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
102 episodes
Flash Back Friday: What Are We Really Celebrating On St. Patrick’s Day
Leprechaun “traditions” can get unhinged fast: green toilets, green marshmallows, and kid pressure. Our St. Patrick’s Day flashback is equal parts funny and horrifying. Listen and reply: parade or stay home?#dysfunctionjunkiespodcast #st...
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Episode 34
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30:40
Why Spring Cleaning Breaks Us And How To Fix It
Why do we cling to clutter we don’t even like? We dig into the history of spring cleaning, the emotions behind stuff, and smart ways to make progress without burning out. Ready to try one tiny change today? Which one?#dysfunctionjunkiesp...
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Episode 33
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41:27
No Offense, But Your Red Flags Are Showing
Ever met a one-upper who turns every chat into a contest? Tired of “I had it worse” and “I knew that already”? We’ve got stories, humor, and practical scripts to spot narcissistic talk and keep your cool. Stream it now and share: what comeback ...
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Episode 32
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30:11
Dysfunction Junkies CARE: Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Happy March Dysfunction Junkies! It's time for another episode of Dysfunction Junkies CARE. This month we are featuring Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. If you love animals, you must tune in to learn more about this amazing o...
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Episode 31
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5:21
Seventies TV, Dysfunction And Delight
A spotless living room, a perfect bow on every problem, and a smile that never cracks—early TV taught us that’s what family looks like. Then the 70s kicked the door open. We trade tidy myths for the glorious mess of All in the Family, Mary Tyle...
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Episode 30
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39:39
Thankful Sunday: From Football’s End To Fresh Starts
It's Thankful Sunday. The heart of the episode beats in our thank-yous. Moving states takes stamina, and we spotlight the people who made it happen: southern Utah’s Sonya Stauffer and Northeast Ohio–Pennsylvania’s Malinda Koncar, two realtors w...
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Episode 29
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10:00
The Weird, Wild, And Surprisingly Beloved “Dysfunctional” Foods Of Childhood
Ever look at a deli case and wonder who actually buys that speckled mystery loaf? We’re taking a no-filter tour through the “dysfunctional” foods that fed our families and shaped our taste buds: the buttermilk sipped straight from a glass, the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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34:12
Valentine’s Eve Flashback Friday
It's Flashback Friday and we flashback to our #1 downloaded episode our first Valentine's Day Episode. With Love, Enjoy!#dysfunctionjunkiespodcast #loveisintheair #love
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Episode 27
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38:35
Rethinking Valentine’s Day: We Skip the Pre-Set Menu and Make Romance at Home
Freeze outside, warm up inside. We take Valentine’s Day back from the crowded prix fixe grind and rebuild it around ease, laughter, and real connection. From indoor picnics on a blanket to a surprisingly perfect date at a local cooking school, ...
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Episode 26
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28:51
City Streets, Country Roads, Same Baggage
What if the place you grew up quietly shaped your quirks, your coping skills, and even the stories you tell about yourself? We dig into city stress, country isolation, and suburban conformity with candid personal stories that reveal how environ...
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Episode 25
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33:06
February Junkies Care: Heart Help, Right Now
Hello February! Junkies you know what that means, a new month, a new Dysfunction Junkies CARE. This month we are supporting the American Heart Association. Since the American Heart Association was founded in 1924, deaths from cardiovascul...
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Episode 24
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10:39
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Episode 11
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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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Episode 10
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