Tapping into calm: how EFT supports women in menopause (with Laura Dixon)

In this episode, Lauren is joined by Laura Dixon, clinical EFT practitioner, personal trainer, yoga instructor, and one of our expert guests inside the Women of a Certain Stage Menopause Coach Diploma.Laura shares how tapping EFT Emotional Freedom Technique) helps women in midlife reduce anxiety, manage stress, and feel more in control through the ups and downs of perimenopause and menopause.What you’ll hear:💡 What is EFT (tapping) and how it works💡 The difference between general tapping and clinical EFT💡 Why stress, overwhelm and anxiety often peak for women in midlife💡 Why women need flexibility, not just intensity, in their training and self-care💡 How small sessions of tapping (even 5 minutes!) can calm the nervous system💡 The surprising connection between perfectionism and midlife burnout💡 How to take the pressure off yourself, whether it’s fitness, business or menopause symptoms[00:01:09] Emotional Freedom Technique explained.[00:05:32] Hormonal fluctuations and stress.[00:07:16] EFT tapping for stress relief.[00:11:00] Tapping for stress relief.[00:14:52] Tapping for stress relief.[00:20:26] Tapping for stress relief.[00:22:09] Feelings of inadequacy in women.[00:25:39] Progress over perfection.[00:28:43] Consistency in fitness routines.[00:32:24] Gentle morning yoga classes.We also did a live tapping session! Laura leads Lauren (and you!) through a simple tapping exercise for stress relief. 👉 You can follow along and experience the shift for yourself. Laura’s 3 movement tips for midlife women: 1️⃣ Strength training is key but doesn’t need to be long or intense2️⃣ Start with 10 minutes - anything is better than nothing3️⃣ Don’t forget mobility - stretch, move, and release tension daily Laura’s favourite quote from the episode: "Ultimately, it’s about accepting ourselves right here, right now." Connect with Laura:📲 Instagram: @dixonvitality🌐 Online EFT & coaching sessions available worldwideLaura's Linkedn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraadixon/ Feeling inspired?Join our Menopause Coach Diploma to learn powerful tools like EFT and coaching to support others through midlife transitions. 👉 Find out more here https://womenofacertainstage.lpages.co/menopause-coach-2024-ed/