At 3am, when the anxiety spiral starts, you can't think your way out of it. You can't meditate when you can't catch your breath. But you can tap.  EFT tapping expert and bestselling author Jessica Ortner joins Dr. Mindy to explain why perimenopause creates a perfect storm of nervous system dysregulation — and how tapping sends a direct calming signal to the brain in minutes, no appointment required. In this episode you'll learn: Why anxiety is a nervous system safety signal, not a character flaw Why you can't think your way out of a perimenopause anxiety spiral and what to do instead How tapping reduces cortisol by an average of 43% (Bond University 2020 study) The food cravings MRI study: how tapping literally rewires the brain's response to cravings A live guided tapping session you can follow along with right now MORE ON JESSICA ORTNER: Tapping Solution: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTappingSolutionChannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaortner/ Jessica's new book, Rewired: The Breakthrough Tapping Method to Stop Overthinking, Calm Your Body, and Finally Feel at Ease: https://a.co/d/0bgxKGly Research overview: https://www.thetappingsolution.com/science/index.php The Tapping Solution App, Dr. Mindy's fasting tapping meditations are available within the app: https://thetappingsolution.onelink.me/vJOa/ttshomepage 🎧 New episodes weekly on The Resetter Podcast: For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast page here: https://drmindypelz.com/ep337/ STAY CONNECTED WITH ME: Facebook:   / drmindypelz   Facebook Group:   / resetters   Substack: / drmindypelz Instagram:   / dr.mindypelz   Tiktok:   / drmindypelz   THE RESETTER PODCAST: Apple Podcast: Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Listen on Spotify CREDITS: Photos: Wendy Yalom Photography Editor: Patrick Hogan AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER https://drmindypelz.com/affiliate-dis... ***** Please note the following medical disclaimer: By viewing this video you understand that this video is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor with any questions you may have regarding your health or medical condition. You also understand and agree that the terms of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply to your interaction with us.