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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
Conditional Love
Self-Hatred
Manipulation
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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Latest Episodes

In this episode, Josh sits down with Sue Deagle for a powerful conversation about loss, grief, resilience, and life after everything changes.

Sue shares the sudden loss of her husband and the journey of rebuilding a different kind of life in the aft... more

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This week I’m joined by Leona Waller and Ana Ally, hosts of The Body Knows, for a conversation that goes way beyond “regulating your nervous system.”

We explore the three things your body is constantly organising around — safety, belonging, and dign... more

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with five extraordinary young people to talk about what it’s really like to grow up with a parent in prison.

The courage and maturity they bring to this conversation is breathtaking. They speak honestly about sha... more

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Jolene Ironside is a trauma therapist specialising in teenagers and neurodiversity, a somatic mind-body coach, yoga teacher, and holistic therapist.

In this conversation, we talk about what happens when you grow up around addiction, how perfectionis... more

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Recent Guests

Ana Ally
Co-host of The Body Knows, embodiment and somatics expert
The Body Knows
Episode: Safety, Belonging, Dignity: The Nervous System Truth Nobody Taught Us with Leona Waller & Ana Ally
Jolene Ironside
Somatic mind-body coach and trauma therapist specializing in teenagers and neurodiversity, and a yoga teacher.
Episode: Coming Home to the Body with Jolene Ironside
Scott Murdoch
Activist and marathon runner who raises awareness for children affected by parental alcoholism.
Nacoa
Episode: Chasing Yesterday Marathons for Children of Alcoholics with Ian Stringer and Scott Murdoch
Ian Stringer
Football commentator and marathon runner aiming to support children affected by alcohol through the Nacoa charity.
Nacoa
Episode: Chasing Yesterday Marathons for Children of Alcoholics with Ian Stringer and Scott Murdoch
Kate King
Licensed psychotherapist, board-certified art therapist, and author of "Mend or Move On"
Episode: Mend or Move On? The Hardest Relationship Question, with Kate King
Elaine Baxter
Breathwork facilitator and speaker
Episode: Ditching the Spiritual Costume to Find Authenticity with Elaine Baxter
Miranda Allen
Mums in Need ambassador and advocate for post-separation abuse victims
Mums in Need
Episode: Post-Separation Abuse: When Leaving Doesn’t End the Control with Miranda Allen
Jo Westwood
Known as the co-dependency coach, now rebranding to relationship recovery coach.
Relationship Recovery Coaching
Episode: Toxic Relationship Recovery with Jo Westwood
Alex Williams
Mental health practitioner with lived experience of childhood trauma.
NHS
Episode: When Your Parent Is Murdered | Alex Williams on Childhood Trauma

Host

Josh Connolly
Host of Dysfunctional, addressing challenging topics in mental health, wellness, and personal growth with authenticity and curiosity.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 134 ratings
  • This podcast is awesome. Josh is so down to earth and real, and from that he invites and enables his guests to be real, too. Maybe that’s why he’s so able to drill down to the essentials of how we’re all hurting and help bring forward effective ways to heal.

    Podchaser
    5
    Sara Avery
    a month ago
  • Thank You for DYSFUNCTIONAL

    It’s so hard to call out dysfunction, thank you for taking the time to remind people what dysfunction is, that it’s ok to call it out, and that you are allowed to remove yourself from it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JulesLundberg
    United States3 months ago
  • Safely Dysfunctional

    Love this podcast. There is so much I can say but what I love the most is there are some views I don’t agree with, BUT I don’t feel like I’d get shot down by Josh for it, but instead be met with kind curiosity. This creates a safe space to be genuinely curious about what I actually think rather than bypass or use the podcasters opinion as a shield. So rare.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SSG2468
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Suicide

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Idahoankev
    United States4 months 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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tomsgf
    United Kingdom6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Positive feedback highlights the safe space created for exploring uncomfortable truths that resonate deeply with personal experiences.
There are occasional critiques regarding the generalized views presented but overall, feedback is overwhelmingly supportive.
Some find the topics challenging yet necessary, echoing the need for open discussions about trauma and dysfunction in society.
Listeners appreciate the raw and real conversations that bring an often overlooked perspective to mental health and personal growth.
Many feel validated in their experiences, noting the relatability and authenticity of the host and guests.

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Ditching the Spiritual Costume to Find Authenticity with Elaine Baxter
Q: If someone was thinking about becoming a breathwork facilitator, what advice would you give them?
It's about becoming the more honest version of yourself.
Ditching the Spiritual Costume to Find Authenticity with Elaine Baxter
Q: Can you remember the names of them?
The topic is around mental wellness, and I suppose I was cautious of going down that route.
Post-Separation Abuse: When Leaving Doesn’t End the Control with Miranda Allen
Q: Do you feel like through the work that you do that society misunderstands it?
Miranda expresses that many people don't understand post-separation abuse and often ask why victims don't just leave, which shows a lack of awareness about the complexities involved.
Post-Separation Abuse: When Leaving Doesn’t End the Control with Miranda Allen
Q: Can you just like spend a little bit of time telling us about what Mums in Need do, why they exist, and what the work is?
Miranda describes Mums in Need as a charity focusing on post-separation abuse and helping mothers navigate custody battles and other ongoing issues after leaving an abusive partner.
Post-Separation Abuse: When Leaving Doesn’t End the Control with Miranda Allen
Q: So why don't we start by you just telling us a little bit about yourself and what you do in the world today?
Miranda shares that she works various odd jobs while home educating her son and also volunteers and acts as a paid ambassador for Mums in Need.

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Focused on the often uncomfortable aspects of mental health, personal growth, and wellness, this podcast provides a unique, no-frills perspective on topics that many choose to avoid. Through candid discussions and guest interviews, it seeks to bring to light issues like parental imprisonment, trauma, mental health challenges, and toxic relationships. The host is known for their engaging and empathetic approach, allowing guests to share their personal stories and insights while addressing critical societal issues. Listeners looking for raw authenticity and a genuine exploration of difficult themes will find this podcast particularly resonant.

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Dysfunctional launched a year ago and published 64 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Dysfunctional include:

1. Ana Ally
2. Jolene Ironside
3. Scott Murdoch
4. Ian Stringer
5. Kate King
6. Elaine Baxter
7. Miranda Allen
8. Jo Westwood

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