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Gary Craig, the founder of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), passed away just over a week ago. He went peacefully in his sleep, in his favorite recliner overlooking the Pacific Ocean. According to his daughter Tina, he was “his usual enthusiastic and charming self until the very last moment.”

I wouldn’t be doing this work if it weren’t for Gary.

How I Found Tapping

Years ago, I was at a Tony Robbins event when Tony demonstrated this unusual technique, tapping on specific points on your body while saying certain phrases. I was intrigued enough to go home and look it up.

That’s when I found Gary Craig.

His website was a treasure trove. Free manuals. Free videos. Thousands of case studies from practitioners around the world. I devoured all of it. I started using Tapping on myself, then with my brother Alex and sister Jessica, then with friends and family. We saw things happen that we couldn’t explain.

Eventually, we made a documentary about it. Then wrote books. Then built The Tapping Solution App. And now millions of people have experienced what this technique can do.

All of that traces back to what Gary built.

What Gary Actually Did

To understand Gary’s contribution, you have to understand what existed before him.

In the 1980s, psychologist Dr. Roger Callahan developed something called Thought Field Therapy (TFT). Callahan had discovered that tapping on specific meridian points could relieve psychological distress, sometimes in minutes. It was remarkable.

But it was also complicated. TFT required different tapping sequences for different problems. Anxiety had one algorithm. Phobias had another. Trauma had a third. Practitioners had to diagnose the issue, then apply the correct sequence. The training was extensive. The cost was high.

Gary Craig was a Stanford-trained engineer who had studied with Callahan. And his engineering mind asked a simple question: What if you didn’t need different algorithms?

In the mid-1990s, Gary ran experiments. He tried using a single, simplified sequence for everything. Same points, same order, regardless of the issue.

It worked just as well.

This was Gary’s first major innovation: the universal protocol. One sequence that could be applied to anything—anxiety, pain, grief, phobias, trauma. No diagnosis required. No complex algorithms. Just tap.

He called it EFT: Emotional Freedom Techniques. And he released it to the world in 1995.

The Setup Statement

Gary’s second innovation was the Setup Statement, that phrase we say at the beginning of a Tapping session: “Even though I have this [problem], I deeply and completely accept myself.”

This wasn’t part of Callahan’s TFT. Gary added it.

Why does it matter? Because it addresses the psychological reversal that can block healing. It combines acknowledgment of what you’re experiencing with self-acceptance. It’s a small thing that makes a big difference—and millions of people have said those words because Gary thought to include them.

The Open Hand

But Gary’s biggest contribution might not have been technical at all.

It was philosophical.

Gary made EFT free. He gave away The EFT Manual as a downloadable ebook. He encouraged people to share it, teach it, build on it. He called this his “open hand” policy.

This was radical. Callahan’s TFT training cost thousands of dollars and came with strict requirements. Gary said: take it, use it, spread it.

Please know that the contents of the Palace of Possibilities website remains my personal gift to everyone interested in the official form of EFT. It contains the entire body of my EFT work — decades of exploration, refinement, and love.

That generosity is why Tapping spread. It’s why there are now over 300 peer-reviewed studies on EFT. It’s why millions of people around the world have found relief from anxiety, pain, trauma, and stress.

Gary gave his creation away so it could reach the people who needed it.

My Gratitude

I’m grateful Gary existed. I’m grateful he found Callahan’s work and asked “what if it could be simpler?” I’m grateful he chose generosity over gatekeeping. I’m grateful for what that simple sheet of Tapping instructions set in motion — for my family, for our community, and for the millions of people who’ve found relief.

Per Gary’s request, there will be no formal ceremony. But his daughter shared how he’d want us to honor his memory: continue to “stretch,” to look deeper, ask better questions, and help one another.

Every time you tap, you’re honoring Gary Craig.

Thank you, Gary, for giving this to the world.

Until next time… Keep Tapping!
Nick Ortner

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“Rumination occurs when self-reflection goes awry and it becomes very negative and vicious.”

That’s how Dr. Sharmin Ghaznavi—a Harvard psychiatrist and one of the world’s leading rumination researchers—described it when we spoke recently.

I’d asked her about the thing so many of us do: replaying conversations, going over something someone said, turning it around and around like thinking about it one more time will finally make it stop.

The clinical term for this is rumination—and it turns out it’s one of the most important things to understand about your mental health.

So back to what Dr. Ghaznavi told me. This truly changed how I think about those late-night thought spirals:

Rumination occurs when self-reflection goes awry and it becomes very negative and vicious. It’s where people go over all of the things they think they did wrong and the problems that they feel badly about without actively trying to problem-solve.

That last part is key: without actively trying to problem-solve.

Because here’s the trap: rumination feels productive. You feel like you’re working on something. But real problem-solving moves you forward—you weigh options, make a decision, find some peace. Rumination just keeps you on the same track, running the same loop, arriving nowhere new.

And the research shows it’s not just uncomfortable. Rumination is actually part of the pathway that can lead to depression and anxiety.

In fact, longitudinal studies show that rumination doesn’t just accompany these conditions—it predicts them. People who ruminate more are significantly more likely to develop depression and anxiety, even if they don’t have symptoms yet.

It’s not just a symptom. It’s a risk factor.

Which means interrupting the loop isn’t just about feeling better in the moment. It might be one of the most important things we can do for our mental health.

So how do you actually break it?

Why “Just Stop Thinking About It” Doesn’t Work

Here’s the problem: when you’re stuck in rumination, your brain is already overwhelmed. The usual advice—”just let it go” or “try to think about something else”—requires cognitive resources you don’t have in that moment.

You can’t think your way out of a thinking problem.

That’s why we built a collection of Tapping sessions specifically designed for rumination—the “Help Me Stop…” sessions in the app. Over 225,000 sessions have been completed, and on average, people’s stress dropped 44% in about 10 minutes. For context, that’s roughly 3x the improvement most digital wellness tools show in research studies.

But what interested me most wasn’t the numbers. It was what people said about what happened.

When we analyzed hundreds of written responses, five distinct patterns emerged. These aren’t clinical abstractions—they’re what real people experience when the loop finally lets go.

