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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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E 175: “Somatic Healing for Survivors: Breathwork...

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2025/04/29

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 therapeutic yoga, somatic modalities, and conscious breathwork, Nicoletta shares how the body stores trauma—and more importantly, how we can safely release it.We explore how breath and facial release can become daily tools for anyone navigating the impacts of trauma and abuse

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E 174: Beyond Survival: How to Align Your Mind for...

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2025/04/26

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 Metaphysical Hypnosis and a PhD in Holistic Life Counseling. Kelly shares her deep insights into the different levels of consciousness and how the protective mechanisms of the mind, while well-intentioned, can often keep us stuck in cycles of limitation.Drawing from her extensive

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E 173: Boundaries & the Authentic Self: Why Saying No...

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2025/04/24

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 children of dysfunction—grew up learning to shape-shift, people-please, and suppress our needs just to survive. But here’s the truth: boundaries aren’t walls—they’re bridges. They connect us back to who we really are beneath the masks.I’m unpacking:Why honoring your "no" is

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E 172: Boundaries and Breakthroughs: Mental Strength...

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2025/04/23

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 expertise in both clinical and sports psychology, specializing in trauma-informed care, athlete mental health, performance enhancement, and emotional intelligence.While her professional background is rich and multifaceted—spanning work with at-risk youth, elder care, and elite

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E 171: The Neuroplasticity Hacks: 5 Simple Strategies...

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2025/04/22

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 environment, this episode is your reminder that you are not broken—you’re wired for survival. And the beautiful news? You can rewire those survival patterns into pathways of healing and self-trust.We unpack how the brain forms habits through a loop of stimulus → response → reward, and how

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E 170: Neuroplasticity and the Power of...

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2025/04/21

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 companies over three decades, George found himself battling a life-threatening addiction to alcohol and opioids. At his lowest point in 2013, he was consuming up to 50 Vicodin and two bottles of vodka per day. That crisis became the turning point that led him into rehab, recovery, and

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E 169: Dysfunction, Decisions & the Daily Reset You...

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2025/04/17

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 presence. Whether it's practicing a focused gaze that leads to a spontaneous yawn (and a nervous system reset), or choosing to celebrate who you are right now, Tif reminds us that you do have a choice—even when it feels like you don’t.This episode isn’t about pretending stress

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E 168: Reclaiming Joy: Why Fun and Creative...

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2025/04/16

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 or dysfunction, you may have learned early on that survival came first—and playfulness, imagination, and lightheartedness often took a backseat.Following my beautiful conversation with Patricia O’Brien about the magic of intention and creative living, I wanted to explore why

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E 167: The Power of Choice & Creative Expression...

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2025/04/11

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, Patricia reveals how art—in all its forms—is not just a form of expression, but a powerful means of communication that unlocks healing, reflection, innovation, and spiritual connection.Patricia encourages us to live with deliberate choice, using creativity as a compass to reconnect

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E166 : From NASA to Natural Healing: Mayim Vega’s...

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2025/04/10

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 medicine couldn't resolve, Mayim founded Arukah.com - The Holistic Life Academy in 2009 to help others unleash their inner healers.Mayim's work empowers doctors, nurses, and medical professionals, as well as individuals without medical backgrounds, to become confident and

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E165: Living with an Invisible Disability: How...

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2025/04/09

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 learning disability in kindergarten, Michelle faced academic and social struggles early on—and was often told what she couldn’t do.But Michelle refused to let the limitations others placed on her define her future.Against the odds, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Community

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E164: The Power of Boundaries: Using Self-Defense to...

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2025/04/07

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 dysfunctional environment, seeking refuge in martial arts, and later facing exploitation within that very space.Rather than letting these experiences define her, Elicia reclaimed her power—unlearning harmful patterns, setting firm boundaries, and using her voice to uplift others

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E163: Saving Ellen: A Story of Family, Sobriety, and...

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2025/04/01

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 an alcoholic home. The first in her family to get sober, Maura has maintained her sobriety for 39 years, despite the chaos of her father’s drinking and the deep impact of her sister Ellen’s life-threatening illness.In this episode, Maura discusses her upcoming book, Saving Ellen:

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E162: Healing Through Storytelling: Alison...

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2025/03/25

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 dedicated her career to fostering creativity, empathy, and resilience in others. Her work spans across writing, music therapy, and disability support, where she has served as a support worker, case manager, and music therapy practitioner, bringing compassion and insight to every

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E 161: From Deaf to Determined: Kellina Powell’s...

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2025/03/20

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 deaf and disability communities. Growing up deaf since the age of four, Kellina faced many challenges—but she refused to let them define her. Instead, she transformed adversity into opportunity, becoming a mentor and mental health coach dedicated to helping young adults with

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E 160: Healing the Inner Child: Breaking Free from...

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2025/03/19

In this powerful episode, Tammy Vincent welcomes visionary healer and bestselling author Jen Araya Peters to discuss the transformative power of inner child healing. Jen shares her deeply personal journey from childhood trauma and emotional wounds to becoming a global leader in trauma healing. With over 12,000 hours of guiding clients and 5,500+ facilitated sessions, Jen has helped thousands reclaim their lives from emotional abuse, codependency, and childhood trauma.What You’ll Learn in This

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E 159: Permission to Shine: Overcoming Challenges &...

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2025/03/16

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 of personal experience, Sherisse specializes in igniting inner wildfires and fostering fierce self-love. Having spent 11 years as a professional dancer, she understands the power of embodiment and movement in personal transformation.Sherisse’s unique methodology, born from overcoming her own adversities, guides women through radical

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E 158: The Hidden Impact of SUD on Siblings: Guest...

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2025/03/12

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 About Overdose, joins us to discuss the impact of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) on siblings, especially those who do not struggle with addiction themselves. Lee shares her personal experiences growing up with a family member who had SUD and how it shaped her approach to working with families impacted by addiction.Lee’s conversation highlights the

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Ep 157:Awakening the Sixth Sense: Tywanah Evette’s...

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2025/03/06

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Tywanah Evette, a fourth-generation intuitive healer, psychic medium, and the founder of Black Butterfly Goddess. Her story is one of profound resilience, transformation, and spiritual awakening. From enduring childhood trauma and surviving two near-fatal car accidents to overcoming the psychological warfare of a covert narcissist, Tywanah’s journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.Despite facing unimaginable darkness, she reclaimed her

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Ep. 156: Understanding Suicide: Signs, Support, and...

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2025/03/03

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 previous episodes with Earnest James and Dana K. to discuss the rising suicide rates and the critical role we all play in recognizing when someone we love might be struggling.You’ll learn about the alarming statistics, especially among young people, and why suicide continues to be a silent epidemic. I dive into how depression distorts reality

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