Episodes
April 22, 2025
E 171: The Neuroplasticity Hacks: 5 Simple Strategies to Start Rewiring Your Brain Today
In this empowering follow-up to my interview with George Haymaker, we dive even deeper into the science—and hope—of neuroplasticity . If you’re an Adult Child of an Alcoholic or grew up in any kind of dysfunctional environmen...
April 21, 2025
E 170: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Transformation: George Haymaker's Journey
In this episode, we’re joined by George Haymaker — a certified neuroconstructionist coach, neuroeducator, and former entrepreneur with a powerful story of transformation. After building and leading several successful companie...
April 17, 2025
E 169: Dysfunction, Decisions & the Daily Reset You Deserve : Tif Loeffler
What if you could shift from chaos to calm in just a few seconds? In this powerful and energizing episode, Tif Loeffler joins us to explore the magic of micro-moments—those tiny shifts that pull us out of stress and into pres...
April 16, 2025
E 168: Reclaiming Joy: Why Fun and Creative Expression Are Hard—but Vital—for Adult Children of Dysfunction
In this solo episode, I’m diving into something that hits close to home—the struggle so many of us face when it comes to allowing ourselves joy, fun, and creative expression. If you grew up in a household shaped by alcoholism...
April 11, 2025
E 167: The Power of Choice & Creative Expression Guest : Patricia O'Brien
In this heart-centered conversation, Patricia O’Brien invites us to explore the deep magic of intention and creative expression as pathways to reclaiming personal sovereignty. Blending coaching, science, and mysticism, Patric...
April 10, 2025
E166 : From NASA to Natural Healing: Mayim Vega’s Journey to Empowering Holistic Health
In this enlightening episode, Mayim Vega, a former NASA Computer Scientist turned Holistic Healer, shares her inspiring journey from the tech world to holistic health. After facing a personal health crisis that traditional me...
April 9, 2025
E165: Living with an Invisible Disability: How Michelle Steiner Proved Everyone Wrong
In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by writer, speaker, and paraeducator Michelle Steiner , who shares her powerful story of resilience and determination while living with an invisible disability. Diagnosed with a learnin...
April 7, 2025
E164: The Power of Boundaries: Using Self-Defense to Heal and Grow: Guest Elicia Ybarra
In this powerful episode, we welcome Elicia Ybarra , a women’s self-defense instructor, lifelong martial artist, and fierce advocate for survivors of abuse. Elicia shares her deeply personal journey of growing up in a dysfunc...
April 1, 2025
E163: Saving Ellen: A Story of Family, Sobriety, and Survival: Guest Maura Casey
Maura Casey, an award-winning journalist with a four-decade career writing opinion for major newspapers—including The New York Times —joins us to share her powerful story of survival, sobriety, and healing from growing up in ...
March 25, 2025
E162: Healing Through Storytelling: Alison Perry-Davies on Art, Sound & Books
In this inspiring episode, we welcome Alison Perry-Davies , a bestselling author, podcast host, and art and sound healing practitioner. With over 40 years of experience supporting individuals and families, Alison has dedicate...
March 20, 2025
E 161: From Deaf to Determined: Kellina Powell’s Story of Strength and Advocacy"
In this inspiring episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction: Thriving After Chaos , I sit down with the incredible Kellina Powell , a dynamic deaf coach, international speaker, best-selling author, and passionate advocate for the...
March 19, 2025
E 160: Healing the Inner Child: Breaking Free from Trauma & Codependency: Guest Jen Peters
In this powerful episode, Tammy Vincent welcomes visionary healer and bestselling author Jen Araya Peters to discuss the transformative power of inner child healing. Jen shares her deeply personal journey from childhood traum...
March 16, 2025
E 159: Permission to Shine: Overcoming Challenges & Becoming Your Best Self: Guest Sherisse Bisram
In this powerful episode of Permission to Shine , we welcome Sherisse Bisram, MA —a dynamic force in women's empowerment. With a master’s degree and a deep well of personal experience, Sherisse specializes in igniting inner w...
March 14, 2025
E 159: Healing from Trauma: Unlocking Confidence & Empowerment with Sherisse Bisram
In this powerful episode of Permission to Shine , Sherisse Bisram, MA, shares her journey of turning pain into power—transforming childhood trauma, bereavement, racism, and sexism into fuel for empowerment. A dynamic force in...
March 12, 2025
E 158: The Hidden Impact of SUD on Siblings: Guest Lee S Varon
In this episode, Lee S. Varon, LICSW, a social worker, writer, and author of My Brother is Not a Monster: A Story of Addiction and Recovery and A Kids Book About Overdose , joins us to discuss the impact of Substance Use Diso...
March 6, 2025
Ep 157:Awakening the Sixth Sense: Tywanah Evette’s Path to Intuitive Power
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Tywanah Evette , a fourth-generation intuitive healer, psychic medium, and the founder of Black Butterfly Goddess . Her story is one of profound resilience, transformation, and spiri...
March 3, 2025
Ep. 156: Understanding Suicide: Signs, Support, and What to Do in a Crisis
In this episode, I explore the heartbreaking and often silent epidemic of suicide, a topic that impacts millions of people worldwide. I build on insights from previous episodes with Earnest James and Dana K. to discuss the ri...
March 3, 2025
Ep 155: Healing After Suicide Ideation: The F.U.N. Method Explained by Earnest James
In this episode, we sit down with Earnest James —a family man, father, friend, podcaster, mentor, and speaker with a heart for people. Earnest has dedicated his life to inspiring and uplifting others, spreading a powerful mes...
Feb. 28, 2025
Ep 154: Are You Living Authentically? 10 Ways To Know
In this episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction: Thriving After Chaos , we’re diving deep into one of the most important aspects of healing and self-discovery— authenticity . Many of us grew up in environments where we had to s...
Feb. 26, 2025
Losing a Sibling to Suicide: A Journey of Grief, Trauma, and Healing: Guest Dana K
In this deeply moving episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction: Thriving After Chaos , I sit down with writer and poet Dana K, whose journey through grief and healing is both heartbreaking and inspiring. After losing her brother...
Feb. 21, 2025
E152: Clutter-Free Living, Inside and Out: Guest Melanie Cohen
In this episode, we sit down with Melanie, a purple-haired, tattooed, punk-rock-loving Jewish mama from Brooklyn, whose journey is as bold and inspiring as her personality. Growing up as the daughter of a chemical engineer—bo...
Feb. 18, 2025
E 151: Mother Wounds From Not Being Cherished: Guest: Geraldine Crane
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Geraldine Crane, founder of Serene Spiritual® Mother Wound Healing , to dive deep into the often unspoken struggles of navigating a toxic or difficult relationship with one’s mother....
Feb. 13, 2025
E 150: Nourish Beyond the Plate: Guest Isabel Chiara
In this enlightening episode, Tammy Vincent welcomes Isabel Chiara, an intuitive guide and transformational leader with over 30 years of experience in energy modalities. Isabel shares her profound insights on self-love, intui...
Feb. 12, 2025
E149: From Self-Doubt to Self-Worth: Reclaiming Confidence & Authenticity: Guest FIzza
Self-doubt can silently sabotage our happiness, relationships, and sense of self-worth—but it doesn’t have to. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Fizza Kashif Khan , a relationship coach dedicated to helping professio...