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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442. The Kindness of Strangers
We said Ciao for Now, and now we’re back… THINGS ARE DEFINITELY NOT OK RIGHT NOW! We know it. You know it. Your dog knows it (who told her??). But even when things are terrible, there’s something out there — however small — that is at least okay. Today’s episode is an exercise in finding…
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298. Put a Toe In the Water
June 18, 2024 • Ep. 298 • 4 min 29 sec
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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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17. Trash Walk
Nora’s youngest kids are yearning for some independence. Insert, trash walk.
16. And Yet
Kate Baer is a poet and friend of Nora McInerny. And she’s here to share with us, you guessed it, a favorite poem. You can find Kate’s work on her website. Her latest poetry collection And Yet is available wherever...
May 19, 2023
15. The Awards Lunch
Nora is a de-motivational speaker, in her own words. After a speaking engagement, she’s asked to stay and attend an awards luncheon. She’s not very familiar with the organization’s work, and that’s why she loves it.
May 18, 2023
14. Go Team
Nora’s not a natural joiner, but you know what always gets her? The power of strangers rallying together in small and unexpectedly heartwarming ways.
13. Little Baby Quail
Nora’s work day is often interrupted by her children (very rudely) entering her home office without knocking. But one day, the interruption led to a very sweet discovery in the backyard…
12. Simply The Beth
You’ve met a Beth before. You know them when you see them — they light up a room, they’re genuinely curious about how you’re doing, they love life. And Nora loves her Beth.
11. Magical Moments
Have you ever gotten a parking spot, right up front, at the busy grocery store? Or maybe you’ve been running late for an appointment and you hit every green light. Kate Kennedy, host of the Be There In Five podcast,...
May 12, 2023
10. Look, I’m Surviving
Nora watches her son learn to swim, something he does not seem to want to do.
9. Elin Hilderbrand
The simple joy of a surprisingly good book, recommended to Nora by her friend Caroline Moss of the Gee Thanks Just Bought It podcast.
May 10, 2023
8. I Love Being A Family
Nora knows how to run a pool deck like a military operation, but motherhood? She almost never feels qualified for that job. A small moment with her family helps her remember that she might be doing alright in that department.
7. I Want To Do Something Meaningful
Nora thought that having a worthwhile career meant being a teacher or a nurse or a social worker. But as her dad pointed out to her in college, any career can help you live a meaningful life.
6. Ketchup
Kate Bowler is an author, podcaster and professor at Duke University, and Nora’s dear friend. And the thing that helps her remember it’s going to be okay is … ketchup. You can find Kate’s podcast, Everything Happens with Kate Bowler,...
May 5, 2023
5. The Money Tree
Sure you’ve seen trees, but have you ever seen a Money Tree?! In this episode, a couple of elementary school kids introduce us to this rare species.
May 4, 2023
4. Post Secret
This is our first audience submission, and one we hold dear. Content warning for discussion of suicide.
May 3, 2023
3. Vacation Dog
On a recent beach vacation, Feelings & Co producer Jordan Turgeon got to see glorious sunsets, beautiful plants… and adorable vacation dogs.
May 2, 2023
2. The Plunge
One December afternoon, Nora got peer pressured into jumping in a 30-something degree pool. She’s not here to promote cold plunging, but sometimes being uncomfortable for a short period of time can change your perspective!
May 1, 2023
1. Well, It’s Going
Nora McInerny is an author, speaker and podcast host who has never claimed to be the brightest ray of sunshine. The world can be doomy and gloomy! But in the spirit of her late husband, Aaron, she’s made it a...
April 30, 2023
On May 1st, It’s Going To Be OK
Coming May 1st, a new daily show by Nora McInerny and the team behind “Terrible, Thanks for Asking.” Subscribe today wherever you’re listening to this, so you don’t miss a single episode! ABOUT THE SHOW: “It’s Going To Be OK”...
April 12, 2023