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Adult Child of Dysfunction
“Child of Dysfunction” is your guide into the world of resilience and healing. Hosted by Tammy Vincent, the adult child of two alcoholic parents, this podcast delves deep into the experiences of growing up in a chaotic and dysfunctional environment, facing childhood neglect, abuse, and trauma while overcoming adversity. With personal insights and expert interviews, we explore the challenges and triumphs of adults who grew up in these toxic environments, and healed. We Learn how to navigate…
Episodes
- Adult Child of Dysfunction
E 210: Feeling Broken After a Toxic Relationship? Here’s How to Start Healing Guest: Denise Willis
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Denise Ann Willis—life coach, author, speaker, and a fierce advocate for women healing from toxic relationships…
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E 209: Healing Begins With Truth: Heidi Yewman’s Journey from Shame to Strength
In this deeply moving episode, we welcome Heidi Yewman—author, filmmaker, and survivor—to share her powerful story of transformation. Growing up in a chaotic…
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E 208: The Adoption Paradox: Unpacking Adoption Trauma and Addiction with Jean Kelly Widner
In this episode, we talk with Jean Kelly Widner, adoptee and author of The Adoption Paradox: Putting Adoption in Perspective. Jean shares her personal journey…
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E 207: Healing Generations: Reparenting, Perfectionism & Thriving Families with Reesa Morala, LMFT
In this powerful and heart-centered episode, we sit down with Reesa Morala, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, parenting ally, and founder of Embrace…
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E 206: Redefining Family: Love, Legacy, and Trauma-Informed Hope with Debbie Simmons
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Debbie Simmons—trauma-informed parenting coach, nonprofit CEO, and best-selling author of The Heart of Legacy…
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E 205: Breaking Generational Trauma: Recovery, Parenting & Nervous System Healing w/ Amber Tolbert, LCSW
In this powerful and deeply honest episode, we’re joined by Amber Tolbert, LCSW—a trauma therapist, supervisor, and founder of Healers in Practice™, a soulful…
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E 204: The Scapegoat's Path to Healing: Breaking Generational Cycles Guest: Emma Lyons
In this powerful and deeply resonant episode, we explore the lifelong impact of generational trauma and the difficult — but often necessary — choice to go no…
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E 203: Narcissists, Neglect, and Knowing Better: A Conversation on Conscious Healing: Guest Sonya Achara
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sonya Achara—a 14-year Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, podcast host, and author of the memoir "Remember Who…
- Adult Child of Dysfunction
E 202: Healing PTSD and Emotional Trauma After Abuse: Guest Shavaun Scott
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott opens up about her extraordinary journey of healing after enduring an abusive…
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E 201: Martyr Mother No More: Reclaiming Your Needs and Voice: Guest Tena Cacic
In this powerful episode, Tena Cacic — teacher, writer, scientist, and transformational guide — shares her deeply personal journey of breaking free from the…
- Adult Child of Dysfunction
E 200: 10 Natural Hacks To A Better Nights Sleep
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., overthinking everything from your to-do list to childhood trauma—you are not alone. In this…
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E 199: Better Sleep After 50: Natural Approaches That Work — Guest: Lucinda Sykes
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most frustrating and common challenges for women over 50—sleep struggles. Our guest, Dr. Lucinda Sykes, is a…
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E 198: Healing Trauma and Rewiring the Subconscious for Abundance: Guest: Jillian Holly
From debilitating CPTSD to becoming the trusted coach for 6-figure entrepreneurs, Jillian Holly has walked the healing path—and now helps others do the same…
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E 197: Nervous System Healing for ACOAs: Breath, Aromatherapy, and Inner Safety; Guest: Wendy Johnston
What happens to a child’s nervous system when they grow up in a household filled with chaos, addiction, and emotional unpredictability? For Wendy Johnston, the…
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E196: A Homicide, A Hero, and A Mother’s Heart: KD Wagner’s Legacy of Love
What happens when the unimaginable becomes your reality—twice? In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, I sit down with KD Wagner, a Gold Star Mother…
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E 195: Helping Neurodivergent Families Thrive with Executive Function Strategies: Guest Shannyn Schroeder
In this powerful and insightful episode, we're joined by Shannyn Schroeder, teacher, writer, mom of three neurodivergent kids, and the founder of EF Bomb…
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E194: Facing the Jaguar: Breaking Generational Trauma with Babs Walters
In this powerful and deeply moving episode, we sit down with Babs Walters—a domestic violence and sexual abuse survivor who has spent over 30 years raising…
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E 193: High ACE Score, High Hope: Why Your Past Doesn’t Define You
In this heartfelt follow-up to my conversation with Kyle Goodknight, I want to take a moment to address something important. After that episode aired, I…
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E192: From First Responder to Podcast Powerhouse: Kyle Goodknight on Healing, Hustle & Having an Impact
