{"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 355: How Poetry, Purpose, and Self-Expression Can Help You Heal | with Michael Teferi","slug":"e-355-how-poetry-purpose-and-self-expression-can-help-you-heal-with-michael-teferi","published_at":"2026-08-07T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234/e-355-how-poetry-purpose-and-self-expression-can-help-you-heal-with-michael-teferi","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234","url":"https://adult-child-of-dysfunction.captivate.fm/episode/e-355-how-poetry-purpose-and-self-expression-can-help-you-heal-with-michael-teferi","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/19b6bbe9-cf89-422e-a271-b274952ce82c.mp3","summary":"Can writing really help heal emotional wounds? In this episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction , Tammy sits down with poet and Positive Psychology Coach Michael Teferi to discuss growing up with bullying, finding resilience through poetry, and using creative expression as a pathway toward healing and personal growth. Michael shares how painful childhood experiences shaped his compassion instead of his bitterness, why poetry became an outlet for processing emotions, and how purpose, friendship, faith, and creativity helped him move forward. If you've ever struggled to express what you've been through, this conversation will remind you that healing often begins by giving your story a voice. In this episode, we discuss: • How bullying shaped Michael's life • Why poetry became a healing outlet • Using writing to release emotions • The connection between creativity and trauma recovery • Positive psychology and discovering what lights you up • The importance of friendship, faith, and purpose • Why healing begins when we express what we've been carrying Whether you write, journal, paint, speak, or simply need permission to tell your story, this episode offers encouragement to take the next step toward healing. Connect with Michael 📖 Read Michael's poetry on Substack: (Insert Michael's Substack link here) 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.teferi.16 📸 Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/romanticsinger24 💙 Instagram (Positive Psychology Coaching): https://www.instagram.com/michaelteferi24 Hey there, I’m so glad you’re here and tuning in! If this episode spoke to your heart, just know there’s even more support waiting for you. Book Your Free Clarity and Calm Call: No Judgement, just a chat https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/clarity-and-calm-call If you are cur…","meta_description":"Can writing really help heal emotional wounds? 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