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Loss and celebration dance together in this heartfelt episode as Kerry shares the peaceful passing of her mother. "Mom not only taught us how to live, but she taught us how to die," she reflects, finding beauty in farewell while honoring her mother's memory. The conversation shifts to birthday celebrations and childhood treasures—from vintage Fisher Price trains to nostalgic Wheel of Fortune watches—revealing how we cling to physical reminders of our past.

The true magic happens when our listener community takes center stage. Jason solves the longstanding mystery of "Felagone," confirming the traditional Pittsburgh dish that validates Chrisy's childhood memories. Meanwhile, our global audience continues to surprise us, with Pakistan emerging as our second-highest country for downloads. This unexpected cross-cultural connection leaves us wondering how our stories of American family dysfunction resonate so strongly halfway around the world.

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Summer memories have a way of revealing our deepest family dynamics, don't they? Kerry and Chrisy peel back the layers of their childhood summer traditions to expose the complex family relationships underneath. Their stories—from pool opening rituals to fishing mishaps—are both hilarious and surprisingly poignant.

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Remember the dramatic entrance, the nerve-wracking search for the perfect dress, and the unspoken pressure of needing a date? Prom season sparks a fascinating conversation between hosts Chrisy and Kerry about how this quintessential high school experience has evolved over the decades.#prom #dysfunctionjunkiespodcast #promposals 

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Have you ever had a nagging feeling something wasn't right with your body, only to have healthcare professionals dismiss your concerns as "normal aging" or "just stress"? In this deeply personal episode, Chrisy and Kerry pull back the curtain on their difficult journeys to diagnosis and the frustrating reality many patients face when seeking answers.  Join us this week as we discuss the dysfunction of healthcare.

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Something beautiful happens when gratitude becomes intentional. Today marks the launch of "Thankful Sundays," our new monthly tradition dedicated to celebrating you – our growing dysfunction family spanning three continents and seven countries!

The universe has a funny way of aligning special moments, so it feels utterly perfect that our first Thankful Sunday coincides with both Mother's Day and Kerry's birthday. From Sweden to Pakistan, from coast to coast across America, we're marveling at how our voices have traveled to places we never imagined reaching.

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What happens when your birthday consistently falls near Mother's Day or Father's Day? Both hosts share how their special days were often overshadowed or completely forgotten due to holiday overlap, creating lasting impacts on how they approach celebrations. 

Kerry's visceral anxiety around her birthday stems from childhood disappointments, manifesting in a coping mechanism of planning her own getaways to avoid potential hurt. Her story resonates with anyone who's ever felt invisible on the one day meant to celebrate them.

The conversation takes a thoughtful turn when examining how childhood experiences shape our adult birthday expectations. Chrisy realizes her parents essentially provided a "high-end hotel" experience with all material needs met but limited emotional engagement, while Kerry grew up as a "parentized child" taking care of herself from an early age. These contrasting upbringings created very different relationships with birthdays and celebrations.

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Welcome to “Flash Back Fridays” Where once a month we will feature a throwback episode.  For our first throwback Friday its only appropriate we start with our number one downloaded episode from the very beginning   the most dysfunctional time of year: The Holidays!

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As Cinco de Mayo approaches, they reflect on how American food habits have evolved and how celebration foods connect us across cultural boundaries. Food binds families together with delicious memories, but what happens when those cherished recipes come with names nobody can pronounce or find on Google? Chrisy and Kerry take listeners on a hilarious journey through their family food traditions, revealing the dishes that defined their childhoods and continue to shape their identities today.

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Cold kielbasa: culinary delight or horrifying Easter tradition? Ever had to hunt for your ENTIRE Easter basket as a kid? Some families hide eggs, others hide the whole basket! Our latest episode explores childhood Easter memories both wholesome and hilarious. 

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What happens when two Catholic school survivors dissect religious traditions with equal parts reverence and humor? This uncut Ash Wednesday episode of Dysfunction Junkies delivers a candid exploration of Catholic upbringing that will resonate with anyone who's navigated religious traditions. Be sure to tune in and enjoy.

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