5 Patterns We Found Across 225,000 Sessions on Rumination1. The Loop Actually Breaks

People describe rumination using circular language: “loops,” “cycles,” “spiraling,” “going around and around.” And they describe the shift after Tapping in equally vivid terms—the pattern “breaking” or “interrupting.”

But here’s what’s interesting: they don’t describe suppressing the thoughts. They describe a shift in their relationship to them.

“I have thousands of thought loops over the hurtful things said over my lifetime. They pop in all the time and are so hurtful. So in this session I let one go that has looped so many times. My breathing has been affected and my chest gets so tight when these loops run through. What a relief to see I can breathe deeply and my chest relax.”

“Something happened yesterday that I was rapid cycling through my brain. I used this to break the pattern and get myself back in check.”

The thoughts don’t disappear. But something about the grip loosens. The loop that felt impossible to escape suddenly… stops.

2. You Come Back Into Your Body

This one surprised me at first, but it kept showing up: people describe the shift in physical terms. Changes in breathing. Muscle tension releasing. A sense of “coming back” into their body.

The somatic experience isn’t a side effect—it seems to be part of the mechanism.

“It was as if the tapping was acting as a distraction for the fear triggers in my body so the words my mouth and mind produced had a clear path… Before my emotions could even come up with a counter attack, only tranquility remained and held me safely.”

“I am back in my body and sinking into the bed, breathing and still, and my consciousness is able to view things as though I’m the main character of my own life again.”

This makes sense when you understand how Tapping works. By engaging the body—through the physical act of tapping on acupressure points—you’re giving your overwhelmed mind an alternative pathway.

You’re not asking it to think differently. You’re giving it something else to do.

3. Insight Shows Up (Without Trying)

Here’s where it gets really interesting.

Traditional approaches to rumination often ask you to cognitively reframe—to challenge your thoughts, find a different perspective, think your way to a new conclusion. But that requires mental bandwidth you don’t have when you’re stuck in a loop.

What people describe with Tapping is different. They’re not trying to find insight. The insight just… shows up. Once the nervous system calms down, the mind can finally do what it was trying to do all along.

“I love that there are 2 rounds where we are led to ‘just’ tap without saying anything as it gave me enough time to feel and acknowledge my feelings and as the intensity lowered, I got an insight into why the person might have said what they said. That shifted my feelings immediately.”

“I suddenly recognized part of me didn’t want to let the overthinking go as I still have some belief that it will keep me safe! Wow, now that I have this awareness, I can work on it.”

“I realized in this meditation that I hold a belief that my worry is the only thing I can do to save her is to worry. This is a life long pattern I want to overcome.”

That last one stopped me. I believe my worry is the only thing I can do. How many of us have that same unconscious belief running in the background?

This is the difference between rumination and resolution. Rumination spins without arriving anywhere. Resolution is when you finally land somewhere new—a realization, an acceptance, a way forward. Tapping seems to create the conditions for that landing.

4. Your Brain Gets the “Safe” Signal

Some responses—particularly from people with trauma histories—describe something specific: the intervention communicating safety to their nervous system.

“I was raised in an abusive home and I can tell you that the mind does not ever relax in that setting, that the mind and body are always on alert in order to read the room and stay out of harm’s way. I can tell you that sometimes it’s a revelation that it is safe for the mind to relax. This feels uncertain and uncomfortable but SO welcome.”

“Love the validation as to why I engage in overthinking. A way of telling myself I am safe, it is okay… put down the shield.”

This maps to what researchers call the “safety signal” hypothesis. When your nervous system is in threat mode—which is essentially what’s happening during intense rumination—it can’t let go until it receives signals that it’s okay to stand down.

Tapping, through the combination of physical touch and verbal acknowledgment, may function as that signal. It’s not telling your brain to stop being afraid. It’s showing your brain that right now, in this moment, you’re safe.

5. It’s There When You Need It Most

One finding from our data stood out: 24.2% of these sessions happen between 10pm and 6am. If you’ve ever been awake at 2am with a brain that won’t quit, you’re not alone.

“I was having trouble sleeping about what a family member had said to me that was unkind and very hurtful. I found this tapping and wow, I loved that it was so powerful in releasing the negative energy from the hurtful words.”

This is something traditional therapy can’t offer: an intervention you can access at 2am, when you’re in it, without having to explain yourself to anyone. Just press play and be guided through.

The Bigger Picture

Here’s what all of this adds up to:

Rumination isn’t just annoying. It’s a mechanism—part of the pathway that can lead to depression and anxiety over time. And interrupting it isn’t just about feeling better in the moment. It might be one of the most important things we can do for our long-term mental health.

One response has stayed with me:

“I have worried heavily my whole life, and I’m almost 69 years old. I’m tired of worrying all the time and the limits that worrying has placed on my life. I would like to live more instead of mostly just existing, trying to stay alive and fighting these internal battles constantly.”

That’s what unchecked rumination does over a lifetime. It shrinks your life. It keeps you existing instead of living.

The good news: it can be interrupted. Not by trying harder to stop thinking. Not by forcing yourself to “reframe.” But by giving your brain and body a different way through.

That’s what these sessions are designed to do.

If You Want to Try ItThe “Help Me Stop…” CollectionHelp Me Stop Overthinking — for when your brain won’t stop spinningHelp Me Stop Thinking About Something Someone Said — for words you can’t shakeHelp Me Stop Thinking About Something I Did — for regret and self-criticismHelp Me Stop Worrying — for the “what ifs” that won’t quitHelp Me Trust My Decisions — for second-guessing yourself

Each one is about 10 minutes. Pick the one that matches where you’re stuck and start tapping along.

Open the App →

You might be surprised what shifts when you give your brain a different way through.

Until next time… Keep Tapping!
Nick Ortner

Nick Ortner is the founder of The Tapping Solution and NY Times bestselling author. He’s spent 20 years studying why tapping works—and helping people use it to find relief.

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Have you ever noticed how you feel just a little bit… heavier once the days get shorter?

Last week, I caught myself sighing for what felt like the hundredth time that afternoon. I was staring at out my window at 4:30 PM (already dark otuside) wondering why I felt so blah. 

Nothing was actually wrong. I’d had a productive day, my family was healthy, things were generally going well. And yet, there I was, feeling like I was dragging around an invisible weight.

