In the first half, Dr. David Feinstein joined host Richard Syrett (Twitter) to discuss the efficacy of "tapping," a practice rooted in energy psychology that involves tapping specific body points to alleviate stress and anxiety. Feinstein was initially skeptical of the technique, but embraced tapping after witnessing its dramatic effects during a demonstration. He described watching a participant with severe claustrophobia experience a significant reduction in anxiety after just a few rounds of tapping, stating, "I had never seen anything work that fast with a long-standing, lifelong phobia." The session culminated in the participant eagerly entering a coat closet, something her claustrophobia would have never let her do before. Feinstein compared tapping to acupuncture in its ability to balance the body's energy through pointed awareness. "When you think about a problem... that becomes like a magnet that crafts the [healing] signal to that part of the brain," he shared.
According to Feinstein, it's important to know when to seek professional assistance for this tapping technique, especially for more severe issues like chronic depression. He warned that it can unearth deeper, overwhelming emotions without proper guidance. "There's a great deal that can be done on a self-help basis, but there is a point where it really is advisable to be working with somebody that is skilled," he stated. He referenced a study demonstrating the efficacy of tapping for food cravings, revealing that after sessions, participants showed less brain activity related to hunger. While he acknowledged the complexity of addiction treatment, Feinstein asserted that tapping can be a significant component. "Addictions require a multi-modal approach," he admitted, "but tapping can really help."
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In the second half, author and former deputy sheriff Ron Felber delved into the eerie world of extraterrestrial encounters from his captivating book, Mojave Incident. The work, inspired by the true story of Elise and Tom Gifford, recounts a mysterious night in the Mojave Desert that forever altered the couple's lives. The story is set against the backdrop of October 21, 1989, when the Giffords, a stable couple with young children, sought a brief escape from their demanding lives. As they set up camp beneath the stars, they were initially charmed by the serenity of their surroundings. However, the night took a dramatic turn when they witnessed a growing number of objects in the sky. "At first, they thought, 'Well, Nellis Air Force Base isn't too far away,'" Felber relayed, "but they knew it was strange. [The lights] started dropping... and they see glowing red eyes... charging towards them. This is heart-stopping."
Tom, a hunter, retrieved a shotgun, ready to confront whatever they were facing. Yet in a twist of events, Elise began receiving telepathic messages urging them to put the weapon down and comply. The couple's terror deepened as hundreds of gremlin-like creatures and nine illuminated figures surrounded the camper, initiating a series of torturous visions that forced the Giffords to relive traumatic experiences from their pasts. However, amid the chaos, an angelic presence emerged, providing hope. While Felber initially approached the couple's tale with skepticism, he found it impossible to dismiss their experiences as mere fantasy. "I knew they weren't lying," he insisted.