Episodes
May 21, 2025
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 up in chaotic or dysfunctional environments. If you listened to Ana...
May 18, 2025
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 Hypnosis . Ana offers both online hypnosis sessions worldwide and i...
May 17, 2025
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 journey from invisibility to impact is both inspiring and transformat...
May 14, 2025
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 healing arts. Shillpi has spent over two decades helping others tra...
May 12, 2025
E 179: 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 alone in prison—brought down by addiction. Mykal doesn't hold anything...
May 9, 2025
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 (ACoAs) is often shaped by early dysfunction—and how to begin shiftin...
May 8, 2025
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 narcissistic parenting. Scotti shares how unresolved childhood wounds ...
May 6, 2025
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 story of transformation, healing, and hope. After decades in public e...
May 1, 2025
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 reclaim your life on your own terms. Lisa shares her personal journe...
April 29, 2025
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 and somatic healing guide. With over 15 years of experience in the...
April 26, 2025
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 Long Island chapter, and holder of both a Doctorate Degree in Metap...
April 24, 2025
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 your truest, most authentic self. So many of us—especially adult ch...
April 23, 2025
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, LLC . Based in Chicago, Dr. Montero brings a unique blend of exper...
April 22, 2025
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 of an Alcoholic or grew up in any kind of dysfunctional environmen...
April 21, 2025
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 transformation. After building and leading several successful companie...
April 17, 2025
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 micro-moments—those tiny shifts that pull us out of stress and into pres...
April 16, 2025
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 creative expression. If you grew up in a household shaped by alcoholism...
April 11, 2025
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 personal sovereignty. Blending coaching, science, and mysticism, Patric...
April 10, 2025
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 health. After facing a personal health crisis that traditional me...
April 9, 2025
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 while living with an invisible disability. Diagnosed with a learnin...
April 7, 2025
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. Elicia shares her deeply personal journey of growing up in a dysfunc...
April 1, 2025
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 powerful story of survival, sobriety, and healing from growing up in ...
March 25, 2025
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 experience supporting individuals and families, Alison has dedicate...
March 20, 2025
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, international speaker, best-selling author, and passionate advocate for the...