Meet your host
Taylor Damiani, Ph.D.
Hi, I’m Taylor. I’m a Psychologist, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach, someone who knows just how messy and complicated healing from a dysfunctional family can be. Growing up with a narcissistic parent (and all the family dynamics that come with that), I get how hard it is to untangle yourself from years of self-doubt and expectations and figure out who you really are. It’s taken me a long time to start reconnecting with my true self (and honestly, I’m still on that journey)! Now, I help others who were raised in toxic and narcissistic environments find their way back to themselves through my group program, Reclaim You: Healing as Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents.
I created this summit as a space for shared healing, where we can witness each other’s journeys, find inspiration, and rise together as a community of cycle breakers. You’re not alone in this. Together, we are returning home to ourselves.
Meet your speakers
Amy Marlow-MaCoy, LPC
Grief is the Ghost of Love: Complex Grief and Loss in Narcissistic Relationships
Amy Marlow-MaCoy is a therapist, author, and trainer who specializes in supporting adult children of narcissists in healing from the effects of complex developmental and relational trauma. She offers training for fellow clinicians, including her one-of-a-kind mentorship program to support clinicians in working with survivors of narcissistic abuse. Amy is the author of The Gaslighting Recovery Workbook (2020) and lead author of The Clinician's Guide to Treating Adult Children of Narcissists (2023). Amy practices in Pennsylvania.
Andrea Ashley
What’s An Adult Child
Andrea Ashley is the host & producer of the top-rated podcast Adult Child, a deep dive into the impact of growing up in a dysfunctional family. In 2018 with 9 years of sobriety, Andrea plummeted to an all-time emotional low after years of toxic romantic relationship. It was through this pain that she came to terms with the true impact of her childhood and learned that she was an Adult Child. The subsequent healing work led her to launch her podcast in March of 2021. In addition to the podcast, Andrea offers a private virtual healing community to hundreds of members across the world who need a safe space to heal. With live support groups, discussion boards, and resources at their fingertips, she empowers them to create authentic connections and friendships based on the shared experience of growing up in a dysfunctional family.
Danu Morrigan
Meet Your Inner Mother for Comfort, Wisdom & Validation
Danu Morrigan has been learning, writing and teaching about narcissistic mothers since 2008, and is the author of five books on this topic. Her mission is to help Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers escape from the toxic dynamic and to live their best lives.
Evelyn Vieira
Playful Parenting Tips for Your Kids & Inner Child
Evelyn Vieira is a survivor (and thriver!) of childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse and family dysfunction. She knows what it's like to feel discouraged, defeated and lost as a parent and she is passionate about helping parents heal their own childhood trauma by decoding their dysfunction and learning effective tools to break the cycle for themselves and their children. She has been supporting families for the past 20+ years as a Trauma Support Specialist, Parent Coach, Certified Positive Discipline Educator, Professional Nanny, Preschool Teacher & Foster Child Advocate. She is a step-mom to two teen girls, bio mom to two little boys, wife to an engineer and dog mom to a codependent Husky named Daisy. She lives with her family in Austin, Texas and enjoys hiking, camping, craft beer and a good cup of coffee. She is a quirky free spirit that loves people and wishes to offer hope and healing to parents worldwide.
Jan Winhall
Transforming Trauma and Addiction Treatment with the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model
Jan Winhall, M.S.W. P.I.F.O.T. is an author, teacher and seasoned trauma and addiction psychotherapist. She is an Educational Partner and Course Developer with the Polyvagal Institute where she offers a training program based on her book Treating Trauma and Addiction with the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model, Routledge 2021. Completion of four levels leads students to become Felt Sense Polyvagal Model Facilitators. Her new book, 20 Embodied Practices for Healing Trauma and Addiction with the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model (publishing with Norton) will be available in March 2025. She is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Toronto and a Certifying Co-Ordinator with the International Focusing Institute. Jan is Co-Director of the Borden Street Clinic where she supervises graduate students. She enjoys teaching all over the world.
Jerry Wise, MA, MS, CLC
Becoming the Parent to Ourselves We Always Wanted and Needed
Jerry Wise is an expert in family systems and self-differentiation with over 45 years of experience helping adults from narcissistic, dysfunctional, or emotionally immature families heal and build healthier relationships through the life-changing process of self-differentiation.
Karen C.L. Anderson
Who Are You Beyond Your Shame?
Karen C.L. Anderson helps adults navigate and heal from complex relationships with their mothers (narcissistic or not). She is the author of several books on the subject including You Are Not Your Mother: Releasing Generational Trauma and Shame.
Krylyn Peters, LPC
Healing from the Inside Out: Inner Child Meditation
Krylyn is a psychotherapist, coach, educator, and consultant with a passion for helping people heal. Over her 20+ year career in mental health, she’s worked with thousands of people. One of her absolute favorite things is teaching people information and strategies for personal growth and success. She’s been blessed to provide education and training at local, state, regional, and national levels to individuals, mental health professionals, and organizations in various industries. Her expertise covers mental wellness, creativity and wellness, stress management, parental emotional abuse recovery, grief, burnout, and compassion fatigue.
Marnie Grundman
Meeting Your Inner Child
Marnie Grundman is a certified trauma therapist specializing in the care of adult survivors of narcissistic child abuse and narcissistic family systems. Marnie began running away from home at the age of 5 after her mother dropped her out of a two-story window, breaking both of her arms. Her childhood was riddled with sexual, physical and emotional abuse. At 13, she began living as a homeless youth. By 14, she secured a job as a cocktail waitress and rented her first apartment. Struggling to maintain a roof over her head while navigating the predators determined to exploit vulnerable kids, it was Marnie’s mindset that allowed her to survive and later become an expert at 'Surthrival.' Marnie used the adaptive resilience skills she learned on the streets to reach out and grab that better life. She now uses her experiences to inspire, ignite and educate through survivor led keynote and workshop presentations.