In this episode, Tammy welcomes Kyle Goodknight, a powerhouse with nearly 30 years of experience as a first responder turned podcast strategist, speaker, and…
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E191: Manifesting Isn’t Just Mindset: Heal First, Receive More: Guest Morgan Hamer
What if your struggles with money, success, or self-worth weren’t your fault—but the result of inherited patterns from a dysfunctional upbringing? In this…
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E 190: Healing, Ascension, and Authenticity: Guest: Pauline Raphaela
In this powerful episode, Pauline Raphaela—master healer, ascension guide, and founder of Living Limitless Courses for Evolution—shares her profound journey of…
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E 189: From Trauma to Transformation: The Somatic Power of Insight Healing: Guest Marianne Hedges Hennigar
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Marianne Hedges Hennigar, a trailblazer in trauma-informed somatic work and the creator of the Insight Healing…
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E188: Resilient by Force, Loving by Choice: A Teen Caregiver’s Journey: Guest Maria Baumgardner
At just 18 years old, Maria Baumgardner is carrying a weight most adults would struggle to bear—but you wouldn’t know it by her spirit. In this deeply moving…
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E187: 8 Signs You’re Stuck (and How to Start Moving Again)
In this follow-up to my powerful conversation with Sheila Andres, I’m taking a solo moment with you to go even deeper into something that resonated with so…
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E 186: Stuck Sucks: The Unexpected Path to Healing, Clarity, and Joy: Guest Sheila Andres
What happens when you follow all the rules, check all the boxes, and still feel stuck? In this powerful episode, Tammy sits down with Sheila Andres — owner of…
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E 185: Social Progress Starts at Home: A Conversation with Dr. L
In this inspiring episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction, we sit down with Dr. Ali Lankerani, affectionately known as "Dr. L," founder of Role Model Maker…
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E 184: Why Hypnosis Feels Different for Everyone
In this follow-up to my powerful conversation with Ana Felice, we dive deeper into the varied ways people respond to hypnosis—especially those of us who grew…
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E 183: Self-Hypnosis for Peace, Clarity & Confidence with Ana Felice
In this transformative episode, we sit down with Ana Felice, a professional hypnotist with over 12 years of experience and the visionary founder of Pacifica…
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Ep 182: From Hiding to Healing: Rebecca Engle on Disability, Advocacy & Finding Her Voice
In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, we sit down with Rebecca Engle—an award-winning author, disability advocate, and education policy expert—whose…
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E181: Guided by Intuition: The Path to Healing and Enlightenment with Shillpi Joshi
In this enlightening episode, we welcome Shillpi, a modern-day spiritual alchemist, clairvoyant, and psychic guide with over 22 years of experience in the…
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E 180: From Prison to Purpose: One Father’s Fight to Break the Cycle of Addiction Guest Mykal Olson
In this raw and deeply honest conversation, G. Mykal Olson shares his powerful story of falling from a successful international business career to sitting…
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E 179: “Somatic Healing for ACoAs: Stop Toxic Self-Talk Fast”
If your inner voice sounds more like a bully than a best friend, this episode is for you. I explore how the inner dialogue of Adult Children of Alcoholics…
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E 178: Toxic Parents, Real Healing: Reclaiming Your Confidence, Power & Peace: Guest Scotti Moser
In this empowering episode, we’re joined by Scotti Moser, a transformational coach who helps professional women overcome the lasting impacts of toxic and…
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E 178: Healing the Adult Child: Jill Krzyzanowicz on Trauma, Addiction, and Finding Her True Identity"
In this deeply moving and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Jill Krzyzanowicz—known to readers by her pen name, Margo Reilly—as she shares her powerful…
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E 176: "Breaking Free from Dysfunction: Choosing Happiness and Healing with Lisa Lacy"
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Lisa Lacy for an honest, soul-filling conversation about what it really means to grow up in dysfunction—and how to…
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E 175: “Somatic Healing for Survivors: Breathwork Beyond Talk Therapy”" Guest Nicoletta Puccini
In this powerful and heart-opening episode, I sit down with Nicoletta Puccini, founder of Chameleon Breathwork LLC, a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator…
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E 174: Beyond Survival: How to Align Your Mind for True Freedom: Guest Kelly Tallaksen
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kelly Tallaksen — a board-certified hypnotist, instructor for the National Guild of Hypnotists, president of their…
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E 173: Boundaries & the Authentic Self: Why Saying No is a Yes to You
In this empowering follow-up to my conversation with Dr. Michelle Montero, we dive deep into the intimate connection between healthy boundaries and living as…
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E 172: Boundaries and Breakthroughs: Mental Strength with Dr. Michelle Montero
In this powerful and insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Michelle Montero, licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Alchemy Performance Consulting…
