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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 these

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E115: 5 Reasons Gratitude Is DIfficult For Adult...

Adult Child of Dysfunction ·

2024/11/08

In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges that adult children of dysfunctional families face when it comes to cultivating an attitude of gratitude. Growing up in environments that were chaotic or emotionally neglectful often shapes how we view the world, leaving us with a focus on survival rather than appreciation. We explore the five main reasons why gratitude can feel especially difficult, including conditioned negativity, low self-worth, a lack of role models for gratitude, the fear of

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E114: Defying Odds, Beating Cancer Naturally: Guest...

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2024/11/07

In this episode, Tammy Vincent welcomes holistic health expert Diane Langlois, a Certified Holistic Health Strategist, Bio-frequency Practitioner, Wellness Educator, and Herbalist. Diane shares her powerful journey of overcoming stage 4 Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma through natural and holistic methods. Facing a grim prognosis with five children under ten, Diane refused to accept defeat. She explored diet changes, lifestyle shifts, and natural medicine, empowering her body to heal.Diane now dedicates her

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5 Reasons Adult Children Struggle With Boundaries

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2024/10/31

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 alone. We explore five main reasons behind this difficulty, starting with the fear of rejection or abandonment. Often, those raised in dysfunctional environments feel they must prioritize others to avoid isolation, and that belief lingers into adulthood.We also discuss how a lack

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38:43

Living With The "As If" Personality Diagnosis: Guest:...

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2024/10/26

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 first year at Brown University, where she was eventually diagnosed with As-if Personality Disorder—a condition in which one lives a life of pretense, without a feeling of true authenticity. She connects this aspect of her disorder to her upbringing in a wealthy family that

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The Link Between Mental Health and Physical...

Adult Child of Dysfunction ·

2024/10/20

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, emotionally, and spiritually. After being diagnosed with cancer in 2017, Antoinette began the tough process of facing her deep-seated trauma and toxic coping mechanisms that, unknown to her, had fueled both her illness and her outwardly "successful" life.For years, she lived as

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Leading With Compassion and Unity: Guest Mark Entrekin

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2024/10/15

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 experience from coaching top business leaders on Agile, Scrum, and high ROI productivity to guiding couples through difficult transitions like divorce. His company, Reality Focused Dynamics, helps professionals and leaders confront the truths that are often avoided or

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E109 Emotional Healing for Chronic Illness, Guest :...

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2024/10/09

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, including extreme bloating that made her look nine months pregnant. Through discovering and developing her own healing methodology, Jodi transformed her health, achieving a flat stomach and overall wellness. Now, she helps others heal their chronic issues by addressing the

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E108: Facing Family Trauma and Mental Health Issues:...

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2024/10/03

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 mother’s mental health challenges and refusal to seek treatment led to an abusive environment filled with emotional turmoil. From being locked in closets to dealing with a constant cycle of manipulation, Tammy’s story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.Together, Tammy and

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

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2024/10/02

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 that happens to them. Tammy walks us through the developmental science behind this, highlighting how young children lack the cognitive, emotional, and moral capacity to be responsible for complex situations or harmful experiences they may encounter.She discusses the importance of

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E106: Recovering Your Identity as an Adult Child of...

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2024/09/25

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 affected by addiction, abuse, or neglect, often lose themselves while trying to survive the chaos. Tammy shares actionable steps on how to rediscover your authentic self, set healthy boundaries, and heal from childhood trauma. By exploring self-awareness, reconnecting with

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E105: From Rock Bottom to Purpose-Driven Leadership:...

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2024/09/24

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. Travis shares his raw and inspiring story of battling severe mental health struggles and using substances as a coping mechanism, all while building multiple businesses to prove his worth. After a life-altering health crisis that left him paralyzed and in the hospital for a

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E104: Traditional Talk Therapy Vs. Other Modalities:...

Adult Child of Dysfunction ·

2024/09/18

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 practices. Maureen, creator of the Gate Passages Framework, shares her insights on navigating life transitions and healing from childhood trauma using a unique, holistic approach.We dive into common misconceptions and biases surrounding alternative healing modalities like oracle

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E103: Post Traumatic Stress or Post Traumatic Growth?...

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2024/09/17

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, but with the right tools and environment, it can also become a catalyst for growth. Here are six steps you can take to support a child through this process:Normalize Their Emotions: It’s essential to help children recognize and understand their emotions. By validating their

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E102: Self-Acceptance & Soulmate Love: The Diamond...

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2024/09/13

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, The Today Show, and countless summits and podcasts, helping tens of thousands of women overcome their inner critic, build confidence, and create soulmate love relationships.We dive into her unique approach to building self-esteem and leading a more spiritual, peaceful life by

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The Incredible Power Of Gratitude: 7 Ways Gratitude...

Adult Child of Dysfunction ·

2024/09/11

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 rewires your brain, helping you cultivate a positive mindset and resilience. We'll explore how focusing on what you're thankful for can reduce anxiety and depression, increase self-worth, and improve emotional resilience. You’ll also learn how gratitude strengthens relationships and

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E100: How to Break Free from Perfectionism and Grow a...

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2024/09/10

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 path was shaped by deep personal challenges. Growing up with a mother battling heroin and meth addiction and a stepmother struggling with severe mental illness, Gini’s drive for perfectionism and people-pleasing fueled her early success. However, she soon realized these coping

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E99: What is Perfectionism and How Do I Stop It?

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2024/09/09

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 my childhood, and why so many of us struggle with it. More importantly, we’ll talk about 5 effective ways to overcome perfectionism and begin living a more self-compassionate, balanced life.Here’s what we’ll cover:Challenging Unrealistic Standards: I’ll guide you through

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E98: Mastering Emotional Intelligence: Guest Micaela...

Adult Child of Dysfunction ·

2024/09/08

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 businesses, Micaela has mastered the art of blending emotional intelligence with income-generating strategies to help entrepreneurs and business owners thrive both personally and financially.We dive deep into her proprietary Emotional Money Mastery technique, a unique approach

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5 Ways to Start to Heal Your Mother Wound

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2024/09/05

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 relationship was broken, and the emotional scars ran deep. But I realized that to truly thrive, I needed to heal those wounds.I walk you through five essential steps to healing: expressing the pain, learning to love yourself, developing self-awareness, reparenting yourself, and

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E96: Growing Up The Daughter Of An Alcoholic Father:...

Adult Child of Dysfunction ·

2024/09/03

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 such an environment takes on a child, and how those impacts often carry into adulthood. She discusses the challenges of breaking free from generational trauma, the coping mechanisms she developed, and the journey towards healing and self-discovery. Through her story, Misti offers

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