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Healing the Critical Voice

Written by: Nick Ortner

Oftentimes, we’re more critical of ourselves than other people. Do you ever say things to yourself like:

“I’m not good enough… I’m stupid… I’m unlovable… I don’t work hard enough…”

I know, harsh, but for many of us, this critical voice dominates much of our thinking. You can do something about this, and to help you, we’ve pulled out a powerful presentation from the 2010 Tapping World Summit.

I pulled this audio presentation out in July of last year also and decided to do it again today because this topic is just so important…

Even if you listened and tapped last time, make sure to listen and tap-along again this time as you likely have different stuff going on today than you did a year ago.  🙂

Listen, tap, and silence this critical voice before it does any more damage: (and it does serious damage, so address it now! Also, pay attention in this interview to the brain info- fascinating!)

Healing the Critical Voice with Judy Byrne
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After you listen to this audio, leave me your comments below and answer these two questions:


What was your critical voice saying to you?
How did the tapping help?


Until next time…

Keep Tapping!

Nick Ortner



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  1. Marian says:

    Brilliant thankyou so much. Fantastic information

  2. Diane Carlisle says:

    Perfectly great timing & wonderful comprehensive explanations to your questions.
    I sense that the ‘tapping’ process working with trauma is like idiopathic activity supporting neurological reprogramming for release of the negative effects of stress/trauma.
    Is there any chance of getting more details (date/location/name of exact study done on 17,000 participants re the effects on adults from childhood experiences?

  3. sharon ellington says:

    this is awesome, I have been working with parts for many years, but this tapping script is so helpful, because I have never used the 2 together before. this shows me how I can use the 2 together. Thank you!

  4. Nancee Sweeney-Padzieski says:

    I just finished my second time around with this tapping session.
    I actually cried.
    The pain around my 4 and 5 year old critical voices really came up fully for me.
    I am 75 years young, and I can hardly wait for my continuing, ongoing tapping sessions.
    I love you guys so much and feel so blessed to have this program.
    Rev. Nancee

  5. Zoay Life Coach says:

    Such important and powerful information and technique.
    Tapping is such a great tool. Many people need this.
    It has certaintly helped me…again.
    Thanks for sharing.

  6. Sharon says:

    Jessica, I cant thank you enough for being here for all of us. Since the 2011 Tapping Summit , I tell everyone about tapping as I have had great results with it and must spread it around! Thank you, you are an inspiration! After tapping with you and Judy I feel calm and inspired. My critical voice is now my friend, instead of it keeping me frozen in time so I dont move forward and help people the way I know in my heart I should. I really liked that tapping session, keep up the amazing work!

  7. Arhat says:

    GREAT ! And Long Live the King or Queen´s English ! Brilliant !
    Not one word nor syllable transformed mto smashed potatoes !

  8. Michael Edan says:

    I so enjoyed and learned from this interview. Judy was so clear in her sharing of this fascinating information. It would be great to somehow make a downloadable mp3 available. Have you thought of this for your interviews? Or an archive where for a monthly fee people can listen to whatever they missed or want to hear again. Repetition is often the key to integration, as we know with tapping itself. Really quite a superior interview.

  9. Nov says:

    Thank you Jessica and Nick for having given us access to the World Tapping Summit earlier on this year. Thank you Judy for having provided such powerful information. As I listened to Judy I can relate to that critical voice. Even this morning I had a bout with it telling me how unaccomplished I am. The good news is that since I became aware of this modality Tapping has become a part of my daily life and helps me to cope when I’m faced with difficulties.

  10. Frida says:

    This is brilliant! I just loved the information given and it was wonderful to tap along with Judy.
    I got many insights! Thanks a lot! I’d also like to get this tapping session on an MP3 format.

  11. Karen says:

    Please publish in PDF format to keep it alive in me for years to come.

  12. Chris Bishop says:

    Thanks for the privilege to tapp along with Jessica and Judy Byrne to help stamp out the little voice inside our head that inhibits us from performing at our full potential.
    The tapping experience is becoming part of my every day lifestyle to help me keep strong and positive in all my endeavours. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future and may God keep blessing all of us as we journey through our life span.Thanks Nick,Jessica, Judy and the whole tapping Team.
    Much appricieated,
    Chris Bishop.

