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Adult Child of Dysfunction

Adult Child of Dysfunction

By: Tammy Vincent
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 “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 profound inner wounds though a variety of modalities including, but not limited to mindfulness, NLP practices, transformational coaching. We will help people uncover the darkness and emerge into the light as confident, thriving, empowered adults. This podcast is literally for anybody that has been subject to the complexities and cruelties that life can send our way. It is for people at any stage of their healing journey, or even those that want to help a loved one navigate their pain. Tammy Vincent, a survivor and thriver, has transformed her life from the challenges of being an adult child of two alcoholic parents. With a Masters in Education and addiction and recovery certifications, shes a beacon of hope for others on their paths to transformation. You can reach Tammy at any time at www.tammyvincent.comCopyright 2026 Tammy Vincent Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • E 308: Tammys Takes #17: Should I Stay or Go? When The Relationship Feels OFF

    E 308: Tammys Takes #17: Should I Stay or Go? When The Relationship Feels OFF
    May 5 2026
    In this Tammy’s Takes follow-up to her conversation with relationship coach Karen Spetz, Tammy Vincent dives deeper into one of the most confusing emotional spaces in relationships — feeling “not unhappy… but not happy either.”This episode explores why so many women find themselves stuck in relationships that feel calm but disconnected, and how nervous system patterns from childhood can keep us choosing safety over true alignment. Tammy breaks down the difference between the absence of conflict and the presence of connection, and why simply “not fighting” doesn’t always mean a relationship is healthy or fulfilling.Building on Karen Spetz’s powerful question — “If your relationship improved, would you actually want to stay?” — Tammy guides listeners through a deeper level of self-reflection to uncover what’s really missing and what their body is trying to tell them.Listeners will walk away with a practical 3-step clarity process to help them move out of confusion and into grounded awareness, including how to identify unmet needs, tune into their nervous system, and have honest conversations before making big decisions.This episode is not about telling you whether to stay or leave — it’s about helping you reconnect with yourself so you can make the decision that’s truly aligned for you.🔑 Key Takeaways • Why “not fighting” doesn’t equal connection• How nervous system patterns influence relationship decisions• The hidden cost of staying in emotional neutrality• A powerful question to uncover your true desire• A 3-step process to move from confusion to clarity• Why clarity comes from awareness, not pressureHey there, I’m so glad you’re here and tuning in! If this episode spoke to your heart, just know there’s even more support waiting for you.Book Your Free Clarity and Calm Call: No Judgement, just a chat https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/clarity-and-calm-callIf you are curious about where you stand energetically, or just need a frequency boost, book your FREE biofrequency voice scan here: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/complimentary-scan-demo if you want to take part in an amazing club, where you can get unlimited scans and free coaching every month, sign up here: $25 ($250 Value) Join For One Month Here https://workshops.tammyvincent.com/offers/JQz3QDrr/checkoutIf you would like to ask a question, and hear the answer in a future episode, please leave your question here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TammyvincentcoachingTrials To Triumph: An Adult Child's Emotional Freedom Blueprint: Use code THRIVE25 for 75% off today. https://workshops.tammyvincent.com/offers/DSbcgrZZ/checkoutAs an international inspirational speaker, NLP Practitioner, Trauma-Informed Coach, Neurofit Trainer, and Best-Selling Author, I bring both deep personal experience and professional training to the work I do. I believe in prevention, not just intervention — and use a body, mind, and spirit approach to guide others toward becoming the happiest, healthiest versions of themselves.My holistic toolbox includes nervous system regulation, trauma-informed coaching, nutritional support, and natural healing strategies,🔑 Start Your Healing JourneyFind ALL THE THINGS HERE: Anything that I have to offer is right here✈️ Bonus for Travel Lovers!Did you know I also offer access to an amazing travel savings program that can help you save up to 70% on hotels, resorts, cruises, and more? Let’s compare your next upcoming itinerary and see how much you could save.👉 Try the Trip Check: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/trip-check📺 Subscribe to My YouTube Channel👉 Adult Child of Dysfunction on YouTube🌟 Book Me to Speak at Your Event👉 Let’s connect: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/speakers-event-chat🫶 Let’s Connect📩 Email: tammy@tammyvincent.com📱 Text: 513-280-3555🌟 If this episode helped you, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and hit follow. Every share helps break generational cycles and brings healing into more lives.
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    14 mins
  • E 307: Stay or Leave? The Truth About Relationships No One Talks About: Guest Karyn Spetz

