Healing from trauma isn't just an emotional journey—it's a literal reconstruction project happening inside your brain. When you start therapy or attempt to change long-standing patterns, your brain doesn't just "let go" of the old wiring. Instead, it fights back. You might feel worse before you feel better—panic attacks intensify, old habits resurge, emotions you thought were buried come flooding back. This is the extinction burst, and it's not a sign you're failing. It's proof that your brain is rewiring itself. In this episode, we explore the neuroscience of neuroplasticity, why building new neural pathways is physically exhausting, the concept of "rupture before repair" in therapy, and why emotional release happens when safety is finally established. We break down real therapy case studies showing why the darkest part of the tunnel is actually the exit, and give you the "Pause, Don't Panic" technique to navigate healing setbacks without giving up.

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