Personal Growth

Growth is uncomfortable, messy, and often happens when we least expect it. This is where we talk about what it means to become who you’re meant to be—no matter how many wrong turns it takes to get there. These are the stories of stumbling, of falling down and getting back up, of realizing that maybe the path you’re on isn’t the one you thought you’d take, but it’s the one that’s making you stronger. It’s about embracing the journey, not just the destination, and finding out who you really are along the way.

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  • 138. Being Present Is Enough

    Being brave and courageous is not always about slaying dragons or telling someone off. Sometimes it’s just about standing still, and being present. 

    November 7, 2023

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  • 136. A Little Pep Talk

    A pep talk from Nora for when you’re scared to try something new. 

    November 3, 2023

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  • 135. The Relief of Knowing

    Anxiety around *potential* bad news can often feel worse than the news itself. Today, we hear from a listener about a dreaded appointment that turned out to not be as…

    November 2, 2023

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  • 128. Happyish

    Nora recounts how when she first lost Aaron and her dad, she was always chasing happiness to avoid her grief. Now, years later, she doesn't purely feel happiness — she…

    October 24, 2023

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  • 121. I Don’t Know

    In a world where everyone feels like they have the definitive truth, Nora reminds us that it’s nice to admit when you just don’t know.

    October 13, 2023

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  • 120. Daily Q&A

    A reminder that being curious is often the best way to feel close to the people you love. 

    October 12, 2023

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  • 116. You’ll Get There

    Nora shares a lesson that she learned in high school driver’s ed that applies to our greater lives. 

    October 6, 2023

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  • 107. Don’t Make It Harder

    Some wisdom from Nora, that she stole from a yoga teacher.

    September 25, 2023

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  • 103. You’re Very Capable

    At age 40, Nora is learning how to play piano. And taking piano lessons for the first time is teaching her a lot about herself. 

    September 19, 2023

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  • 100. The Other Shoe

    Nora shares the importance of not waiting for the next bad thing. 

    September 14, 2023

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  • 83. What If We Didn’t

    All recovering girlbosses to the front. Let this be your reminder to not maximize and optimize today.

    August 22, 2023

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  • 78. Write Your Own Narrative

    While sitting outside amidst birdsong, one Okay listener reflects on choosing what her family life looks like.

    August 15, 2023

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  • 74. Believe the Hype

    Nora reminds listeners to accept compliments from others — who are we to besmirch their good taste?

    August 9, 2023

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  • 73. Take the Selfie

    If you ever catch yourself looking at your face, it’s wrinkles, it’s discoloration, it’s…WHATEVER, and have a negative word to say about yourself, we suggest taking a selfie. It’s a…

    August 8, 2023

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  • 72. Never Been a Natural

    In the words of our lord and savior, Taylor Allison Swift, Nora has never been a natural. She’s a trier. Here’s to the triers. 

    August 7, 2023

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