110. Tapping into Emotional Freedom: A Simple Guide to EFT

INHABIT with Alessia Citro

In today's episode, we dive into Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and make it incredibly simple for you to understand and implement. Alessia begins by sharing her personal journey of resistance and her realization about her fear of success. She then introduces the technique she used to move through her emotions and the step-by-step process of EFT, also known as tapping. Alessia breaks down the science behind EFT and its benefits and even provides a controlled study highlighting its effectiveness. She concludes by offering her commitment to show up and provide high-quality content for her listeners consistently. So get ready because this episode is all about achieving emotional freedom through the power of EFT!

You can also read about EFT here and see a video of Alessia performing tapping on herself as a demonstration.

Timestamps:

• [00:29] The reptile brain, the first layer of the brain responsible for survival, is discussed with the concept that our subconscious mind influences the majority (95%) of our behavior. The importance of addressing trapped emotions connected to subconscious memories in order to overcome obstacles that hinder personal growth. This introspective journey triggers various intense emotions, such as shame, anger, guilt, sadness, and regret.

• [06:40] Tapping simultaneously engages the brain's stress and relaxation responses, leading to a sense of calm and release of emotional blockages. A 2011 study compared the effectiveness of EMDR and EFT for treating PTSD, and found that EFT was an efficient treatment. Overview of the process.

• [08:52] Tapping sequence: reduce distress in minutes!

• [11:00] Writing statements before starting helps maintain focus.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Blog Post on EFT

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QUESTIONS TO PONDER:

1. Have you ever experienced resistance when it comes to pursuing success? How did you overcome it?

2. What are some common fears or anxieties that arise when it comes to being seen and visible? How do you deal with those fears?

3. Have you ever encountered a memory or experience from the past that still affects your present emotions or behaviors? How do you navigate through it?

4. How do you differentiate between emotions that are simply uncomfortable and those that are truly holding you back from personal growth or success?

5. What are some other methods or techniques you use to process and release trapped emotions or discomfort?

6. Can you relate to the idea of feeling flooded or overloaded with emotions to the point where your brain feels like it doesn't work anymore? How do you manage those moments?

TRANSCRIPT

SOURCES

Karatzias, T., Power, K., Brown, K., McGoldrick, T., Begum, M., Young, J., Loughran, P., Chouliara, Z., & Adams, S. (2011). A controlled comparison of the effectiveness and efficiency of two psychological therapies for posttraumatic stress disorder: EMDR vs. EFT. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 199(6), 372-378.

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