Adult Child of Dysfunction
E108: Facing Family Trauma and Mental Health Issues: Guest Jessica Kazaniwskyj
03 Oct 2024
In this deeply impactful conversation, hosts Tammy Vincent and Jessica Kazaniwskyj explore the realities of growing up with a narcissistic, bipolar parent. Tammy opens up about her own childhood experience, sharing how her mother’s mental health challenges and refusal to seek treatment led to an abusive environment filled with emotional turmoil. From being locked in closets to dealing with a constant cycle of manipulation, Tammy’s story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.Together, Tammy and Jessica delve into the broader impact of parental mental health on children, highlighting how kids are far more aware of their parents' struggles than they often reveal. They discuss the importance of breaking the silence around trauma, with Tammy explaining how sharing her story has not only freed her but has encouraged others to start conversations about their own pain.The episode also touches on Tammy’s recent talk, "Trauma-Informed Leadership in a Trauma-Reactive World," emphasizing that everyone carries some level of trauma and how crucial it is for families to face these issues together. Tammy and Jessica challenge listeners to confront mental health openly, stressing that healing begins with acknowledging the truthYou can learn more about Jessica and grab her FREE GIFT HERE https://risebeyondyourroots.myflodesk.com/thanksforlisteningYou can also reach her at : https://instagram.com/risebeyondyourroots?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ==https://www.tiktok.com/@risebeyondyourroots?_t=8hkrIfaaIG3&_r=1https://www.facebook.com/risebeyondyourroots?mibextid=MUfG1I Coming SIoon To Cocoa Village, FLorida:My daughter , Jessica and I are pleased to invite you to the Radiant Women Wellness Weekend. December 6th and 7th, cocoa village, florida. If you are able to make it, and want to be part of an amazing weekend, you can grab the tickets here: https://www.tammyvincent.com/shop/event-ticketsHey there, I’m so glad you’re here and tuning in! If this episode spoke to your heart, just know there’s even more support waiting for you.I work with people who are ready to heal from the inside out — especially those dealing with chronic stress, anxiety, inflammation, gut issues, or burnout. If you’ve been struggling with symptoms your doctors can’t fully explain, it may be that your past is still living in your body. Unhealed emotional wounds and nervous system dysregulation often show up as physical and mental health challenges — and I’m here to help you break that cycle. If you are curious about where you stand energetically, or just need a frequency boost, book your FREE biofrequency voice scan here: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/complimentary-scan-demoAs an international inspirational speaker, NLP Practitioner, Trauma-Informed Coach, Neurofit Trainer, and Best-Selling Author, I bring both deep personal experience and professional training to the work I do. I believe in prevention, not just intervention — and use a body, mind, and spirit approach to guide others toward...
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