EFT Tapping for Emotional Healing: A Lifeline for the Overwhelmed Mom
There’s a certain kind of tired that doesn’t go away with sleep.
It’s the kind that builds up after years of caring for others while silently pushing down your own needs. It’s the emotional heaviness of always being the one to hold everything together—while quietly wondering when you’ll get to feel whole again.
If you’ve ever cried in the car after drop-off, felt waves of guilt for needing space, or wondered why you still can’t move forward on something that matters to you… this is for you.
EFT tapping for emotional healing is one of the most powerful tools I’ve found for midlife moms who are ready to release what’s weighing them down—emotionally, energetically, and even physically.
You are not broken.
You are just carrying too much.
And your nervous system knows it.
That’s where EFT comes in.
What Is EFT Tapping for Emotional Healing?
EFT—short for Emotional Freedom Technique—is a simple yet incredibly effective practice that helps release stuck emotions, old beliefs, and stress stored in the body.
EFT tapping for emotional healing involves gently tapping on meridian points (similar to acupuncture, but without needles) while acknowledging the feelings or thoughts that are present. This combination helps regulate your nervous system, calm anxiety, and create space for new beliefs and patterns to take root.
Research shows that EFT can reduce cortisol levels, shift long-held emotional blocks, and even rewire the brain’s response to stress.
In simpler terms?
It helps you feel better—faster—and with more compassion for yourself.
My EFT Origin Story (And Why I Trust It)
I was first introduced to EFT in late 2019 during a season when I was trying to manifest more money—but felt blocked in ways I couldn’t explain.
I had just purchased a bundle of digital courses and stumbled upon one by Gala Darling, a pink-haired woman with a New Zealand accent whose methods were unlike anything I’d seen. I was completely enthralled.
Her “Money Manifesting” course included tapping exercises, and I quickly became obsessed. I started watching her free YouTube videos—each one beginning with a tarot card pull (also my first introduction to tarot)—and followed along as she guided the EFT sequences.
Every time I did one of her videos, I felt different: clearer, lighter, more in tune with myself. It wasn’t just mindset—it was full-body transformation.
Naturally, I wanted more.
I began seeking out additional EFT resources and eventually became certified in it myself, knowing it would be a powerful addition to my coaching practice.
Now, EFT is one of the tools I turn to again and again—for myself, and for the women I work with.
Why I Use EFT with My Coaching Clients
As an Empowerment & Mindset Coach, I support women who’ve spent years in caregiving mode and are finally ready to reclaim themselves.
But that work—reclaiming your time, your voice, your vision—isn’t always easy. There’s usually resistance, and it often lives in the body:
- Guilt about wanting “more”
- Fear of being seen or judged
- Perfectionism, people-pleasing, and paralysis
- Emotional burnout that no amount of journaling can fix
That’s why I use EFT in coaching. It helps my clients process what’s coming up without having to “think” their way out of it.
It’s gentle. It’s effective. It gets results.
Client Story: “I Thought Something Was Wrong With Me…”
One of my clients—we’ll call her Laura—came to coaching because she felt stuck.
She had dreams of starting a business now that her youngest was in school, but every time she sat down to work, she’d freeze. Or she’d suddenly need to do the laundry, answer an email, or help someone else. She was exhausted and disappointed in herself.
During our EFT sessions, we uncovered a deep-rooted belief: “If I shine too brightly, I’ll lose love.”
It made perfect sense. In childhood, being agreeable and helpful kept her safe. Now, as an adult, those patterns were keeping her small.
Through gentle tapping and coaching, Laura began to release the old story and feel her way into a new truth: “It’s safe to take up space.”
Within weeks, she began promoting her work, setting firmer boundaries with her time, and even scheduling solo coffee dates—just because.
What EFT Can Help With
Whether we’re tapping together live or I’m creating a custom script just for you, EFT can support:
✅ Letting go of mom guilt and invisible emotional labor
✅ Releasing perfectionism, comparison, and fear of failure
✅ Overcoming visibility blocks in creative or professional work
✅ Soothing anxiety and decision fatigue
✅ Navigating big transitions (midlife identity shifts, career changes, emptying nests)
✅ Supporting your nervous system through burnout and healing
What It Looks Like in Coaching
Every woman I work with brings her own story, so our tapping work is never one-size-fits-all.
Sometimes EFT is how we start a session—to ground and clear before moving into vision work.
Other times, it’s what we use when the tears come mid-session and a memory surfaces. It becomes a gentle anchor to help regulate the nervous system while still honoring what’s present.
And sometimes, I’ll send my clients a personalized EFT recording they can use to keep the momentum going between calls.
You’re Allowed to Feel Better
EFT doesn’t make you someone new.
It helps you remember the woman you were before the burnout, before the busyness, before the pressure to be everything to everyone.
You don’t have to power through. You can release.
You don’t have to figure it all out. You can feel it through.
And you don’t have to do it alone.
Want to Explore EFT Tapping for Emotional Healing?
If something in your body just exhaled reading this, I invite you to explore what EFT could open up for you.
🌿 Book a free connection call with me.
I’d be honored to guide you back to yourself.
xx,
Kelly