ALS: To The Moon and Back — Episode 19

Send us Fan MailThis week, Portia and I sit down with Steve Fearnley to talk about EFT, or tapping. Now, if you're picturing someone gently thumping themselves on the forehead while chanting "I'm calm, I'm calm, I'm calm"—you're not alone. I went into this conversation with plenty of questions myself. But as Steve explains the science, the nervous system response, and why so many people find it helpful, what initially sounds a bit quirky starts to make a lot more sense.As often happens on this podcast, we wandered into territory none of us expected. One of the more fascinating discussions was around resilience, coping styles and why women may sometimes adapt differently to a diagnosis like ALS. We talked about feminism, emotional expression, social support networks and whether women have spent generations developing skills that help them navigate uncertainty, vulnerability and change. It's not that women have it easier—far from it—but perhaps some of the strengths developed through life's challenges become valuable tools when facing something as life-altering as ALS.Of course, it wouldn't be To The Moon and Back without a few laughs along the way. We explore stress, fear, emotional overwhelm, tapping, relationships, and the strange and wonderful ways humans try to make sense of difficult situations. There are moments that are thought-provoking, moments that are surprisingly funny, and probably at least one point where Portia wonders how on earth we've ended up discussing feminism when we started with EFT. That's fairly standard for us these days.🎙️ Whether you're curious about tapping, interested in the science of stress, navigating a chronic illness, or simply enjoy listening to three people follow a conversation wherever it leads, we'd love you to join us. Have a listen and let us know what resonates. Support the showThank you for listening to ALS - To the Moon and Back. If this episode resonated, please share it with someone who might need it. You can follow, subscribe, and stay connected as we continue exploring life, friendship, ALS, treatments, hope, and all the messy, meaningful bits in between. Take care of yourselves — and each other — and we’ll see you next episode.