Adult Child of Dysfunction

In this solo follow-up episode, Tammy speaks directly to parents who are doing the healing work—but still feel overwhelmed by guilt, regret, and fear that they started too late. With honesty and compassion, Tammy shares what it was like to begin her healing journey after her children were older, the unbearable guilt that surfaced with awareness, and the moment her eight-year-old son told her he di...

In this heartfelt episode , Tammy sits down with Misun , a spiritual life coach who supports mothers navigating the complex emotional terrain of parenting after deep personal growth. This conversation is especially resonant for women who have done the inner work, yet still find themselves caught in cycles of guilt, anger, emotional overwhelm, and self-judgment . Misun shares her powerful personal...

Today Tammy builds on the last episode, the powerful conversation with Peak Performance Hypnotist Tim Shurr. to explore a critical reframe many people have never been offered: What if anxiety isn’t a stress problem — but a belief your nervous system learned long ago? Drawing from Tim’s insights and her own trauma-informed coaching work, Tammy walks listeners through five clear signs that anxiety m...

Today we sit down with Tim Shurr , a renowned Peak Performance Hypnotist with over 37 years of experience helping people break free from subconscious limitations and step into what he calls “Peaceful Success.” Tim shares how many of the struggles we face—chronic stress, anxiety, self-sabotage, health issues, and emotional overwhelm—are not simply mindset problems, but the result of deeply rooted s...

In this episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction , Tammy explores why healing often feels incomplete—even after therapy, insight, and years of personal growth. Many people understand their childhood trauma, dysfunctional family dynamics, or emotional neglect, yet still struggle with anxiety, chronic tension, shutdown, or nervous system dysregulation. This episode explains why: the body learns surviva...

In this deeply moving and insightful episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction , Tammy sits down with Deepak Chari , engineer, certified biofeedback specialist, and co-founder of the Chari Center of Health. Deepak shares his personal journey—from years of childhood bullying and emotional isolation to becoming a pioneer in advanced voice biofeedback technology used to help people release long-held emot...

In this follow-up episode, Tammy gently expands on her recent conversation with relationship clarity coach Bre Waltas, diving deeper into how growing up in dysfunctional or chaotic homes shapes our identity, attachment patterns, and nervous system responses. Tammy explores why survival, not self-discovery, becomes the priority in childhood trauma — and how that survival wiring follows us into adul...

Returning guest Bre Wolta, relationship clarity coach and EFT practitioner, joins us once again for a powerful and deeply relatable conversation about how growing up in dysfunctional families shapes our adult relationships. In this episode, Bre and I explore how early experiences with addiction, instability, and emotional neglect can impact identity, boundaries, and self-worth. Bre shares how thes...

In this follow-up episode, Tammy expands on last week’s heartfelt conversation with author Kimberly Conte and explores the missing piece so many adult children of dysfunction run into: awareness isn’t always enough to create real change . If you’ve ever thought, “I know why I’m like this… so why do I still feel stuck?” this episode is for you. Tammy explains how people-pleasing, indecision, and ch...

In this deeply moving and honest episode, I sit down with Kimberly Conte, author of Who Am I Really? , a woman whose life story speaks directly to anyone who has ever felt abandoned, broken, or unsure of their place in the world. Kimberly shares her journey through a rough and painful life shaped by childhood bullying, family dysfunction, parent loss, and personal heartbreak. She opens up about ho...

Joy isn’t something we wait for once life settles down—it’s something we choose, even in the middle of uncertainty. In this powerful conversation, Alexi Bracey invites listeners to rethink what it truly means to thrive after hardship. Drawing from her lived experience as a cancer victor and resilience expert, Alexi explores the meaningful distinction between happiness and joy—highlighting joy as a...

In this heartfelt episode, poet and community builder Teri Petz joins Adult Child of Dysfunction to explore the profound healing power of words. Through her personal journey, Teri shares how writing and poetry became a lifeline—helping her navigate adversity, reconnect with hope, and shift her focus from heaviness toward beauty, light, and meaningful connection. Teri has spent years hosting open m...

