Episode Overview

Episode Title: A Guided Tapping Session for the Days You Just Can’t Even
Podcast: Love Your Life Show: Personal Growth, Mindset, + Habits for Busy Moms
Host: Susie Pettit
Date: January 14, 2026

In this unique episode, host Susie Pettit departs from her usual format to guide listeners through a hands-on tapping (EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique) practice. Susie specifically designed this session to support listeners during times of overwhelming emotion, offering a tool to use when feelings like anxiety and stress peak, and when other strategies just aren’t working.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introducing Tapping as a Coping Mechanism

• [00:01 – 01:18]
  • Susie opens with a personal perspective, acknowledging difficult days and introducing tapping as her “go-to” tool when anxiety is at its highest.
  • She highlights tapping as “the thing I pull out of my toolbox when I feel like nothing else is working, when I feel like my anxiety is a 10 out of 10 and I just can’t even get a full breath, or when I go to a really dark place...”
  • Notable Quote:

    “Tell me I’m not alone there. Okay, but this, this is what I pull out and this is what I practice. It takes a very short period of time, and every single time I do it, it helps.” – Susie Pettit [01:11]

2. The Practice: How Tapping Works

• [02:19 – 03:07]

  • Susie explains the history and basics of tapping, also known as EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique):
    • It combines Chinese acupressure and modern psychology.
    • You tap on nine points on the body while repeating a grounding phrase.
    • It’s gentle, non-intimidating, and effective even when practiced briefly.

• She encourages listeners to follow along, using the phrase:

  “Even though I feel [your emotion], I love and accept myself.”

  • For the demonstration, the feeling is “anxious.”

3. Guided Tapping Session

• [03:07 – 05:53]

  • Susie leads step-by-step through the tapping points:

    1. Top of Head: Tap and say the phrase.
    2. Eyebrow (inner edge by nose)
    3. Side of Eye
    4. Under Eye
    5. Under Nose
    6. Chin
    7. Collarbone
    8. Under Arm (bra strap area)
    9. Side of Hand (pinky side)
    10. Back to Top of Head (to close the round)

  • Throughout, Susie reminds listeners to breathe deeply and check-in:

    “How big is that feeling for you right now? On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being unbelievable, almost unbearable. Rank it 1 to 10.” [02:40]

  • Susie weaves in affirming language:

    “Even though I feel anxious, I still love and accept myself.” [Repeated throughout session]

  • After the tapping, she prompts:

    “Take a deep breath in, deep breath out. Check in with that feeling. How does it feel now? On a scale of one to ten…” [05:53]

4. Encouragement and Additional Resources

• [01:24, 01:58, Throughout]

  • Susie’s warm, relatable tone reassures listeners and emphasizes the importance of self-compassion.
  • She notes that visual guides and resources are available on her website (show notes at smbwell.com/389), on YouTube, and via social media for additional support or to see the tapping points demonstrated.

• Notable Quote:

  “I hope this is an episode that you feel like you can save and come back to. I know it will bring you relief if you do it. Let’s go, dear one.” – Susie Pettit [01:58]

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On reaching out to listeners directly:

  “Let me help the warriors feel better out there. So I wanted to share this just in a track that you can pop in and listen to.” – Susie Pettit [01:24]

• Encouragement and Normalization:

  “Why is humaning so hard? That place. Tell me I’m not alone there.” – Susie Pettit [01:07]

• On checking in with yourself:

  “Check in with yourself using one word. What is the main feeling you’re feeling?... your tapping sentence is going to be, even though I feel (your emotion), I love and accept myself.” – Susie Pettit [02:37]

Important Timestamps

• 00:01 – Introduction; why this episode is different
• 01:00 – Susie describes times when she needs tapping most
• 02:19 – Tapping practice explained (EFT & points overview)
• 02:40 – Self check-in (identifying emotion, intensity scale)
• 03:07 – 05:53 – Step-by-step guided tapping
• 05:53 – Final check-in & encouragement to use resources

Final Thoughts

Susie’s episode stands out as an approachable, actionable guide for anyone experiencing overwhelming emotions. She normalizes the experience of “not being okay,” providing warmth and reassurance, as well as a concrete practice that can be returned to whenever needed. Listeners are invited to customize the session to their present emotions and refer to supplemental materials for deeper support.

This episode is an accessible mental health tool—perfect to bookmark for any day you “just can’t even.”