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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 11 MIN

Experts Explain Trauma | Why Healing Can Feel Worse Before it Feels Better

from Healing and Growing, Hand in Hand · host Lisa Tickel

Why do I feel worse now than before I even started healing?In this episode of Experts Explain Trauma, Lisa Tickel and Dr. Tammy Oluyori unpack why greater self-awareness can sometimes feel like things are getting worse—when in reality, it’s a sign of progress.They explore how awareness magnifies what’s already there, why stories we tell ourselves can intensify pain, and how noticing unhealthy patterns is the first step to real change.✨ Join our healing community to connect with others walking the same path → https://womenshealingcommunity.carrd.co/✨ Take the next step with our 6-week Childhood Abuse Healing Workshop → https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/Connect with Dr. Tammy OluyoriWebsite: https://drtammyoluyori.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.tammy.oluyoriEbook: Staying Rooted (https://drtammyoluyori.com/staying-rooted/)

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