  13. Vic says:

    As a psychotherapist/coach in the uk I found the Explanation of the mental process obsolutely fasinating and coupled with tapping as well, mind blowing !
    I wonder if it is possible to have copy of the talk so I can hear it again and again.
    Even better would be a transscript, I would be very grateful.
    Many thanks Vic
    P.s. I have included my web site with some free relaxation tips which you or others can download.

  14. Wanjira Kamau-Kibiku says:

    Dear Jessica and Judy,
    This is great and helpful information which we really need toknow. Its soo powerful. Keep up the good job. Continue educating us.

  15. Aravamootham says:

    Very insightful. The three upsides are quite illuminating. Great help to me.

    Aavamootham

  16. Sian says:

    Synchronicity! Just last night on my way home I asked the question of myself, Why do I find myself in the same situation again and again no matter how I plan things to turn out to be? I am the common denominator.. The section on the way we filter life going on around us to reflect our inner experience and expectations answered my question completely. I can now tap on these things, my inner belief that I do not belong, and release myself into new expectations and experience. I now know what I am looking for. Thank you so much.

  17. debra says:

    Thank you so much…I just experienced a huge shift while tapping during that interview. I’ve been using EFT for a few years now, but I’d never tapped on the critical voice or the four year old child in that way, and this was an incredible process today. Also, the informative discussion was so clearly expressed and extremely helpful to working with the process. I was riveted from Judy’s opening comment about a thought creating an energy field, and then Jessica and Judy getting straight into the first tapping round was perfect. Just wonderful …huge appreciation to both Judy and Jessica.

  18. Celiannie says:

    Dear Jessica and Judy: This presentation has really made a difference in my life. The critical voice we all have can be harmful. The negative thoughts interferes with our lives and way of living. This tapping and information gave me the tools to change my way of thinking and I feel very happy. I will continue tapping with positive thinking with all the instructions and information given by Judy. I want to express my gratitude and will keep on to hit the road of success. Thank you so much and blessings to all.
    NOTE: THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I WRITE A COMMENT HERE. FIRST TIME I HEAR JUDY.

  19. Celiannie says:

    Dear Jessica and Judy: This presentation has really made a difference in my life. The critical voice we all have can be harmful. The negative thoughts interferes with our lives and way of living. This tapping and information gave me the tools to change my way of thinking and I feel very happy. I will continue tapping with positive thinking with all the instructions and information given by Judy. I want to express my gratitude and will keep on to hit the road of success. Thank you so much and blessings to all.

  20. Lori says:

    This was a great presentation. I too wish it was in PDF format. It’s hard to listen and write at the same time. The biggest challenge for me is to find quiet time to be able to do the tapping. I can see how the negative voices and sad feelings from my childhood have affected me both emotionally and physically. I’m looking forward to learning more. Thank you for sharing these with everyone.

  21. Wendy says:

    What if you know you did go through tramatic experiences when you where a child, and born as a child that your parents and sibling did not what another person in the family.

  22. Marie Claire Franklin says:

    Thanks so so much for sharing this information. It works for sure.

  23. kelli kenny says:

    This was very helpful and inspiring. It gives me relief knowing that not only do I not have to live with all that old baggage but I can release it and move on living a more harmonious and peaceful life.

    Thank You x1000
    Kelli Kenny

  24. Robin Sprinkle says:

    Thank you, Jessica, for another fantastic round….it always seems that someone can see inside of me!! 🙂

  25. Jagesar Amrita says:

    Thank you, this is really helpful.
    Thank you

  26. Annabel Hall says:

    This was such an enlightening interview. I have had clients recently that I feel this can assist in opening up their ability to become empowered to create positive change in their lives.
    On a personal level, it also was helpful to me, and something I will include in my daily tapping routine. Thanks for sharing!!

  27. Fran says:

    Could not bring it up on my computer. No idea why!

  28. Olga Cristina says:

    Great material you placed today on the web. I’ll keep sharing your wonderful interviews.

  29. Chris says:

    For weeks now the angels urge me to write, but I think I am not good enough to do it. Up to the point that my knees hurt all the time, because I am afraid to go forward in life.
    Listening to Jessica and Judy made it so clear to me now. When I was a child, my parents always told me that I wasn’t good enough or that I was dumb. I am really surprised I didn’t make that connection earlier. But it’s never to late and I am very grateful!
    Thanks you guys!!!

  30. Stephanie says:

    WoW – that was GREAT !! Thanks so much for sharing that. I’ve found tapping helps, along with hypnosis, I’m really uncovering the limiting beleifs & critical voices…. it’s very exciting to see the awakening in me and I can use tapping throughout my life

  31. Pamela says:

    I was really enjoying the interview, but for some reason three-quarters of the way through, the tape stopped and although I waited for 15 minutes, it did not resume. Pity!

