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Dysfunctional

Josh Connolly
Mental Health
Toxic Parents
Food Addiction
Gaslighting
Dysfunctional Family Dynamics
Binge Eating
Toxic Relationships
Emotional Abuse
Christmas
Refined Sugar
Sobriety
Living Grief
Dysfunction
Social Media
Children Of Alcoholics
Manipulation
Self-Hatred
Conditional Love
Alcoholism
NACOA

I am shaking up the wellness industry and addressing the things that people usually avoid. With relentless curiosity and refusal to sweep things under the rug, this podcast is for those who crave truth over comfort and honesty over surface level BS.

So, get yourself in the lotus position because I have no plan, no pretence and definitely no bypassing….. I’m Josh Connolly and this will probably be... more

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Trauma doesn’t just live in your head. It can shut down your voice too. Vocal coach Claire Delaney joins me to talk C-PTSD, nervous system survival, toxic industry culture, and finding your voice again.

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In this episode I’m joined by Jared Shurin, a strategic communications specialist who works in counter extremism, violent radicalisation, misinformation, and social cohesion. We dig into the psychology of people who reach the point of extreme violenc... more

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What if those moments where you’re convinced you’re a horrible person who “shouldn’t even be here” aren’t proof that you’re broken… but that you’re in what my guest calls a shame storm?

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Children with a parent in prison are some of the most invisible kids in the country. In this episode, I sit down with Sarah (founder of charity Children Heard and Seen) and Felix (communications officer) to talk about what really happens to those chi... more

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Jared Shurin
Strategic communications specialist focused on countering violent extremism and disinformation.
Episode: How Do You Talk Someone Down From Extreme Violence? with Jared Shurin
Melinda Delisle
Clinical nutritionist, former childbirth educator, and expert in emotional regulation
Episode: Inside a Shame Storm with Melinda Delisle
Sarah Burrows
Founder and CEO of charity Children Heard and Seen
Children Heard and Seen
Episode: National Children With a Parent In Prison Day
Felix Tasker
Communications Officer at Children Heard and Seen
Children Heard and Seen
Episode: National Children With a Parent In Prison Day
Leona Waller
A guest known for discussing embodiment, the first guest on the podcast
The Body Knows podcast
Episode: 1 Year of Dysfunctional
Maike Mullenders
Yoga teacher and author sharing personal experiences of trauma and healing.
Episode: Acceptance Without Forgiveness: Suicide, Trauma, and Taking Your Life Back with Maike Mullenders
Auroara Leigh
A wellness anthropologist and educator around systems and power.
Episode: The System Is Sick: Time to Let Humans Feel with Auroara Leigh
Hasan Khair
Leadership consultant and entrepreneur, formerly of 115 Miles podcast
Founder of Tiller
Episode: What School Never Taught Us About Work with Hasan Khair
Lauren Smallcomb
Certified mind and body practitioner, author
Flourish Therapy
Episode: From Golden Child to Scapegoat with Lauren Smallcomb

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Josh Connolly
Host committed to shaking up the wellness industry and addressing commonly avoided issues with authenticity and an open mind.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Suicide

    Suicide is such a big thing that needs to be talked about so much! So does abuse and everyone wants to ignore it .

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    5
    Idahoankev
    United Statesa month ago
  • Utter quackery

    Listened to the one with Jess who dislikes psychiatrists and the practice of psychiatry. For someone who gets very upset that people who go through trauma are all generalised as having a medial disorder, she seems very happy to state ALL psychiatrists don’t care about their patients; the ALL actively harm their patients; they ALL know nothing! The irony of being outraged by generalisations only to go and do the exact same thing. Having a PhD or novel doesn’t make you an expert on the whole of ps... more

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    1
    tomsgf
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Groundbreaking Podcast

    Josh you leave me speechless with your insight. I’m telling you that you’re one in a billion of those who validate my life experience. Where have you been and how did you become so enlightened? Impressive as hell is what you are. Your podcast is so deep and so needed today. You’re doing the lords work you are. You’re also exactly where you need to be. Thank you for being real, raw, relatable, and so incredibly wise. Wow I’m blown away. We need you so badly. Thank you Josh and sending you love... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slowed Poke
    Canada8 months ago
  • Speak directly to me

    Just listened to another episode and even more than ever this spoke to me. Hearing Josh describe high sensitive people was like he had a window into my soul. I’m going to use this as my user manual to help people ‘get me’. Another brilliant episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MW60613
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Always dysfunctional, often articulate

    I’m always surprised by how such a passionate discussion point can look so broadly and give such insight.

    I’m sure that the swearing is just to keep from it being plagiarised into high level academic studies.

    Apple Podcasts
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    RichFinegan
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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From Golden Child to Scapegoat with Lauren Smallcomb
Q: Can you describe your experience growing up as a Golden Child and how it impacted your life?
Growing up as the Golden Child meant I was seen as the projection of goodness in my family, which brought benefits but also led to a loss of my authentic self.
Is Psychiatry Built on Lies? With Dr. Jessica Taylor
Q: If you have listened to us and you were thinking like, oh my god, like I've always been told that I've got this like social justice sensitivity thing, or like social justice, like whatever. Where do you think they should start? What should they do now?
Recognize that you are exactly how you're supposed to be and stop framing yourself as disordered.
Is Psychiatry Built on Lies? With Dr. Jessica Taylor
Q: Have you always thought that the way we frame mental health is not ideal?
No, I actually used to deliver pro-medication mental health training at the start of my career but shifted my perspective later.
Breaking the Cycle: A Mother & Son’s Journey from Estrangement to Repair with Teresa and Cody
Q: What advice would you give to someone considering re-engaging with their estranged parent?
Remember who you are and look for accountability from your parents before considering reconnection.
Breaking the Cycle: A Mother & Son’s Journey from Estrangement to Repair with Teresa and Cody
Q: Cody, when did things change for you?
Things started to change for me after I went through a difficult breakup which made me reassess my life and my relationship with my mom.

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A candid exploration of the complexities surrounding mental health, personal trauma, and family dynamics unfolds through raw conversations that challenge conventional narratives. The host engages with diverse guests ranging from psychologists to wellness experts, focusing on themes such as toxic relationships, accountability, and the impact of societal norms on individual well-being. Listeners can expect discussions that are unfiltered and deeply relatable, often addressing topics that many prefer to overlook. This emphasis on authenticity and personal storytelling sets the tone for a community-oriented space aimed at fostering healing and understanding.

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Recent guests on Dysfunctional include:

1. Jared Shurin
2. Melinda Delisle
3. Sarah Burrows
4. Felix Tasker
5. Leona Waller
6. Maike Mullenders
7. Auroara Leigh
8. Hasan Khair

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