Experts Explain Trauma | Why Does Intimacy Feel So Uncomfortable?

An episode of the Healing and Growing, Hand in Hand podcast, hosted by Lisa Tickel, titled "Experts Explain Trauma | Why Does Intimacy Feel So Uncomfortable?" was published on December 30, 2025 and runs 9 minutes.

December 30, 2025 ·9m · Healing and Growing, Hand in Hand

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Summary

Why does emotional or physical intimacy feel so hard after trauma?In this episode of Experts Explain Trauma, UK-based counseling psychologist Dr. Tammy Oluyori explains why survivors of childhood trauma often find intimacy overwhelming, confusing, or even scary—and what it actually takes to begin healing.You’ll learn:- How trauma lives in the body—not just the mind- Why trust and safety are prerequisites for intimacy- The real reason time alone doesn’t heal trauma- Practical ways to reconnect with your body through journaling, movement, or creativity- How to redefine safety and build it back slowlyWhether you're navigating emotional closeness or physical connection, this episode is for anyone doing the slow, powerful work of learning to feel safe again.Connect with Dr. Tammy OluyoriWebsite: https://drtammyoluyori.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.tammy.oluyoriEbook: Staying Rooted (https://drtammyoluyori.com/staying-rooted/)Subscribe for weekly expert insights on trauma recovery, nervous system healing, and reclaiming safety.#traumarecovery #intimacyaftertrauma #nervoussystemhealing #bodybasedhealing #somatictrauma #traumabonding #emotionalhealing #expertsplaintrauma #drtammyoluyori

Episode Description

Why does emotional or physical intimacy feel so hard after trauma?

In this episode of Experts Explain Trauma, UK-based counseling psychologist Dr. Tammy Oluyori explains why survivors of childhood trauma often find intimacy overwhelming, confusing, or even scary—and what it actually takes to begin healing.

You’ll learn:

- How trauma lives in the body—not just the mind

- Why trust and safety are prerequisites for intimacy

- The real reason time alone doesn’t heal trauma

- Practical ways to reconnect with your body through journaling, movement, or creativity

- How to redefine safety and build it back slowly

Whether you're navigating emotional closeness or physical connection, this episode is for anyone doing the slow, powerful work of learning to feel safe again.

Connect with Dr. Tammy Oluyori

Website: https://drtammyoluyori.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.tammy.oluyori

Ebook: Staying Rooted (https://drtammyoluyori.com/staying-rooted/)

Subscribe for weekly expert insights on trauma recovery, nervous system healing, and reclaiming safety.

#traumarecovery #intimacyaftertrauma #nervoussystemhealing #bodybasedhealing #somatictrauma #traumabonding #emotionalhealing #expertsplaintrauma #drtammyoluyori