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

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 [email protected].

If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.