It's Going To Be OK

Parents pass down a lot of traits to their children, good and bad. So it’s easy to worry that your kids might have your same insecurities and challenges. But one listener shares a story about her daughter reacting to a situation in the complete opposite way than she would, and how delightful it was to watch as a mother.  _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you k...

Even on the worst days, we can find one, small thing that can bring us a moment of joy. A sweet, hot beverage is often a wonderful place to start.  _ 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...

 Life can be challenging, but have you tried playing SKEE BALL to feel better?? _ 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 he...

There’s always so much emphasis put on romantic love, but in this episode Nora celebrates the love of a best friend.   _ 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 weekda...

Attending a wedding makes most people think about the nature of love. Nora is no different, and in this episode she takes us along as she attends her favorite kind of wedding: a widow wedding.  _ 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 th...

An okay thing that falls in the category of “kids say the darndest things”.  _ 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...

Kari’s daughter, Sloan, was born deaf, blind and has physical disabilities. While that kind of parenting carries a lot of challenges, today we hear about the ways Sloan brings sunshine into her mom’s world.    Kari told more of her story on our sister show, Terrible, Thanks For Asking. You can listen to part 1 and part 2 of Kari’s story on the TTFA Patreon.  _ If you have anxiety, depression or an...

Few things in life can instantly transport us back in time. Today we hear from a listener who was transported back to college when she heard one song. _ 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 litt...

Someday we must die. Remember that. Today we must live. Remember that. _ 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 st...

In the last year, Nora has become a skilled fisherwoman, a master gardener and restored the community center in her town. No, she didn’t buy land in a rural county, but she did buy a new video game.  _ 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 i...

One day Nora was scrolling TikTok and came across this video, where Kellie Lynch read their mom’s obituary. That obituary had Nora, and now you, laughing and wishing you knew Lorelei Kring.  _ 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 p...

Finding a place where you can go and forget about all your worries and responsibilities is tough to do without doing hard drugs! But one of our listeners has found such a place, and shares it with us today.  shares with us her sacred space where she can tap into youthful happiness.  _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to b...

One of our listeners wrote in to talk about her constant fear of not being relevant as her kids and grandkids get older. But she really thought about it, it seemed like her relevance was there, it just looked different than she thought. _ 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 ne...

We all have that favorite delivery spot we turn to in our most challenging times. Maybe it’s Thai food after a long work day, or a pizza brought straight to your door during a break up. For Nora, it’s a Jersey Mike’s sandwich.  _ 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...

A woman named Emily starts messaging Nora on Instagram whenever she feels totally overwhelmed by life in her 20s. This DM exchange has turned into a sort of confessional, and Nora has witnessed Emily work through the stress of dating, work and figuring out what to do with her life.   “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or...

As a parent, we teach our kids lots of important and unimportant things. As they get older, it’s fun to see what sticks.    “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by...

Producer Claire McInerny impulse bought some roller skates last summer. She hadn’t skated since she was a child, so she headed to the local skate rink to practice- and it became a night for her to remember.   “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might n...

Showing up for yourself, even when things are hard, sad or terrible, is always a good idea.    “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.c...

On New Year’s Eve 2023, Nora gathered her family in the living room and made a big announcement: she was about to hold the first ever Family Awards Show. Everyone in the family got recognized for what they did well that year, and by the end of the night everyone felt like a winner.    “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or...

Nora’s friend made her a huge, gorgeous abstract mirrorball for her living room wall — and it serves as a reminder about making something new from shards of imperfection.   “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some thin...

This Okay listener shares how finding special shaped rocks has kept her afloat since caretaking during the pandemic.   “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emai...

This Okay listener is grieving a recent breakup with her boyfriend. One day she gets blown a kiss from a stranger and it lights up her whole day.   “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thi...

This listener’s okay thing is Carson Behr, and well, we’ll let him introduce himself.   “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co. – Th...

Nora shares her brush with a word that is apparently all the rage right now.    “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co. – The IGTBO...

Nora’s reminder that we don’t need to frantically accomplish everything today. Life is not a race to figure it all out.    “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by...