Functionally Addicted Podcast Show

By Fabien Pataud | Relationship and Parent Coach

Does unresolved trauma, stress, and emotional triggers have you stuck in survival mode, affecting your relationships and sense of self? You're not alone. I'm Fabien, your host and a parent and relatio... more

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The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.

Functionally Addicted Podcast Show episodes:

October 31, 2024 Ep. 9 The Trap of Self Sabotage (why knowing isn't enough)
In this episode, we’re unpacking one of the most powerful, yet invisible forces that hold high achievers, leaders, and professionals back: self-sabotage.
You know the drill – hitting milestones at work, but lashing out or withdrawing at home; smashing goals professionally, yet feeling short-fused and exhausted around those closest to you.
Why do we do this? Why, when we’re capable of so much, do we struggle with showing up fully in the areas that matter most?
Drawing from both personal experience and years of coaching, I reveal how unresolved childhood wounds can shape our adult behaviors in ways we don’t even see.
We’ll talk about why, no matter how much awareness you have, true change requires deeper work than just “knowing” your patterns.
I’ll share how childhood conditioning and our nervous system keep us locked into survival modes, reacting instead of responding, pushing instead of pausing.
If you’re someone who “holds it all together” outwardly but battles a storm within, this episode will hit home. I’m bringing real-life examples of how high achievers get caught in the self-sabotage trap, the common setbacks and triggers that keep you from breaking free, and practical steps to start shifting your approach to relationships and career today.
This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about understanding why changing the surface isn’t enough – and why the real work is in healing the roots to finally see lasting change in the fruit. Don’t miss this episode if you’re ready to stop getting in your own way and start living fully aligned, with purpose and presence.
Here’s How We Can Connect and Start Transforming Together:
If you're ready to dive deeper into the work of aligning your life, healing old patterns, and truly showing up for the life you want, here are a few ways we can connect:
1️⃣ Join My Free Community:
Get access to exclusive content, resources, and a supportive community of like-minded individuals who are on a similar journey.
This is where you’ll find me sharing insights, answering questions, and guiding members in real time. Together, we’re building a space where transformation is possible. https://www.skool.com/purposefully-aligned/about
2️⃣ Watch My Free Training on Overcoming Self Sabotage & Relationship Triggers:
Curious about the deeper work we’re doing here? In this free training, I break down the foundations of healing, alignment, and the nervous system, and offer practical tools for you to start implementing right away.
If you’re ready to understand why change is so hard and how you can actually make it happen, this is a must-watch. click here: www.resetmethod.com.au
3️⃣ Book Your Free Breakthrough Session:
Sometimes, the biggest leaps start with a single conversation. In this session, we’ll get real about what’s been holding you back, dig into your goals, and work out the next steps to create meaningful change.
Think of it as a focused, no-obligation dive into what’s possible.
Spots are limited, so if this resonates, grab your spot now below: https://calendly.com/purposefullyaligned/60min
Your journey starts with just one step. Let’s connect, break through, and create the alignment you’ve been seeking.
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August 29, 2024 Ep.8 What's Your Stress Response?
In this episode, we explore the roots of our attachment styles and how they influence our emotional responses during high-stress situations.
I share my personal journey as someone who developed an avoidant attachment style, pushing others away to protect myself, and how these patterns were shaped by the dynamics I witnessed growing up.
We’ll discuss the common triggers that arise in these attachment styles, practical tools for moving from reaction to response, and how to start rewriting your emotional blueprint for healthier relationships.
If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of conflict, this episode is your guide to understanding and changing those deeply ingrained patterns."
Join us here in the Purposefully Aligned community - Where leaders, parents and professionals are breaking through emotional barriers and going to the next level in ALL areas of life.
Join here: https://www.skool.com/purposefully-aligned/about

Follow for more: https://linktr.ee/fabienpataud
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December 13, 2023 EP 7. STOP Being So Positive - Are you bypassing your true feelings?
In a world that often champions the power of positive thinking, it's easy to fall into the belief that ignoring painful feelings is the key to happiness. But what if the solution isn't solely found in our thoughts?
Join us on this episode as we delve into the misconception that positivity means suppressing or ignoring our painful emotions. We explore the profound difference between acknowledging our feelings and attempting to think our way out of them. Through insightful discussions and personal anecdotes, we uncover why trying to solely rely on our thoughts to erase emotional pain can be a flawed approach.
From the science behind emotional processing to the significance of embracing discomfort, Fabien shares his experiences and expertise to challenge the notion that positivity is about glossing over genuine feelings. We uncover the importance of allowing ourselves to feel, understand, and navigate through our emotions authentically, rather than masking them with forced optimism.
Tune in to explore the liberating power of acknowledging and processing our emotions, and discover how embracing positivity isn't about ignoring pain but rather understanding its place in our lives.
Join the Purposefully Aligned Community - Click here for FREE access
If you're a busy professional, parent, or leader and want access to tools and resources to create more balance, energy, and flow in all areas of your life, click here and you will get FREE access to join our thriving community of badasses who are regulating their emotions, healing their relationships, and leading a purposeful life.
For more podcast and interviews follow Fabien Pataud below:
https://linktr.ee/fabienpataud

