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Tag Archives: Phrases

Pod #602: The tapping script that is written just for you

March 13, 2024 by Gene Monterastelli

Tapping is a tool that is simple to explain and understand, but not necessarily easy to do. The biggest hurdle most new tappers (and even experienced tappers) encounter is not knowing what to say when tapping. When we first learn tapping we are ...

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Personal, Phrases

Pod #600: Tapping Tool – Self-Coaching

February 28, 2024 by Gene Monterastelli

Tapping is something that is simple to explain, but isn't necessarily easy to execute. We know that tapping success comes from tuning in to the issue and then tapping on the points. But tuning in to an issue can be tricky, particularly when we ...

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: How To, Phrases, tool

Pod #553: “I’m open to the possibility…” – My favorite tapping phrases (Part 4)

April 3, 2023 by Gene Monterastelli

A key characteristic of the subconscious mind is how it tends to perceive the world in black and white. Given this all-or-nothing disposition, it can sometimes be difficult to see a way forward or believe that better is possible. In this week's ...

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Favorite Phrases, Phrases, Possibility, Words

Pod #552: “I know it is a healing process AND…” – My favorite tapping phrases (Part 3)

March 29, 2023 by Gene Monterastelli

One of the exciting prospects that tapping opens up for us is the possibility of creating meaningful change in our lives. AND tapping creates that internal change much faster than many other tools. This speed is great, except for the fact it ...

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Favorite Phrases, Frustration, Phrases, Process, Words

Pod #550: “I recognize the fact” – My favorite tapping phrases (Part 1)

March 15, 2023 by Gene Monterastelli

I love to learn and in the first decade of my tapping life, I consumed everything I could about tapping and transformation. I subscribed to every newsletter I could find, I listened to podcasts, read books, and attended many live trainings. In ...

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Pod # 521: It’s not what you say, but how you say it

November 24, 2021 by Gene Monterastelli

The most common question I receive from my readers and listeners is "What are the best phrases for [insert issue] when tapping?" The reality is there are no magic phrases, only ones that are useful or not. At the same time, there is something ...

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Focus, Phrases, Words

What If I don’t (or can’t say while Tapping/EFT) “Completely Love And Accept Myself”?

June 30, 2021 by Gene Monterastelli

Note: This article was originally published October 22nd 2012 and has been updated. From the very beginning, the first step of Gary Craig's Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) was to tap on the side of the hand and use what he called the set-up ...

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Filed Under: Q&A Tagged With: Accept, Don't Know What Words To Say, Emotions, Love, Phrases, Physical Response, Resistance

Why I Am Giving Up On Self-Improvement (But I Haven’t Stopped Tapping)

May 20, 2021 by Gene Monterastelli

This was originally written Jan 5th, 2010 and has been updated. Author Nick Hornby was interviewed by Jesse Thorn from the radio program The Sound of Young America around the time that his new book “Juliet, Naked” was published. In the ...

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Filed Under: Resources Tagged With: Forgiveness, God, Grace, Gratitude, Health, Phrases, Self Esteem, Soul, Thanksgiving

Pod #481: Why you shouldn’t use words when tapping w/ Gwyneth Moss

September 30, 2020 by Gene Monterastelli

The most common reason that most people don't tap on their own is because they don't know what words to say. Nearly everyone is taught to tap using words, so this preoccupation is understandable. In this podcast Gwyneth Moss and I have a ...

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Gwyneth Moss, no words, Phrases, trauma tapping techniques, TTT

Pod #472: Not knowing what to say when tapping w/ Nancy Forrester

July 29, 2020 by Gene Monterastelli

Especially for beginners, and sometimes for more skilled tappers, knowing what to say and where to start is often the part of tapping that trips people up. Just because we recognize the fact that the words themselves aren't magic and that there ...

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: How To, Nancy Forester, Phrases, Words

Pod #437: The Most Misunderstood Part Of Tapping? The Words You Say

March 9, 2020 by Gene Monterastelli

The most common question I hear about tapping is "Will tapping work for [insert issue]?" The second most common question is "What are the right tapping phrases to use for [insert issue]?" I understand why that question is so often asked. In most ...

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Don't Know What Words To Say, Phrases, Premium Member

Pod #411: Not Saying Not When Tapping

December 9, 2019 by Gene Monterastelli

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Pod #405 How To End A Tapping Session

November 18, 2019 by Gene Monterastelli

How we end a tapping session is sometimes more important than how we begin it. At the beginning it is most important that we simply start tapping. With each successive round of tapping, we gain clarity about the issue at hand and where we should ...

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Filed Under: Podcast, Tools Tagged With: End, How To, Phrases, Practitioner, Session

Pod #377: When The Body Is The “Enemy” and Weight Release Is A “Battle”

August 12, 2019 by Gene Monterastelli

We often treat our bodies as if they are the enemy and the journey towards better health as a battle. We can feel betrayed by our bodies, and feel hopeless and frustrated by our slow or lack of progress. But our bodies are not our enemy. In ...

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Filed Under: Podcast, Tap Along Tagged With: Body, Frustration, Peace, Phrases, Premium Member, Stress, TapAlong Member, Weight Loss

Pod #310: Why You SHOULD Swear While Using EFT

March 21, 2018 by Gene Monterastelli

Did you know that swearing is good for you? And I don't mean just swearing for the sake of it, but there are a number of contexts in which scientific research has shown it is actually good for you. It can help to manage pain, build comradery, and ...

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Cursing, Negative Phrases, Phrases

Do I Have To Say The Phrases Out Loud When I Use EFT?

September 19, 2016 by Gene Monterastelli

In Podcast #236 I answered four listener questions. Below you will find the audio of all four questions and the transcript for question #4. Please bear in mind that I speak in a slightly more informal fashion than I write, which you will notice in ...

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Filed Under: Q&A Tagged With: Out Loud, Outcome, Phrases

Transformation As A Process, Not A Single Giant Step

August 31, 2016 by Gene Monterastelli

In Podcast #236 I answered four listener questions. Below you will find the audio of all four questions and the transcript for question #1. Please bear in mind that I speak in a slightly more informal fashion than I write, which you will notice in ...

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Pod #236: Your Questions about EFT Answered

August 31, 2016 by Gene Monterastelli

A few weeks ago I put out the call for your questions about EFT and how to best use it. I received a number of amazing questions. (Note: If you would like a question answered on a future podcast please send it to me via this link) In this episode I ...

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Filed Under: Podcast, Q&A Tagged With: Out Loud, Phrases, Surrogate

Will Tapping To Negative Phrases Manifest Negative Outcomes?

August 22, 2016 by Gene Monterastelli

Question: I am worried that if I say negative phrases while tapping I will bring negative things into my life. How can I use EFT without having to use negative phrases? I have received this question a lot and there are few reasons why it’s such a ...

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Filed Under: Q&A Tagged With: Negative Phrases, Phrases

Pod #200: What To Do When Your Speaking Voice And Your Inner Voice Are In Conflict While Tapping

December 24, 2015 by Gene Monterastelli

I hear it all the time from my clients when we are tapping together. We’ll finish a round of tapping and they will report that while we are tapping their critical voice is saying the exact opposite to our tapping phrases. I know how frustrating this ...

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Critical Voice, How To, Phrases, What To Say

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