A weekly podcast series presented by family doctor and broadcaster, Dr. Ciara Kelly & family psychotherapist and author, Dr. Richard Hogan. They Mess You Up is a straight-talking show that unpacks messy, everyday relationship and mental-health issues with a mix of clinical perspective, personal anecdotes and wry, no-nonsense banter. They cover topics from affairs, jealousy and people-pleasing to anxiety, parenting and dating after separation, with practical takeaways framed by the hosts’ professional experience. The show is a pragmatic guide to why people hurt each other - and themselves.
What this show covers
listener dilemmasbonus episodemental healthadvicerelationshipsparentinganxietyin-lawsboundariesfamily dynamicsalcoholCiara and RichardtechnologyAIattraction
What listeners will find here
A quick bonus on navigating boundaries with in-laws
Boundaries with in-laws are the focus of this Messy Bits bonus episode, where Ciara and Richard respond to listener dilemmas and questions. It sounds like a short, advice-led installment aimed at the tricky family dynamics many people wrestle with.
A quick dilemma special with Ciara and Richard’s advice corner
Messy Bits... Functioning Alcoholic is a bonus episode where Ciara and Richard tackle listener dilemmas, questions, and messages. If you like the show’s more conversational, advice-led side, this sounds like a short detour into real-life concerns from the audience.
When AI starts feeling like a friend, partner, or therapist
AI relationships are moving beyond novelty into friendship, emotional support, and romance. Ciara Kelly and Richard Hogan examine why people seek connection and validation from AI, and what that might mean for mental health, family life, and real-world relationships.
A listener-dilemma bonus episode about attraction outside your relationship
This Messy Bits episode centers on the question: why do I want other men? Ciara and Richard return for a bonus installment focused on listener dilemmas, tackling a relationship question that many people may find awkward, confusing, or familiar.
When school feels impossible: anxiety, avoidance, and finding a way back
School avoidance is the focus here, with Ciara and Richard looking at how anxiety can make attending school feel unmanageable. The episode explores school refusal, the cycle of avoidance, and how parents and schools can support a young person’s return.
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