Happy Birthday Nate! (Part 1)

Hot Mess Meets True Crime! Javier Leiva (part 2)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464990/fan_mail/new] Welcome to part 2 of my happy hour with my friend the famous true crime podcaster Javier Leiva! I knew him before Pretend was just a twinkle in his eye. In this episode, Javier tries to talk me into being a cult leader, discusses his near shark attack, funeral etiquette, name drops his high school buddy Pitbull and a few other celebrities, and explains Brazilian butt lifts to me. He also offers his hot take on dental plans and Cuban doctors. Apparently no topic is off the table in this exciting part 2 episode! Please join us!  And, listen to Pretend, a more pulled together podcast than ours, but my hot mess friends will still love it! Javier is good people!  Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/scokas2] To mainly support my rescue pups and keep them stocked with treats, you can click here! buymeacoffee.com/scokas2 I appreciate you listening and only support if you can. <3

Javier Leiva from famous Pretend Podcast (Part 1)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464990/fan_mail/new] My long-awaited Emmy-award winning guest Javier Leiva from the popular Pretend Podcast joins me on Hot Mess Happy Hour with breaking news! He has been officially diagnosed with ADHD and can join our tribe of hot messes! He discusses how Pretend got its start and how his true-crime series ended up being featured in the New York Times, BBC, and New York Magazine. He also discusses several airline antics and offers a PSA warning not to travel with me... like ever. Things happen. A lot. You'll also learn why not to consume a large amount of beets before flying cross country from Seattle to Raleigh. This is the first part of a two part series with our special guest.  Our next episode will drop next week where we continue the fun with Javier and discuss cult leaders, BBLs, close encounters with sharks, meeting Michael Jackson, and attending a stranger's funeral. Stay tuned!  And listen to the Pretend Podcast, going almost for 10 years now! It is awesome and on my list of favorites. <3 Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/scokas2] To mainly support my rescue pups and keep them stocked with treats, you can click here! buymeacoffee.com/scokas2 I appreciate you listening and only support if you can. <3

People Pleasing? Puh-leeze Stop it!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464990/fan_mail/new] ADHD people are more likely to be people-pleasers as a survival mechanism to avoid rejection and cope with emotional regulation. I am guilty of it too, but we need to find a way to break this cycle of pleasing. It is okay to be kind and do things for others but don't make it cost your personal values. Recognize what you want to do versus what you feel obligated to do to keep the peace. Gradually set small boundaries to get back to having confidence without the fear of negative reactions. If your friends don't care what you value, or criticize you often, it might be time to move on to better people who respect your boundaries and feelings. You got this! I am here for you!  Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/scokas2] To mainly support my rescue pups and keep them stocked with treats, you can click here! buymeacoffee.com/scokas2 I appreciate you listening and only support if you can. <3

What Not to Say to ADD Folks - Starring Nate (Part 3)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464990/fan_mail/new] The fun continues with our insightful and hilarious guest Nate, as we discuss what not to say to people with depression or ADHD. Best practices if you will, and you should. We also do a deep dive into LEGO minifigs, vegetarian foods, and feature the song "Game Boy" by Zack Cokas, with a sample of this rockin' tune. Don't miss the Yard Sale stories, as those are too funny! You can see that no topic is off limits. Thanks for listening!! We love you. Check out Spotify for more Zack Cokas [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4iXB3QHlFuyXyAZ4bLDzor] and Cam Cokas [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5tLGHWFRX1WY6xi27jTFWt] hits! They are talented musical twins with completely different styles. Enjoy! Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/scokas2] To mainly support my rescue pups and keep them stocked with treats, you can click here! buymeacoffee.com/scokas2 I appreciate you listening and only support if you can. <3

Sound of Music & Nate! (Part 2)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464990/fan_mail/new] Sing it: "He is 16 .... going on 35..." Nate is back and talking about the disparity of the solos assigned to the seven von Trapp siblings during the infamous "So Long, Farewell" song. Fun fact: Georg had 3 more children with Maria making it a grand total of 10 von Trapp kiddos! We also discuss potential dog dating websites, (we're copywriting eBark) and much more! Join us for our happy hour filled with Trader Joe snacks and lots of laughs.  Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/scokas2] To mainly support my rescue pups and keep them stocked with treats, you can click here! buymeacoffee.com/scokas2 I appreciate you listening and only support if you can. <3