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E 346: Tammy's Take #33: 5 Signs Your Nervous System May Still Feel Unsafe
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- Adult Child of Dysfunction
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- Jul 16, 2026
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- 569
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Summary
What if you're not actually healed... What if you've simply become really good at surviving? In this episode of Tammy's Takes , trauma-informed coach Tammy Vincent explores one of the most powerful lessons from her recent conversation with bestselling author Janice Erlbaum. Although Janice's story of leaving home at just fifteen years old is extraordinary, the way her nervous system adapted isn't uncommon at all. Many adult children of dysfunctional families learned to become hypervigilant, people-pleasing, perfectionistic, emotionally disconnected, or constantly "on" simply because those behaviors once helped them survive. The problem? Our bodies often continue living by those same rules long after the danger has passed. In this episode, Tammy walks you through five powerful signs your nervous system may still feel unsafe and explains why healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about teaching your body that it's finally safe to rest. In this episode you'll discover: • Why surviving and healing are not the same thing • Five signs your nervous system may still be living in survival mode • Why you struggle to relax even when life is calm • The surprising reason you read everyone else's emotions but ignore your own • Why so many adult children constantly second-guess themselves • How hypervigilance affects sleep, anxiety, and overall health • Why true healing begins when your body finally believes it's safe If you've ever wondered why you're successful on the outside but still feel exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or stuck on the inside, this episode will help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface. Healing isn't about forgetting your past. It's about helping your nervous system realize that your past is finally over. 🎧 Inspired By This episode…