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
91 episodes
From First Crush To Forever: How Early Relationships Shape Who We Choose And How We Love
What if your first serious love is still influencing how you fight, forgive, and choose today? We dig into the invisible blueprints early relationships leave behind, the “reason, season, lifetime” lens that reframes past marriages, and the mess...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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39:01
Thankful Sunday Around The World
New pins on the map, new stories to tell, and a big life change that’s about to shake up our routine—in the best way. We kick off Thankful Sunday by shouting out a wave of new listeners from Germany to Japan, plus fresh U.S. cities that found t...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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11:55
Friendships, Reason Or Lifetime
Ever wonder why some friends fade while others feel like home? We break down reason, season, and lifetime friendships—and how your circle shapes your life. Listen now and audit your friend group with us. Who’s your root friend?#besties #...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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32:10
Flashback Friday: Naughty, Nice, And Everything In Between
It's Flashback Friday and we go back to Season 1 Episode 13: Naughty or Nice. Enjoy and let us know are you a Chrisy or a Kerry on the Naughty or Nice spectrum.#dysfunctionjunkiespodcast #naughtyornice
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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35:40
How Dysfunctional Clothes Mess With Comfort, Confidence, And Childhood Memories
This week on the Dysfunction Junkies Podcast: Static shocks, zipper scars, and a bell-bottom bike crash. We unpack the fashion fails that shaped our childhoods and why some clothes still sabotage comfort and confidence. Listen now and tell us: ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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31:33
Letting Go Of Mental Clutter For A Calmer Year
Ever feel trapped by a noisy mind? We unpack mental clutter, sleep struggles, and why letting go creates real freedom. Hear candid stories, practical tips, and a book rec that sparked change. If you’re ready to trade constant rumination for cal...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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32:53
Junkies Care: Inside Samaritan’s Purse - Relief, Recovery, And Hope Across Borders
A new year calls for grounded action, not just good intentions. This month for Junkies Care we’re shining a light on Samaritan’s Purse—an international relief nonprofit known for getting to crises fast and staying long enough to help families r...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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8:24
New Year, Same Brains
Confetti says “big night,” but our hearts often want something smaller, saner, and kinder. If you’ve ever felt out of step with the countdown culture, you’re not alone. Come for the candid stories, stay for the better ideas: lower-pressure plan...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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29:16
Flash Back Friday: Holiday Hangover And The Seven Fishes
It's Flashback Friday. We flashback to Big Bertha and the 7 Fishes episode. The sparkle fades, the lights glare, and the house suddenly feels too quiet—so we leaned into the holiday afterglow and compared notes on what actually makes this...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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33:39
We Trace How A Jolly Legend Turns Dysfunctional When You Add Manipulation, Workplace Chaos, And A French Folklore Villain
Snow, lights, cookies… and questions we usually avoid. We pull back the tinsel to explore how the Santa story shapes trust, behavior, and values, and why so many of us remember the joy of belief but not the awkward in-between. The conversation ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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29:36
Thankful Sunday Growth: From London To Lima, Our Global Listener Map
A simple idea turned into a wide‑open map: listeners from London to Lima, West Valley City to Riverview, are pressing play and helping this community grow in ways we can see and celebrate. We trace that journey with real places and real names, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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8:37
How A Perfect Tree Became A 48-Hour Disaster And A Bird Sanctuary
Did Kerry Suffer? Well, the “perfect” Christmas took a nosedive—three times. We brought home a gorgeous live tree, filled the stand with sugared water, and watched the branches settle like a promise… until gravity introduced itself to our...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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33:51
Advent Calendar Chaos And Real Talk On Kolachi, Holiday Cookies, And Gift Ideas
Holiday chaos feels different when the gift list is short, shipping is smarter, and the advent calendar has whiskey. Listen to this week's episode, come for the laughs, leave with real gift ideas and cookie strategy. Which cookie must make the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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32:35
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Elf On The Shelf, Or Just Stress On A Stick
The holidays promise wonder, but the calendar creep can quietly turn December into a performance. Remember when holidays felt simple? We break down how Elf on the Shelf and early decor timelines hijack our brains, budgets, and sleep. Listen now...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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35:55
Dysfunction Junkies Care: Akron Canton Regional Food Bank
We open the month by focusing on the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank, a regional engine that turns dollars into fresh produce, pantry staples, and lifelines for neighbors across northeast Ohio. With more than 600 partner pantries and programs, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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11:33
Thanksgiving: Stuffing, Salmonella, And Other Family Seasonings
Stuffing or dressing, real tree or fake, canned cranberry or homemade—choose your fighter. We share fails, fixes, and a must‑watch holiday list. Listen and weigh in: which hill are you dying on this Thanksgiving?#dysfunctionjunkiespodcas...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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32:01
Thankful Sunday: Gratitude Travels Farther Than We Think
It's Thankful Sunday! Gratitude meets chaos: we shout out listeners in 15 countries, plot Thanksgiving sanity, and invent a “farmtini.” Hear the sauerkraut love story and a hilarious city‑name struggle.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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13:48
What Do Our Social Media Reels Say About Us?
Ever doomscroll social media at 3 a.m.? We confess our favorite reels: chaotic fart pranks, baby hippos, Gen X anthems, and cooking roasts. See what we binge then tell us what you binge and what we should make next. Dance? Pets? Pranks? Listen ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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26:51
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: From Besties to Bold Voices
Think you’re the only “dysfunctional” one? Think again. This Flashback Friday episode takes you back to where it started. High school besties to grown women with no filter. We talk trauma, boundaries, and why humor keeps us sane. #dysfunctionju...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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27:40
We Confront Inherited Clutter, Purging Guilt, And The Strange Rituals Around Death
Ever open a dusty box and feel the wave of guilt wash over you before you even see what’s inside? We’re knee-deep in a household purge and a family inheritance tangle—moving cross-country while sorting funeral guestbooks, memorial cards, croche...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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33:10
What The Youngest Child Really Sees
Ever notice how the youngest child can read a room faster than anyone else? We dive into that last-born radar—why being the baby can feel like a front-row seat to family cracks no one wants to name, and how age gaps turn one address into multip...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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28:36
Dysfunction Junkies CARE: When A Bed Becomes Safety, Dignity, And Hope
What if the softest place you know—your bed—didn’t exist? We explore that gut-check and introduce Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a nationwide nonprofit that builds and delivers complete beds so no kid sleeps on the floor in our town. From a single ga...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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5:59
Dysfunction Junkies Podcast Season 2 Trailer
Welcome to Season Two of the Dysfunction Junkies Podcast. Here is our Trailer for Season Two. Share with your friends and sit back and relax for another great year!#dysfunctionjunkiespodcast #podcast #usa #brazil #russianfede...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:57
Two Friends Walk Into A Podcast And Accidentally Go International
A single text turned into 70 episodes, a coast-to-coast map of new friends, and a global community we never saw coming. We close out season one with open hearts and full notebooks: the origin story, the surprises, and the bold shift that sets u...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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13:46
From Giant Yard Skeletons To Nostalgic Cartoons: How Adults Hijacked Halloween
Craving Halloween vibes without the gore? We share the good stuff: themed yard wins, vintage TV specials, and psychological chillers that last. Plus: adult costume chaos, storage nightmares, and the best cozy-fear films. Be sure to tune in to t...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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26:32