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November 17, 2023 EP. 6 What is Anxiety & How Can You HEAL it? With Dr Russel Kennedy
Can you heal from anxiety rather than just cope with it?
Oh man - What an episode - Today, I'm diving deep into the world of anxiety with the amazing Dr. Russell Kennedy, aka the Anxiety MD. Who has a strong back ground in Neuroscience, mind body connection, even psychedelics.
He also also written a best selling book called Anxiety Rx & award winning program called MBRX - teaching people how to HEAL from Anxiety.
This conversation is all about getting real about anxiety and discovering how to truly heal from it.
Dr. Kennedy's story is anything but conventional. He went from being a doctor to finding solace in stand-up comedy, all the while realizing how our childhood experiences tend to echo through our lives. Freud wasn't wrong when he talked about patterns from our past playing out in our present.
In this chat, we're getting into the nitty-gritty of how our childhood separations can actually trigger anxiety in our adult lives. Dr. Kennedy explains this mind-body connection in a way that really hits home. Those moments of separation in our early years? They can make us feel like the world is a scary place.
But here's the cool part—we explore how to bridge those uncertain moments and create a sense of safety, especially after separations. It's about nurturing that inner sense of security and reconnecting when we feel apart.
Dr. Kennedy flips the script on anxiety. Instead of seeing it as a burden, he paints it as a guide—a beacon leading us to our younger, wounded selves that need a bit of TLC. Yep, anxiety can be a messenger, nudging us to pay attention to those parts of us that need healing.
Join us on this journey of self-discovery as we learn to rebuild connections and find strength in vulnerability. Dr. Kennedy's insights are eye-opening, showing us that anxiety isn't just a problem; it's an opportunity for growth and self-repair.
Tune in to The Functionally Addicted Podcast Show for an enlightening chat that might just change the way you see anxiety. We're ready to explore, learn, and heal, guided by the wisdom of Dr. Russell Kennedy, the Anxiety MD.
We hope you enjoy the show!
Most importantly we will do live coaching on our show and answer any of the questions you have about unresolved trauma, relationship triggers, addictions, self-sabotage & anxiety.
What's next?
Join the Purposefully Aligned Community - ⁠Click here for FREE access⁠
⁠If you're a busy professional, parent, or leader and want access to tools and resources to create more balance, energy, and flow in all areas of your life, click here and you will get FREE access to join our thriving community of badasses who are regulating their emotions, healing their relationships, and leading a purposeful life.⁠
For more podcast and interviews follow Fabien Pataud below:
⁠https://linktr.ee/fabienpataud⁠

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November 14, 2023 Ep.5 Judgment Day - Why Do We Judge Ourselves & Others
Hey there, fellow listeners of The Functionally Addicted Show!
Hold on tight for an absolute game-changer of an episode featuring the incredible Anita Tomecki, the powerhouse Developmental Coach and Human Behavior Expert.
Join us for a fireside chat where Anita spills the beans on relationship dynamics and the hidden quirks of human behavior that often mess up our dating lives. With her arsenal of NLP, Integral Semantics Theory, and Enneagram Personality Typing, Anita's got the secret sauce to unlock the life you've been dreaming of.
In this mind-bending episode, we dive deep into something Anita's super passionate about—your relationship with... drumroll, please... YOU! That's right, Anita's convinced (and we're starting to be too) that this self-relationship gig is the golden ticket to acing everything in life. Talk about a game-changer!
Get ready for some truth bombs as Anita unravels the mysteries behind our not-so-helpful habits that mess with our connections. She's all about dropping wisdom bombs on how figuring yourself out is the key to unlocking epic relationships with others.
This isn't your average chat about love and stuff. We're going behind the scenes with Anita to challenge the status quo of what we think we know about dating and relationships. She's the real deal, folks!
So, grab your favorite beverage, cozy up, and tune in as Anita Tomecki dishes out the secrets to rocking your relationships, dating life, and heck, your entire existence! Trust us, you don't wanna miss this rollercoaster of insights.
Join us on The Functionally Addicted Show as Anita Tomecki takes us on a mind-bending journey toward realizing that the most epic relationship you'll ever have starts with... YOU!
Connect with Anita on her Facebook and Instagram pages @AnitaTomecki
As always hit that like and subscribe button and share with a friend - its the bets gift you could us and them
What's next?
Join the Purposefully Aligned Community - ⁠Click here for FREE access⁠
⁠If you're a busy professional, parent, or leader and want access to tools and resources to create more balance, energy, and flow in all areas of your life, click here and you will get FREE access to join our thriving community of badasses who are regulating their emotions, healing their relationships, and leading a purposeful life.⁠
For more podcast and interviews follow Fabien Pataud below:
⁠https://linktr.ee/fabienpataud⁠

