Adult Child dives deep into the lasting effects of growing up in dysfunctional families—unpacking complex and relational trauma, codependency, toxic shame, and addiction patterns with raw vulnerability and unapologetic authenticity. Hosted by Andrea Ashley, a recovering shitshow with 17 years sober, each episode shares unfiltered insights, expert conversations, and practical tools to heal your nervous system and break free from the cycles that hold you back. Whether you're an adult child of alcoholics or from a dysfunctional family, navigating toxic relationships, or healing your inner child, this is your no-BS space for healing. New episodes every Wednesday & Saturday. And damn the join T he Shitshow Healing Community for live support groups and connection with fellow cycle breakers. more

Lisa A. Romano is a globally recognized Breakthrough Life Coach, award-winning author, and a leading expert in emotional recovery. Named the #1 Most Influential Person of 2020 and one of the World's Most Inspiring Women of 2023, Lisa has dedicated her career to helping others break free from the chains of codependency and narcissistic abuse. As the creator of the Conscious Healing Academy, she has developed a groundbreaking approach to emotional recovery that focuses on healing the deep-rooted causes of the false self so as to make a path forward to the authentic self. Lisa's work is driven by her belief in the transformative power of an organized mind. She teaches that true healing begins when individuals can confront and dismantle the subconscious beliefs that keep them trapped in patterns of self-sabotage and emotional pain. Through her coaching, writing, and educational programs, Lisa empowers her clients to awaken to their authentic selves, guiding them on a journey of self-discovery and personal empowerment. With a mission to help others live above the veil of consciousness, Lisa's influence extends far beyond her coaching practice. Her insights and teachings have inspired millions worldwide to take control of their lives, break free from toxic relationships, and embrace a path of self-love and true fulfillment. Contact coach@lisaaromano.com or visit https://www.lisaaromano.com to learn about how Lisa and her team can assist with your expansion of consciousness despite a painful past. more

Stories of recovery from the effects of growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional home. Recorded at the ACA Tuesday Toolbox meeting of ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Email us at TuesdayToolboxACA(at)Gmail.com. more

12-step recovery for those of us who love alcoholics or addicts. We share our experience, strength, and hope as we use the principles of the Al-Anon program in our lives. We talk openly and honestly about the problems and challenges as we face alcoholism and addiction in our friends and relatives. We share the tools and solutions we have found that let us live a life that is serene, happy, and free, even when the alcoholic or addict is still drinking or using. more

Fellow Travelers of ACAD (Adult-Children of Alcoholics and other Dysfunctional Families) share what it was like growing up, what led them to ACAD recovery, and how they use the ACAD 12 Steps and tools of the ACAD program to guide their life today. more

Stories of recovery from the effects of growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional home. Recorded at the online ACA Tuesday Zoombox meeting and based on the ACA Tuesday Toolbox meeting in Brooklyn, NY. Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (ACA) is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of people who meet to share our experience of growing up in an environment where abuse, neglect, and trauma infected us. This affects us today and influences how we deal with all aspects of our lives. We'd love to hear from you - write to us at tuesdayzoombox@gmail.com more

Join Sarah & Amy in this one of a kind podcast talk exclusively about how they and their guests have been affected by addiction in the family. In short, being the child of an alcoholic. It's a thing! Each episode will focus on a different topic or guest, increasing understanding of and breaking down stigmas around alcoholism and addiction. Sarah & Amy are unapologetically honest when discussing their own experiences with their Dads (both called Steve). Dark humour at times, so be warned! more

