Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting? Imagine if there was a simple, accessible technique that could help you navigate these emotions and even transform them into empowerment. Today, I have the pleasure of hosting April Fors Johnson, a postpartum doula and certified EFT tapping practitioner. She shares her journey into birthwork and reveals how she discovered the power of tapping, a technique that marries psychology and acupressure to help process emotions and trauma. April discusses the adaptability and potential benefits of tapping for birth trauma and the regulation of a child's emotions. As a belly bind specialist, she opens up about the versatility of tapping, particularly for new mothers wrestling with the challenges of postpartum. Whether you're interested in virtual sessions or want to learn more about belly binding, this conversation is your guide to redefining your approach to pregnancy and parenthood. Let's revolutionize the way we handle our emotions, one tap at a time. In this episode, you will hear: EFT tapping and its application in pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.The use of EFT tapping as a psychological tool and acupressure method to process emotions and traumas.The potential of EFT tapping for healing birth trauma and regulating emotions.The role of EFT tapping and belly binding in self-care and emotional healing.Use of EFT tapping as a tool for empowerment and self-healing.Incorporating EFT tapping into children's routines as a tool to regulate emotions and diffuse tension in the household.Resources from this Episode: Connect with April on her Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/aprilforsjohnson/ ) and see the basics of tapping here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAclBdj20ZU) Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you. You can learn more about how I empower new and expecting parents on my Instagram and my website.