How to Use Tapping (EFT) for Depression and Anxiety Relief

Can something as simple as tapping your fingertips on pressure points really help with depression and anxiety? In this episode, we explore Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as tapping, with master teacher Brad Yates.

Tapping has been used by millions worldwide as a stress relief and healing tool, and studies show it can lower cortisol, ease anxiety, and provide real emotional relief. Brad guides us through a custom tapping session designed for people struggling with depression, offering a practical, portable, and cost-free technique anyone can try — even from bed.

If you’ve ever wondered “does tapping work for depression?”, this episode offers both an explanation and an experience.

Link to Brad's site:

https://tapwithbrad.mykajabi.com/

Link to Brad's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/eftwizard

Key Topics Covered:

• What tapping (EFT) is and how it works
• Why EFT can reduce stress and anxiety by lowering cortisol
• A guided tapping exercise specifically for depression
• How acknowledging negative feelings can actually help healing
• Why tapping provides hope, even when progress feels small
• How EFT can shift self-talk and release stuck emotional pain
• The importance of practicing consistently, like exercise
• How tapping can bring moments of relief in the darkest times

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Why self-help tools matter for depression
 02:10 – What is tapping (EFT) and how it works
 03:07 – Scientific evidence: lowering cortisol and stress
 04:35 – Why tapping can bring even small moments of relief
 06:01 – Step-by-step: How to start tapping
 09:44 – Guided tapping session for depression with Brad Yates
 13:20 – Moving from self-doubt to self-acceptance
 15:00 – Using gratitude and love during tapping
 17:15 – Releasing old programming and emotional pain
 20:00 – How EFT can shift identity around depression
 22:00 – Why tapping is a tool you can use anywhere, anytime
 24:00 – Closing thoughts: hope, practice, and feedback

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