Then it hit me: It’s the season.

Winter doesn’t just change the weather, it alters how our brains and bodies function. 

Our nervous systems respond to shorter days, colder temperatures, and less sunlight in ways that are mostly unconscious and can catch us by surprise.

The good news? When you understand what’s actually happening in your body, you can work with it instead of against it. And that’s exactly where Tapping becomes so powerful; it helps your nervous system recalibrate when winter has knocked it off balance.

Let’s explore five surprising ways winter affects your nervous system (and what you can do about it).

 

 

5 Surprising Ways Winter Affects Your Nervous System

#1. Your brain’s serotonin system shifts with reduced sunlight

When sunlight reaches your eyes, it influences serotonin activity in your brain. Serotonin is that “feel-good” neurotransmitter that regulates mood, appetite, and motivation. Research shows that serotonin turnover in the brain is lower in winter, and it makes sense. Sunlight influences serotonin production, and we get less sunlight in the winter.

Think about that for a moment. Your brain’s neurochemistry actually changes with the seasons.

How this shows up: You might feel less motivated, even for things you normally enjoy. Small tasks may feel overwhelming. You might crave comfort foods, especially carbs and sweets. Your mood could feel flatter, like someone turned down the brightness on your emotions.

Tips to help: Get outside during daylight hours, even for just 10-15 minutes. Light exposure matters, even on cloudy days. Sit near windows when you’re indoors (that counts, too!). And be gentler with yourself about productivity expectations. Remember, your brain chemistry has actually shifted.

Tapping helps here by reducing the self-judgment that compounds the low mood, while signaling safety to your nervous system. It’s also a great tool to use to give yourself a boost of energy, positivity, and joy. 

 

 

#2. Reduced movement creates a feedback loop of sluggishness

In summer, movement happens naturally: walks, gardening, playing outside. In winter, it’s more likely you’ll drive everywhere and the couch probably looks infinitely more appealing than a cold, wet walk. The problem? Movement is one of the primary ways your nervous system processes and releases built-up stress.

How this shows up: You might feel increasingly sluggish and heavy. Your energy may drop throughout the day. You could experience more brain fog and difficulty concentrating. Physical aches and tension probably seem more pronounced, and everything just feels harder.

Tips to help: Start small. Even 5 minutes of movement counts. Dance to one song in your living room. Do gentle stretches while watching TV. Walk around your house or office a few times during the day. ANY movement will signal safety and regulation to your nervous system.

Try tapping for 2 minutes before you move to motivate yourself to get going (“Even though I feel so sluggish and don’t want to move…”). Tapping can be so powerful to help discharge the resistance and make that first step easier.

 

 

#3. Social isolation compounds nervous system dysregulation

In summer, you spontaneously meet friends for coffee, chat with neighbors, strike up conversations at outdoor events, etc. In winter, we tend to hunker down. We text instead of calling. We skip social events because “it’s too cold and rainy.” But here’s what’s happening beneath the surface: Human connection literally calms your stress response through something called “co-regulation.” And when we have less connection, our nervous system feels it.

How this shows up: You may notice yourself withdrawing or canceling plans more often. You might start feeling lonelier, even when you’re around people. Minor interactions could feel more effortful and draining. Anxiety or low mood may increase without clear reasons, and you might not quite figure out why you feel so off.

Tips to help: Schedule regular coffee dates or phone calls with friends. Put them on your calendar like any other appointment. Join an indoor activity or class where you’ll see the same people regularly. Video chat instead of just texting when you can. Even brief positive interactions count: chat with the barista, smile at a neighbor, strike up a conversation in line. Think of connection as nervous system medicine, not a luxury.

When you notice yourself wanting to cancel plans, tap on the resistance (“Even though I don’t want to go and just want to stay home…”) to help dissolve the inertia.

 

 

#4. Lack of sunlight disrupts your body’s natural rhythm

Sunlight doesn’t just affect your mood; it regulates your entire circadian rhythm, which controls when you feel alert, hungry, when your body temperature rises and falls, and even when your immune system is most active. When you go to work in the dark and come home in the dark, your can body become rhythmically confused.

How this shows up: You might feel disconnected from your body’s natural cues. You might not be sure if you’re hungry, tired, or something else entirely. Your energy could feel flat rather than having natural peaks and valleys throughout the day. You might struggle to know what you actually need in any given moment because your internal signals are scrambled.

Tips to help: Get outside during your lunch break, even briefly. 10 minutes makes a difference! Open curtains and blinds during daylight hours to maximize natural light exposure indoors. Eat meals at consistent times to help anchor your circadian rhythm. Create a consistent sleep schedule, even on weekends. Use dim, warm lighting in the evening to signal to your body that bedtime is approaching.

Set a timer to check in with yourself a few times a day, and spend 60 seconds Tapping while asking, “What does my body actually need right now?” This helps quiet the mental noise and reconnect you with your body’s wisdom and natural rhythms.

 

 

#5. Your nervous system mistakes “busy” for “warm”

Do you find that you chronically overschedule yourself in winter? Not because you are feeling particularly ambitious, but because staying busy creates an illusion of warmth and energy? When your nervous system is depleted and running on fumes, it might reach for anything that feels like aliveness: caffeine, sugar, drama, busyness…

How this shows up: You might say yes to everything even though you’re exhausted. You might create unnecessary urgency around tasks that could easily wait. You might find yourself picking fights or getting caught up in drama that doesn’t serve you. You could feel simultaneously wired and tired, buzzing with anxious energy on the surface yet completely depleted underneath.

Tips to help: Start asking yourself: “Am I actually energized by this, or am I just trying to feel less numb?” Give yourself permission to do less (not just move tasks around). Build in actual rest time, not just “busy rest” like scrolling or binge-watching TV. Focus on activities that genuinely warm and nourish you from the inside out.

When you notice yourself reaching for stimulation or about to say yes to another commitment, pause and tap: “Even though I feel this need to stay busy, and I’m afraid of what will happen if I slow down…” This can help you feel safe enough to actually slow down and truly rest.

 

Why Tapping Works So Well for Winter Struggles 

Here’s what makes Tapping particularly powerful for seasonal nervous system challenges: It works directly with your body’s stress response system. When anything has thrown your nervous system off balance (winter included), Tapping sends calming signals to your amygdala—the part of your brain that registers threat—while you acknowledge what’s actually happening.