In this powerful and heart-centered episode, I’m joined by Kristen Renee , a three-time author and holistic healing guide, for a deeply meaningful conversation about reclaiming health, wealth, and purpose after years of chronic illness and personal transformation. Kristen shares her decade-long journey navigating autoimmune challenges—an experience that ultimately led her to create her 12-part fou...

What happens when you grow up feeling unwanted — and choose to turn that pain into purpose? In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction , I sit down with Martha Burich to explore healing beyond childhood trauma, reclaiming self-worth, and breaking generational cycles of dysfunction. Martha courageously shares her journey of growing up in a family impacted by addict...

In this deeply moving and insightful episode, we sit down with Barbra Banner , a certified psychic evidential and trance medium, to explore the healing potential of mediumship for those navigating grief, trauma, and loss. Barbara shares her personal journey into mediumship—one that unfolded later in life and was profoundly shaped by years of volunteer work in crisis intervention and trauma-related...

In this powerful and timely episode, we welcome Dr. Kate Lund , a distinguished clinical psychologist, resilience expert, and speaker with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, families, athletes, and organizations thrive under pressure. Affiliated with renowned Harvard Medical School institutions, Dr. Lund brings both clinical expertise and heartfelt personal insight to the conversatio...

In this enlightening episode, Veronica Moya brings much-needed attention to the vital role of emotional intelligence and mindfulness in childhood development . Drawing from her work as a mindfulness and meditation coach for children, Veronica shares how early emotional awareness can shape lifelong self-regulation, confidence, and resilience. Throughout the conversation, Veronica explains how moder...

What happens when science, trauma, and hope collide? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Hector Rodriguez , a psychiatrist and brain health expert who helps people understand that their pain isn’t a personal failure — it’s a survival story written into the brain and body. Dr. Rodriguez opens up about his own journey growing up in a culture where strength meant silence and mental health wasn’t discus...

In this powerful and deeply validating episode, we sit down with Gretchen Hill — Spiritual Life Coach, Akashic Records practitioner, and creator of the Multi-Generational Money Map™ — to explore what it really means to break inherited patterns and reclaim your emotional and energetic sovereignty. Gretchen shares her personal story of growing up in a family system where emotions weren’t discussed,...

On this episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction , we’re joined by Wendy B. Correa — former music industry insider, radio DJ, trauma survivor, and author of the upcoming memoir My Pretty Baby (She Writes Press, Nov. 4, 2025). With honesty, grit, and a touch of rock ’n’ roll magic, Wendy shares her riveting story of overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) — a form of trauma that impacts nearly...

In this powerful episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction , we welcome Marcia Earhart — author, educator, and cofounder of The Sterling Rose Sanctuary , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering grief support and hope to those walking through deep loss. Marcia is a certified Life, Grief, Trauma, Brain, and Mental Health Coach, a Mediator, and a Heartsync Minister. She brings not only extensive professional trai...

On this episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction , we dive into the deep connection between recovery, performance, and emotional healing with Katie Hardie , Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Katie helps high-achieving, performance-driven individuals optimize: 🔥 Energy + metabolism 🥗 Nutrition + gut health 🧬 Functional lab testing insigh...

In this deeply heartfelt episode, we sit down with Danielle Zilg —a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in the making, motivator, mental health maven, wounded healer, and wholehearted advocate for creating safe spaces where people can truly feel and heal. Danielle opens up about the personal journey that led her from a career in marketing to the world of therapy, sharing how her own mental health...

🎙 Podcast Episode Summary In this heartfelt follow-up episode to last week’s powerful conversation with bestselling author and breast cancer survivor Cara Lockwood , we shift the focus to the people standing beside those who are hurting — the friends, family members, and loved ones who want to help but often don’t know what to say. This episode explores what to say — and what not to say — when som...

Bestselling author Cara Lockwood has made readers laugh, cry, and swoon through more than 35 books — including the USA Today bestsellers The Takeover and I Do (But I Don’t) , which became a Lifetime Original Movie starring Denise Richards. But in 2023, during a routine mammogram, Cara’s life took a sharp turn when she was diagnosed with Stage 1 HER+ breast cancer. After a double mastectomy, chemot...