Episodes

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Lisa Lacy for an honest, soul-filling conversation about what it really means to grow up in dysfunction—and how to reclaim your life on your own terms. Lisa shares her personal journe...

In this powerful and heart-opening episode, I sit down with Nicoletta Puccini , founder of Chameleon Breathwork LLC , a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator and somatic healing guide. With over 15 years of experience in the...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kelly Tallaksen — a board-certified hypnotist, instructor for the National Guild of Hypnotists, president of their Long Island chapter, and holder of both a Doctorate Degree in Metap...

In this empowering follow-up to my conversation with Dr. Michelle Montero, we dive deep into the intimate connection between healthy boundaries and living as your truest, most authentic self. So many of us—especially adult ch...

In this powerful and insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Michelle Montero , licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Alchemy Performance Consulting, LLC . Based in Chicago, Dr. Montero brings a unique blend of exper...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...