Orla McGivern

Untangled: Where things get honest

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Untangled: Real conversations for people trying to make sense of life. Have you ever found yourself questioning your relationship, doubting yourself or wondering how you slowly became someone you barely recognised? Welcome to Untangled. I’m Orla, a psychotherapist specialising in addiction and couples therapy, but this isn’t therapy. It’s a place for honest conversations about relationships, addiction, emotional wellbeing and the things people often think about but rarely say out loud. Each episode explores the messy parts of life with compassion, honesty and without the jargon. We’ll talk abo...

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Orla McGivern

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Why do I react like that? Understanding emotional triggers without judging yourself 07.07.2026 7:31

Have you ever reacted to something and wondered “why do I react like that?” In this episode of Untangled we explore why our emotions can sometimes feel bigger than the situation in front of us. We will unpack emotional triggers, the role of the nervous system and why our reactions often make more sense than we think. If you’ve ever called yourself “too emotional” or struggled to understand why cer...

They’ve relapsed….now everything feels shaky 06.07.2026 12:53

Relapse doesn’t just affect the person struggling with addiction, it impacts everyone who loves them. In this episode of Untangled we explore the emotional aftermath of relapse, what it does to trust and why everything can suddenly feel uncertain again. We talk honestly about the fear, disappointment and self doubt that many partners experience and why rebuilding trust takes more than promises. A...

The Pain You Can’t See - Living with Endometriosis 02.07.2026 1:16:50

In this deeply personal episode I am joined by my 22 year old daughter as she shares her journey living with endometriosis and adenomyosis. After years of pain, two surgeries and now medically induced reversible menopause, she speaks openly about the physical and emotional impact of living with an invisible illness. We also explore the experiences from a mother’s perspective, the worry, helplessne...

They”re Not Changing………Now What? 02.07.2026 10:33

What do you do when you’re ready to grow but your partner isn’t? In this episode of Untangled we explore the emotional weight of loving someone who isn’t changing. From holding onto hope to questioning yourself. We talk honestly about what it feels like to carry the relationship, the difference between patience and staying stuck and the difficult questions we sometimes have to ask ourselves. A rea...

Is it love or am I losing myself? 02.07.2026 11:46

Have you ever looked at your relationship and wondered how you slowly became someone you barely recognise? In this first episode of Untangled, we explore what happens when caring for someone else starts to mean losing yourself. We talk about the subtle signs, why it happens to some of the most caring people and how to begin finding your way back to you. A real, honest conversation about relationsh...