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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 calm focus, this conversation brings empathy, humor, and tools you can use tonight. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs a quieter brain, and leave a review with your own tip for silencing the 3 a.m. thought spiral.

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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 rebuild. From field hospitals after hurricanes to clean water systems in conflict zones, we walk through how readiness, logistics, and trusted partnerships turn compassion into real outcomes when days and hours matter.

Our audience spans 18 countries, and this conversation reflects that global reach. Whether you’re drawn to disaster relief, child health, or veteran support, there’s a place for you to plug in—donating, volunteering, or rallying your group to host a shoebox drive. We share firsthand stories, practical steps, and links to resources so you can move from inspiration to impact today.

If this resonates, share it with a friend, subscribe for more conversations like this, and leave a review to help others find the show. Ready to get involved? Visit our site for the January feature page and quick links to Samaritan’s Purse programs and ways to help.

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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 plans, safer choices, and rituals that make the night yours. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a softer New Year, and leave a review to help others find us. Here’s to choosing joy on your terms.

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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 season work. We kick off with the mood on December 26 and the great decoration debate: keep the glow through New Year’s or pack it up fast and reclaim the living room. From there we tumble into leg lamp pride, inflatable brainstorms, and the origin story of “Big Bertha,” the colossal tree that barely fit in a station wagon and exploded open in the living room like a scene from a classic holiday movie.

Food traditions take center stage as we walk through a down‑to‑earth Feast of the Seven Fishes—shrimp, smelts, whitefish, sometimes squid—frying in shifts, sharing horror and humor in equal parts. If you’re craving relatable holiday stories, practical laughs, and permission to rewrite the rules, this one’s for you. Listen, share your own best and worst traditions, and help us build a smarter, lighter sled for next year. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell a friend who still smells like fryer oil.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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