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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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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 155: Healing After Suicide Ideation: The F.U.N....

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2025/03/03

In this episode, we sit down with Earnest James—a family man, father, friend, podcaster, mentor, and speaker with a heart for people. Earnest has dedicated his life to inspiring and uplifting others, spreading a powerful message of hope and healing. His mission is simple yet profound:💡 Deal with your problems.❤️ Heal from your pain.🚀 Fulfill your purpose.Earnest opens up about his personal journey of overcoming depression, divorce, and suicidal ideation using his transformative F.U.N. method—which

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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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Ep 154: Are You Living Authentically? 10 Ways To Know

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2025/02/28

In this episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction: Thriving After Chaos, we’re diving deep into one of the most important aspects of healing and self-discovery—authenticity. Many of us grew up in environments where we had to suppress our true selves to survive. But as adults, we have the power to reclaim our authenticity and live in alignment with who we truly are.So, how do you know if you're living authentically? I’m sharing 10 powerful questions that will help you reflect on your choices,

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Losing a Sibling to Suicide: A Journey of Grief,...

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2025/02/26

In this deeply moving episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction: Thriving After Chaos, I sit down with writer and poet Dana K, whose journey through grief and healing is both heartbreaking and inspiring. After losing her brother, Arman, to suicide, Dana was forced to confront not only his absence but also the trauma she had carried since childhood. Growing up in a home with narcissistic parents, she endured emotional neglect and manipulation, leaving deep scars that remained unaddressed—until Arman’s

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E152: Clutter-Free Living, Inside and Out: Guest...

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2025/02/21

In this episode, we sit down with Melanie, a purple-haired, tattooed, punk-rock-loving Jewish mama from Brooklyn, whose journey is as bold and inspiring as her personality. Growing up as the daughter of a chemical engineer—both an applied physicist and an addict who sold drugs—Melanie lived in a world shaped by duality. Competitive gymnastics became her escape, providing the structure and discipline missing at home.But after leaving the sport, food became her coping mechanism, leading to a 70-pound

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E 151: Mother Wounds From Not Being Cherished: Guest:...

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2025/02/18

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Geraldine Crane, founder of Serene Spiritual® Mother Wound Healing, to dive deep into the often unspoken struggles of navigating a toxic or difficult relationship with one’s mother. Geraldine, a qualified hypnotherapist and mentor, shares how her own journey of healing after cutting ties with her mother in 2017 led her to help other women reclaim their peace, self-worth, and emotional freedom.We explore the lasting impact of mother wounds—including

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E 150: Nourish Beyond the Plate: Guest Isabel Chiara

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2025/02/13

In this enlightening episode, Tammy Vincent welcomes Isabel Chiara, an intuitive guide and transformational leader with over 30 years of experience in energy modalities. Isabel shares her profound insights on self-love, intuitive eating, and breaking free from diet culture through her transformative approach, "The Life Actualization Process," and her wellness app, Nourish.Key Discussion Points:Overcoming Struggles with Healthy Eating Habits: Isabel explains how practicing self-connection and

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E149: From Self-Doubt to Self-Worth: Reclaiming...

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2025/02/12

Self-doubt can silently sabotage our happiness, relationships, and sense of self-worth—but it doesn’t have to. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Fizza Kashif Khan, a relationship coach dedicated to helping professionals break free from self-doubt and build fulfilling, confident connections.Fifteen years ago, Fizza arrived in Australia with her daughter, hoping for a brighter future. But the reality of cultural struggles, financial hardship, and isolation led her into a deep battle with

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E 148: EvenA Stroke Can't Slow Her Down: Guest Alma...

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2025/02/10

In this episode, we’re joined by the remarkable Alma Collins Thomas, a true testament to the strength of the human spirit. Alma’s journey is one of incredible resilience, facing overwhelming adversity and coming out stronger on the other side. From a devastating personal loss to surviving a massive stroke, Alma has experienced challenges that would stop many in their tracks. Yet, through it all, she has continued to inspire others, even from her hospital bed.Alma’s story begins with the unimaginable

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Unpacking the Pain: How Childhood Loss Shapes Adult...

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2025/02/08

In this powerful episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction, I sit down with Julie Ryan McGue, adoptee, memoirist, and now a three-time published author, to discuss the complex emotions surrounding adoption trauma, identity, and grief.Julie’s story is deeply personal—growing up as an adoptee, she always grappled with questions about her origins. But alongside her search for identity, she also carried the responsibility of having a younger sister with disabilities. When her sister passed away suddenly, it

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The Importance of Self-Care: Guest Vivianne Winters...

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2025/02/07

Podcast Summary: Self-Care, Children’s Books, and Life Transformation with Vivianne Winters IsraelIn this inspiring episode of [Podcast Name], motivational speaker and author Vivianne Winters Israel shares her transformative journey, blending the world of children's literature with the vital importance of self-care. As an accomplished author, registered nurse, and serial entrepreneur, Vivianne’s work aligns to tackle today’s social and emotional challenges through her upcoming children's book

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E145: Resilience in the Face of the Known and...

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2025/02/05

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ken Miller, CFRE, a dynamic trainer, speaker, and consultant who has defied the odds to create a life of success, service, and impact. Born into a turbulent childhood, Ken spent his first six years in foster care before being adopted into a home with a violent, alcoholic father. Despite these early struggles, he made it to an Ivy League college—only to face addiction, homelessness for 20 years, and time in prison.Today, Ken is a thriving business owner with

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E144: How Building Your Emotional Vocabulary Is a...

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2025/02/04

Dinalynn Rosenbush is a Consultant and Parenting Coach, Speaker, 30-year public school Speech Language Pathologist, international best-selling Author, and Creator/Host of the Top 2% podcast: The Language of Play. Dinalynn helps parents understand how children communicate so they can connect more deeply with their children. She empowers parents with practical, daily strategies for building speech and language skills during normal daily activities.To find out more about Dinalynn visit: Main

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