E95: Beyond The Laundry List: 10 PHYSICAL Symptoms That ACOAs Experience

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the long-term physical effects of chronic stress on adult children of alcoholic families. Growing up in a home marked by unpredictability, chaos, and emotional turmoil often leaves lasting scars, not just emotionally but physically as well. We discuss how this prolonged stress can lead to serious health issues later in life, including cardiovascular problems, digestive disorders like IBS, chronic headaches and migraines, and even conditions like fibromyalgia.We’ll also explore how chronic stress weakens the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to illnesses, and how it disrupts sleep patterns, leading to insomnia and other sleep disorders. Additionally, we’ll touch on how stress can exacerbate skin conditions, affect weight, and lead to reproductive health issues.Understanding these physical impacts is crucial for those who are working to heal and improve their overall health and well-being. Tune in to learn more about the connection between chronic stress and these physical ailments, and discover practical strategies for managing stress effectively.Remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and check out the show notes for more resources. You can also ask a question via SpeakPipe – we’d love to hear from you!

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“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