Melissa Short
The Power of Presence: Healing Your Inner Parts Through IFS and Self-Acceptance
Melissa is a dedicated Trauma Recovery Coach passionate about empowering women to heal by learning to befriend their hard-to-be-with emotions and build self-connection.
Having navigated her healing, Melissa understands the profound impact of trauma and the strength it takes to recover. She combines the latest evidence-based techniques with a compassionate and holistic approach centered on creating a safe space for clients to explore their feelings and develop resilience. With a particular interest in Complex Trauma and attachment wounds, Melissa sees the connection between our current struggles and our earlier experiences.
In addition to her coaching practice, Melissa has trained with the IFS Institute, the Arizona Trauma Institute, and leading trauma experts like Frank Anderson and Arielle Schwartz. She is committed to ongoing education in trauma-informed care, IFS (parts work), and somatic (body-based) work. She offers courses, one-on-one sessions, and resources to support those on their path to recovery.
Pi Venus Winslow
Discover the Healing Secrets Your Inner Child Desperately Wants to Share with You
Pi Venus Winslow is a published author, public speaker, and transformational life coach for those recovering from a narcissistic upbringing. Pi's mission is to empower others to reclaim their authentic selves and live intentionally free from codependency and narcissistic abuse.
Renee Fleming, MSW, LCSW
The Biggest Obstacles Cycle Breakers Encounter
Renee knows no “one thing” got you here & there is no “one right way” to COME HOME TO YOU. You have been impacted by your history, environment, and the people & systems you encounter. Your recovery will invite DEEP inner work & CHALLENGING interpersonal dynamics. You carry concern for younger & older generations & you care how you parent, partner, & lead. You know that what got you HERE isn’t going to be “the thing” that gets you THROUGH. Renee believes in the power & ripple effect of cycle breaking & is honored to mentor you when you answer the call. Renee combines learning & experiences from over 2 decades as a therapist, the online coaching world, & the hard earned wisdom of personal experience.
Sarah Harmon
Mothering Ourselves Mindfully: Consciously Creating Cycles of Being and Doing
Sarah Harmon is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, mindfulness & yoga teacher, wellness expert, and founder of The School of MOM (Mothering Ourselves Mindfully) and The Parent Wellness Group. She is passionate about supporting mothers on their personal flourishing journey. Learn more about Sarah at www.theschoolofmom.com and www.parentwellnessgroup.com
Dr. Sharon Martin
How to Navigate the Holidays When You’re Estranged from Family
Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and author specializing in helping adult children recover from difficult childhoods. She’s passionate about helping adults overcome the effects of narcissistic and emotional abuse, learn to set boundaries, and develop self-worth. Dr. Martin is the author of four self-help books, including “The Better Boundaries Workbook” and “Cutting Ties with Your Parents.” She also writes the popular blog “Conquering Codependency” for Psychology Today.
Dr. Sherrie Campbell
Rebirth: Transforming Your Life as a Cycle Breaker
Dr. Sherrie Campbell is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in helping healthy people cut ties with the toxic people in their lives. She is a nationally recognized expert on family estrangement, a best selling author, TEDx Speaker, top 1% Podcast Host of the Sherapy Sessions: Cutting Toxic Family Ties, a well-known social media influencer and a regularly featured media expert.
Simona Vivi H
Hadjigeorgalis (ha-gee-george-alice)
Remothering as We Mother: Break Cycles, Build Connection, and Empower Your Emerging Adult
Hi, I’m Simona Vivi H, guide, mentor, and coach on the remothering journey. I specialize in working with adult daughters of emotionally immature mothers. And, for those adult daughters who are also mothers, I’m here to support the path of remothering as we mother: transforming mother wounds into empowerment, remothering as we mother, guiding moms of emerging adults.
Stacy Hoch
The Invisible Contract of Generational Trauma
Stacy Hoch, MA, CLC is a psychotherapist and somatic embodiment coach in international private practice teaching neurodivergent-codependent-empaths to heal, love, and trust themselves after Narcissistic Abuse. She's a mother of four, a freelance writer for various publications, an author of two books, and a content creator specializing in generational healing and all things spiritual Self expansion.
Dr. Tammy Oluyori
Finding Your Sense of Self After Childhood Trauma
Dr. Tammy Oluyori is a counselling psychologist with over 14 years of experience specializing in trauma recovery, specifically focusing on survivors of childhood trauma. Her practice emphasizes developing a deeper, more compassionate relationship with oneself as the cornerstone of healing. Dr. Oluyori believes that understanding oneself is the beginning of all wisdom, and she is dedicated to guiding her clients toward this understanding. She is committed to helping individuals achieve clarity, balance, and purpose in their lives, leading to a more wholesome and fulfilling existence.
Tracy A. Malone
Finding Yourself After Not Knowing Who You Are
Tracy Malone, Author, Speaker, Educator, and International narcissistic abuse and divorce coach. She is a surTHRIVER of abuse herself and the founder of NarcissistAbuseSupport.com and a global resource that reaches millions of survivors. Tracy wrote her Bestselling book – DIVORCING A NARCISSIST: You Can’t Make This Shit Up! as well as 32 healing journals.