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Beyond Survival - The Therapy Podcast with Katie McKenna

Katie McKenna
Trauma Recovery
Narcissism
Narcissistic Abuse
Mental Health
Emotional Abuse
Parenting
Boundaries
Family Dynamics
Trauma
Emotional Parentification
Childhood Trauma
Therapy
Coercive Control
Enmeshment
Narcissistic Parenting
Instrumental Parentification
Boundary Setting
Ireland
Psychology
Domestic Violence

This Podcast is for anyone who grew up up in a dysfunctional or narcissistic family system and now finds themselves stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, anxiety or unhealthy relationships.

Each episode offers real-world insight into trauma recovery, relationships, boundaries, nervous system healing and reconnecting to your true self.

Whether your just starting your healing journey or looking to ... more

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Latest Episodes

"Since cutting contact, my father and siblings have taken the position that if I won't have a relationship with my mother, they won't have one with me"

This week, we explore the heartbreaking fallout of going no contact, the painful reality of famil... more

What happens when you’re the one who always shows up, reaches out, and holds the family together — but the effort is never returned?

This week, we hear from a listener who grew up as the parentified daughter: the reliable one, the helper, the one ex... more

Are you mad at me?  Did I do something wrong?

If you grew up in a dysfunctional family, your body learned to scan everything.

The shift in tone, the sigh, the silence that means you’re in trouble. 

You got very good at spotting it, because your su... more

You're fluent in everyone's emotional language except your own.

If you grew up with a narcissistic parent, you probably have a PhD in reading other people. You can spot a shift in their mood, anticipate what they need, and know exactly which version... more

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Ruth Callaghan
Chartered behavioral psychologist, psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with over 20 years of experience
Callaghan Counselling
Episode: Does Going No Contact Mean Losing Your Whole Family?
Kristen Carter
Author of You're Not in Trouble and host of I Have ADHD podcast
Focused (global coaching program for adults with ADHD)
Episode: You're Not in Trouble - with Kristen Carder (S7 Ep.10)
Dr. Shubhangi Karmakar
Clinician, researcher in psychiatry, practicing barrister at law in Ireland; expert on PMDD and hormonal mood disorders
Ireland
Episode: PMDD - with Dr Shubhangi Karmakar (S7 Ep.8)
Lundy Bancroft
Author and psychologist specializing in interventions for abusive men and their families
Author, Why Does He Do That?
Episode: 'Why Does He Do That? Inside The Minds of Angry and Controlling Men' - Lundy Bancroft (S7 Ep6)
AJ Cosgrave
Irish psychologist who wrote about DID under a pseudonym
Episode: If You Knew Me Would You Love Me? - with Irish psychologist A.J. Cosgrave
Dr. Ruth Callaghan
Chartered Behavioural Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 20 years experience
Independent practice; Irish Youth Justice Service (11 years)
Episode: Am I a Bad Daughter for Not Wanting to Care for My Mother? (S6 Ep.10)
Dr. Sarah Carthy
GP with 20+ years, founder of ADHD Doc, Ireland's first GP-led ADHD service for adolescents and adults
ADHD Doc
Episode: ADHD: "I thought this was just who I am" - An Interview with Dr. Sarah Carthy (S5 Ep.7)
Dr. Rachna Buxani
Author of Unseen; Therapist
Unseen, A Therapist's Reflection on a Daughter's Journey Through a Narcissistic Father's Shadow
Episode: The Faces of Narcissism - An Interview with Dr. Rachna Buxani (S5 Ep.6)
Kristin Morgan
Licensed professional counselor and approved clinical supervisor; perinatal educator
Private practice; perinatal mental health expert
Episode: An Interview with Kristin Morgan (S5 Ep.5)

Host

Katie McKenna
Host of Beyond Survival, a therapy-focused show addressing trauma, boundaries, and nervous-system healing.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 175 ratings
  • Excellent podcast for both survivors and therapists

    I fall into both categories and was delighted to find this podcast. Very well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CaityCats
    Canada8 months ago
  • Incredible Podcast!!

    Do not sleep on this. Listen immediately don’t waste a second !!

