{"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 367: Inner Child Healing with Megan DeMatteo","slug":"e-367-inner-child-healing-with-megan-dematteo","published_at":"2026-09-06T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234/e-367-inner-child-healing-with-megan-dematteo","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234","url":"https://adult-child-of-dysfunction.captivate.fm/episode/healing-childhood-trauma-through-journaling","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cec26499-3ab4-4242-aa95-f77af51fab96.mp3","summary":"Have you ever wondered why it's so hard to know who you really are after growing up in a dysfunctional family? Why setting boundaries feels uncomfortable, emotions feel overwhelming, or you find yourself living from survival instead of authenticity? In this episode of the Adult Child of Dysfunction Podcast , I sit down with writer and author Megan DeMatteo to explore the healing power of journaling, inner child work, and learning to reconnect with the parts of ourselves that had to adapt just to survive. Growing up with an alcoholic father, Megan shares how writing became much more than creative expression—it became the bridge that helped her understand her childhood, uncover the different \"inner children\" she had developed for protection, and begin reclaiming the person she truly is. Together, we talk about why so many adult children struggle to trust themselves, how survival adaptations often become mistaken for personality, and why healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about remembering who you were before trauma taught you who you had to be. We also discuss emotional sobriety, dissociation, perfectionism, identity, and why journaling can become one of the most powerful healing tools available. If you've ever wondered why you feel like you're constantly performing, staying strong, or taking care of everyone else while losing yourself in the process, I think this conversation will deeply resonate with you. More importantly, I hope it reminds you that healing isn't about fixing what's broken—it's about reconnecting with the parts of yourself that have been waiting to be seen all along. Connect with Megan DeMatteo 📖 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megdematteo ✍️ Substack: https://substack.com/@megdematteo Hey there, I’m so glad you’re here and tuning in! I…","meta_description":"Have you ever wondered why it's so hard to know who you really are after growing up in a dysfunctional family? Why setting boundaries feels uncomfortable,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2091,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234/episodes/e-367-inner-child-healing-with-megan-dematteo/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-367-inner-child-healing-with-megan-dematteo.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}