14. Nervous System First Aid: A Gentle Practice with somatic psychotherapist Meg Tobin

This week's episode is a special gift to help you through the winter holiday season, or any other stressful season of your life.Somatic psychotherapist, and my dear friend, Meg Tobin, LMHC, guides us through a tapping (EFT) tutorial and practice to soothe your nervous system, including modifications and suggestions to fit your unique needs.If you’re brand new to tapping, this episode is a gentle, no-pressure introduction.If you’ve tried it before and thought, “Yeah… not for me,” you might be surprised by how flexible and customizable it can be.In this episode, you’ll hear:A primer on what tapping (EFT) is, and how it helps you move through the prickly feelings.How to use tapping to support yourself and your kids.Simple modifications if tapping feels overstimulating or awkward.The key to crafting personal affirmations that work.A live, guided tapping practice for anyone feeling alone or unsupported.Related resources:⭐️ [Free gift from Meg] 5-Day Nervous System Reset (Use code: DRGILA)⭐️ [Ep. 2] Keeping Your Cool: Emotion Regulation for ParentsAbout Meg Tobin, LMHC:Meg Tobin, LMHC, is a somatic psychotherapist and nervous system strategist who helps women reconnect with their bodies, release old patterns, and live from a place of deep inner safety.Meg's work blends psychotherapy, somatic practice, and sacred journeying, including ketamine-assisted experiences, and transformational retreats in Puerto Rico and Ireland. Known for her real-talk wisdom and calming presence, Meg supports women through big life transitions, trauma, grief, burnout, and healing the parts of themselves that have been holding it all together for too long.Meg believes healing doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to be real, honest, and rooted in the body.👉 WEBSITE: https://www.breathingspacepsychotherapy.com/👉 INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK: @breathingspacepsych＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿❤️ Enrollment is open for Coaching Circles! Only 3 spots per Circle. 👉 parentingwithconnection.com/circles ❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿CONNECT WITH DR. GILA👉 Join the newsletter for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox.🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com✉️ E-mail: [email protected]＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿© 2025 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reservedDISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content.Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).