{"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":326,"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":"2026-06-09T18:17:31.570098+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234"},"episode":{"title":"E304: Tammy Takes #15 You’re Not Self-Sabotaging… You’re Protecting Yourself","slug":"e304-tammy-takes-15-you-re-not-self-sabotaging-you-re-protecting-yourself","published_at":"2026-04-27T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234/e304-tammy-takes-15-you-re-not-self-sabotaging-you-re-protecting-yourself","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234","url":"https://adult-child-of-dysfunction.captivate.fm/episode/e303-tammy-takes-18","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d93b61bc-59bf-4051-b021-1f62da51fe0f.mp3","summary":"What if you’re not actually self-sabotaging? In this episode of Tammy’s Takes , we break down one of the most misunderstood patterns in personal growth—and it might completely change the way you see yourself. Building off this week’s conversation with hypnotherapist Peter McLaughlin, Tammy dives into the truth about self-sabotage and why it’s not a sign that something is wrong with you… but a sign that your subconscious mind is trying to protect you. If you’ve ever found yourself pulling back right when things are going well, overthinking, procrastinating, or holding yourself back without understanding why—this episode will give you a powerful reframe and a simple, practical tool you can start using immediately. Because healing isn’t about fixing yourself… It’s about understanding what your mind learned—and teaching it something new. 💥 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✔ Why self-sabotage is actually a protection response ✔ How your subconscious patterns are formed in childhood ✔ The real reason you hold yourself back—even when you want more ✔ A simple 3-step tool to shift patterns in real time ✔ How to start working with your nervous system instead of against it 🔑 Key Takeaway: You’re not sabotaging your life. You’re protecting yourself based on outdated information—and you have the power to change that. 💛 Ready to Go Deeper? If this resonated with you and you’re ready to understand your patterns on a deeper level: ✨ Book a Confidence & Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/clarity-and-calm-call ✨ Get your Complimentary Voice Scan: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/complimentary-scan-demo 🔔 Don’t Forget: ✔ Follow the podcast ✔ Share this episode with someone who needs it ✔ Leave a review if this helped you Hey there, I’m so glad you’re here and tuning in! I…","meta_description":"What if you’re not actually self-sabotaging? 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