You’re not trying to force positivity or pretend you feel fine. You’re helping your body feel safe enough to relax, even when everything around you has shifted and changed. That’s the key.

In The Tapping Solution App, we have several sessions specifically designed to help your nervous system regulate and return to a balanced state:

Releasing Winter BluesFeeling Blah Quick TapEmotional Balance and Ease: Vagus Nerve ToningSafe and Grounded Quick TapInstant Boost of EnergyMotivate Me to Have a Productive Day

These short sessions meet you where you are. Even when you’re feeling depleted, even when motivation is at zero, you can tap for just a few minutes and give your nervous system the support it’s craving.

Which of these winter nervous system patterns do you recognize most in yourself? I’d love to hear what resonates in the comments!

Until next time… Keep Tapping!
Nick Ortner

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Ever notice how you can know what you should do, but then… you just don’t do it?

Or you know what you should NOT do, but you do it anyway?

You’re about to speak up in a meeting to share a great new idea you had…  but when the moment comes, you hear yourself saying “Nothing from me!” instead. 

Or you swear to yourself you’re only going to watch ONE episode of the TV show tonight and work on your passion project instead… but then 3 hours later you haven’t left the couch. 

You walk away wondering why…. Why do I fall into these same old patterns over and over again, even when I know better? 

Here’s what I’ve come to understand: Your brain has a very specific job, and that job is not to make you happy, successful, or fulfilled. Your brain’s job is to keep you safe. 

And here’s the kicker: your brain thinks “safe” means “exactly what we’ve done before.” Even if what we’ve done before was miserable.

This is what I call the familiarity trap. Your nervous system will choose familiar suffering over unfamiliar peace because the familiar pattern, no matter how painful, feels safer than the unknown.

Think about that for a moment. Your brain isn’t sabotaging you on purpose just to make you miserable. It’s trying to protect you… by keeping you in the safety of the familiar.

So let’s explore three sneaky ways your brain keeps you “safe” by keeping you small (and what you can actually do about it).

#1. It turns rejection into a life-or-death situation

Someone doesn’t text back. You don’t get the job. Your idea gets turned down. And your body reacts like you’ve been physically attacked. Heart racing, stomach dropping, mind spiraling into catastrophe… 

For our ancestors, rejection from the tribe literally meant death; you couldn’t survive alone. Your brain still operates on that ancient wiring. So when you experience any form of rejection, your nervous system treats it as a genuine survival threat. 

This leads you to play incredibly small. You don’t apply for the job. You don’t share your work. You don’t express your needs. You don’t say no. Because your brain has learned that staying invisible hurts less than the possibility of rejection. 

#2. It keeps replaying old situations that have nothing to do with now

You’re about to speak up in a meeting, and suddenly you’re 12 years old again, being laughed at in class. You’re about to try something new, and you’re instantly back to that time you failed publicly. In those moments, the memory comes back so fresh and the feelings are so charged that it feels like it’s happening right now.

Your brain has created what I call a “reactive loop” based on past experience – an automatic program that says “this situation = danger.” Even though the current situation is completely different, your nervous system has linked certain cues (speaking up, trying something new, being visible) with old pain. 

And so, it replays the past to warn you about the present. Your brain is keeping you “safe” by ensuring you never risk experiencing that old pain again, even if it means never experiencing anything new.

But in reality, this just means that decades-old experiences come to dictate your current choices. 

#3. It makes success feel more dangerous than failure

You’re on the verge of a breakthrough. Things are actually going well. And then, inexplicably, you sabotage it. You pick a fight, you procrastinate, you make a silly mistake that derails everything.

Here’s what’s at the heart of it: Success means change. Change means unfamiliar. Unfamiliar means your nervous system sounds the alarm. 

Additionally, if success wasn’t safe in your past (maybe you were criticized for standing out or faced increased pressure when you succeeded), your brain has learned that success brings danger. Your brain is following its programming perfectly; it’s keeping you in the familiar zone where it knows how to keep you safe. 

Failure feels safer than success because at least failure is known territory. 

The Real Problem (And the Real Solution)

Here’s what all of these have in common: Your brain isn’t actually keeping you safe; it’s keeping you familiar. And there’s a massive difference.

The good news is, this information can help us be a little kinder to ourselves. We aren’t just “doing it wrong” or “flawed” or “don’t have enough willpower.” 

We simply have a brain that is doing its best to keep us safe, even if it’s operating on outdated information. Our brains learned what was dangerous years ago (maybe decades ago) and it’s still running those old, automatic programs.

So, what do we do about it? 

Once you understand that these “protective” behaviors are just old programming, you can start to update the program.

That’s where Tapping becomes so powerful. 

When you tap while acknowledging these patterns (not trying to force them away, but recognizing what’s happening), you’re essentially telling your nervous system: “I see what you’re trying to do. I understand you’re trying to keep me safe. And I’m showing you that I can handle something new. It is safe to step into the unknown.”

With Tapping, you’re interrupting the automatic loop and creating space for a new response. 

Over time, your brain learns that unfamiliar doesn’t always equal dangerous. That change can be safe. That you can handle more than your nervous system thought you could.

So, are you ready to start interrupting these old patterns?

In The Tapping Solution App, we have 1,000+ sessions designed to help you recognize and interrupt old protective patterns:

Unpacking Unhelpful HabitsChange Unhelpful Thought PatternsMotivate Me to Start Something NewI Choose Peace and Patience As I Face the UnknownMicro Boost of Safety

These sessions help you move from “safe and small” to “safe and expansive.” And you deserve to expand, to evolve, to step into a vibrant future full of possibilities.

Until next time… Keep Tapping!
Nick Ortner

P.S. Which of these patterns do you recognize most in yourself? Sometimes just naming what your brain is trying to do is the first step to choosing something different. Feel free to share your reflections in the comments below.

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When you’re diagnosed with Lyme disease, you get handed a lot of information.

Treatment protocols. Supplement lists. Dietary restrictions. Referrals to specialists.

But there are some crucial truths about the healing process that almost nobody mentions. And honestly? These missing pieces might be exactly what’s been keeping you stuck.

