Denise first developed tinnitus in her teens. Over time, she habituated and learned to live with it, believing she understood what tinnitus was and how it worked. For many years, it stayed in the background.

Later in life, her tinnitus changed. That shift prompted her to look at it again, this time more deeply. In doing so, she realised that what she thought tinnitus was earlier in life was only part of the picture.

In this episode, Denise speaks openly about how addressing past trauma, reconnecting with joy and seeking meaningful connection helps her cope with this change. She reflects on how allowing herself to feel normal again, rather than monitoring or fighting the sound, plays a key role in steadying her system.

She shares:

• What tinnitus was like before
• How she habituated and moved on
• What changed later and why it felt unsettling
• How working through past experiences helps
• The role of joy, connection and feeling normal again
• How her relationship with tinnitus has evolved

This is a vulnerable and honest conversation about long-term tinnitus, change, and how healing often happens beyond the sound itself.

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Resources:

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