    E 307: Stay or Leave? The Truth About Relationships No One Talks About: Guest Karyn Spetz
    May 4 2026
    In this episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction, Tammy Vincent sits down with relationship coach Karen Spetz to explore one of the most emotionally complex questions many women face: “Should I stay or should I go?”Karen specializes in helping women navigate this crossroads, especially during seasons of personal growth, identity shifts, and midlife transitions. Together, Tammy and Karen unpack why this question is coming up more than ever, and how evolving self-awareness, changing societal norms, and emotional needs can create a disconnect in long-term relationships.They discuss the difference between simply coexisting and experiencing true connection, the impact of childhood patterns and communication styles, and why the absence of conflict does not equal a healthy relationship. Karen emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all answer — only a deeper process of self-exploration, clarity, and honest communication.Listeners will walk away with powerful reflection questions, including how to identify what’s missing in a relationship and how to determine whether those needs can be met within it. This conversation also highlights the importance of raising your standards, reconnecting with yourself, and making decisions from a grounded place rather than fear, guilt, or urgency.Ultimately, this episode is about empowerment — trusting yourself to make aligned decisions, whether that means staying, leaving, or redefining what your relationship looks like moving forward.🔑 Key Takeaways• Why more women are questioning their relationships during midlife transitions• The difference between “not fighting” and true emotional connection• How personal growth can create relationship misalignment• The role of communication in every relationship challenge• A powerful question: If your relationship improved, would you want to stay?• Why decisions should come from clarity, not fear or guilt• The importance of raising your standards in relationships🔗 Connect with Karen SpetzWebsite: https://abetterrelationshipcoaching.comPodcast: https://www.abetterrelationshipcoaching.com/podcastHey there, I’m so glad you’re here and tuning in! If this episode spoke to your heart, just know there’s even more support waiting for you.Book Your Free Clarity and Calm Call: No Judgement, just a chat https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/clarity-and-calm-callIf you are curious about where you stand energetically, or just need a frequency boost, book your FREE biofrequency voice scan here: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/complimentary-scan-demo if you want to take part in an amazing club, where you can get unlimited scans and free coaching every month, sign up here: $25 ($250 Value) Join For One Month Here https://workshops.tammyvincent.com/offers/JQz3QDrr/checkoutIf you would like to ask a question, and hear the answer in a future episode, please leave your question here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TammyvincentcoachingTrials To Triumph: An Adult Child's Emotional Freedom Blueprint: Use code THRIVE25 for 75% off today. https://workshops.tammyvincent.com/offers/DSbcgrZZ/checkoutAs an international inspirational speaker, NLP Practitioner, Trauma-Informed Coach, Neurofit Trainer, and Best-Selling Author, I bring both deep personal experience and professional training to the work I do. I believe in prevention, not just intervention — and use a body, mind, and spirit approach to guide others toward becoming the happiest, healthiest versions of themselves.My holistic toolbox includes nervous system regulation, trauma-informed coaching, nutritional support, and natural healing strategies,🔑 Start Your Healing JourneyFind ALL THE THINGS HERE: Anything that I have to offer is right here✈️ Bonus for Travel Lovers!Did you know I also offer access to an amazing travel savings program that can help you save up to 70% on hotels, resorts, cruises, and more? Let’s compare your next upcoming itinerary and see how much you could save.👉 Try the Trip Check: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/trip-check📺 Subscribe to My YouTube Channel👉 Adult Child of Dysfunction on YouTube🌟 Book Me to Speak at Your Event👉 Let’s connect: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/speakers-event-chat🫶 Let’s Connect📩 Email: tammy@tammyvincent.com📱 Text: 513-280-3555🌟 If this episode helped you, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and hit follow. Every share helps break generational cycles and brings healing into more lives.
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    42 mins
  • E 306: You Don't Need More Discipline- You Need This Instead

    E 306: You Don't Need More Discipline- You Need This Instead
    May 1 2026
    What if the reason you keep falling back into the same patterns… isn’t a lack of discipline?In this episode of Tammy’s Takes, Tammy breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in personal growth—and why trying to “just be more disciplined” is actually keeping you stuck.Building off her conversation with therapist Jennifer Schrappe, Tammy explains how behaviors like emotional eating, overthinking, avoidance, and procrastination aren’t failures—they’re attempts to meet an unmet need.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still can’t seem to change certain habits, this episode will help you understand why—and give you a simple, practical framework you can start using immediately.Because real change doesn’t come from control…It comes from understanding what’s driving the behavior in the first place.Hey there, I’m so glad you’re here and tuning in! If this episode spoke to your heart, just know there’s even more support waiting for you.Book Your Free Clarity and Calm Call: No Judgement, just a chat https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/clarity-and-calm-callIf you are curious about where you stand energetically, or just need a frequency boost, book your FREE biofrequency voice scan here: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/complimentary-scan-demo if you want to take part in an amazing club, where you can get unlimited scans and free coaching every month, sign up here: $25 ($250 Value) Join For One Month Here https://workshops.tammyvincent.com/offers/JQz3QDrr/checkoutIf you would like to ask a question, and hear the answer in a future episode, please leave your question here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TammyvincentcoachingTrials To Triumph: An Adult Child's Emotional Freedom Blueprint: Use code THRIVE25 for 75% off today. https://workshops.tammyvincent.com/offers/DSbcgrZZ/checkoutAs an international inspirational speaker, NLP Practitioner, Trauma-Informed Coach, Neurofit Trainer, and Best-Selling Author, I bring both deep personal experience and professional training to the work I do. I believe in prevention, not just intervention — and use a body, mind, and spirit approach to guide others toward becoming the happiest, healthiest versions of themselves.My holistic toolbox includes nervous system regulation, trauma-informed coaching, nutritional support, and natural healing strategies,🔑 Start Your Healing JourneyFind ALL THE THINGS HERE: Anything that I have to offer is right here✈️ Bonus for Travel Lovers!Did you know I also offer access to an amazing travel savings program that can help you save up to 70% on hotels, resorts, cruises, and more? Let’s compare your next upcoming itinerary and see how much you could save.👉 Try the Trip Check: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/trip-check📺 Subscribe to My YouTube Channel👉 Adult Child of Dysfunction on YouTube🌟 Book Me to Speak at Your Event👉 Let’s connect: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/speakers-event-chat🫶 Let’s Connect📩 Email: tammy@tammyvincent.com📱 Text: 513-280-3555🌟 If this episode helped you, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and hit follow. Every share helps break generational cycles and brings healing into more lives.
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    13 mins
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