After years of treating Lyme patients, and navigating her own recovery from neurological Lyme disease, integrative medicine practitioner Jennifer Boyd has discovered something important:

The people who heal aren’t necessarily the ones with the “best” treatment protocols. They’re the ones who understand these five overlooked truths about healing.

Today, I’m going to share those truths. And I think at least one of them is going to shift something for you.

But first, let me introduce you to Jennifer.

Meet Jennifer Boyd

Jennifer Boyd is a Physician Associate and Ecopsychologist specializing in treating Lyme disease and complex chronic illness. As Director of Integrative Medicine at Thrive Wellness and founder of Boyd Wellness, she uniquely blends science, somatic wisdom, and spiritual insight. 

As a recovered neurological Lyme disease patient herself, Jennifer knows firsthand what it’s like to feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and desperate for answers. Her personal journey has shaped a style of care that is both expertly informed and profoundly empathetic. Her Tapping meditations support resilience, self-trust, and healing on every level. 

You can learn more about her work at www.Boydwellness.com

5 Things Nobody Tells You About Healing from Chronic Lyme

In conventional medicine, the focus is almost entirely on killing the infection. And while that’s important, it misses something crucial.

Your body’s ability to heal is deeply connected to your nervous system state, your beliefs about what’s possible, and how you show up for yourself each day.

These truths aren’t secrets exactly; they’re just not part of the standard conversation. But they should be.

So let’s talk about them now.

Truth #1: Hope Isn’t Optional. It’s Actually Essential Medicine

“Stay positive!”

If you’ve heard that advice one more time, you might scream. Let’s be honest, it can feel dismissive and unhelpful when you’re really struggling.

But here’s what nobody tells you: hope isn’t about pretending everything’s fine or forcing yourself to “think positive.” It’s about staying genuinely open to the possibility that things can get better… that healing is available to you. 

And the fascinating part? Hope is physiological. When you believe healing is possible, when you’re open to trying new things and determined to find your way forward, your nervous system shifts. You move out of that constant survival mode and into a state where recovery can actually happen.

Jennifer has seen this time and time again in her practice. “Through my many years of experience, and my personal experience as a recovered neurological Lyme disease patient, I’ve learned that hope is an essential ingredient in the healing process. People who are open to trying new things, who believe they can heal, and who are determined they will find their way—those are the people who end up getting better.“

Now, you’re not failing when you struggle with hope. You’re human. This journey is hard. But you can cultivate hope, even when you don’t feel it yet. You can connect with what you’re striving for, who you want to be, and what you want for your life, and let that vision pull you forward, day after day.

Want support with this? Try Jennifer’s Tapping meditation in The Tapping Solution App:

Truth #2: The Stress-Symptom Cycle Is Keeping You Stuck (And Breaking It Changes Everything)

Living with Lyme is stressful. Understandably, undeniably stressful. 

But that stress isn’t just making you feel worse emotionally… it’s actually creating a vicious cycle that exacerbates your physical symptoms.

Here’s how it works: When you’re under stress or feeling anxious, your body responds with increased cortisol levels, heightened inflammation, and all sorts of reactions that make your symptoms worse. When you’re not feeling well, it increases your stress… which then makes your symptoms even worse… and the cycle keeps going and going.

This means that one of the most powerful things you can do for your physical healing is to address your nervous system and release stress. Not as a “nice to have” but as essential medicine.

Jennifer explains it this way: “Tapping helps us send calming signals to the brain and body. When we release stress and relax, we can move our minds and bodies into a healing state that supports our recovery.”

With Tapping, you have a tool that can help you break the cycle.

Want to try it? Tap along with Jennifer here:

Truth #3: Burnout Isn’t Just Tiredness, It’s Your System Begging You to Advocate for Yourself

If you’re dealing with chronic Lyme disease, chances are you’re also dealing with burnout. The demands of chronic illness are high and ongoing. Doctor appointments, treatments, research, managing symptoms, plus all your regular responsibilities… it’s exhausting.

Luckily, burnout isn’t a life sentence. It’s actually a message from your body, asking you to show up differently for yourself.

There’s often a pattern underneath the burnout. Taking care of everyone else, neglecting your own needs, feeling like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders, dealing with this all on your own… does any of that sound familiar?

Jennifer has noticed this pattern in so many of her clients: “Through years of working with clients, a common pattern emerges of taking care of everyone else and neglecting your own needs. And this can be a lonely experience. We feel like we have the weight of the world on our shoulders, dealing with this condition and all these responsibilities all on our own. We are worn out, feeling unseen, unsupported, and so, so tired.”

But here’s the truth: You don’t need everyone else to understand what you’re going through. You need YOU to understand. You need YOU to show up for yourself with compassion and care. 

This looks like saying no when you need to. Asking for what you need. Giving yourself permission to rest. Trying new things. Being gentle with yourself. Finding communities that do see you and support you.

This is your chance to be your own advocate. To validate yourself rather than waiting for others to do so. To make choices that help you feel empowered. To set boundaries and speak up for yourself.

This session with Jennifer is a great opportunity to support yourself in this area:

Truth #4: Your Body Hasn’t Forgotten How to Feel Energized. The Spark Is Still There

Energy is one of the things people with Lyme struggle with most. It can feel like you’re constantly running on empty, making it hard to engage with life the way you want to. 

But that spark of energy – your life force – it’s still within you. Always. Even when you can’t feel it.

Have you ever noticed how you can feel completely exhausted, and then a friend calls and suddenly you find yourself perking up, laughing, feeling more energized? Or maybe you’ve experienced that spark when you hear a favorite song, or step outside on a beautiful day, or go for a walk? That’s proof. 

The energy is there. And there are ways to access it more regularly.

You don’t need to push yourself to access it. But you can choose to do something different right now to help yourself feel different, and cultivate the energy within that’s always available to you. Every positive choice that connects you to what feels joyful and light will help awaken your body’s natural vitality.

Small doses of joy make a difference. Stepping outside to visit your favorite tree. Putting on music that makes your heart sing. Light stretching or gentle movement. Creative expression. Any movement, any moment in nature, any moment of joy, it all can help you tap into and cultivate the natural energy within. 

