Functioning

Functioning

Jody Bufkin

English Comedy Explicit
Episodes 32
Avg. Duration 1h 11m
Activity Dormant
Since Jul 2023
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

A comedy podcast about recovery hosted by comedians in recovery, Jody Bufkin and Thomas Russell. We're making light of all the dark things that come up in the process of breaking free from addiction and becoming a better person.

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Recent Episodes

Why You Feel Behind in Sobriety (It’s Not Just You)

Jul 14, 2025 1h 18m

On no! You're sober, but your emotions are still stuck in high school!We dive into the science behind arrested development and how addiction can pause emotional growth and how recovery helps you grow…

The Sobering Truth behind Shame with Issac Samuelson

Jul 07, 2025 56m

Our last episode turned into a two! Get down with therapist Issac as they dishes out the soluton to shame, how it fuels addiction and how to bounce back from feeling like sh*t in your recovery…

S2E8 My Brain Made Me Do It: ADHD & Addiction w/ Issac Samuelson

Jun 16, 2025 1h 5m

It's hard to take it one day at a time with time blindness. So, we sat down with Chicago therapist Issac Samuelson to talk all about how ADHD and addiction overlap. How impulsivity and shame fuel the…

S2E7 Oops, I Relapsed Again: Recovery, Regret, and Getting Back Up

May 23, 2025 1h 21m

Uh oh, you relapsed. Now what? We break down the why, the guilt spiral, and how to recover with less shame and more support.WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE NOW:❤️ Help from people trained to help:…

S2E6 The ABCs (and DEs) of Recovery

May 05, 2025 1h 19m

Recovery is full of acronyms to fight off the urge to relapse. So, we’re spelling out the ABCDEF model of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and other helpful acronyms like HALT, FEAR, and…

S2E5 Secular Nonsense: A Guide to AA Alternatives

Apr 12, 2025 1h 8m

No prayers, no pressure—just options.We’re diving into the world of recovery programs beyond AA, from cognitive behavioral tools to Buddhist principles, feminist affirmations to harm-reduction…

S2E4 Oh Dear Me: Reflective Writing for Addiction Recovery

Apr 04, 2025 1h 10m

Ever wish you could go back and give your younger self a little advice—or maybe just a hug and a "hang in there"? In this episode, we’re doing exactly that. Thomas and I each wrote letters to our…

S2E4 Oh Dear Me: Reflective Writing for Addiction Recovery Drops Friday!

Apr 02, 2025 0m Trailer

Tap that bell, new episode drops on Friday! Ever wish you could go back and give your younger self a little advice—or maybe just a hug and a "hang in there"? In this week's episode, we’re doing…

Talking Trauma w/ Laura Hugg

Feb 21, 2025 58m

We got with Chicago Comedian and human in recovery, Laura Hugg to talk about her show: Keep Coming Back. Check it out every Saturday at Lincoln Lodge at 5 pm!And if you're in crisis or just curious…

Your Brain is a Muscle: Repatterining & Reclaiming your Thoughts

Jan 07, 2025 1h 13m

Hey, big dawg! We're talking about the best ways to change your brain, one decision at a time in this one! Get in! And if you're in crisis or just curious about sobriety, check out the links…

Your Sober Holiday Survival Guide

Dec 14, 2024 1h 11m

Tips and tricks on how to survive the holidays sober! And if you're in crisis or just curious about sobriety, check out the links below👇 WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE NOW: ❤️ Help from people trained to…

Who Cares?

Dec 07, 2024 1h 17m

Lost time and shit. Whatever, who cares? And if you're in crisis or just curious about sobriety, check out the links below👇 WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE NOW: ❤️ Help from people trained to help:…

S2E4 Sobriety is a Radical Act

Nov 24, 2024 1h 8m

The revolution starts within. The powers that be want you inebriated, weak, and confused. In this wam-bam of an episode, we're discussing the airplane rule: put the mask on yourself first before you…

S2E2 Demon Whispers or Those Dang Intrusive Thoughts

Nov 09, 2024 1h 4m

Put this one on blast to drown out those insidious thoughts that ruin our good ole sober time. We’re talking about those dang intrusive thoughts and what to do with them in this wing-ding of an…

S2E1 Eat Your Tail: The Ouroboros of Recovery

Nov 01, 2024 1h 2m

Like that dinosaur movie in the 90's everyone forgot about—WE'RE BACK! In this ole' humdinger, we're grabbing hold of letting go: the slippiest, slidey-est part of recovery. And if you're in…

S2E1 May You Be Worthy Of Love

Jun 25, 2024 58m

What is recovery if there is no love? Pretty deep, right? This episode is all about love, forgiveness, and letting go. So, buckle up, Funtioneers 'cause we're diving into the ventricles of our hearts…

Gettin' it Out w/ Whitney Wasson

Feb 09, 2024 53m

We're back! Tom and Jody learn from comic artist Whitney Wasson how to build an interior world and express just how shitty sobriety and recovery can be. Tell your friends! Check out their comic,…

Abandoning Self-Abandonment

Jan 05, 2024 1h 16m

Tom and Jody reflect on their music choices and get into the details of self-abandonment, breathing, and how to drive in silence. Keep it dry this January y'all!

Self Compassion w/ Hannah Burke

Dec 29, 2023 1h 19m

Jody sits down with Hannah Burke, event coordinator promoting sober events through her account @selfcare_andthecity, to talk self-care, self-compassion, and ourselves. So, toss in a bath bomb, grab…

Sobriety's Little Gifts w/ Angie Bender pt2

Dec 12, 2023 40m

Part 2 with Angie Bender is here! Listen to Angie cover the importance of community, creativity, and partnership when it comes to sobriety and recovery. Share this one with the people who need to…

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How many episodes does Functioning have?

Functioning has published 32 episodes since July 2023, covering topics in Comedy.

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