    I am grateful though, for what I DID hear and learn. So powerful! Judy Byrne is obviously a very wise expert in her field. Would love to hear more.

  32. Marian says:

    Lots of useful information in the 45 minute interview. Don’t miss the last 15 minutes which address using EFT on memories before age of 4. Jessica keeps information flowing with her questions. The report on the study of adverse childhood events as correlated to later medical problems has important findings. (ie. time doesn’t heal). Definitely not to be deleted.

  33. matt makowski says:

    Once again I have revisited the tapping arena! Life can get so harried that I don’t allow enough time for doing this work/discovering/healing. I have all the tapes and translations so I thank you for alerting me to the path I need to travel more. Peace and blessings to you Jessica and Nick (and the Summit contributors).

  34. MPG says:

    Fascinating!
    Thank you so much!
    Excellent subject, interview and information; Judy Byrne’s explanation is so clear and intelligent!
    I feel much better and I am so grateful for all your work provided by e-mail.
    Many Blessings your way, keep shinning and tapping,
    MPG

  35. noreen says:

    this is terrific Thank You –keep up the good work

  36. Barbara Vickers says:

    I felt “aglow” after tapping along with the “The Critical Voice with Judy Byrne” – thanks!

  37. Vicky says:

    Great! She expanded my understanding of tapping. I also liked that she got into it right away and tapped us through important issues.

  38. Mercy says:

    Listened to the Healing the Critical Voice by Judy Byrne. Very powerful. Resonated deeply
    within me, especially listening to the 4 year old. Thank you so much. mc

  39. Noriko says:

    Could you make the Critical Voice track available in Mp3 format (can download)?
    Thank you so much

  40. Cecelia says:

    powerful recording!
    and right on time.
    how did i miss it in 2010?
    Thank you

  41. Nancee Sweeney-Padzieski says:

    Once again, the Tapping Solution has given me tremendous insights and wonderful ways to work through those insights. I so thoroughly enjoyed this work with Judy Byrne, and again it is so helpful to have Jessica tapping along.
    I cannot thank you enough for the awesome tools to experience the life I truly am entitled to as my divine inherentness. To uncover the Real Truth of me and live from this increasing awareness.
    Thank you, thank you, thank you
    Lovingly
    Rev. Nancee

  42. Mary says:

    Dear Jessica and Judy,
    What a great release of sad and hurtful memories happened very quickly. I feel I must get back to the recording and carry on working with this amazing presentation, I did not want it to end. My sincere thanks for making this available to me, the regular links you send often make an immeadiate effect on my feelings and are very helpful.
    Best regards to you both, to Nick and all your speakers.
    Mary

  43. Sue N says:

    WOW this is incredible. Thank you as the timing was just right and ready. Sue

  44. Marion says:

    I can’t believe the effect this video had on my psychy! It’s one of the best I’ve heard….and I’m really into the “tapping world”!!
    Marion

  45. B. Harris says:

    This was awesome, I am 78 & have been plaqued with a Critical voice all my life(my mother). Talk about upside/downside & results, I became a worrier, which really is ruining my life. The fear that when you remove some thought process(which may keep you on track)what will happen then. My critical voice nags me, so what happens if I don’t get nagged? I can imagine the worst case scenerio for all aspects of my life, what I want is peace so I can go forward & not live in constant stress, uncertainity or fear.

  46. marilyn says:

    thanks nick and jessica for the wonderful work you do for others. today I listened to Healing the critical voice and un-packed some junk from from the past that I believe will heal me from childhood trauma. Many blessings,Marilyn

  47. Patty says:

    Nick and Jessica,
    Thank you for all the good things you are doing to help people. I just listened to Jessica and Judy Byrne and it was just what I needed today. My critical voice was especially negative today and I now realize that it really is here to help me. The tapping helped release the pent-up emotion that was attached to the critical voice. I feel so much better now.

  48. Abbie says:

    This interview is fantastic! So much vital information on how the brain and senses work.
    Watch this!

  49. Saleem van Staaden says:

    Hi Nick
    Can you please make the Critical Voice track available downloadable in Mp3 format?
    Many Thanks
    Saleem

  50. Sam says:

    Brilliant!
    Thank you for bringing this to us.

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