Episodes

Jan. 25, 2026

E262: From Survival to Thriving: Remembering Who You Really Are

In this follow-up episode, Tammy gently expands on her recent conversation with relationship clarity coach Bre Waltas, diving deeper into how growing up in dysfunctional or chaotic homes shapes our identity, attachment patte...
Jan. 24, 2026

E 261: Navigating the Chaos: Understanding Trauma Bonds and Narcissistic Relationships: Guest Bre Wolta

Returning guest Bre Wolta, relationship clarity coach and EFT practitioner, joins us once again for a powerful and deeply relatable conversation about how growing up in dysfunctional families shapes our adult relationships. I...
Jan. 21, 2026

E 260: Navigating the Path from Awareness to Regulation: A Guide for the Adult Child of Dysfunction

In this follow-up episode, Tammy expands on last week’s heartfelt conversation with author Kimberly Conte and explores the missing piece so many adult children of dysfunction run into: awareness isn’t always enough to create ...
Jan. 20, 2026

E 259: When You Feel Lost: Kimberly Conte on Hope, Healing, and Self-Discovery

In this deeply moving and honest episode, I sit down with Kimberly Conte, author of Who Am I Really? , a woman whose life story speaks directly to anyone who has ever felt abandoned, broken, or unsure of their place in the wo...
Jan. 15, 2026

E 258: Resilience, Gratitude, and the Power of Choosing Joy: Guest Alexi Bracey

Joy isn’t something we wait for once life settles down—it’s something we choose, even in the middle of uncertainty. In this powerful conversation, Alexi Bracey invites listeners to rethink what it truly means to thrive after ...
Jan. 14, 2026

E 257: The Healing Power of Writing and Speaking: Guest: Teri Petz

In this heartfelt episode, poet and community builder Teri Petz joins Adult Child of Dysfunction to explore the profound healing power of words. Through her personal journey, Teri shares how writing and poetry became a lifeli...
Jan. 11, 2026

E 256: Healing Beyond Symptoms: Kristen Renee’s 12-Step Framework for Mind-Body Wellness

In this powerful and heart-centered episode, I’m joined by Kristen Renee , a three-time author and holistic healing guide, for a deeply meaningful conversation about reclaiming health, wealth, and purpose after years of chron...
Jan. 8, 2026

E 255: Boundaries, Forgiveness, and Healing After Dysfunction with Martha Burch

What happens when you grow up feeling unwanted — and choose to turn that pain into purpose? In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction , I sit down with Martha Burch to explore healing beyond...
Jan. 5, 2026

E 254: Mediumship and Grief Healing with Barbara Banner

In this deeply moving and insightful episode, we sit down with Barbara Banner , a certified psychic evidential and trance medium, to explore the healing potential of mediumship for those navigating grief, trauma, and loss. Ba...
Jan. 1, 2026

E 253: Calm Is a Skill: How to Lower Stress and Build Resilience Daily w Dr. Kate Lund

In this powerful and timely episode, we welcome Dr. Kate Lund , a distinguished clinical psychologist, resilience expert, and speaker with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, families, athletes, and organizations...
Dec. 30, 2025

E 152: Why Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence Matter in Childhood Development w/Veronica Moya

In this enlightening episode, Veronica Moya brings much-needed attention to the vital role of emotional intelligence and mindfulness in childhood development . Drawing from her work as a mindfulness and meditation coach for c...
Dec. 26, 2025

E 251: You Were Wired to Survive: Dr. Hector Rodriguez on Trauma, the Brain, and Hope

What happens when science, trauma, and hope collide? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Hector Rodriguez , a psychiatrist and brain health expert who helps people understand that their pain isn’t a personal failure — it’s a su...
Dec. 22, 2025

E250: Healing Ancestral Money Patterns and Self-Worth with Gretchen Hill

In this powerful and deeply validating episode, we sit down with Gretchen Hill — Spiritual Life Coach, Akashic Records practitioner, and creator of the Multi-Generational Money Map™ — to explore what it really means to break ...
Dec. 19, 2025

E249: Understanding ACEs and Trauma Recovery with Wendy B. Correa

On this episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction , we’re joined by Wendy B. Correa — former music industry insider, radio DJ, trauma survivor, and author of the upcoming memoir My Pretty Baby (She Writes Press, Nov. 4, 2025). Wi...
Dec. 15, 2025

E 248: Finding Breath Again: Marcia's Earhart's Approach to Trauma Recovery

In this powerful episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction , we welcome Marcia Earhart — author, educator, and cofounder of The Sterling Rose Sanctuary , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering grief support and hope to those walking thro...
Dec. 12, 2025

E247: Optimize Your Energy: Personalized Nutrition for Peak Performance: w/ Guest Katie Hardie

On this episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction , we dive into the deep connection between recovery, performance, and emotional healing with Katie Hardie , Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Functional Diagnostic Nutriti...
Dec. 11, 2025

E 246:Healing Begins with Feeling: Emotional Awareness, Safe Spaces, and Self-Discovery with Danielle Zilg

In this deeply heartfelt episode, we sit down with Danielle Zilg —a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in the making, motivator, mental health maven, wounded healer, and wholehearted advocate for creating safe spaces where p...
Nov. 27, 2025

E245: 10 Things to Say Or Not To Say When Someone You Love Is Hurting

🎙 Podcast Episode Summary In this heartfelt follow-up episode to last week’s powerful conversation with bestselling author and breast cancer survivor Cara Lockwood , we shift the focus to the people standing beside those who ...
Nov. 21, 2025

E 244: Laugh, Heal, Repeat: Finding Joy After a Cancer Diagnosis: Guest Cara Lockwood

Bestselling author Cara Lockwood has made readers laugh, cry, and swoon through more than 35 books — including the USA Today bestsellers The Takeover and I Do (But I Don’t) , which became a Lifetime Original Movie starring De...
Nov. 19, 2025

E 242: The Power of Horses: Stress Management and Self-Awareness w Guest Sue Willoughby

Sue Willoughby is an Equus Coach®, intuitive guide, and reinvention expert who helps women over 40 reconnect with their inner wisdom, release what no longer serves them, and step into a more authentic, aligned life—through th...
Nov. 17, 2025

E 241 Healing the Generational Storm: Connie Davis on Trauma, Trust & Transformation

In this powerful episode, Connie Davis , Co-Founder of Inspire.World Foundation and Chief Post Traumatic Growth Officer, shares her inspiring journey of transforming trauma into wisdom. A widow, ICU survivor, and certified WI...
Nov. 13, 2025

E: 240 A Little Deeper into The 5 Stages of Grief: Katy Parker Follow UP

In this powerful solo episode, we continue the conversation sparked by my recent interview with grief and loss coach Katy Parker — but this time, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most well-known (and misunderstood) gr...
Nov. 12, 2025

Ep 239 How to Find Hope Again: Practical Healing Tools for Trauma Survivors: Guest Katy Parker

In this powerful and heart-centered episode, we sit down with Katy Parker — a trauma-informed well-being writer, grief and loss coach, and mental health mentor who is changing the way the world understands invisible grief. Ka...
Nov. 9, 2025

E238: Akashic Records Explained: Clearing Ancestral Patterns and Reconnecting to Inner Wisdom: Guest Sarah Stray

In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Stray , founder of Boxless Coaching , an Akashic Record Healer and Soul Recalibration Coach who helps people clear ancestral patterns and reconnect with their inner knowing. After more ...