Bring On The Mess! TM

Bring On The Mess!TM Volume 80 - The Truth About ADHD

In this episode of Bring On The Mess! TM, host Lesa Mulcahy talks with clinician Joseph Cox about ADHD — what it really is, how it’s often misunderstood, and what it means to live with it. Joseph shares personal experiences and clinical insights, exploring the challenges of medication, the differences between ADHD types, and the importance of seeing ADHD through a strength-based lens. This honest conversation sheds light on how compassion and understanding can change the way we support ourselves and others.

Bring on the Mess! TM - Volume 79 - We All Have a Role to Play in Suicide Prevention

In this episode of "Bring on the Mess," hosts Beth Ann Dorman and Lesa Mulcahy address the crucial and sensitive topic of suicide prevention during Suicide Awareness Month. They emphasize the importance of open conversations and community involvement in raising awareness about this local, national, and global issue. They share statistics, discuss the impact of media on youth, and provide practical advice on approaching conversations about suicide. They also highlight the "Ask, Listen, and Share" approach, stressing the need for persistence and empathy when supporting those in need. The episode concludes by underscoring that everyone can play a role in suicide prevention through kindness, understanding, and connecting those in crisis to resources.

Bring on the Mess! TM - Volume 78 - Understanding Guilt Healthy vs. Harmful

In this episode of Bring On The Mess! TM, Beth Anne and Lesa return from a summer of sports, travel, and family time to dive into a conversation about guilt, shame, and boundaries. From the everyday juggle of parenting and work to the deeper ways guilt shows up in our relationships, they unpack how to recognize healthy guilt versus toxic guilt, the role of boundaries, and how to move forward without over-apologizing. Join them for a relatable discussion on letting go of guilt and showing up fully for ourselves and the people we love.

Bring on the Mess! TM - Volume 77 - Worrying Efficiently A Better Way to Stress with Dr. Gary Sprouse

In this episode of Bring On The Mess! TM, Beth Anne and Lesa welcome Dr. Gary Sprouse — also known as The Less Stress Doc — for a conversation about managing life’s stressors. A retired primary care physician with 38 years of experience and author of the award-winning book Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress, Dr. Sprouse offers powerful tools to help reduce worry, guilt, and regret. He introduces the “Worry Organizer,” a practical framework to manage stress more efficiently, and shares his philosophy of realistic optimism, mindful language, and the transformative power of gratitude. Whether you're overwhelmed or just navigating everyday messiness, this episode delivers accessible wisdom and a fresh perspective on how to reduce stress, with a few laughs along the way.

Bring on the Mess ! TM - Volume 76 -Happiness is a Habit: Why Self-Care Matters

In this episode of Bring On The Mess ! TM, Beth Anne and Lesa discuss the real meaning of self-care. What it is, what it’s not, and how ignoring it can take a toll on your physical and emotional health. They also explore the idea that happiness isn’t something that just happens, it’s something we have to practice.