Why can’t trauma survivors sleep — even when they’re exhausted?

In this Experts Explain Trauma episode, Lisa Tickel sits down with Dr. Iden to unpack what’s really happening in the brain and body when rest doesn’t come easily.

They explore how trauma rewires your body’s threat detection system, why the nervous system can’t “switch off,” and what to do when your brain starts racing the moment your head hits the pillow.

You’ll also learn about a simple evidence-based technique called constructive worry that can calm your mind before bed — helping you finally rest without your thoughts taking over.

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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.

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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/)

Who am I… after years of manipulation and devaluation?

In this Experts Explain Trauma conversation, Lisa Tickel and Tim Fletcher explore what it really takes to rebuild identity after narcissistic abuse. You’ll hear how shame and gaslighting shrink the self, why compassion (not self-blame) is step one, and the steady practices that help you re-discover preferences, voice, and boundaries—at your own pace.

Expect mindset shifts for replacing old lies with truth, finding safe people, and giving yourself permission to play and explore again as you figure out who you are now.

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✨ Take the next step with Lisa’s 6-week Healing Workshop → https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/