Try this Tapping session to start finding more energy within your body:

Truth #5: You Get to Be the Author of Your Own Healing Story

Here’s something nobody tells you: You don’t have to wait until you’re “better” to start living your life. You don’t have to put everything on hold until Lyme is in the rearview mirror.

You have the power to write a new chapter, by making powerful choices each day that support your healing, learning to honor your needs, and discovering your own path to greater freedom.

This is your healing path, and you get to walk it your way.

You don’t have to have it all figured out. But each time you choose to rest when you need rest, to move when you need movement, to make space for joy… you are walking your path to freedom and healing. 

Jennifer puts it beautifully: “With every choice, with every step, you are creating new pathways. You are becoming more of who you truly are—someone who listens to their body, who honors their needs, who knows their worth.”

Tap along with Jennifer now to walk this path now:

Your 5-Day Journey Awaits

Some part of you, maybe the part that’s been fighting so hard for so long, is ready for a different approach… Ready to try something that doesn’t require you to push harder, but instead invites you to soften, to breathe, to give your body the nervous system support it’s been craving.

That’s why we created a complete 5-Day Chronic Lyme Disease Support Series with Jennifer in The Tapping Solution App. It’s designed to walk you through these truths and more, giving your mind and body the support they need to move into a healing state.

The full journey includes:

Day 1: Opening to the Possibilities of Hope and HealingDay 2: Releasing Stress & OverwhelmDay 3: Supporting Yourself Through Burnout & Reclaiming Your PowerDay 4: Finding Energy in Your BodyDay 5: Embodying Healing and Walking the Path to Freedom

Each session combines Jennifer’s expertise with the nervous system-calming power of Tapping to help you release stress, reclaim your energy, and feel more empowered to navigate your healing journey. 

Start Day 1 Now

Tip: Click the links above on your mobile device to go straight to this series in the app. Or search for “Lyme” in The Tapping Solution App.

Explore More with Jennifer Boyd

If you’ve been struggling with chronic Lyme disease, the most important thing to know is you can find the support you need. 

Jennifer Boyd offers all sorts of resources through her website, including an online program called Healing Resilience: A Medicine Wheel Roadmap for Chronic Illness, which is perfect for Lyme patients.

Jennifer has graciously created a discount code for this program, exclusively for The Tapping Solution community. Enter “Tapping” at checkout to get your discount. 

And don’t forget to check out her Midlife Metamorphosis Retreat in India running from Feb 14-26, 2026. 

Remember: Every choice matters. Every step counts. You’re not alone on this journey, and you’re already making progress just by being here and opening yourself to new possibilities. Your healing path is uniquely yours. And you’re doing an amazing job walking it.

Until next time… Keep Tapping!

Jessica Ortner

P.S. If you know someone who’s struggling with Lyme disease, please share this article with them. Sometimes the most powerful gift we can give is hope and a new perspective on what’s possible.

Important Note: While the information in this article and the Tapping meditations listed provide valuable support, they are not a replacement for professional medical advice or treatment. Always consult with a qualified health provider for any medical concerns or if you are experiencing new or unknown symptoms.

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A few weeks ago, I was outside cheering on my daughter Lucia as she learned to ride her bike. In the midst of this family milestone moment, I noticed something extraordinary: a beautiful white bird watching us, completely unafraid.

An Unexpected Visitor

The bird, which we soon discovered was a white homing pigeon, didn’t fly away when I approached. My instincts told me this wasn’t a wild bird; it was clearly domesticated. We left out water and food, hoping we were helping.

The next morning, I saw the bird was still there. When I told my brother Nick he immediately said, “Call Kris Carr – she’s rescued pigeons before!”

What happened next was a beautiful example of community in action. Kris, who lives just 20 minutes away, is a New York Times bestselling powerhouse who has helped thousands improve their lives from the inside out – and who is a great friend to our family and The Tapping Solution. As it turns out, she’s also an avid animal lover who knew exactly what to do. dropped everything and arrived with a dog crate, supplies, and the knowledge we desperately needed to care for it. 

She explained that this was likely a white homing pigeon, the kind of birds used in dove releases. We couldn’t figure out where she came from, but we learned that these kinds of birds can’t survive on their own. It was a miracle our visitor had survived even one night.

Sophie Joins Our Family

Together, we gently caught the pigeon, put it in a crate, and brought it inside.

Lucia immediately named her Sophie, and our family embarked on an unexpected journey of caring for a new being. 

We took her to the vet, and learned that Sophie was very young and didn’t yet know how to fly properly. Our days became filled with feeding schedules and the sweetest moments – like Lucia sitting cross-legged on the floor, reading picture books aloud to Sophie. Nick’s kids (see in the photo below) even joined us for some cousin bonding time with Sophie.

The Power of Being Present

As we cared for Sophie, I kept thinking about our “I am present with those I love” card from the Daily Guidance Card Deck. The synchronicity was undeniable; Sophie looked exactly like the family of white birds depicted on that very card.

But beyond the visual connection, Sophie reminded me of what that card truly means. Being present meant:

Dropping our regular routines to care for a creature in needComing together as a family around a shared purposeWatching my children develop empathy and responsibilityExperiencing the divine in an ordinary moment in our backyard

Community Makes All Things Possible

After having Sophie for a while, we learned that pigeons mate for life and are deeply family-oriented. Sophie needed to be with her own kind.

Through a wonderful Facebook community dedicated to pigeon rescue, we found a loving woman who drove two hours to give Sophie a forever home with another pigeon named Avery in northern Connecticut.

When she sent us a photo of Sophie snuggled up with her new companion, it gave me chills.  She was where she was meant to be.

Lessons from Sophie

Sophie’s brief time with us reminded me that:

Help often comes from unexpected places (thank you, Kris, my kids, the Facebook community, and everyone involved!)Community is essential; we couldn’t have saved Sophie aloneBeing present with those we love sometimes means expanding our definition of familySmall acts of care can become profound family memoriesThere are miracles in our everyday moments if we’re present enough to see them

Today, Sophie is living her best life with her new pigeon family. And our family? 

We’re left with a beautiful chapter in our story; one that began with a simple moment of presence in our backyard and turned into an experience of love, community, and divine synchronicity.

Sometimes the universe sends us exactly what we need to remind us of what matters most: being truly present with those we love.

