Dysfunction Junkies
Two high school besties reconnect and commiserate their stories as they navigate the dysfunctions of life from marriage, families, illness, death of childhood families, and creating healthy boundaries. Join them each week as Chrisy and Kerry share their stories and life lessons all with a zest of wit, humor, and love. They may not have seen it all, but they have seen enough!
Episodes
66 episodes
If your skeleton wears bunny ears in April, we need to talk
Holiday season used to feel like a slow build. Now it’s a sprint: Halloween launches in July, Thanksgiving gets squeezed, and December arrives with a storage bin avalanche. We get honest about how that pace numbs the joy—and what to do when the...
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Episode 67
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29:43
From wigs to downloads: when a 1972 doll predicts your co-hosts
Gratitude doesn’t have to be grand to be real. We open our Thankful Sunday by naming the people who make this show possible—Chrissy’s quick wit, DJ Nick’s sharp edits, Kerry's ongoing laugh trac, and Farm Boy Jim’s steady support that keeps our...
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Episode 66
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11:11
We watched the dysfunction so you don’t have to
What do you do when the wildest stories in your life are the ones you didn’t cause—you just watched? We dive into the hilarious and heartfelt mess of secondhand dysfunction: a sibling clinging to a car hood to save neighborhood kittens, a dad p...
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Episode 65
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31:56
Flashback Friday: Superstitions Unpacked
It's Flashback Friday, we are going back to Episode 12 Dysfunctional Superstitions and Idiosyncrasies. Ever follow a rule you can’t explain—like never putting a hat on the bed or refusing to go straight home after a funeral—and feel a jolt if s...
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Episode 64
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31:42
We ask if phobias are truly dysfunctional—and test the line between rational caution and irrational panic
The Dysfunciton of Phobias and Fears is on the list this episode. If you can stand on a mountain ledge but freeze on a glass walkway, this one’s for you. We also scan a Halloween‑flavored list of phobias (arachnophobia, coulrophobia, nyct...
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Episode 63
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37:36
Fall, Coffee, and Dysfunction
Fall shows up like a guest who brings both flowers and a suitcase of trouble, and we spend this episode unpacking the contradictions. On one hand, there’s the slow-fire beauty of leaves, warm days paired with crisp nights, and that comforting h...
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Episode 62
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32:07
Junkies CARE: Supporting United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties, Wooster OH
Want a feel‑good story with real stakes and zero fluff? We’re shining a light on United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties of Wooster OH and the everyday magic that happens when a community decides to invest in its own—books for kids, safe places...
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Episode 61
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11:55
Thankful Sunday: Milestones and Gratitude
Gratitude overflows in this special Thankful Sunday edition as we reflect on our incredible journey together. From humble beginnings to now reaching listeners across 12 countries including our newest addition, Singapore, the Dysfunction Junkies...
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Episode 60
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11:36
Ink Stories: What Our Tattoos Reveal About Who We Really Are
Tattoos and piercings – are they merely decorative choices or deeper expressions of our psychological journeys? Kerry and Chrissy approach this topic from completely different perspectives: Kerry proudly sports six tattoos while Chrissy remains...
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Episode 59
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32:28
You Don't Have to Cross Every Finish Line
"There is no success without failure." Join us as we explore when to push through obstacles and when to recalculate your path. This week, Kerry opens her heart about postponing her ambitious New Year's resolution to run the Erie Marathon. What ...
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Episode 58
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20:05
Flash Back Friday: Memory Lane on New Year's Eve
It's Flash Back Friday! Flashing back to Episode 9 our New Year's Episode. Plus, in this nostalgic Flashback Friday episode, Kerry and Chrisy take us back to what they describe as possibly the most thrilling New Year's celebration of our ...
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Episode 57
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38:12
Grief Strikes: When Loss Catches You By Surprise
Grief isn't just about death—it's about lost opportunities, changing relationships, and the life you thought you'd have. Sometimes it hits months later when you least expect it. This week, Chrisy and Kerry dive into the dysfunction of grief, be...
