When you hear the phrase self-care, do you think spa days and bubble baths? You’re not alone. But real self-care isn’t about indulgence—it’s about the small, consistent habits that keep you grounded in everyday life. In this episode, Maryam and Teryl unpack why so many people struggle with self-care and redefine it as something realistic, sustainable, and essential. They’ll share research-backed insights (like why 67% of people say they “don’t have time” for it, and how lack of sleep affects ...
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When you hear the phrase self-care, do you think spa days and bubble baths? You’re not alone. But real self-care isn’t about indulgence—it’s about the small, consistent habits that keep you grounded in everyday life. In this episode, Maryam and Teryl unpack why so many people struggle with self-care and redefine it as something realistic, sustainable, and essential. They’ll share research-backed insights (like why 67% of people say they “don’t have time” for it, and how lack of sleep affects ...
Why Healing Sometimes Feels Worse Before It Feels Better
The Honest Pause
36 minutes
4 months ago
Why Healing Sometimes Feels Worse Before It Feels Better
Episode 2 – Why Healing Feels Worse Before It Feels Better Episode Description: You’re doing all the “right” things — therapy, journaling, setting boundaries — and yet… it still feels heavy. In this episode, Teryl Rothery and Maryam Taheri dive into the raw, often overlooked part of growth: when healing doesn’t feel like progress. Together, they explore why change can feel so uncomfortable, what the “messy middle” of healing really looks like, and why feeling worse doesn’t mean you’re doing i...
The Honest Pause
When you hear the phrase self-care, do you think spa days and bubble baths? You’re not alone. But real self-care isn’t about indulgence—it’s about the small, consistent habits that keep you grounded in everyday life. In this episode, Maryam and Teryl unpack why so many people struggle with self-care and redefine it as something realistic, sustainable, and essential. They’ll share research-backed insights (like why 67% of people say they “don’t have time” for it, and how lack of sleep affects ...
