{"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 346: Tammy's Take #33: 5 Signs Your Nervous System May Still Feel Unsafe","slug":"e-346-tammy-s-take-33-5-signs-your-nervous-system-may-still-feel-unsafe","published_at":"2026-07-16T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234/e-346-tammy-s-take-33-5-signs-your-nervous-system-may-still-feel-unsafe","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234","url":"https://adult-child-of-dysfunction.captivate.fm/episode/e-346-tammys-take-33-5-signs-your-nervous-system-may-still-feel-unsafe","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/29e7e36f-c23a-43eb-91c7-455be1b8b5a9.mp3","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…","meta_description":"What if you're not actually healed... What if you've simply become really good at surviving? 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