Until next time… Keep Tapping!
Jessica Ortner

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In our family, a tradition we share every year is a trip to the beach. 

We’ve been doing this for years now, and it’s so fun to get to see all the cousins (my two kids, Jessica’s two kids, and Alex’s three kids) play and spend that quality time together as a family. 

We take a photo of all the kids lined up every year, and it’s been so fun to look back over the photos through the years to see how our family has grown and changed and evolved.

Check out a few from over the years here:

 

 

 

Here are some more from this year’s 2025 trip:

Have you been enjoying your summer? What summer traditions have you been enjoying lately? Share in the comments below. 

Until next time… 

Nick Ortner

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As we navigate through life, many of us find ourselves fearing what lies ahead in the coming chapters. We worry about our changing bodies, shifting relationships, and evolving identities. 

But what if aging didn’t have to be something we dread?

What if, instead, we could approach our later years with excitement, curiosity, and joy

Today, I’m thrilled to share insights from a remarkable collaboration with Cheryl Richardson, a bestselling author and pioneer in the field of self-care.

Through our work together creating the 5 Day Aging Mindfully Series for The Tapping Solution App, Cheryl has illuminated a powerful truth: You can make the rest of your life the best of your life.

And we’re about to show you how.

Meet Cheryl Richardson

Cheryl Richardson is a New York Times bestselling author, coach, and longtime leader in the field of self-care and mindful living. 

For nearly three decades, she has helped people prioritize their wellbeing and live with greater intention. Her bestselling books include Take Time for Your Life, Life Makeovers, The Art of Extreme Self Care, Waking Up in Winter, and the audiobook Self-Care for the Wisdom Years. 

Cheryl was the first president of the International Coach Federation and led the “Lifestyle Makeover” series on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She’s been featured in Good Morning America, The Today Show, and O Magazine. 

Today, Cheryl continues to inspire people to embrace self-care, age with grace, and live more mindfully through her writing, teaching, and community. Learn more at www.cherylrichardson.com.

5 steps to make the rest of your life the best of your life1. Rewrite the rules of aging

The first step in aging mindfully is to challenge the beliefs we’ve absorbed about what it means to grow older. Society often tells us that aging is synonymous with decline, irrelevance, and loss. But Cheryl invites us to question these assumptions.

What if aging could be about expanding rather than shrinking? What if it could be about growing more alive, more awake, and more authentically yourself than ever before?

As Cheryl shares in our Redefining Aging meditation:

“You can write a new story of your own. You can do things differently. You can age mindfully, in your own way. You are the boss of you.”

The key is recognizing that the stories we tell ourselves about aging are just that – stories. And we have the power to write new ones.

Try the Redefining Aging Tapping meditation in the App to release old, unhelpful beliefs and open yourself to the exciting possibilities that await:

Play Now2. Reconnect with your true self

As we move through life, we often build identities around our roles – parent, employee, caregiver, professional. But what happens when these roles shift or fall away?

Cheryl explains that the second half of life offers us an incredible opportunity: the chance to shed outdated identities and rediscover who we truly are beneath all those labels.

This isn’t about losing yourself – it’s about finding yourself. It’s about asking: Who am I when I’m not defined by my accomplishments, my roles, or what others expect of me?

The answer to this question can be both liberating and transformative. When you give yourself permission to let go of identities that no longer serve you, you create space for your most authentic self to emerge.

Experience the Shedding Old Identities and Meeting Your Authentic Self Tapping meditation to begin this powerful journey of self-discovery:

Play Now3. Fall in love with your body again

One of our greatest fears about aging often centers around our changing bodies. We worry about wrinkles, reduced energy, and declining health. But Cheryl offers a revolutionary perspective:

“Whatever age you are at, whatever state your body is currently in – you get to choose how you support your body. You get to choose how you take care of your body. And in doing so, you claim agency over your quality of life.”

This isn’t about denying the reality of physical changes. It’s about shifting from a relationship of fear and criticism to one of love and partnership with your body. It’s about recognizing that every healthy choice you make is an investment in your future wellbeing.

Try the Befriending and Taking Care of Your Aging Body Tapping meditation to build a new, more loving relationship with your body:

Play Now4. Examine and enrich your relationships

As we age, our relationships naturally evolve. Some deepen, others fade, and new ones emerge. Cheryl encourages us to be intentional about the connections we cultivate.

Ask yourself:

Which relationships energize and uplift me?Which ones drain my energy?What boundaries do I need to set?How can I cultivate deeper, more meaningful connections?

As Cheryl reminds us: 

“Your energy is precious. The way you spend your time is precious. So it’s important to be intentional with your relationships, to make choices that serve you, your energy, and your vitality.”

Explore the Reevaluating Relationships and Cultivating Conscious Connections Tapping meditation to gain clarity on how to create more fulfilling relationships in this phase of life:

Play Now5. Find joy and adventure in every day

Perhaps the most inspiring aspect of Cheryl’s approach to aging is her emphasis on staying fully alive at any age. She challenges us to step out of our comfort zones, try new things, and approach each day with curiosity and wonder.

Think of someone you admire for how they’ve aged – someone who became more playful, spontaneous, and adventurous as they got older. Now imagine embodying those qualities yourself.

As Cheryl says in her meditation, “You can live this way, every single day, through all the remaining days of your life. You can walk briskly through life, opening new doors, doing things that make you feel so incredibly and fully alive.”

Experience the Feeling Fully Alive at Any Age Tapping meditation to ignite your sense of adventure and possibility:

Play NowTap with Cheryl in the app 

I’m incredibly excited to share that all five of these transformative Tapping meditations are now available in The Tapping Solution app as part of our 5-Day Aging Mindfully Series.

The response to this series has been absolutely incredible. Here’s what our community members are saying:

“Wow! Amazing! I have started on the Aging Mindfully Collection with Cheryl Richardson. I tapped on Befriending and taking care of your body… This tapping is inspirational and so encouraging I can’t wait to try them all.” – Myra

“This is fabulous, on my second ’round’ of these! Thank you everyone at Tapping Solution!” – Pauline

“I really needed this one today. I’m closer to 80 than I am to 70… The minute I saw that you wanted to redefine age, I knew that this was a needed message.” – Linda

“This and the entire series has appeared like magic, or a miracle, just when I need it. I’ve spent weeks in limbo deliberating where and how I want to Live La Vie Vitale, my idea of my remaining years. Thank you as always.” – Honor

Your next chapter starts now

Aging mindfully isn’t about denying the realities of getting older. It’s about approaching this phase of life with intention, self-compassion, and an open heart. It’s about recognizing that you have more agency than you might think in determining how you experience your later years.

