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Jessica Ortner

Jessica Ortner is an author and speaker focused on emotional wellness, EFT tapping, stress relief, and body confidence. She is best known for The Tapping Solution for Weight Loss & Body Confidence and her work with The Tapping Solution, which helped bring tapping practices to a broad self-help audience.

Biography & Author's Journey

Jessica Ortner built her public career at the intersection of personal-development media and EFT tapping. A personal struggle with dieting and binge eating, which she later traced back to age 14, became one of the formative experiences behind her writing on change, shame, and self-worth. Rather than follow a conventional academic route, she opted out of college, studied digital journalism through the New York Film Academy in conjunction with NBC News, and began interviewing leaders in innovation, healing, and success. That mix of self-directed education and media practice became the basis of her authorial voice: conversational, experience-driven, and oriented toward tools readers could use immediately. ((https://www.thetappingsolution.com/blog/sneak-peek-tapping-solution-create-lasting-change/))

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Procrastination is something you do, not someone you are…
-Getting Past Procrastination
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To truly master something we need to be okay with spending time NOT being a master at it
-The Art of Being Really Bad at Something
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This approach doesn’t flatten my stomach, but simply flattens my self-worth
-Weight Loss With Tapping
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But what if aging didn’t have to be something we dread?
-Aging Mindfully
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Big or small, we all experience trauma at some point in our lives
-3 Things We All Need to Hear
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It turns out that jealousy actually has something really important to teach us
-What Jealousy Is Trying to Tell You
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What if we could reframe menopause not as a negative part of life, but as an empowering journey of self-discovery and renewal?
-5 Empowering Truths About Menopause
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Sometimes the universe sends us exactly what we need to remind us of what matters most: being truly present with those we love
-Sophie the Pigeon and the Art of Being Present

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Master stress eating, flirting & fitness form

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This learning plan addresses three interconnected areas that impact overall wellbeing: emotional eating, social connection, and physical fitness. Ideal for individuals looking to build healthier relationships with food, improve confidence in social situations, and optimize their exercise effectiveness for sustainable lifestyle change.

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Sex, Relationships & Body Wellness

This comprehensive guide bridges the gap between physical health and emotional connection for anyone seeking to improve their intimate life. It is ideal for individuals or couples looking to replace performance anxiety with mindful presence and evidence-based wellness practices.

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This holistic program is designed for high-achievers who recognize that physical health, financial success, and psychological resilience are deeply interconnected. It provides the structured frameworks necessary to bridge the gap between potential and peak performance for a truly balanced life.

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This guide is essential for individuals seeking a balanced approach to healing and personal growth. It is designed for anyone looking to overcome stress and trauma while rediscovering genuine joy and sustainable health.

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Body, Pleasure, Memoirs & Mental Health

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This learning plan offers a holistic approach to healing by bridging the gap between physical self-acceptance and emotional expression. It is ideal for individuals seeking to process trauma, reclaim their narrative through writing, and integrate mental wellness into their daily lives.

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