In this episode of Mind-Body Conversations with Lisa and Elizabeth, we explore how EMDR and Brainspotting can help us get beneath the surface of trauma, stress, anxiety, panic attacks and other nervous system responses.

Elizabeth breaks down how EMDR and Brainspotting work and why these approaches can be so powerful for processing experiences that may still be affecting the brain and body—even when we don’t consciously realize it.

We also share practical tools you can use when you’re feeling overwhelmed or activated, including butterfly tapping, a simple bilateral stimulation technique that can help support nervous system regulation and bring the body back toward a sense of safety and calm.

Lisa brings in the physical side of the mind-body connection as we explore the gut-brain connection and why mental and emotional symptoms don’t always have just one cause. Sometimes the roots may be emotional or trauma-related. Other times there may be physical or biological factors contributing—and often, it’s important to look at the whole person.

In this conversation, we explore:

• What EMDR is and how it works
• How Brainspotting can help access deeper emotional material
• Trauma, stress, anxiety and panic attacks
• The connection between the brain, body and nervous system
• Butterfly tapping and bilateral stimulation for regulation
• Tools for calming the nervous system during moments of distress
• The gut-brain connection and its impact on mental health
• Why getting to the root cause matters
• The importance of looking at both physical and emotional contributors to symptoms

Healing isn’t always about managing what’s happening on the surface. Sometimes it’s about getting curious about why the nervous system is responding the way it is and addressing what may be underneath.

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