Welcome to Canaries in the Coal Mine — a podcast for people who notice deeply, tell the truth, and are breaking patterns they didn't choose. I'm Shannon — a former party girl turned cycle-breaker, trauma survivor, boundary-setter, and fellow feel-everything human. I know what it's like to grow up reading the room, managing emotions that weren't yours, and learning to doubt your own instincts just to stay connected. This podcast is for anyone who was raised around addiction, emotional immaturity, narcissism, codependency, or emotional neglect — and grew up feeling 'too much,' too sensitive, or somehow wrong. But here's the truth: You're not broken. You're not crazy. You're just the canary. Through thoughtful conversations, grounded tools, and clear language, we talk about emotional patterns, family systems, boundaries that protect, nervous system overload, and what it actually takes to come back to yourself. Just honest conversation. If you've always noticed what others missed, you'll feel at home here. 🎙️ New episodes every other Tuesday at 1 PM ET. more

'Child of Dysfunction' is your guide into the world of resilience and healing. Hosted by Tammy Vincent, the adult child of two alcoholic parents, this podcast delves deep into the experiences of growing up in a chaotic and dysfunctional environment, facing childhood neglect, abuse, and trauma while overcoming adversity.With personal insights and expert interviews, we explore the challenges and triumphs of adults who grew up in these toxic environments, and healed. We Learn how to navigate these profound inner wounds though a variety of modalities including, but not limited to mindfulness, NLP practices, transformational coaching. We will help people uncover the darkness and emerge into the light as confident, thriving, empowered adults. This podcast is literally for anybody that has been subject to the complexities and cruelties that life can send our way. It is for people at any stage of their healing journey, or even those that want to help a loved one navigate their pain.Tammy Vincent, a survivor and thriver, has transformed her life from the challenges of being an adult child of two alcoholic parents. With a Masters in Education and addiction and recovery certifications, shes a beacon of hope for others on their paths to transformation. You can reach Tammy at any time at www.tammyvincent.com more

Hosted by former politician Jonathan Ashworth , In Their Words: COA Lives explores the hidden harm of parental addiction. As a politician, Jonathan championed Nacoa UK the cause of Children of Alcoholics (COAs). And ended up changing the issue around the world by normalising the conversation. Now he's ready to explore the pain and the passion that has brought his high profile guests to the COA community. What to expect? Each episode features honest, heartfelt conversations with people from all walks of life whose childhoods were shaped by addiction. Together, they share their journeys—the challenges, the hope, and the healing. Whether you're a COA yourself or simply want to understand more about the lasting effects of parental addiction, this podcast offers empathy and insight. If you are someone in recovery, you will be able to share in the stories of resilience and recovery . Join us on this journey! Find a common thread of fellow feeling - Join us! more

On the Becoming Sound podcast we explore the unique challenges faced by adult children of alcoholics. Join us as we share personal stories, engage in insightful expert interviews, and offer practical tips for navigating the complexities of growing up in environments shaped by addiction and dysfunction.We deep dive into the intricacies of our lives, examining how they influenced our identities. Discover tools for self-awareness, releasing old patterns, and how to build resilience. We will uncover the wisdom in the wounds and find humour and joy in the healing journey.https://kristazaft.com/ more

Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illness, which generated dysfunctional dynamics that often pitted them against each other. Miraculously, they came together in adulthood to help each other heal. Now, drawing on their personal and professional experiences, they are telling their story to help others recover from childhood trauma and abuse, and to help them mend their own sibling relationships. They invite you to join them in this healing conversation. Please feel free to share your own experiences, or ask questions, via their website: www.ronniandjennie.com (other free content is also available there), or follow them on Instagram: @ronni_and_jennie. Ronni Tichenor is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at State University of New York--Polytechnic Institute, specializing in family studies; Jennie Weaver is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years' experience in family practice and mental health. They detail their story in their book, Healing Begins with Us: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Abuse and Rebuilding the Sibling Bond. more