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Episode 56
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31:35
Dysfunction in Cartoon Land
Remember those Saturday mornings when you'd wake up early, grab a bowl of sugary cereal, and lose yourself in cartoons for hours? What seemed like innocent childhood entertainment might actually explain some of our adult quirks and perspectives...
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Episode 55
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36:56
Junkies Care: Supporting Canine Companions
Ever wondered about the extraordinary work of service dogs and the organizations behind them? We're kicking off our second month of Junkies Care by spotlighting Canine Companions, a remarkable nonprofit transforming lives through expertly train...
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Episode 54
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9:59
Seasons Change: The Bittersweet Transition from Summer to School
The transition from summer to fall brings with it a wave of nostalgia, especially for those of us who remember the distinct rituals that marked the back-to-school season of decades past. In the latest episode of Dysfunction Junkies podcast, hos...
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Episode 53
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32:26
Trauma Talks Back: Your Parents' Baggage in 10 Phrases
Words have power, especially those spoken by parents to their children. Have you ever considered how the phrases your parents used might actually reveal their own unhealed trauma? In this illuminating episode, Chrisy and Kerry unpack ten common...
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Episode 52
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29:28
Flashback Friday: Dysfunctional Diets-Parsnips, Ice Cream and Hot Dogs!
Remember the days of Deal-A-Meal cards, Thigh Masters, and Susan Power screaming "Stop the Insanity"? That's exactly where this week's Flashback Friday episode takes us—straight into the heart of 80s and 90s diet culture.Hosts Chrisy an...
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Episode 51
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40:13
The Graceful Art of Getting Older
The way we age reveals our true character in ways we rarely consider until faced with our own mortality or witnessing the final chapters of those we love. Kerry and Chrissy dive into a profoundly human conversation about the stark difference be...
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Episode 50
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23:28
When Education Leaves Scars: The Movies and Books That Shaped Our Young Minds
When did classroom education cross the line into psychological trauma? Chrisy and Kerry take us on a journey through their Catholic high school experiences that left lasting scars decades later. What's most striking is how these educational tra...
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Episode 49
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33:56
Thankful Sunday: Gratitude, Growth, and Global Reach
Gratitude transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. Join Chrisy and Kerry as they celebrate growth, connection, and the humor found in life's unexpected moments during their monthly Thankful Sunday episode.
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Episode 48
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18:10
Giving Back: The Launch of Junkies C.A.R.E.
Meet Junkies CARE—our heartfelt initiative spotlighting organizations making real differences in communities everywhere. Standing for Community Awareness, Recognition, and Engagement, this monthly special celebrates the people and groups whose ...
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Episode 47
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14:48
Addictions, Family Secrets, and Finding Our Way Through
Addiction's grip extends far beyond the individual, creating ripple effects that reshape entire family systems. Whether hidden behind closed doors or normalized as "just what they do," these patterns leave lasting impressions on everyone involv...
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Episode 46
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28:02
The Art of Being Done: When "I'm Done" Becomes Your Superpower
The struggle to set healthy boundaries often comes loaded with guilt, second-guessing, and that nagging voice suggesting you should just "be the better person." But what if that guilt is actually evidence of how deeply you were trained to aband...
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Episode 45
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33:42
Flash Back Friday: Return the Coat, Keep the Daddy
In this special Flashback Friday episode, we revisit our popular "Return the Coat, Keep the Daddy" conversation that perfectly captures the complicated relationship we all have with Christmas traditions. From the evolution of shopping habits (h...
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Episode 44
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30:18
Lost and Found: How Genealogy Reconnected a Family
Have you ever wondered what secrets your DNA might reveal? From long-lost siblings to unexpected ethnic origins, the world of genealogy research is full of surprises—both heartwarming and potentially unsettling. In this candid exploration of an...
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Episode 43
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24:10