It's Going To Be OK

 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 Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives. They are our guest hosts for It’s Going To Be Okay this week. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the...

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 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 yo...

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. 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...

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 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. Ever...

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 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...

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 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,...

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 comment compliments.  _ 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 a...

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 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...

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 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 ok...

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 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 bring...

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 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...

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 her feel okay.  _ 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...

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 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...

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 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...

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.  _ 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...

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 women help make the world go round, and today Nora celebrates them.  A version of this episode was on Nora’s new YouTube Channel, check it out! _ If you have anxiety, depression or an...

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 after dropping off two of her own kids this summer. _ 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, man...

Leanne reminds us that even when cancer, death, stress, WHATEVER IS PLAGUING YOU, sometimes good things happen. And those things are worth celebrating.  _ 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 li...

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 advice for people in the 20s and 30s.  Listen to the Refamulating episode The Child Free Life Is The Life For Me to hear more from Heidi.  _ If you have a...

Lana shares a letter she wrote to an estranged friend remembering the good parts of their relationship.  _ 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...

One of Nora’s favorite parts of parenting is seeing the photos her kids like to take from their perspective. _ 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 b...

Lyndsay Rush (the poet behind the hilarious Instagram account @maryoliversdrunkcousin) is our guest host this week! Each day she’s going to try and make you smile (and most definitely laugh) as she reads some of her favorite headline poems.   Today’s poem: When Vultures Are in Good Spirits, They Perform a Dance.  Lyndsay’s latest book of poems, A Bit Much, is available now.  _ If you have anxiety,...

Lyndsay Rush (the poet behind the hilarious Instagram account @maryoliversdrunkcousin) is our guest host this week! Each day she’s going to try and make you smile (and most definitely laugh) as she reads some of her favorite headline poems.   Today’s poem: Some Boston Subway Trains Are Now Sporting Googly Eyes.  Lyndsay’s latest book of poems, A Bit Much, is available now.  _ If you have anxiety,...

Lyndsay Rush (the poet behind the hilarious Instagram account @maryoliversdrunkcousin) is our guest host this week! Each day she’s going to try and make you smile (and most definitely laugh) as she reads some of her favorite headline poems.   Today’s poem: Airline Keeps Mistaking 101 Year Old Woman For A Baby.  Lyndsay’s latest book of poems, A Bit Much, is available now.  _ If you have anxiety, d...

Lyndsay Rush (the poet behind the hilarious Instagram account @maryoliversdrunkcousin) is our guest host this week! Each day she’s going to try and make you smile (and most definitely laugh) as she reads some of her favorite headline poems.   Today’s poem: Pig In Australia Steals 18 Beers From Campers, Gets Drunk, Fights Cow.  Lyndsay’s latest book of poems, A Bit Much, is available now.  _ If you...