Overwhelmed Moms & Teachers: The Tapping Technique That’s Changing Lives with Shannon Kerr

Overwhelmed Moms & Teachers: The Tapping Technique That’s Changing Lives with Shannon Kerr In her podcast with Jackie McDonald, Shannon Kerr shares how tapping transformed her life as a mother and educator, especially during the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. After experiencing its calming effects firsthand, she pursued certification to help other moms and teachers manage their anxiety and stress. Shannon emphasizes that the overwhelming desire to please others often leads to burnout, and tapping helps her clients release the tendency to internalize others’ emotions. Through tapping, she’s cultivated self-compassion, replacing self-judgment with curiosity, which has strengthened her relationships with family and students. She shares her daily self-care routine of tapping and journaling, modeling healthy habits for her daughter and students. Shannon concludes by encouraging listeners to view every experience as an opportunity to grow, highlighting tapping’s power to build resilience and balance. Key Moments: Discovering Tapping During COVID-19 (00:02:17 - 00:03:12): Shannon shares how she discovered tapping during the pandemic when stress was high for both her and her young daughter, providing a powerful tool to manage their emotions. Transitioning from Personal Use to Certification (00:04:09 - 00:05:05): After experiencing the benefits of tapping firsthand, Shannon pursued certification through Jackie’s Tapping School to help others, especially moms and educators, manage stress and anxiety. Overwhelming Desire to Please (00:06:32 - 00:07:14): Shannon discusses a common theme among moms and teachers: the constant need to please others, which can lead to burnout when self-care is neglected. Not Taking Things Personally (00:07:52 - 00:08:26): She emphasizes helping clients not to internalize others' emotions or reactions, a common challenge for teachers and mothers, using affirmations like “I am doing the best I can.” Developing Self-Compassion (00:10:10 - 00:12:46): Shannon talks about how tapping has allowed her to replace self-judgment with curiosity and compassion, leading to stronger relationships with students and family. Establishing Self-Care Habits (00:15:10 - 00:16:01): Shannon shares her routine of tapping and journaling each morning to set a positive tone for the day, modeling self-care for her daughter and students. Viewing Life as an Opportunity to Learn (00:21:34 - 00:21:58): Shannon concludes by encouraging listeners to see each life experience, whether positive or negative, as an opportunity for growth and learning.   Join the Journey Jackie invites listeners who are ready to work on the energetics of their launches to join the Wildly Wealthy Woman Mastermind. With only three spots left, members get the exclusive chance for one-on-one tapping sessions with Jackie all year, connecting with a powerful community of heart-led, vision-driven women. Resources Mentioned: A Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi Wildly Wealthy Woman Mastermind: Only a few spots left for one-on-one tapping sessions with Jackie! Get In Touch If this episode resonated with you, reach out to Jackie on Instagram or share it with a friend who could benefit from these insights. Embrace the unconventional path to wealth, success, and impact, and stay tuned for more transformative conversations and tapping sessions.