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September 11, 2023Ep4: Emotional Blockages & Trauma - Where does it all come from?
Welcome back to the Functionally Addicted Podcast Show with your host Fabien Pataud.
In this episode, we go a little deeper into the complexities of emotional roadblocks and trauma.
I provide some context as to what's happening with our nervous systems and why we feel the way we do at times.
I also cover what we can do about it
when we recognize we are struggling with dysregulation.
We cover things like: -
What role does our nervous system have in how we show up, and how we feel

How our parent's nervous systems become ours -

The different ways we experience trauma (it's not always what you think it is) -

The difference between little t and Big T trauma A juicy episode that really sets us up for some powerful upcoming episodes getting into the nitty gritty of healing from unresolved wounds.
What's Next?
Join the Purposefully Aligned Community - ⁠Click here for FREE access⁠
⁠If you're a busy professional, parent, or leader and want access to tools and resources to create more balance, energy, and flow in all areas of your life, click here and you will get FREE access to join our thriving community of badasses who are regulating their emotions, healing their relationships, and leading a purposeful life.⁠
For more podcast and interviews follow Fabien Pataud below:
⁠https://linktr.ee/fabienpataud⁠
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September 11, 2023Ep3: The Personal Identity Crisis | Who do we take ourselves to be?
Welcome back to the functionally addicted podcast show - I'm your host Fabien Pataud
WOW - What an episode, Talk about REAL, RAW and these 2 guys got me to open up and share some things that I wasn't planning on sharing.
The conversation was about our addiction to thinking. But we went deeper than that.
We explored the identity crisis and our personality clash.
Who are we or more importantly who do YOU take yourself to be?
Buckle up and pay close attention there is some GEMS in here that you will need to press rewind to make sure they land
Welcome to the Show Jay Hedley & Joseph Scott - From the Coaching Room. Absolute wizards in the space of human evolution
What we covered:
Why do we struggle to be present?

What are our 3 biggest challenges when it comes to ourSELVES

Why are our minds always occupied

How can we be more effective at communicating and quietening the voice inside?

What structures are keeping us stuck in perpetual loops of habitual habits
What's Next?
Join the Purposefully Aligned Community - ⁠Click here for FREE access⁠
⁠If you're a busy professional, parent, or leader and want access to tools and resources to create more balance, energy, and flow in all areas of your life, click here and you will get FREE access to join our thriving community of badasses who are regulating their emotions, healing their relationships, and leading a purposeful life.⁠
For more podcast and interviews follow Fabien Pataud below:
⁠https://linktr.ee/fabienpataud⁠
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September 11, 2023Ep2: Love, Sex & Money - Relationship Dysfunction & Unresolved Trauma with Dr Nima Rahmany
Welcome to the Functionally Addicted Podcast show with me, your host Fabien Pataud. A real juicy episode this one. What's Love, Sex & Money got to do with you? EVERYTHING..
We have a special guest on our show Dr Nima Rahmany. Not only is Nima a great human, but he is also my coach who helped guide me through some of my biggest blockages, toxic patterns, self-sabotaging behaviors, and unresolved trauma.
This episode is all about Love, Sex and money, exploring this somewhat taboo topic and looking beneath the toxic patterns that keep us stuck in unhealthy relationships that impact us on a much deeper level than we realize.
What we cover:
How trauma bonds keep us stuck and repeating patterns that don't serve us.

