Jul 14, 20251h 18mS0
<p>On no! You're sober, but your emotions are still stuck in high school!<br>We dive into the science behind arrested development and how addiction can pause emotional growth and how recovery helps you grow up (for real...
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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What is Functioning about?
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.
Who hosts Functioning?
Functioning is hosted by Jody Bufkin. The show has published 32 episodes to date.
What has Functioning covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Why You Feel Behind in Sobriety (It’s Not Just You)" (14 July 2025, 78 minutes), "The Sobering Truth behind Shame with Issac Samuelson" (7 July 2025, 56 minutes), and "My Brain Made Me Do It: ADHD & Addiction w/ Issac Samuelson" (16 June 2025, 66 minutes).
How often does Functioning publish?
Functioning publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 64 minutes across 32 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Functioning?
Booking probability for Functioning is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Functioning requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Functioning's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Functioning?
The strongest fits for Functioning are Family & Social Services and Health & Wellness Services. Functioning has a comedy audience.
About the host
Jody Bufkin hosts Functioning, a comedy podcast with 32 episodes published.
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- Jul 7, 202556 minS0
<p>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 journey. </p>
- Jun 16, 20251h 6mS2
<p>It's hard to take it one day at a time with time blindness. </p><p><br></p><p>So, we sat down with Chicago therapist Issac Samuelson to talk all about how ADHD and addiction overlap. How impulsivity and shame fuel...
- May 23, 20251h 22mS2
<p>Uh oh, you relapsed. Now what? We break down the why, the guilt spiral, and how to recover with less shame and more support.</p><p><br></p><p>WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE NOW:</p><p>❤️ Help from people trained to help...
Episode #6
The ABCs (and DEs) of Recovery
May 5, 20251h 20mS2<p>Recovery is full of acronyms to fight off the urge to relapse. </p><p>So, we’re spelling out the ABCDEF model of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and other helpful acronyms like HALT, FEAR, and CHIME.</p><p><br...
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- Apr 12, 20251h 8mS2
<p>No prayers, no pressure—just options.<br>We’re diving into the world of recovery programs beyond AA, from cognitive behavioral tools to Buddhist principles, feminist affirmations to harm-reduction...
- Apr 4, 20251h 11mS2
<p>Ever wish you could go back and give your younger self a little advice—or maybe just a hug and a "hang in there"? </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we’re doing exactly that. Thomas and I each wrote letters to our...
- Apr 2, 20250 minS2
<p>Tap that bell, new episode drops on Friday! </p><p><br /></p><p>Ever wish you could go back and give your younger self a little advice—or maybe just a hug and a "hang in there"? </p><p><br /></p><p>In this week's...
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Talking Trauma w/ Laura Hugg
Feb 21, 202559 minS0<p>We got with Chicago Comedian and human in recovery, Laura Hugg to talk about her show: Keep Coming Back. </p><p><br></p><p>Check it out every Saturday at Lincoln Lodge at 5 pm!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>And if...
- Jan 7, 20251h 13mS0
<p>Hey, big dawg! We're talking about the best ways to change your brain, one decision at a time in this one! Get in!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>And if you're in crisis or just curious about sobriety, check out the links...
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Your Sober Holiday Survival Guide
Dec 14, 20241h 12mS0<p>Tips and tricks on how to survive the holidays sober!</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p>And if you're in crisis or just curious about sobriety, check out the links below👇</p> <p><br /></p> <p>WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE...
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Who Cares?
Dec 7, 20241h 17mS0<p>Lost time and shit. Whatever, who cares? </p> <p><br /></p> <p>And if you're in crisis or just curious about sobriety, check out the links below👇</p> <p><br /></p> <p>WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE NOW:</p> <p>❤️ Help from...
Episode #4
Sobriety is a Radical Act
Nov 24, 20241h 8mS2<p>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 help others. </p>...
- Nov 9, 20241h 4mS2
<p>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 episode.</p> <p><br...
Episode #1
Eat Your Tail: The Ouroboros of Recovery
Nov 1, 20241h 3mS2<p>Like that dinosaur movie in the 90's everyone forgot about—WE'RE BACK!</p> <p>In this ole' humdinger, we're grabbing hold of letting go: the slippiest, slidey-est part of recovery. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>And if you're...
Episode #1
May You Be Worthy Of Love
Jun 25, 202458 minS2<p>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 and ripping them...
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Gettin' it Out w/ Whitney Wasson
Feb 9, 202453 minS0<p>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!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Check out their comic...
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Abandoning Self-Abandonment
Jan 5, 20241h 16mS0<p>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!</p>
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Self Compassion w/ Hannah Burke
Dec 29, 20231h 19mS0<p>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 your favorite...
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Sobriety's Little Gifts w/ Angie Bender pt2
Dec 12, 202340 minS0<p>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 hear it. </p>
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