    Game changer . Katie McKenna is a phenomenal voice on this subject loved it, Devoured every episode , jump in anywhere , you won’t regret it ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    needsediting
    United States9 months ago
  • Perfect! Very much to the point! It covers some subtle areas that I could not find anywhere else!

    I can never be grateful enough for the episode of enmeshment and Megan in your book particularly when you talk about non-golden enmeshed child who doesn’t go to the categories of golden child, scapegoat or invisible child. I was always puzzled about this confusing type of mother- daughter relationship which does not fit in any of the above-mentioned categories and you solved it for me!!!!!! I appreciate it a lot! I highly recommend reading your book “You are not the problem!”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mana-Australia
    Australia10 months ago
  • Wonderful

    Katie is the first person I've ever come across who seems to be able to reach inside my head, know my experiences and explain them to me. She's such a beautiful person with a good heart and a beautiful soul. Thank you Katie 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suz77987
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Incredible Podcast

    I couldn’t recommend this podcast more. Katie is an incredible host. I heard her on another podcast and was so excited to find she had one herself. I wouldn’t be able to be breaking cycles if it weren’t for Katie and her insight and advice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sjk328
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the host's empathy and practical guidance for survivors.
Many comment on the show's ability to validate experiences and provide actionable coping tools.
Episodes are frequently recommended for survivors seeking boundary-setting and therapy-informed strategies.
The host is described as insightful, compassionate, and capable of translating clinical concepts for a general audience.

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Does Going No Contact Mean Losing Your Whole Family?
Q: Do I allow a relationship between my mother and my children to continue, provided it remains healthy and appropriate?
Katie McKenna and Ruth Callaghan do not prescribe a choice, but urge the listener to prioritize safety, consider the impact of contact on her own wellbeing, and explore supervised or limited visits with support if she chooses to continue them.
Does Going No Contact Mean Losing Your Whole Family?
Q: Do I give this time and hope there is still a possibility of building healthy relationships with other family members independently of my mother?
Katie McKenna doubts the family can maintain an independent relationship with the children while conditioning its relationship with the listener on her contact with her mother. She encourages the listener to consider safety and the family's past coercive behavior.
Sibling Relationships in Dysfunctional Families
Q: How do you grieve siblings who are still alive, accept that the relationship may never become reciprocal without feeling like you're abandoning them, and protect your children from inheriting the role of always reaching out first?
Katie and Ruth say to grieve the relationship the listener hoped for, put down responsibility for her adult siblings' choices, and model self-respect for her children. They suggest acknowledging children's feelings without rushing to fix the relationship, and helping them assess whether connections are reciprocal and healthy.
PMDD - with Dr Shubhangi Karmakar (S7 Ep.8)
Q: What tools or methods do clinicians use to diagnose PMDD and track its impact?
Clinicians use the daily record of severity of problems (DRSP) to prospectively track mood, physical symptoms, and impairment across at least two cycles, often supplemented by clinical history and consideration of functional impairment.
PMDD - with Dr Shubhangi Karmakar (S7 Ep.8)
Q: So what is PMDD, in simple terms, and how does it differ from other mood disorders?
PMDD is a hormonally linked mood disorder characterized by a cyclical pattern of severe emotional and physical symptoms during the luteal phase that markedly impair functioning, distinct from episodic mood disorders by its timing and clear hormone-related pattern.

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A clinically informed, survivor-centered show that centers on narcissistic family dynamics, boundary setting, and trauma recovery. Episodes blend expert psychology with real listener letters, offering practical tools for healing nervous system regulation, healthier relationships, and safer parenting in high-conflict families. Guests range from psychiatrists and psychologists to perinatal specialists and survivor-advocates, creating a mix of clinical insight and lived experience. The program consistently highlights actionable strategies, like boundary testing, therapy pathways, and community resources, making it a go-to for listeners seeking compassionate guidance and evidence-informed approaches to healing from narcissistic abuse.

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1. The CALM Parent - with Katie McKenna
2. The Women's Podcast
3. Begin Again with Davina McCall
4. Am I The Problem?
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1. Ruth Callaghan
2. Kristen Carter
3. Dr. Shubhangi Karmakar
4. Lundy Bancroft
5. AJ Cosgrave
6. Dr. Ruth Callaghan
7. Dr. Sarah Carthy
8. Dr. Rachna Buxani

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