Dysfunction Junkies

Chrisy & Kerry
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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!

  1. We Trace How A Jolly Legend Turns Dysfunctional When You Add Manipulation, Workplace Chaos, And A French Folklore Villain

    23H AGO

    We Trace How A Jolly Legend Turns Dysfunctional When You Add Manipulation, Workplace Chaos, And A French Folklore Villain

    Send us a text 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 gets real, candid, and funny as we test which parts of the myth build wonder—and which parts quietly train compliance. Things turn intriguingly dark when we uncover Père Fouettard, the French folklore figure paired with St. Nicholas to punish misbehavior. We won’t import the terror, but we do ask what it reveals about how cultures balance reward and fear—and how we can choose warmth over threats while still setting boundaries. By the end, we offer a kinder script: keep the magic, ditch the manipulation, and invite kids into the “helper” role as they grow. If this episode makes you laugh, squirm, or rethink your holiday script, that’s the point. Hit follow, share with a friend who loves a spicy Christmas take, and drop a review telling us how your family keeps the wonder without losing the truth. #dysfunctionjunkiespodcast #santaclause #perefouettard #fatherwhipper #merrychristmas #christmasdysfunction Support the show Thank you for listening. Be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for additional content. We often post polls and other questions for your feedback. We would love to hear from you, and if you like our show please take a moment to give us a Five Star Review! Love our show and want to support us? Click on this link to submit a one time or reoccurring donation. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2398402/support www.facebook.com/DysfunctionJunkies https://www.instagram.com/dysfunctionjunkies https://www.youtube.com/@DysfunctionJunkies https://dysfunctionjunkiespodcast.com Dysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running" created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.

    30 min
  2. Thankful Sunday Growth: From London To Lima, Our Global Listener Map

    3D AGO

    Thankful Sunday Growth: From London To Lima, Our Global Listener Map

    Send us a text 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, pausing to shout out the towns that showed up this week, and the countries pushing us forward—17 so far, with the UK rising and South America lighting up through Peru, Columbia, and new cities in Brazil. If you’re new here, expect warmth, gratitude, and a few laughs; if you’ve been with us, you know the drill—tag your city, check the map, and help us reach the next place on the globe. Make sure to subscribe, share the show with someone who’d love a feel‑good listen, and leave a quick review telling us where you’re tuning in from. Your shoutout might be next. Support the show Thank you for listening. Be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for additional content. We often post polls and other questions for your feedback. We would love to hear from you, and if you like our show please take a moment to give us a Five Star Review! Love our show and want to support us? Click on this link to submit a one time or reoccurring donation. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2398402/support www.facebook.com/DysfunctionJunkies https://www.instagram.com/dysfunctionjunkies https://www.youtube.com/@DysfunctionJunkies https://dysfunctionjunkiespodcast.com Dysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running" created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.

    9 min
  3. How A Perfect Tree Became A 48-Hour Disaster And A Bird Sanctuary

    DEC 17

    How A Perfect Tree Became A 48-Hour Disaster And A Bird Sanctuary

    Send us a text 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 slanted old floors. What followed was equal parts comedy and gut-punch: sticky wood, late-night triage, and heirloom ornaments that didn’t survive the third fall. We walk through the mess with humor and honesty, then ask a bigger question: when the tradition breaks, do we double down or choose peace? Support the show Thank you for listening. Be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for additional content. We often post polls and other questions for your feedback. We would love to hear from you, and if you like our show please take a moment to give us a Five Star Review! Love our show and want to support us? Click on this link to submit a one time or reoccurring donation. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2398402/support www.facebook.com/DysfunctionJunkies https://www.instagram.com/dysfunctionjunkies https://www.youtube.com/@DysfunctionJunkies https://dysfunctionjunkiespodcast.com Dysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running" created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.

