Episodes

Oct. 31, 2024

5 Reasons Adult Children Struggle With Boundaries

In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest struggles for adult children from dysfunctional families: setting and sticking to healthy boundaries. If you’ve ever found it challenging to maintain boundaries, you’re not alo...
Oct. 26, 2024

Living With The "As If" Personality Diagnosis: Guest: Stacy Blemaster

In this episode, we sit down with Stacy Blemaster, a licensed professional counselor, who shares her deeply personal story of mental health struggles and recovery. Stacy opens up about her crash into depression during her fir...
Oct. 20, 2024

The Link Between Mental Health and Physical "Dis-ease" Guest : Antoinette McInnes

In this powerful episode, we dive into the incredible story of Antoinette McInnes , a survivor of cancer and a highly functional BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), who shares her transformative journey of healing mentally...
Oct. 15, 2024

Leading With Compassion and Unity: Guest Mark Entrekin

In this episode Tammy welcomes Mark Entrekin, a leader with an impressive array of degrees, certifications, and a decade-long Toastmasters journey. Mark, fondly known by Tammy as the "king of acronyms," brings a wealth of ex...
Oct. 9, 2024

E109 Emotional Healing for Chronic Illness, Guest : Jodi Geline

In this episode, Tammy Vincent interviews Jodi Geline, a specialist in healing the emotional roots of chronic physical symptoms. Jodi shares her personal journey of struggling with health issues that no doctor could resolve, ...
Oct. 3, 2024

E108: Facing Family Trauma and Mental Health Issues: Guest Jessica Kazaniwskyj

In this deeply impactful conversation, hosts Tammy Vincent and Jessica Kazaniwskyj explore the realities of growing up with a narcissistic, bipolar parent. Tammy opens up about her own childhood experience, sharing how her mo...
Oct. 2, 2024

E 107: 6 Reasons Why it is NEVER a Childs Fault

In this episode, Tammy Vincent , trauma-informed coach and advocate for survivors of dysfunctional families, dives deep into the critical reasons why a child—especially before the age of 8—can never be at fault for anything t...
Sept. 25, 2024

E106: Recovering Your Identity as an Adult Child of Dysfunction

In this episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction , Tammy Vincent dives deep into the process of reclaiming your identity after growing up in a dysfunctional family. Many adult children of dysfunctional families, including those ...
Sept. 24, 2024

From Rock Bottom to Purpose-Driven Leadership: Guest: Travis Lee

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the transformative journey of Travis Lee, a dynamic entrepreneur, coach, and author who overcame addiction, mental illness, and physical illness to align with his spiritual purpose....
Sept. 18, 2024

E104: Traditional Talk Therapy Vs. Other Modalities: From a Therapist: Guest Maureen Clancy

In this episode, we sit down with Maureen Clancy, a licensed therapist and trauma expert with over 20 years of experience, to explore the powerful intersection between traditional psychotherapy and alternative healing practic...
Sept. 17, 2024

E103: Post Traumatic Stress or Post Traumatic Growth? You Decide

In this episode, we dive into how we can help children develop Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) after facing adversity, rather than becoming overwhelmed by Post-Traumatic Stress . Trauma can deeply impact a child’s development, bu...
Sept. 13, 2024

E102: Self-Acceptance & Soulmate Love: The Diamond Self Secret with Dr. Diana Kirschner

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Dr. Diana Kirschner, renowned PBS Love Expert and psychologist, author of The Diamond Self Secret , and star of Amazon Prime’s Love in 90 Days . Dr. Diana has appeared on Oprah ,...
Sept. 11, 2024

The Incredible Power Of Gratitude: 7 Ways Gratitude Changes Your Life

In this episode, we dive into the incredible impact gratitude has on the healing process, especially for those overcoming trauma, addiction, or dysfunction. Gratitude is more than just a feel-good practice; it actually rewire...
Sept. 10, 2024

E100: How to Break Free from Perfectionism and Grow a Soul-Aligned Business: Guest Gini Trask

In this episode, Tammy Vincent is joined by Gini, a lifelong entrepreneur who started her business journey at just 16 years old. Gini has built and scaled numerous small businesses into multi-million-dollar successes, but her...
Sept. 9, 2024

What is Perfectionism and How Do I Stop It?

In this episode, I dive deep into the roots of perfectionism, especially for adult children of dysfunctional families. I’ll share my own experiences with perfectionism, how it developed as a coping mechanism for the chaos of ...
Sept. 8, 2024

E98: Mastering Emotional Intelligence: Guest Micaela Passeri

In this episode, we sit down with Micaela Passeri, a 6-time award-winning Emotional Intelligence Business Strategist, Coach, International Speaker, and Best-Selling Author. With over 20 years of experience building successful...
Sept. 5, 2024

5 Ways to Start to Heal Your Mother Wound

In this episode, I dive deep into the journey of healing from the mother wound, a topic close to my heart as I share my personal experience of growing up with an alcoholic mother. For most of my life, our mother-daughter rela...
Sept. 3, 2024

E96: Growing Up The Daughter Of An Alcoholic Father: Guest Misti Blu Day

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Misti Blu Day as she opens up about her childhood experiences growing up with an alcoholic father. Misti shares candidly about the emotional and psychological toll that living in suc...
Aug. 30, 2024

E95: Beyond The Laundry List: 10 PHYSICAL Symptoms That ACOAs Experience

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the long-term physical effects of chronic stress on adult children of alcoholic families. Growing up in a home marked by unpredictability, chaos, and emotional turmoil often leaves la...
Aug. 28, 2024

E94 Harnessing the Vagus Nerve: The Secret to Overcoming Trauma: Guest Shelli Johnson

In this transformative episode, we delve deep into the world of energy healing and spiritual growth with the passionate healer and spiritual guide, Shelli Johnson. Her profound journey began with a life-altering spiritual awa...
Aug. 27, 2024

The Power Of Facing Triggers Instead of Avoiding Them

In this episode, we dive into the crucial topic of dealing with triggers—a challenge many of us face but often shy away from. Ignoring our triggers may seem like an easy escape, but it never makes them go away. Instead, they ...
Aug. 20, 2024

E.92 Tricks To Navigating Difficult Conversations

In this episode, we explore how to navigate difficult conversations, especially for those dealing with the impact of childhood trauma. We discuss five essential strategies to approach these tough discussions with confidence a...
Aug. 19, 2024

E91: War, Trauma, and Healing: Bridging Generations Through Dialogue Guest Becky Ellis

In this episode, we welcome Becky Ellis, author of Little Avalanches , who shares her journey of understanding and healing from intergenerational trauma. As the daughter of a World War II combat sergeant, Becky grew up under ...
Aug. 15, 2024

Bulletproof Resilience: Brandon Peacocks Survival to Thrival Journey

In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Peacock, a remarkable triple gunshot survivor who has turned his life-altering experience into a mission of empowerment. As the executive director of "Hit the Ground Running Charity,"...