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370. Good Things Happen To Me
Leanne reminds us that even when cancer, death, stress, WHATEVER IS PLAGUING YOU, sometimes good things happen. And those things are worth celebrating.
September 26, 2024
369. There’s No Rules
Julia Winston (the host of the Feelings and Co show Refamulating) joins us today to share some wisdom from one of her favorite guests from Refamulating’s first season. Heidi Clements…
September 25, 2024
347. 30 Days of OK
September is a month with 30 days, which means we’re doing another 30 Days of Ok! If you sign up, every day you’ll get a VERY short email reminding you…
August 26, 2024
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340. You Will Find a Job
A pep talk for the jobless, the underemployed, the frustrated on LinkedIn among us.
August 15, 2024
332. Take a Break
No matter what’s going on in your life, you deserve a break. Even if it’s a few minutes, take some time for yourself today.
August 5, 2024
323. You’re Exactly Where You Need To Be
On paper, Rebecca Sananès had an amazing career. She had the degree she wanted, won awards, and was invited to cool spaces. But she was miserable. So she tried something…
July 23, 2024
322. Quitters Sometimes Win
An idiom Nora grew up hearing was “winners never quit, quitters never win”. It looks great on a poster in a high school, but in real life Nora has found…
July 22, 2024
321. Summer of Selfies
Every year, Nora gets on her Instagram and promotes her made up holiday: the “Summer of Selfies”. She encourages all of us to take pictures of ourselves and celebrate our…
July 19, 2024
315. Righty Tighty Lefty Loosey
When life is overwhelming, sometimes a really simple mantra will get you through the tough moments.
July 11, 2024
312. Embrace Your Un-Talents
What would you try if failure was acceptable? We hosted an Un-Talent Show on the TTFA Patreon last month, where people showcased their mediocre talents. It’s free to watch, check…
July 8, 2024
298. Put a Toe In the Water
It’s intimidating to start a new hobby or do an activity you’re not *great* at. Ellen called us to share that even though she was nervous to start swimming again,…
June 18, 2024
291. Let Future You Figure It Out
A meditation for those of you who make yourselves sick with worry just like Nora. A version of this essay appeared in Nora’s newsletter.
June 7, 2024
285. Have a Week
Georgie called us to share some of the wisdom she’s learned from her grief support group- the things that help her feel okay during stormy times.
May 30, 2024
282. Should I Get Bangs?
Nora recently found herself standing in her bathroom, looking at herself in the mirror, holding a pair of scissors above her forehead. She asked herself a question she’s asked herself…
May 27, 2024