{"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 345: From Teenage Homelessness to Healing: The Story Behind Girlbomb: Guest Janice Erlbaum","slug":"e-345-from-teenage-homelessness-to-healing-the-story-behind-girlbomb-guest-janice-erlbaum","published_at":"2026-07-15T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234/e-345-from-teenage-homelessness-to-healing-the-story-behind-girlbomb-guest-janice-erlbaum","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234","url":"https://adult-child-of-dysfunction.captivate.fm/episode/janice-erlbaum-healing-childhood-trauma-homelessness","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7a63a70c-8b01-46c9-9368-293843737703.mp3","summary":"What does it take to survive an abusive childhood—and what does it really take to heal? In this deeply moving episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction , Tammy Vincent sits down with bestselling memoirist Janice Erlbaum , author of Girlbomb: A Halfway Homeless Memoir , to explore the lasting impact of childhood trauma, domestic violence, homelessness, and the remarkable resilience of the human spirit. At just fifteen years old, Janice made the heartbreaking decision to leave home to escape an abusive environment. What followed were years spent moving between shelters, group homes, addiction, unhealthy relationships, and the constant struggle to survive. Yet through therapy, writing, and an unwavering commitment to healing, she transformed her life and eventually returned to the very shelter where she'd once sought refuge—this time as a volunteer helping other young people. Together, Tammy and Janice explore what healing really looks like after growing up in dysfunction and why telling your story can become one of the most powerful steps toward reclaiming your life. In this episode you'll discover: Why Janice chose to leave home at just fifteen years old What \"halfway homeless\" really means The long-term effects of childhood trauma and domestic violence How therapy, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and other healing modalities supported her recovery Why writing your story can be both painful and profoundly healing What happened when she returned to volunteer at the shelter where she once lived How her parents responded after reading Girlbomb Advice for adult children of dysfunctional families who want to tell their own stories If you've ever questioned your past, wondered whether healing is possible, or dreamed of sharing your own story, this conversation offers hope, honesty, and pract…","meta_description":"What does it take to survive an abusive childhood—and what does it really take to heal? 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