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
Moving, aging, and life changes eventually force almost everyone into a stressful rite of passage: finding a new doctor. On the Dysfunction Junkies Podcast, we talk through why switching providers can feel like dating, complete with first-impression nerves and that uneasy question of whether you can trust someone you just met. The patient experience shifts fast when you leave a familiar office, and you often do not ...
It's Flashback Friday and we are going back to Easter Season 1 Episode 26. Pantyhose as a rite of passage might be the most unexpected Easter memory, but once we started pulling the thread, everything unraveled into the kind of nostalgia you can practically smell. If Spring Nostalgia Is Your Thing, This One’s For You. Listen And Drop Your Go To Easter tradition.
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One bad kiss can end a romance, but what about a bad kiss plus a corner fart confession? We’re laughing through the kind of dysfunctional dating stories that feel too weird to be real, then realizing they’re exactly why so many of us still cringe at the words “first date.” Listen To The Full Dysfunctional Dating Roundup Then Tell Us Your Worst Date Story?
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We follow the Easter Bunny origin from ancient fertility themes to the American Easter basket tradition. And why are we putting our kids on a stranger’s lap in a creepy bunny suit? When did we normalize that? We unpack mall bunny anxiety, Easter holiday myths, and the stuff nobody says out loud. Listen, then drop your scariest Easter Bunny photo story?
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April Dysfunction Junkies CARE: Autism comes up in conversation all the time, but “hearing the word” isn’t the same as understanding the people and families living it every day. For World Autism Month, we’re shining a light on the Autism Society of Greater Akron, a local organization doing practical, life-changing work across Northeast Ohio through advocacy, education, social programs, and community support. If you...
Microwaved candy bars in diapers. Toilet paper wrapped around a pregnant belly. A room full of people you half-know watching you open gifts you may not even need. We’ve both been to enough baby showers and bridal showers to admit it: a lot of “traditions” feel less charming with every year, and some of them are downright uncomfortable. We’re unpacking the most awkward traditions and how to make celebrations less pai...
Twenty-four countries. That number still doesn’t feel real to us, and we had to hop on the mic for a Thankful Sunday to say it out loud and say thank you. From Wooster, Ohio to St. George, Utah, we’re proof you can build a podcast with friendship, consistency, and a willingness to show up exactly as you are, even when the camera turns on and YouTube becomes part of the plan. It's another episode of Thankful Sun...
Pajamas at a hotel breakfast buffet. Fluffy slippers in the grocery store. Boxer shorts in a public lobby. We’ve been traveling more, and we can’t stop noticing how fast “bed clothes” have become normal clothes. If you’ve ever wondered when public dress codes quietly disappeared, we’re right there with you, and we’re not trying to be fancy. We’re trying to understand what changed and why it bothers some of us so muc...
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?
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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?
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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 actually worked for you?
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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 organization. From Angel Canyon in Southern Utah to your couch: meet the sanctuary saving thousands of dogs, cats, and more—and how you can join the mission. Volunteer, adopt, ...
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 Tyler Moore, MASH, Good Times, and the gleeful chaos of The Love Boat and Fantasy Island. By the end, we answer a simple question with layered truth: did those shows make us feel ...
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 who navigated details, deadlines, and the unexpected with calm and care. We also shout out Letters by Lantern Light for bringing weekly cozy mysteries to our community, pr...
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 kombucha and kefir bubbling like science projects, and the deli counter icon we love to fear—Dutch loaf. From pig’s feet in jars to scrapple fried to a perfect sear, we explor...
It's Flashback Friday and we flashback to our #1 downloaded episode our first Valentine's Day Episode. With Love, Enjoy!
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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, we share practical ways to skip the chaos and keep all the romance. If you’ve been burned by limited menus, rushed service, and too-loud dining rooms, this is your permission ...
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 environment becomes behavior. From food deserts and limited green space to long rural bus rides and stained uniforms from well water, we unpack how daily conditions nudge us toward a...
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 cardiovascular diseases have been cut in half. But heart disease remains the leading cause of death, and there's still so much more to do. Together, we can save more lives. And for our In...
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 messy, beautiful work of rewriting patterns with intention. Along the way, a long-lost box of wedding photos turns into a masterclass in boundaries and closure: how to honor the p...
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