Functioning
A comedy podcast about recovery hosted by comedians in recovery, Jody Bufkin and Thomas Russell. We're making light of all the dark things that come up in the process of breaking free from addiction and becoming a better person.
Episodes
Uh oh, you relapsed. Now what? We break down the why, the guilt spiral, and how to recover with less shame and more support.
WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE NOW:
❤️ Help from people trained to help: 988lifeline.org
❤️ Help from people who've been through it: warmline.org
❤️ Someone to text: crisistextline.org
❤️ National Sexual Abuse Hotline: rainn.org/
Recovery is full of acronyms to fight off the urge to relapse.
So, we’re spelling out the ABCDEF model of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and other helpful acronyms like HALT, FEAR, and CHIME.
WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE NOW:
❤️ Help from people trained to help: 988lifeline.org
❤️ Help from people who've been through it: warmline.org
❤️ Someone to text: crisistextline.org
No prayers, no pressure—just options.
We’re diving into the world of recovery programs beyond AA, from cognitive behavioral tools to Buddhist principles, feminist affirmations to harm-reduction models.
WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE NOW:
❤️ Help from people trained to help: 988lifeline.org
❤️ Help from people who've been through it: warmline.org
❤️ Someone to text: crisistextline.org
Ever wish you could go back and give your younger self a little advice—or maybe just a hug and a "hang in there"?
In this episode, we’re doing exactly that. Thomas and I each wrote letters to our past selves, and we’re reading them out loud (buckle up, emotions incoming). Then we unpack why this kind of reflective writing can be a game-changer in recovery.
We’ll talk about how it helps with healing, self-awareness, an...
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Ever wish you could go back and give your younger self a little advice—or maybe just a hug and a "hang in there"?
In this week's episode, we’re doing exactly that. Thomas and I each wrote letters to our past selves, and we’re reading them out loud (buckle up, emotions incoming).
And if you're in crisis or just curious about sobriety, check out the links below👇
WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE NOW:
We got with Chicago Comedian and human in recovery, Laura Hugg to talk about her show: Keep Coming Back.
Check it out every Saturday at Lincoln Lodge at 5 pm!
And if you're in crisis or just curious about sobriety, check out the links below👇
WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE NOW:
❤️ Help from people trained to help: 988lifeline.org
❤️ Help from people who've been through it: warmline.org
Hey, big dawg! We're talking about the best ways to change your brain, one decision at a time in this one! Get in!
And if you're in crisis or just curious about sobriety, check out the links below👇
WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE NOW:
❤️ Help from people trained to help: 988lifeline.org
❤️ Help from people who've been through it: warmline.org
❤️ Someone to text: crisistextline.org
❤️ National Sexual Abuse Hotline: ...
Tips and tricks on how to survive the holidays sober!
And if you're in crisis or just curious about sobriety, check out the links below👇
WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE NOW:
❤️ Help from people trained to help: 988lifeline.org
❤️ Help from people who've been through it: warmline.org
❤️ Someone to text: crisistextline.org
❤️ National Sexual Abuse Hotline: rainn.org/
❤️ Trans Lifeline: translifeline.org/hotline...
Lost time and shit. Whatever, who cares?
And if you're in crisis or just curious about sobriety, check out the links below👇
WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE NOW:
❤️ Help from people trained to help: 988lifeline.org
❤️ Help from people who've been through it: warmline.org
❤️ Someone to text: crisistextline.org
❤️ National Sexual Abuse Hotline: rainn.org/
❤️ Trans Lifeline: translifeline.org/hotline
Sober Community &...
The revolution starts within. The powers that be want you inebriated, weak, and confused. In this wam-bam of an episode, we're discussing the airplane rule: put the mask on yourself first before you help others.
And if you're in crisis or just curious about sobriety, check out the links below👇
WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE NOW:
❤️ Help from people trained to help: 988lifeline.org
❤️ Help from people who've been through it: warmline....
Put this one on blast to drown out those insidious thoughts that ruin our good ole sober time. We’re talking about those dang intrusive thoughts and what to do with them in this wing-ding of an episode.
Special election episode coming out next Friday! So hit that bell and let freedom ring with a new episode every Friday.
And if you're in crisis, or just curious about sobriety, check out the links below👇
WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE NOW...
Like that dinosaur movie in the 90's everyone forgot about—WE'RE BACK!
In this ole' humdinger, we're grabbing hold of letting go: the slippiest, slidey-est part of recovery.
And if you're in crisis, or just curious about sobriety, check out the links below👇
WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE NOW:
❤️ Help from people trained to help: 988lifeline.org
❤️ Help from people who've been through it: warmline.org
❤️ Someone to text: crisistextline.o...
What is recovery if there is no love? Pretty deep, right? This episode is all about love, forgiveness, and letting go. So, buckle up, Funtioneers 'cause we're diving into the ventricles of our hearts and ripping them to shreds like pulled pork at a cookout.
We're back! Tom and Jody learn from comic artist Whitney Wasson how to build an interior world and express just how shitty sobriety and recovery can be. Tell your friends!
Check out their comic, Sober Rabbit on patreon and SoberRabbit.com
Tom and Jody reflect on their music choices and get into the details of self-abandonment, breathing, and how to drive in silence. Keep it dry this January y'all!
Jody sits down with Hannah Burke, event coordinator promoting sober events through her account @selfcare_andthecity, to talk self-care, self-compassion, and ourselves. So, toss in a bath bomb, grab your favorite mocktail, sit back, and soak in her wisdom.
Part 2 with Angie Bender is here! Listen to Angie cover the importance of community, creativity, and partnership when it comes to sobriety and recovery. Share this one with the people who need to hear it.
We sat down with Interior Designer, Angie Bender and said, "Hey Angie, what's your story?" And got two hours of quality, heartfelt, and insightful content. You'll wanna share this one with the people who need to hear it.
Motivation is a lie! Check out part 2 of Jason Bender's episode where we learn about love on and off the mat, how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable and how to lie your way to success. Whoop whoop dirt bags!
It's a two-parter y'all! Jiujitsu black belt and fellow soberino, Jason Bender sits down with us to talk about discipline, motivation, and when to know when you're done with the party. Tune in next week for the rest of Jason's episode, and keep on keepin' on.
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