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Dysfunctional

Josh Connolly
Mental Health
Toxic Parents
Food Addiction
Gaslighting
Dysfunctional Family Dynamics
Binge Eating
Toxic Relationships
Emotional Abuse
Christmas
Sobriety
Refined Sugar
Living Grief
Dysfunction
Social Media
Children Of Alcoholics
Self-Hatred
Manipulation
Conditional Love
Alcoholism
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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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In this solo episode of Dysfunctional, Josh asks a raw question:

Is the world actually worse, or are we just being fed constant content that keeps us triggered?

As a highly sensitive person, Josh reflects on how algorithms exploit empathy, why stre... more

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Old friends. Real talk. A mini 115 Miles reunion.

Hasan Khair joins me to unpack why work feels like a moving target and what to do when the ladder you were climbing gets ripped from the wall. We get into how school trained us for compliance, how hy... more

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Lauren Smallcomb grew up the “golden child” at home and in church. When compassion widened and questions came, the role cracked. We get into:

* Golden child vs scapegoat dynamics and why families swap those seats

* Conditional love, estrangement,... more

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In this episode, Josh sits down with Theresa and her son Cody for one of the rawest and most hopeful conversations yet.

Cody shares what it was like to grow up with an alcoholic mother, the emotional estrangement that followed, and how he once decid... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dr. Jessica Taylor
Psychologist and Sunday Times bestselling author known for her critique of psychiatry
Episode: Is Psychiatry Built on Lies? With Dr. Jessica Taylor
Dr. Sherrie Campbell
Global leader and expert in the dysfunctional and toxic parent space.
Episode: The Day I Stopped Forgiving My Mother with Dr. Sherrie Campbell
Patrick Teahan
Therapist and YouTuber, specialized in family dynamics and childhood trauma
Episode: Healing from Toxic Family Systems with Patrick Teahan
Christian John
A speaker on issues of narcissism and mental health, survivor of a toxic family system
Episode: Capitalism, Consciousness, and Narcissistic Parents, with Christian John
Sam Miller
Teaches mind-body recovery through a trauma-informed Jungian lens and emotional processing.
Episode: The Wellness Industry Is Just Another Coping Mechanism with Sam Miller
Dr. Genevieve von Lob
A clinical psychologist, conscious parenting coach and author focused on healing spaces for parents and understanding highly sensitive children.
Author of parenting books with Penguin, including Five Deep Breaths, The Power of Mindful Parenting.
Episode: Reclaiming Sensitivity: The Truth About HSPs, Kids, and Healing with Dr Genevieve von Lob
Kevin O'Neill
An advocate for Internal Family Systems therapy and coach specializing in parts work
Episode: When There's No Bad Parts with Kevin O’Neill

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Josh Connolly
Host of Dysfunctional, focused on addressing uncomfortable truths surrounding mental health and personal growth through honest discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 111 ratings
  • 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
    Canada5 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 Kingdom6 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
    5
    RichFinegan
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • You’ll finally feel seen & heard

    All it takes is listening to just one of his episodes for you to realize you were never alone all these years. It is saddening, yet comforting, to know that several others out there have experienced similar emotional harm and neglect in their families. Josh will say things as if he were reading my journal from years ago. It’s nuts! His raw realness is what will really lure you in. We’ve needed someone like him to have a podcast for a very, very long time now. I’d give 11 stars, if I could.👏🏽👏... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheBeeSneeze
    United States7 months ago
  • Freakin thrilled

    I love Josh, his content has been incredible for me while on my healing journey from childhood trauma, toxic parents and narcissistic Mom issues. Stoked he started this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CameronRosso
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the raw honesty and depth of insight shared in each episode, resonating with their own personal struggles.
The host is praised for creating a space where sensitive topics can be discussed openly without pretension or judgment.
Many feel validated and understood through the discussions, emphasizing the importance of addressing difficult family dynamics and mental health challenges.
Feedback often highlights the relatability of content, with listeners expressing gratitude for feeling seen and heard in their experiences.

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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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This podcast focuses on the complex and often uncomfortable truths surrounding mental health, family dynamics, and personal healing. Through candid discussions with guests from various backgrounds, it addresses issues like addiction, estrangement, toxic parenting, and the impact of trauma on relationships and personal growth. Noteworthy is the emphasis on challenging traditional views of wellness and mental health, favoring raw, honest conversations that resonate deeply with listeners seeking validation and support in their own journeys. The host's unique approach encourages vulnerability and authenticity, making it especially appealing to those who feel marginalized or misunderstood in their experiences.

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Recent guests on Dysfunctional include:

1. Hasan Khair
2. Lauren Smallcomb
3. Dr. Jessica Taylor
4. Dr. Sherrie Campbell
5. Patrick Teahan
6. Christian John
7. Sam Miller
8. Dr. Genevieve von Lob

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