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E 171: The Neuroplasticity Hacks: 5 Simple Strategies to Start Rewiring Your Brain Today
In this empowering follow-up to my interview with George Haymaker, we dive even deeper into the science—and hope—of neuroplasticity. If you’re an Adult Child…
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E 170: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Transformation: George Haymaker's Journey
In this episode, we’re joined by George Haymaker — a certified neuroconstructionist coach, neuroeducator, and former entrepreneur with a powerful story of…
- Adult Child of Dysfunction
E 169: Dysfunction, Decisions & the Daily Reset You Deserve : Tif Loeffler
What if you could shift from chaos to calm in just a few seconds? In this powerful and energizing episode, Tif Loeffler joins us to explore the magic of…
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E 168: Reclaiming Joy: Why Fun and Creative Expression Are Hard—but Vital—for Adult Children of Dysfunction
In this solo episode, I’m diving into something that hits close to home—the struggle so many of us face when it comes to allowing ourselves joy, fun, and…
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E 167: The Power of Choice & Creative Expression Guest : Patricia O'Brien
In this heart-centered conversation, Patricia O’Brien invites us to explore the deep magic of intention and creative expression as pathways to reclaiming…
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E166 : From NASA to Natural Healing: Mayim Vega’s Journey to Empowering Holistic Health
In this enlightening episode, Mayim Vega, a former NASA Computer Scientist turned Holistic Healer, shares her inspiring journey from the tech world to holistic…
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E165: Living with an Invisible Disability: How Michelle Steiner Proved Everyone Wrong
In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by writer, speaker, and paraeducator Michelle Steiner, who shares her powerful story of resilience and determination…
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E164: The Power of Boundaries: Using Self-Defense to Heal and Grow: Guest Elicia Ybarra
In this powerful episode, we welcome Elicia Ybarra, a women’s self-defense instructor, lifelong martial artist, and fierce advocate for survivors of abuse…
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E163: Saving Ellen: A Story of Family, Sobriety, and Survival: Guest Maura Casey
Maura Casey, an award-winning journalist with a four-decade career writing opinion for major newspapers—including The New York Times—joins us to share her…
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E162: Healing Through Storytelling: Alison Perry-Davies on Art, Sound & Books
In this inspiring episode, we welcome Alison Perry-Davies, a bestselling author, podcast host, and art and sound healing practitioner. With over 40 years of…
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E 161: From Deaf to Determined: Kellina Powell’s Story of Strength and Advocacy"
In this inspiring episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction: Thriving After Chaos, I sit down with the incredible Kellina Powell, a dynamic deaf coach…
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E 160: Healing the Inner Child: Breaking Free from Trauma & Codependency: Guest Jen Peters
In this powerful episode, Tammy Vincent welcomes visionary healer and bestselling author Jen Araya Peters to discuss the transformative power of inner child…
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E 159: Permission to Shine: Overcoming Challenges & Becoming Your Best Self: Guest Sherisse Bisram
In this powerful episode of Permission to Shine, we welcome Sherisse Bisram, MA—a dynamic force in women's empowerment. With a master’s degree and a deep well…
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E 158: The Hidden Impact of SUD on Siblings: Guest Lee S Varon
In this episode, Lee S. Varon, LICSW, a social worker, writer, and author of My Brother is Not a Monster: A Story of Addiction and Recovery and A Kids Book…
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Ep 157:Awakening the Sixth Sense: Tywanah Evette’s Path to Intuitive Power
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Tywanah Evette, a fourth-generation intuitive healer, psychic medium, and the founder of Black Butterfly Goddess…
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Ep 155: Healing After Suicide Ideation: The F.U.N. Method Explained by Earnest James
In this episode, we sit down with Earnest James—a family man, father, friend, podcaster, mentor, and speaker with a heart for people. Earnest has dedicated his…
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Ep. 156: Understanding Suicide: Signs, Support, and What to Do in a Crisis
In this episode, I explore the heartbreaking and often silent epidemic of suicide, a topic that impacts millions of people worldwide. I build on insights from…
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Ep 154: Are You Living Authentically? 10 Ways To Know
In this episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction: Thriving After Chaos, we’re diving deep into one of the most important aspects of healing and…
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Losing a Sibling to Suicide: A Journey of Grief, Trauma, and Healing: Guest Dana K
In this deeply moving episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction: Thriving After Chaos, I sit down with writer and poet Dana K, whose journey through grief and…
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E152: Clutter-Free Living, Inside and Out: Guest Melanie Cohen
In this episode, we sit down with Melanie, a purple-haired, tattooed, punk-rock-loving Jewish mama from Brooklyn, whose journey is as bold and inspiring as her…
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E 151: Mother Wounds From Not Being Cherished: Guest: Geraldine Crane
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Geraldine Crane, founder of Serene Spiritual® Mother Wound Healing, to dive deep into the often unspoken struggles…