{"podcast":{"title":"Hot Mess Espresso","slug":"hot-mess-espresso-6478282","podcast_index_feed_id":6478282,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/MWxiFze4.rss","website_url":"www.hotmessespressopod.riverside.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f8744283-c42d-48ea-a6c1-a0f99f85df33/logos/ef85979d-f637-4700-ae5d-4ba178d231e0.png","author":"Heather Herington","episode_count":137,"summary":"Hot Mess Espresso is a mental health podcast focused on honest conversations around healing, burnout, anxiety, self-growth, and navigating the chaos of everyday life. Through relatable stories, expert insight, and unfiltered moments, the podcast creates a safe space for listeners to feel seen, supported, and a little less alone while figuring life out one episode at a time. Want to follow along more? Follow us on IG: @hotmess.espresso & @heather.herington Business & guest inquiries: team@hotmessespressopodcast.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T00:17:01.930574+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-mess-espresso-6478282"},"episode":{"title":"(118) The Way Childhood Bipolar Gets Mistaken For ADHD, And How Early Diagnosis Changes Everything","slug":"118-the-way-childhood-bipolar-gets-mistaken-for-adhd-and-how-early-diagnosis-changes-everything","published_at":"2026-03-18T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-mess-espresso-6478282/118-the-way-childhood-bipolar-gets-mistaken-for-adhd-and-how-early-diagnosis-changes-everything","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-mess-espresso-6478282","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ce2aab4040e6280b05ac50ec0f17d3cdc1a30d9cebb2ff956efd4cb9ee1f5916/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2ZGFhZGFjNC0wNTAxLTRiYzYtOTFhYy1kYmY5MjYyY2ZkYmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmODc0NDI4My1jNDJkLTQ4ZWEtYTZjMS1hMGY5OWY4NWRmMzMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NDk0YWQ4M2VhMGFjYTZmOTk4YzY3MzYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhNzhjOTA3YjM0NTg4MmQwZWI5MzJkL2hlYXRoZXItaGVyaW5ndG9ucy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTRfXzItMzYtMTYubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ce2aab4040e6280b05ac50ec0f17d3cdc1a30d9cebb2ff956efd4cb9ee1f5916/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2ZGFhZGFjNC0wNTAxLTRiYzYtOTFhYy1kYmY5MjYyY2ZkYmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmODc0NDI4My1jNDJkLTQ4ZWEtYTZjMS1hMGY5OWY4NWRmMzMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NDk0YWQ4M2VhMGFjYTZmOTk4YzY3MzYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhNzhjOTA3YjM0NTg4MmQwZWI5MzJkL2hlYXRoZXItaGVyaW5ndG9ucy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTRfXzItMzYtMTYubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"Most people think bipolar diagnosis is something that magically appears in your late teens or early twenties. Bri McKay? She got it at just seven years old after a hospital stay at age five and a lot of research. She’s not just a storyteller; she’s breaking down childhood mental health mysteries that most adults don’t even get until they’re well into therapy. Bri’s candidly sharing her journey, from unmarked childhood signs to navigating the industry as a bipolar artist, actress, and musician. Brie also reveals her raw, unfiltered thoughts on therapy, medication, self-awareness, and the importance of a solid support circle. Plus, hear her stories about what it’s truly like to be a billboard for mental health in Hollywood, and how her emotions fuel her creative genius, when she’s not fighting to stay afloat. This episode is your secret weapon if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to grow up with early bipolar and how to channel that pain into art, or if you’re just curious about breaking the stigma surrounding mental health in the entertainment biz.","meta_description":"Most people think bipolar diagnosis is something that magically appears in your late teens or early twenties. Bri McKay? She got it at just seven years ol…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3486,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hot-mess-espresso-6478282/episodes/118-the-way-childhood-bipolar-gets-mistaken-for-adhd-and-how-early-diagnosis-changes-everything/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-mess-espresso-6478282/118-the-way-childhood-bipolar-gets-mistaken-for-adhd-and-how-early-diagnosis-changes-everything.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}