Toxic Relationships & Healing | Kate King on When to Mend or Move On | Dr. Denise Nicholson

What if the relationships that feel the most familiar are actually the ones holding you back? In this powerful episode of Bold Book of the Day, Dr. Denise Nicholson sits down with licensed professional counselor, art therapist, and multi–award-winning author Kate King to discuss her groundbreaking new book, Mend or Move On.Kate brings both professional expertise and deeply personal insight into the complex world of toxic relationships, explaining why so many people are drawn to patterns that harm them—and how healing the nervous system is the key to breaking free. From people-pleasing and emotional survival strategies to the guilt and grief that follow separation, Kate helps listeners understand why leaving a toxic relationship is not weakness, but courage and clarity.Together, Dr. Denise and Kate explore:Why toxic relationships often feel “normal”How trauma and the nervous system shape relationship patternsThe difference between a toxic relationship and a misaligned oneWhy family estrangement is about boundaries, not abandonmentHow guilt shows up after choosing yourselfThe emotional process of rediscovering who you are after leavingKate also introduces the Seven Traps of Toxic Relationships—including codependency, false ownership, and unhealed trauma—and shares how to recognize them before they cost you your peace, power, and purpose.This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating difficult relationships, questioning whether to stay or go, or ready to reclaim their life after emotional exhaustion.✨ Healing begins when you stop surviving and start choosing yourself.📚 Mend or Move On by Kate King🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts💬 Support, clarity, and resources available through Kate’s workThank you forjoining us today.  To Connect with Dr.Denise Nicholson go to www.denisenicholson.comor email her at [email protected]