As Cheryl so beautifully reminds us, it’s never too late to:

Release limiting beliefs about agingRediscover your authentic selfBuild a loving relationship with your bodyCultivate meaningful connectionsLive with joy and adventure

The rest of your life truly can be the best of your life.

Ready to begin your journey of aging mindfully? Download The Tapping Solution App and start the 5 Day Aging Mindfully Series today.

Learn more with Cheryl

To dive deeper into Cheryl’s wisdom on self-care and aging mindfully, visit her website at www.cherylrichardson.com, where you can explore her books, resources, and community offerings.

I’m deeply grateful to Cheryl for sharing her profound insights and for creating these transformative Tapping meditations with us. Her message that we can make the rest of our lives the best of our lives is one that I believe we all need to hear – and more importantly, one that we can all live.

Until next time… Keep Tapping!

Jessica Ortner

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I know that some days it’s just a little bit harder to keep our pep in our step and to feel optimistic.

And that’s okay. That’s normal! We all have up days and down days. 

But if today is one of those days where things are feeling a little more tiring, a little less inspiring, a little less exciting… I’m happy you’re here. 

And if you are already feeling good, I hope that what you hear today will help to boost those feelings. 

I have some affirmations to uplift us and carry us into the day ahead on a hopeful note. 

7 Affirmations to Uplift Your Day

Listen along – and if you feel inspired to, repeat after me either in your mind or out loud.

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This is one of our Daily Inspiration audios from The Tapping Solution App. Each day, 365 days a year, you can pop into the App and listen along for thoughts and ideas to uplift and inspire you throughout your day. 

Until next time… Keep Tapping!
Jessica Ortner

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In the world of first responders, where facing pain and trauma is a daily reality, the emotional and psychological toll can be immense. 

Many of these brave individuals face their struggles in silence, carrying the weight of their experiences without having a clear path to healing. 

But what if there was a way to transform that pain into new life, and step into a life filled with hope and purpose?

Introducing Adam Davis: a former police officer who found himself at a crossroads in one of the darkest moments of his life.

Adam’s story is one of profound transformation and resilience. 

Read on to meet Adam, discover his life-changing words of wisdom, and watch him tell his story.

 

Meet Adam Davis

Adam Davis is a former patrol officer, criminal investigator, and hostage negotiator. Today, he is a renowned transformational coach, bestselling author, and professional speaker. He uses his experience and passion for living life to the fullest to empower others to step into who they really are.

Adam specializes in helping first responders experience authentic breakthroughs so they can show up 100% for their families, for their careers, and for themselves.

His foundation, Live Unconquered, is dedicated to extending support, resources, and community to those who dedicate their lives to serve our communities.

 

Words to Live By – 10 Inspiring Quotes By Adam Adavis

I had the incredible privilege to work with Adam, to get to know him, and to interview him. And I’ve been blown away by the wisdom he has to share about dealing with past pain, navigating healing, and creating a beautiful life full of purpose and meaning. 

Here are some of my favorite quotes by Adam. They are truly words to live by!

“Hope is not meant to be small.”“We can’t do anything about the pain that has occurred in the past. But we can change how we respond to it.” “You don’t understand what’s under the surface of the pain you’ve pushed down… but underneath all of that is new life.”“Expect the ebbs and flows, the mountains and the valleys. But have a plan to come out of the valley.”“The thing that keeps me from experiencing miracles most often is between my ears.”“Our minds can be a very beautiful place, or a nightmarish playground. I choose to make my mind a place that is beautiful.”“The hardest person I’ve ever forgiven is the one in the mirror.”“Love is the ultimate healing salve of our deepest wounds.”“Be relentlessly kind and compassionate.”“Healing is not a clean line; it’s like a wild ride. It’s a beautiful journey, and one worth taking.”

Want more of this kind of wisdom? Be sure to watch the full interview with Adam below for more insights.

 

Watch the full interview

I had the honor to sit down with Adam for a deep and intimate conversation all about his ongoing healing journey. 

In this moving, unfiltered one-on-one interview, Adam recounts his struggles with hopelessness, the moment that saved him at rock bottom, and how discovering EFT Tapping helped him on his path to healing and renewal. 

 

Tap with Adam in The Tapping Solution App!

As Adam learned to process his past and navigate healing, Tapping became one of his most trusted tools in his toolbelt. 

In his words, “It is a phenomenal, effective tool. It will do wonders for you.”

It has been my great honor to collaborate with Adam to bring new Tapping meditations into The Tapping Solution App, designed specifically for first responders. 

Adam guides 8 sessions in our First Responder Support Collection – which live in our The Tapping Solution Foundation category. This means that these sessions, along with all the others in the collection, are all free, all the time. 

If you want to tap along with Adam, head to The Tapping Solution App right now. 

You can click on any of the images below using your mobile device, or search the meditation title into the search bar () at any time.

 

Connect with Adam 

Adam believes our lives are meant to be lived with intentionality, passion, and love, but pain often keeps us from living this way to the fullest.

With a creative approach and years of experience, Adam helps others break free from their limitations and find the strength to live their best lives.

His books, speaking, in person training, and virtual courses are all designed to help first responders thrive – both in the line of duty and in their personal lives. 

If you are ready to experience real growth, remove the blocks, and discover what it means to Live Unconquered, you can learn more about Adam’s work here.

And while you’re at it, make sure to grab a copy of his book Behind the Badge: 265 Daily Devotions for Law Enforcement. 

We are SO grateful to Adam for sharing his story, for collaborating with us to launch new sessions for first responders, and for the work he is doing to touch so many lives across the country.

Be sure to share the interview and the Tapping sessions in the app with anyone you know who might benefit. 

Until next time… Keep Tapping!

Jessica Ortner

P.S. Which one of Adam’s 10 quotes resonates the most with you? I personally love #10

 

 

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