Barely Manageable Podcast

Barely Manageable Podcast Dana Kelly & Mary Linkous, LPC-MHSPs
40+ years of combined leadership experience in the mental health field.

We talk bad bosses, burnout, and workplace chaos—with real stories, practical tips, and just enough snark to survive it.
🎙️ New episodes weekly |

06/02/2026

Mary was ready to share her expertise on passive aggressiveness... then realized we were talking about work. 😂
The new episode is out now. Come laugh with us as we unpack workplace drama, passive-aggressive emails, and the art of reading between the lines.
🎙️ Episode 4 is now out. Link in bio.



06/01/2026

"Per my last email..."
Four words that can mean anything from a gentle reminder to a declaration of war. 😅

You tell us which phrase is worse:
"Per my last email"
"Just circling back"
"As previously discussed..."

If you've ever stared at an email and thought, "Now what exactly do they mean by THAT?" this episode is for you.

🎙️ Episode 4: Passive Aggressive Emails and Workplace Drama. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! Link in bio.

05/29/2026

Middle management really is the lunch meat of the workplace sandwich. 🥪😂
We somehow went from talking about deli meat…to “how the sausage is made”… to the reality that most of us learned leadership by surviving bad bosses first. 👀
Sometimes the worst bosses become the best training material.
Check out our most recent Episode, Bad Bosses We've All Known
💫Link in bio




05/27/2026

Middle management is like an oreo. You are the cream in the middle being squeezed by both sides. However, there was some controversy about if the cream is the best part of the oreo. Although we both agreed that middle management is not.
Drop your vote in the comments for the cream being the best part or the cookies. Let's settle this debate!
Check out this week's episode, "Bad Bosses We've All Known"
Link in bio.




05/25/2026

We all know that one manager...the one that taught us everything NOT to do! We are talking bad bosses, the ones we've had or maybe even the ones we've been.
Barely Manageable Podcast Episode 3: Bad Bosses We've All Known
Check it out on all the platforms...link in bio.




05/22/2026

🚨 Barely Manageable Breakdown 🚨

This week we’re talking about the comments, messages, and reactions from our first episode 👀 plus what we’re learning as we stumble our way through podcasting, one awkward clip at a time.

We’re also giving a little behind-the-scenes look at planning upcoming episodes… including next Monday’s episode: BAD BOSSES 😬☕🚩

You know the ones.

DM us your worst (or funniest) bad boss experience.
Names will be changed to protect the barely employed.

05/19/2026

When "because I said so" just isn't enough... 👑🪄 Putting on a crown and waving a scepter around is fun, but it rarely gets the actual job done. If you want a team that’s fully on board, it takes more than a title. Build the trust, share the vision, and watch them work magic! ✨





Dana Kelly
Mary Coleman Linkous

Promoted to management, downgraded from monarchy. No refunds.Barely Manageable Podcast Episode 2: The Promotion No One P...
05/18/2026

Promoted to management, downgraded from monarchy. No refunds.
Barely Manageable Podcast Episode 2: The Promotion No One Prepared You For, just dropped.!
Check it out on all the platforms...link in bio.





Dana Kelly Mary Coleman Linkous

05/16/2026

Are we qualified to have a podcast? Absolutely not. Are we having a drink to celebrate not quitting yet? You bet. 🥃We are just reminiscing on the absolute chaos it is being new podcasters. Listen in for a new episode every Monday 🎙️✨




05/12/2026

That horrifying moment when you’re looking for an adult to handle a situation, and you realize... you are the adult. 😳💸We’ve all had that moment where the weight of managing suddenly hits and you realize you are now responsible for everything. We talk about the shift in mindset and finally stepping into the driver's seat. 🚗💨🎧 Listen to the full episode...link in bio


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