How constant exposure to bad news affects our mental health, and how to set boundaries without switching off completely. Follow the pod on Instagram @TheyMessYouUpPod where you can also get in touch. They Mess You Up! Dr Ciara Kelly and Dr Richard Hogan take on the issues that people struggle with behind closed doors. New episode every Wednesday.
ADHD: Strengths and Struggles
11/03/2026 | 35 mins.
From inattention and impulsivity to time blindness and overwhelm, Ciara Kelly and Richard Hogan explore the challenges of ADHD, the strengths it can bring, and how structure and support can help. Follow the pod on Instagram @TheyMessYouUpPod where you can also get in touch via DM. They Mess You Up! Taking on the issues that people struggle with behind closed doors. New episode every Wednesday.
Grief: Life After Loss
04/03/2026 | 30 mins.
After a personal loss, Ciara and Richard explore the reality of grief. How it ebbs and flows, why no two losses feel the same, and the complex emotions that follow. What helps in the early weeks and how to find connection while living with loss. Follow the pod on Instagram @TheyMessYouUpPod where you can also get in touch. They Mess You Up! Taking on the issues that people struggle with behind closed doors. New episode every Wednesday.
Loneliness in Modern Life
25/02/2026 | 31 mins.
Exploring loneliness - why it can feel like physical pain, the stigma around admitting it, who is most affected and the small, practical steps that can make a difference. Follow the pod on Instagram @TheyMessYouUpPod where you can also get in touch. They Mess You Up! Taking on the issues that people struggle with behind closed doors. New episode every Wednesday.
Kids Online - Access & Protection
18/02/2026 | 33 mins.
The impact of technology on children - from harmful content pushed by algorithms to material on eating disorders and self-harm. Ciara and Richard discuss regulation, big tech, and simple steps parents can take, including keeping phones out of bedrooms at night! Follow the pod on Instagram @TheyMessYouUpPod where you can also get in touch. They Mess You Up! Taking on the issues that people struggle with behind closed doors. New episode every Wednesday.
About They Mess You Up with Dr. Ciara Kelly and Dr. Richard Hogan
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.
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