Dysfunctional

This week on Dysfunctional I’m joined by Kate King, author of Mend or Move On.

We talk about the question so many people live inside for years: should I stay and try to repair this relationship, or should I move on and finally choose myself?

In this episode we get into:

Why “mending” gets glorified and “moving on” gets shamed
The 3 signs a relationship is genuinely toxic (not just difficult)
Why leaving is rarely the “easy option” and what can escalate after you go
Nervous system truth: you can’t regulate in an unsafe environment
Needs vs “needy”, reciprocity, and reclaiming autonomy

Kate’s book Mend or Move On is out now -
https://a.co/d/3igvgLz
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In this episode, Josh is joined by Karl Melvin to unpack the recent Beckham estrangement headlines, Oprah’s conversation on family estrangement, and why this topic provokes such strong reactions. Together, they explore abuse, validation, projection, and what actually helps when families break down — especially when children and parenting are part of the picture.

To sign up to the event secure your spot here - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/parenting-through-estrangement-tickets-1979401930458?aff=oddtdtcreator

Find out about Karl here - https://www.karlmelvin.com

#beckham #estrangement
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In this solo episode of Dysfunctional, I walk through the six chapters of the Inner You process and share why this work has been so important in my own healing.
We talk about intention, self-compassion, meeting the different versions of yourself, healing relationships, and what inner child work actually looks like in real life.
This is an honest, grounded conversation about integration, emotional safety, and learning to come home to yourself.
If you’ve ever felt disconnected, reactive, or unsure why certain things hit you so hard, this episode is for you.
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In this episode, I’m joined by Elaine Baxter, a breathwork facilitator who’s been through the full arc of modern wellness, from fixing and performing, to actually holding space in a way that’s real.

We talk about ditching the “spiritual costume” and why so much of the healing industry rewards masks over authenticity. Elaine shares how breathwork helped her reconnect with feeling after years of numbness, grief, people-pleasing, and trying to hold everything together.

We explore what trauma-informed actually looks like in practice, the difference between fixing and holding, and why safety, honesty, and grounded language matter more than aesthetics, labels, or vibes.
This conversation is for anyone who wants deep work without the performance, and real healing without having to become someone they’re not.

Elaine is a Breathwork Facilitator who has supported people in processing emotions through the breath since 2020 and is a qualified Inner You Breathwork Facilitator. At the heart of Elaine’s practice is a commitment to creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space, where people are met without pressure to change and genuine healing can naturally unfold.

https://www.instagram.com/rebalance_with_elaine

https://misneachcentre.ie/allied-health-professionals/
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Leaving an abusive relationship doesn’t always mean the abuse stops.
In this episode, Josh speaks with Miranda Allen, an ambassador for Mums in Need, about post-separation abuse and how control continues through courts, finances, smear campaigns, and children. Miranda shares her lived experience and why believing survivors matters more than ever.
Learn more or support the work of Mums in Need:
👉 https://mumsinneed.com
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