{"podcast":{"title":"Adult Child of Dysfunction","slug":"adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234","podcast_index_feed_id":6619234,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/adult-child-of-dysfunction/","website_url":"https://www.tammyvincent.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/ecf0d9be-074e-493b-846d-27853da44c99/G5927J5U0Gl5OyCaR4iOn5-n.png","author":"Tammy Vincent","episode_count":369,"summary":"“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, she…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T16:23:31.132592+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234"},"episode":{"title":"E 341: What If Healing Isn't About Fixing Yourself… But Finding Yourself Again? : Guest Shari Foos","slug":"e-341-what-if-healing-isn-t-about-fixing-yourself-but-finding-yourself-again-guest-shari-foos","published_at":"2026-07-07T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234/e-341-what-if-healing-isn-t-about-fixing-yourself-but-finding-yourself-again-guest-shari-foos","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234","url":"https://adult-child-of-dysfunction.captivate.fm/episode/writing-storytelling-heal-childhood-trauma-shari-foos","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4eae01ae-c584-4922-bd72-9fdf0f1f0c1c.mp3","summary":"n this heartfelt episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction , I sit down with therapist, author, and founder of The Narrative Method , Shari Foos , to explore how writing can become one of the most powerful tools for healing childhood trauma. Many adult children of dysfunctional families learned early in life to stay quiet, suppress their emotions, and become whoever they needed to be just to survive. Over time, many of us lose touch with our authentic voice. Shari believes healing isn't about becoming a better writer—it's about becoming a better listener to yourself. Together we discuss: • Why perfectionism keeps us stuck • The healing power of writing without judgment • How storytelling helps regulate the nervous system • Why being witnessed is often more healing than being \"fixed\" • The practice of Radical Gratitude • Choosing curiosity over criticism • Learning to trust yourself again after childhood dysfunction • Why healing happens through connection—not isolation One of my favorite moments is when we reflect on a quote from Miles Davis: \"It's not the wrong note you play. It's the note you play after.\" What a beautiful reminder that while we can't always control what happens to us, we can choose how we move forward. If you've struggled with anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, I hope this conversation reminds you that healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about remembering who you were before life taught you to hide. Connect with Shari Foos 🌐 https://www.thenarrativemethod.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenarrativemethod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenarrativemethod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shari-foos-7b083214/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/NarrativeMethod Ready to begin you…","meta_description":"n this heartfelt episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction , I sit down with therapist, author, and founder of The Narrative Method , Shari Foos , to explore…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2276,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234/episodes/e-341-what-if-healing-isn-t-about-fixing-yourself-but-finding-yourself-again-guest-shari-foos/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234/e-341-what-if-healing-isn-t-about-fixing-yourself-but-finding-yourself-again-guest-shari-foos.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}