This podcast is for everyone who went through a tough childhood and wants to understand themselves more. My name's Justyna and I am originally from Poland but living in Ireland for about 20 years. I went through Adult children of alcoholics (ACOA) therapy, but the REAL transformation started when I became more aware of my thoughts, emotions and reactions. Only when I turned to silence, I heard my inner child who needed a lot of love and support. I am a life coach, reiki master and medium in training :) who help others reconnect with their inner power and remember who they truly are. For as long as I can remember, I've been an empathetic, intuitive person. I tend to feel others before I even see them. In this podcast I will cover topics around trauma healing, changing your programming and self-love and many, many, more. I am sharing my personal experiences with how I managed to transform my life. I want to hear from you if: You've experienced a profound personal breakthrough You've healed childhood wounds, broken generational patterns, or transformed your relationship with yourself You can articulate not just what changed, but how you made that change happen Your story could help someone who's currently stuck where you once were This isn't about having a 'perfect' story. It's about being real, vulnerable, and willing to show others that transformation is possible—even when it feels impossible. Topics I'm passionate about exploring: Adult children of alcoholics healing Inner child work and reparenting yourself Breaking free from codependency Moving from victim to creator Spiritual awakening through trauma Finding your authentic self beneath the roles you've played Not interested in: Sales pitches Superficial 'success stories' Promotion-focused conversations If your story could be the permission someone else needs to start their own healing journey, send me a direct message. Let's create a conversation that matters. Because your breakthrough? It might be exactly what someone else needs to believe theirs is possible too. more

Behind the Booze is for partners, spouses, former partners, parents, adult children, and friends who have been quietly and deeply affected by someone else's alcohol addiction.It's for the ones who slowly lost parts of themselves while trying to hold everything together in the middle of someone else's drinking.If loving someone with alcohol problems left you anxious, hyper-vigilant, emotionally exhausted, constantly on edge, or questioning your own reality — this podcast was created for you.Hosted by Kim Cross — published author, speaker, and advocate for families impacted by alcoholism — Behind the Booze does not center the alcoholic. It does not diagnose, debate recovery, or focus on fixing them.It focuses on what happened to you.Kim speaks from lived experience. Alcoholism has shaped her life in devastating and undeniable ways — beginning in childhood when her mother was murdered during a domestic violence incident involving alcohol, later losing her little brother in a drunken car accident, losing two of her best girlfriends because of decisions made under the influence, and spending two decades in a relationship marked by alcoholism's instability, emotional chaos, and trauma.She understands:The sleepless nights.The walking on eggshells.The constant scanning of the room.The fear when a tone shifts.The grief of loving someone who isn't fully present.The anger you didn't feel safe expressing.The version of yourself you slowly lost while trying to keep everything from falling apart.Whether you stayed, left, are still in it, your loved one got sober, relapsed, or passed away — these conversations center the emotional and psychological impact on the people who were left adapting, surviving, and questioning themselves.Behind the Booze gives language to experiences that often go unnamed.When no one talks about it, addiction grows. When we name it, families begin to heal.This podcast is about clarity before healing.Language before solutions.Stability before transformation.It is a space where your story is validated — not minimized.Where your nervous system makes sense.Where your grief is acknowledged.Where your identity can begin to return.Because alcoholism doesn't just affect the person drinking.It impacts everyone who loves them. more

 Growing Up With Insanity & Choosing Serenity As Your 'New Normal' RealityAdult Children In Recovery is a podcast that serves to empower, inspire & provide practical solutions to anyone struggling as a result of complex and repeated early childhood stress, abuse & trauma.As a survivor of emotionally unhealthy, unsafe & wounded adult child parenting, I know how important it is to heal and recover with compassionate self-care practices from childhood trauma. I'm  here to remind you none of the stress, confusion, abuse or neglect was your fault but were passed onto you.Each episode features inspiring stories & guidance from speakers, therapists, coaches, teachers & authors who have not only survived childhood trauma, but who share powerful yet gentle tools & techniques to help you learn how to navigate your feelings, trust your intuition & become your own loving parent.For more information on how to find a support group, visit www. adutchildren.orgIf you would like to support my channel. please like & subscribe to my podcast.Blessings on your healing journey,Vandana Atara AuraFor More Healing Resources, Visit:Https://Vandanalighthealing.com more