Confronting Family Dysfunction: Tools for Healing and Growth with Tammy Vincent

Summary
In this episode, Tammy Vincent shares her journey of healing from childhood trauma and the impact of growing up in a dysfunctional family. She discusses her experiences with alcoholism in her family, the effects of generational trauma, and the importance of understanding and addressing these issues. Tammy emphasizes the significance of therapy, support systems, and coping mechanisms in the healing process. She also shares her recent experience with a stroke and how it has shaped her perspective on life and healing.

Takeaways
Tammy's journey into coaching began after realizing her own healing needs.
Understanding unconditional love was a significant challenge for Tammy.
Dysfunction in families can manifest in various ways, impacting children deeply.
Children of alcoholics often grow up with a sense of unsafety and mistrust.
Generational trauma can affect multiple generations, even if the substance abuse does not continue.
The body physically holds onto trauma, as discussed in 'The Body Keeps the Score.'
Therapy and support systems are crucial for healing from trauma.
Coping mechanisms developed in childhood can hinder adult relationships.
Facing triggers in a safe environment is essential for healing.
Tammy's stroke experience highlighted the importance of awareness and self-talk in crisis situations.

Sound bites
"The world is not safe."
"The body keeps the score."
"Time is everything."


About Tammy Vincent

Tammy Vincent is a transformational life coach, best-selling author, and speaker who helps Adult Children of Alcoholics and those from dysfunctional families heal from past trauma and reclaim their authentic lives. Drawing from her own journey as the child of two alcoholic parents—along with a Master’s in Education, NLP certification, and training in addiction counseling—Tammy combines deep empathy with practical tools to guide others toward self-worth, connection, and resilience. With warmth, humor, and authenticity, she inspires audiences to believe it’s never too late to rewrite their story and thrive.

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About Philippa Bagley
I’m a Professional Speaker and Therapist with a diverse background that includes military service and teaching.Like many people, I grew tired of corporate life and retrained in a range of therapies.
Now, I combine my extensive qualifications to assist individuals and organisations in boosting their communication, connection, and confidence. This enables them to make a significant impact on the world.I am passionately committed to mentoring clients, helping them overcome issues related to confidence, anxiety, and trauma, unlocking their potential, achieving their highest goals, and building mental resilience.