    34 min
  4. Advent Calendar Chaos And Real Talk On Kolachi, Holiday Cookies, And Gift Ideas

    DEC 10

    Advent Calendar Chaos And Real Talk On Kolachi, Holiday Cookies, And Gift Ideas

    Send us a text 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 tray this year? #adventcalendars #holidaybaking #christmascookies #lettersbylanternlight #kolachi #dysfunctionjunkiespodcast Support the show Thank you for listening. Be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for additional content. We often post polls and other questions for your feedback. We would love to hear from you, and if you like our show please take a moment to give us a Five Star Review! Love our show and want to support us? Click on this link to submit a one time or reoccurring donation. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2398402/support www.facebook.com/DysfunctionJunkies https://www.instagram.com/dysfunctionjunkies https://www.youtube.com/@DysfunctionJunkies https://dysfunctionjunkiespodcast.com Dysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running" created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.

    33 min
  5. Elf On The Shelf, Or Just Stress On A Stick

    DEC 3

    Elf On The Shelf, Or Just Stress On A Stick

    Send us a text 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 and tell us: keep the elf or call it quits? #dysfunctionjunkiespodcast  #elfonashelf  #menschonabench #dwarfinadrawer #christmasdysfunction #podcast #comdey #holidays Support the show Thank you for listening. Be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for additional content. We often post polls and other questions for your feedback. We would love to hear from you, and if you like our show please take a moment to give us a Five Star Review! Love our show and want to support us? Click on this link to submit a one time or reoccurring donation. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2398402/support www.facebook.com/DysfunctionJunkies https://www.instagram.com/dysfunctionjunkies https://www.youtube.com/@DysfunctionJunkies https://dysfunctionjunkiespodcast.com Dysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running" created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.

    36 min
  6. Dysfunction Junkies Care: Akron Canton Regional Food Bank

    DEC 1

    Dysfunction Junkies Care: Akron Canton Regional Food Bank

    Send us a text 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, 11,000 volunteers, and a facility that runs like a clean, efficient warehouse built for care, this team moves over 40 million pounds of food a year and keeps dignity at the center. Learn more about this months Dysfunction Junkies  CARE organization. Support the show Thank you for listening. Be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for additional content. We often post polls and other questions for your feedback. We would love to hear from you, and if you like our show please take a moment to give us a Five Star Review! Love our show and want to support us? Click on this link to submit a one time or reoccurring donation. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2398402/support www.facebook.com/DysfunctionJunkies https://www.instagram.com/dysfunctionjunkies https://www.youtube.com/@DysfunctionJunkies https://dysfunctionjunkiespodcast.com Dysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running" created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.

    12 min
  7. Thanksgiving: Stuffing, Salmonella, And Other Family Seasonings

    NOV 26

    Thanksgiving: Stuffing, Salmonella, And Other Family Seasonings

    Send us a text 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? #dysfunctionjunkiespodcast #holidays #thanksgiving #familydysfunction Support the show Thank you for listening. Be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for additional content. We often post polls and other questions for your feedback. We would love to hear from you, and if you like our show please take a moment to give us a Five Star Review! Love our show and want to support us? Click on this link to submit a one time or reoccurring donation. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2398402/support www.facebook.com/DysfunctionJunkies https://www.instagram.com/dysfunctionjunkies https://www.youtube.com/@DysfunctionJunkies https://dysfunctionjunkiespodcast.com Dysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running" created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.

    32 min
  8. Thankful Sunday: Gratitude Travels Farther Than We Think

    NOV 23

    Thankful Sunday: Gratitude Travels Farther Than We Think

    Send us a text 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.  Support the show Thank you for listening. Be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for additional content. We often post polls and other questions for your feedback. We would love to hear from you, and if you like our show please take a moment to give us a Five Star Review! Love our show and want to support us? Click on this link to submit a one time or reoccurring donation. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2398402/support www.facebook.com/DysfunctionJunkies https://www.instagram.com/dysfunctionjunkies https://www.youtube.com/@DysfunctionJunkies https://dysfunctionjunkiespodcast.com Dysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running" created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.

    14 min
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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!

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  • Creator
    Chrisy & Kerry
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Dysfunction Junkies
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