What patterns to look out for that could have you blindsided in a relationship

How our past childhood impacts the current version of us

Shame, guilt, judgment, jealousy, and where that stems from

How our mess can truly become our message
Most importantly we will cover, what this all means, where it comes from, and what we can do about it.
Join us as in each episode we unpack a topic around what all of our hidden drivers are that correlate to different levels of addictions, what part unresolved trauma plays in our current lives, and why some of us have self-sabotaging behaviors or people-pleasing tendencies.
Most importantly we will do live coaching on our show and answer any of the questions you have about unresolved trauma, relationship triggers, addictions, self-sabotage & anxiety.
What's Next?
Join the Purposefully Aligned Community - ⁠Click here for FREE access⁠
⁠If you're a busy professional, parent, or leader and want access to tools and resources to create more balance, energy, and flow in all areas of your life, click here and you will get FREE access to join our thriving community of badasses who are regulating their emotions, healing their relationships, and leading a purposeful life.⁠
For more podcast and interviews follow Fabien Pataud below:
⁠https://linktr.ee/fabienpataud⁠
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September 11, 2023Ep1: The mess becomes the message. Raw, Real Conversation About the Healing Journey (hint hint it never ends)
Welcome to the Functionally Addicted podcast show - I'm your host Fabien Pataud.
Thank you for being here.
In this first episode, I get REAL, RAW & AUTHENTIC about my own addictions. Where they stemmed from and how it impacted my life.
A couple of questions for you..
How would you know if you're addicted?
Where do self-sabotage, anxiety, and addiction come from?
Why should you listen?
This show is really about getting good at taking IMPERFECT action.
So on that note:
This was filmed whilst I was feeling extremely dysregulated and massively overwhelmed with many 'things' to do, it would have been easy to put this on the back burner and wait for 'the right time
How many times have we said that to ourselves?
We distract ourselves from doing the things we know we want to do. Usually, the things that are good for us... You know - chasing our dreams (which usually means overcoming our biggest fears) and we tend to occupy our time with things that don't serve us. Like drinking/smoking/binging/worrying more than we should.
Well, not this time.
I share a part of me that I've never shared publicly before.
The dark side, my shadow... maybe you will see yours too.
I also share the purpose and mission of the show and what you can expect when you become a subscriber to it.
The value I want to bring to you. The coaching you will receive, the insight into your life, the awareness of your blockages, and of course how to overcome them.
In this opening show here's what we covered:
How to know if you're addicted (even if you think you are not, (something has a grip on you)-

My journey of addiction from the age of 10

What's driving our behavior, and where does it stem from

High performers and addictive tendencies-

How to start living a purposefully aligned life
Thanks for joining the Functionally Addicted Podcast Show and please don't forget to hit the subscribe button.
If you would like to be a guest or want us to talk about a particular topic please send us an email: [email protected]
Connect and follow on Socials
https://linktr.ee/fabienpataud
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabien.pataud
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjXcBxhhiN5dHutpN4W50oQ
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September 11, 2023 Intro: Welcome to the Functionally Addicted Podcast - Living Purposefully Aligned
Glad you made it! Welcome to The Functionally Addicted Podcast Show - I'm Fabien Pataud your host & I am SOOO stoked you are here.
I'm super pumped to share with the world - what I believe to be one of, if not the most important messages we need to hear.
There is a BIG reason why our worlds have connected.. and believe me, It's not luck, this is bigger than us.
The universe doing its thing by working its magic. So buckle up. Sounds like now is the time.
You might be here because there has been this nagging voice in your head or even your heart saying "You could become more" Maybe you've been looking for ways to break through to the next level and get out of the pattern of Groundhog Day.
Perhaps you have been searching for a deeper, richer connection.
Maybe it's your season of ALIGNMENT, looking for purposeful living? Or YOU are ready to step into this new version of yourself (the one that's been calling you out, the one that's been waiting for you all this time) and truly let go of some old patterns & behaviors that are no longer serving you.
Wherever you are, WE GOT YOU!
Join us as we navigate the choppy waters of Addiction, Anxiety, Self-Sabotage, and Relationship Triggers.
Deep conversations about healing past traumas, growing through adversity, and discovering our true purpose in life and business.
What you can expect by being a subscriber to this podcast show?
1) Live breakthrough (in-the-moment coaching) with guests.
Real, Raw, Unfiltered, and Unscripted. Streamed live to you where you can interact with our global guests on the show. Never been done like this before.
2) Authentic conversations about the epidemic of addiction and how each of us grapples with something in our lives that impacts the way we show up in the world.
3) Normalising that it is OK that things are not OK (and most importantly what we can do about our internal struggles)
4) Conversations with experts, storytellers, and successful entrepreneurs all of whom have come from adversity, healed from past traumas, and built successful, purposeful, and ALIGNED lives, careers & businesses
5) And of course it wouldn't be called FUNCTIONALLY ADDICTED if we weren't talking about all things nervous system regulation, somatic therapy, neuroscience, polyvagal theory, ADHD, addiction & trauma, and much much more.
What's Next?
Join the Purposefully Aligned Community - ⁠Click here for FREE access⁠
⁠If you're a busy professional, parent, or leader and want access to tools and resources to create more balance, energy, and flow in all areas of your life, click here and you will get FREE access to join our thriving community of badasses who are regulating their emotions, healing their relationships, and leading a purposeful life.⁠
For more podcast and interviews follow Fabien Pataud below:
⁠https://linktr.ee/fabienpataud⁠

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FAQs about Functionally Addicted Podcast Show:

How many episodes does Functionally Addicted Podcast Show have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.