It's Going to Be OK
If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not everything is going to be okay. In fact, many things aren’t okay and never will be!
But instead of falling into the pit of despair, we’re bringing you a little OK for your day. Every weekday, we’ll bring you one okay thing to help you start, end or endure your day with the opposite of a doom scroll.
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409. We Gotta Make the Best of It
A listener shares the story of how one of her favorite mantras came to be. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to be okay. In fact, many things aren’t okay and never will be! But instead of falling into the…
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298. Put a Toe In the Water
June 18, 2024 • Ep. 298 • 4 min 29 sec
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, she showed up.
294. Airport Camaraderie
June 12, 2024 • Ep. 294 • 5 min 13 sec
Sarah called us to tell us that an okay thing happened to her in a place she least expected: the airport!
293. Ambition Monster
June 11, 2024 • Ep. 293 • 7 min 54 sec
Jennifer Romolini is a writer, podcaster, recovering workaholic and author of the new book Ambition Monster. She shares some of the tips she’s learned on how to find joy when you’re wired to be THE BEST. You can read Jennifer’s substack here.
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409. We Gotta Make the Best of It
A listener shares the story of how one of her favorite mantras came to be. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to be okay. In...
November 20, 2024
408. Bear Cam
Leslie Cohn shares one of her greatest pleasures- the bear cam at Katmai National Park in Alaska.
November 19, 2024
407. That’s Us
When Jen was pregnant with her second child she found out her son had Down’s Syndrome. The unknown can be scary, and Jen found comfort one day seeing another family that looked like hers. _ If you have anxiety, depression...
November 18, 2024
406. I Don’t Like Babies
Parenting is a lifelong process, so if you find yourself not loving a certain, that's ok! Today, Jo Piazza gives you the parenting pep talk you might need. Jo Piazza is an author, podcaster and journalist. Her latest book, The...
November 15, 2024
405. The Climb
For her honeymoon, Jo Piazza and her husband climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. Not only was it a physical feat, it was the first test of their new marriage. Jo Piazza is an author, podcaster and journalist. Her latest book, The Sicilian...
November 14, 2024
404. Dead Dad Pickles
The week Jo Piazza’s dad died, she found herself sobbing at the butcher counter. On that day, she found comfort from the butcher and a jar of pickles. Jo Piazza is an author, podcaster and journalist. Her latest book, The...
November 13, 2024
403. Nonas
Three months after she gave birth to her first child, Jo Piazza and her husband took a trip to Italy. Today she shares one of her favorite stories from the trip, when a Jo Piazza is an author, podcaster and...
November 12, 2024
402. Recurring Dream
Do you have one of those recurring dreams that brings up feelings of anxiety or pressure? Jo Piazza sure does, and today she shares how she reframed her dream to release some of the emotions around it. Jo Piazza is...
November 11, 2024
401. I Know Nothing
A recent meeting between Nora’s seven-year-old and her uncle reminded her that all of us are still learning every day.
November 8, 2024
400. Song for a Friend
Jennifer shares a song that reminds her of how special friendships are in our life. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to be okay. In...
November 7, 2024
399. Check In With Yourself
Sue, who works in the front office of a school, shares a sweet moment amidst the chaos of back to school. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything*...
November 6, 2024
398. The Fawn by Molly Peacock
Poet (and widow) Molly Peacock reads a poem called The Fawn from her new book of poems about widowhood, The Widow’s Crayon Box. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that...
November 5, 2024
397. Everyone Looks Dumb Bowling
Nora loves how dorky we all look when bowling because it makes the game more fun. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to be okay....
November 4, 2024
396. Meddling
What advice would you tell yourself? That’s a trick question because you’re younger self doesn’t *care* what some old hag from the future wants to tell them. And that’s okay. This episode was based on an essay Nora sent out...
November 1, 2024
395. Light at the End of the Tunnel
When the worst happens, ‘it’s going to be okay’ can be a mantra to help you endure the tough times. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is...
October 31, 2024
394. Morning Glories
After Christina lost her Grandma, she let some “weeds” grow in her garden. Turns out they were her grandma’s favorite flower: morning glories. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that...
October 30, 2024
393. Life Is the Gift
Isabel called to tell us about being on the other side of a hard chapter of life. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to be...
October 29, 2024
392. I Love Candy Corn
Nora has a controversial opinion: candy corn is her favorite Halloween candy. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to be okay. In fact, many things...
October 28, 2024
391. The Power of Small Actions
Don’t feel overwhelmed by the upcoming election. Instead, just find one small thing you can do in your own community. Sami Sage and Emily Amick are authors of the book Democracy In Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small...
October 25, 2024
390. Imposter Syndrome
Nobody should stop themselves from getting involved or trying to make a difference just because they’ve never done it before. Emily Amick gives us all a pep talk about how to overcome imposter syndrome. Sami Sage and Emily Amick are...
October 24, 2024
389. The Hopelessness Spiral
When you’re feeling bogged down by bad news, it’s easy to think there’s nothing you can do about it. Sami Sage shares how she pulls herself out of the hopelessness spiral. Sami Sage and Emily Amick are authors of the...
October 23, 2024
388. Civic Engagement
Emily Amick shares her solution to the loneliness epidemic: getting involved in your local community. Sami Sage and Emily Amick are authors of the book Democracy In Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in...
October 22, 2024
387. The Internet Is Not Real Life
Sami Sage reminds us that even if it feels like EVERYONE on the Internet is at each other’s throats…that’s not really what most people feel. Sami Sage and Emily Amick are authors of the book Democracy In Retrograde: How to...
October 21, 2024
386. Multiverse
As a widow, Nora has taken a concept from the Marvel cinematic universe and applied it to her grief. - If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going...
October 18, 2024
385. Bubbles
Maddie called to share the thing that always makes her smile when she sees them: bubbles. – If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to be okay....
October 17, 2024