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E296: Tammy Take #11: Nervous System Regulation: Breaking Familiar Trauma Patterns That Keep You Stuck
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- Adult Child of Dysfunction
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- Apr 13, 2026
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- 419
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Summary
Why do you keep repeating the same patterns… even when you know they’re not good for you? In this powerful Tammy’s Takes episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction , Tammy Vincent breaks down a key insight from her conversation with Dr. Tiff Thompson—how your nervous system is wired to choose what’s familiar, not what’s healthy. If you grew up in dysfunction, chaos, or emotional instability, your brain created a “default mode” based on survival. That means anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, and hypervigilance can feel normal… even safe. So when you experience calm, healthy relationships, or peace, your body may actually resist it. In this episode, Tammy teaches you how to recognize these patterns and gives you a simple, practical strategy to begin rewiring your nervous system in real time. If you struggle with emotional triggers, self-sabotage, or feeling uncomfortable in healthy situations, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do next. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: Why your nervous system chooses familiar patterns over healthy ones How childhood trauma shapes your adult behaviors and emotional responses The concept of “default mode” and how it keeps you stuck Why calm and healthy can feel uncomfortable A step-by-step strategy to regulate your nervous system in real time How to begin breaking trauma-based patterns and rewiring your brain 🔗 Free Resource – Biofrequency Voice Scan Ready to go deeper and understand what your body is holding onto? 👉 Book your Complimentary Biofrequency Voice Scan: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/complimentary-scan-demo