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
136. A Little Pep Talk
A pep talk from Nora for when you’re scared to try something new.
November 3, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
107. Don’t Make It Harder
Some wisdom from Nora, that she stole from a yoga teacher.
September 25, 2023
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
100. The Other Shoe
Nora shares the importance of not waiting for the next bad thing.
September 14, 2023
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
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
74. Believe the Hype
Nora reminds listeners to accept compliments from others — who are we to besmirch their good taste?
August 9, 2023
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
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
