Relieve Stress, Find Inner Peace and Live Your Greatness with Nick Ortner and Lewis Howes

Scientific Basis

Nick Ortner discusses the scientific foundation of tapping, highlighting its ability to significantly reduce cortisol levels and stress hormones. He mentions over 100 research studies supporting its efficacy, particularly for veterans with PTSD 1. Nick explains that tapping combines acupressure with modern psychology, a technique developed in the late 1970s by psychologist Roger Callahan and later refined into Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) 2.

Tapping first, just acknowledging what it is that's going on. Acknowledging the stress in the body. Some of the latest research has shown that just in an hour of tapping, this was in like, a session. Drops cortisol more than cognitive behavioral therapy or just sitting there. Massive drop in, like, cortisol, stress hormones in your body.

--- Nick Ortner

Nick emphasizes the importance of research to gain broader acceptance and institutional support for tapping 1.

   

Practical Use

Nick Ortner provides practical examples of tapping, demonstrating its immediate impact on pain relief and emotional well-being. He shares a live example where a participant's neck pain dropped from a six to zero within minutes of tapping 3. Nick guides individuals through the process, encouraging them to identify the emotions behind their physical pain and stress 4.

If there was an emotion in that pain, in that stiffness, what would it be? Think about that. Now. Just say that out loud.

--- Nick Ortner

He emphasizes the importance of addressing underlying emotions to achieve lasting relief and encourages people to practice tapping regularly for ongoing benefits 3.