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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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
384. Condolences
A few days before Catherine’s mom died, she was on a cross country flight and received unexpected love and care from the crew. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that...
October 16, 2024
383. Monarch Butterflies
A few years ago Suzanne stumbled upon a new hobby, raising and releasing Monarch butterflies. It’s a very beautiful experience, and it’s also taught her and her family a lot of important lessons. - If you have anxiety, depression or...
October 15, 2024
382. What Remains
October is pregnancy loss awareness month and if you've lost a pregnancy we understand your sorrow. And we are here to hold space for what was, what is…and what will never be. - If you have anxiety, depression or any...
October 14, 2024
381. OMG You Look Great
Nora recently started a YouTube channel, which means after years of podcasting she is exposing her face MORE to the Internet. Sure that can be scary, because people online are horrible, but she's choosing to focus on the people who...
October 11, 2024
380. Free T-shirt
In the course of one year, Andrea went through a slew of bad things: job loss, parental health issues, divorce, you name it, she experienced it. So what made her feel okay? FREE STUFF! _ If you have anxiety, depression...
October 10, 2024
379. The Other Side of the Street
A pediatric ICU nurse shares what makes her feel okay after a long day caring for sick kids. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to...
October 9, 2024
378. A Day at the Beach
Kelly called us to share that while grieving her dad, she spent a joyful day at the beach. Playing in the water brought back some wonderful memories of her father. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of...
October 8, 2024
377. Let’s GERD, Girls
This summer, Nora didn't have a heart attack. But after a doctor looked into her chest pains, she learned she has GERD. This is her GERD story. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around...
October 7, 2024
376. I Love Women
Throughout the course of her day, Nora often has a bunch of small, meaningful interactions with women out in the world. At the store, getting a spray tan, or just chatting with someone on the street, and they all make...
October 4, 2024
375. Covid Candy
Maren got COVID this summer, which sucks. But in the midst of her sickness, something really sweet happened. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to...
October 3, 2024
374. New Pillow
Today we celebrate the HIGH of a really good deal. _ 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...
October 2, 2024
373. Baby Corn Teeth
Bex wrote in to tell us about the thing that has made her feel happy even in the darkest of times: the weird little smile her cat gives her.
October 1, 2024
372. Childless Cat Ladies
Today we celebrate all the women without kids. The women who aren’t bogged down by carpool schedules and incessant questions, and are able to show up for the people in their lives in a way a parent never could. These...
September 30, 2024
371. An Emptyish Nest
Sending a kid off to college or to their first apartment can be emotional for parents. Nora reads an email from a mom who recently watched her child leave, and Nora shares what it’s like to have an emptier house...
September 27, 2024
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 is a 63-year-old writer and fashion influencer who has AMAZING...
September 25, 2024
368. I Miss You
Lana shares a letter she wrote to an estranged friend remembering the good parts of their relationship.
September 24, 2024