It's Going To Be OK

Listener Kathleen shares a story about a whale sighting on a recent family vacation, and how it helped her through the grief of not having her dad there. “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...

A listener shares a beautiful essay about her favorite park spot, and how it’s served her through different chapters of 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 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...

Nora and a listener each share a list of random and SPECIFIC things that make them feel okay. “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...

Nora unpacks the psychological warfare we inflict upon ourselves when we try to be *the best*. This episode references the chapter Good, Better, Best from Nora’s latest book Bad Vibes Only. “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 –...

Nora reads from one of her favorite spiritual books, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice For Difficult Times. “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 IGT...

A listener writes us an email while she’s baking banana muffins, her okay thing for the week.  “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...

This Okay listener introduces us to the one. The only. Skunk parade. “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. – “It’s Going To Be OK”...

A listener goes on a quest to find a very special edition of People Magazine. “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. – “It’s Going...

If you find yourself struggling on the holiday, this pep talk is for you. If this is the best day of the year and you don’t listen to this episode until next week when the holiday dust settles down…this pep talk is also for you. Because no matter how you feel about any single day, Nora reminds us a day is such a fleeting thing. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each mo...

Being an adult is hardly ever what you expected it to be. Nora’s shares a poem by her friend, the writer Kate Baer, about enjoying life regardless.  You can find Kate’s poetry and other work on her website.  “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 no...

This listener shares the funny reality of working to keep a tradition alive that no one actually wants to keep alive.  “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’s mother is Christmas incarnate, and shares her love for the season every day with her daughter. “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 emailin...

Nora loves a lot of things, but chief among them is holidays movies — the tackier the better. But not everyone can just sit back and enjoy the absurdity. “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...

Nora shares a dream that was a visit from her dead husband, Aaron. “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. – “It’s Going To Be OK” i...

Nora loves the creative genius of Olivia Rodrigo — and loves even more how we’re all bound by such similar mistakes.  “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 email...

An Okay listener shares the Midwestern pride and joy of a good deal through our second favorite currency — Kohl’s Cash. “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 ema...

The Feelings & Co team shares some of their memories ahead of the holiday season. “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. – “It’s Go...

We have our first submission from a child, and it might just be some of the most sage insights we’ve gotten yet. “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 I...

Nora loves the holidays, and her favorite way to make the season special is by pulling out her Dickens Christmas village. “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 e...

A pep talk for when you’re struggling with imposter syndrome.  “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. – “It’s Going To Be OK” is br...

A widow shares a habit she started after her husband died, that’s helped her view her life in a new way.  “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@fe...

Are you reading this right now while laying on your couch, paralyzed by depression, anxiety or ennui?? Listen to this episode and then stand up and take yourself on a SOD Walk!  Dylan Marron is the creator of the SOD Walk. He is also the host of the podcast The Redemption of JarJar Binks and the author of Conversations With People Who Hate Me: 12 Things I Learned from Talking to Internet Strangers...

Parenting a child with a disability can be challenging. But our listener Ashley shares a story about how some days it’s also really, really funny.  “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...

When we’re grieving, we sometimes find messages from the universe or dead loved ones in the most surprising places. Nora tells us about a time she found that in the Minneapolis airport. You can watch Nora’s TED Talk about moving forward through grief here. _ “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...

Nora’s nephew got COVID a few years ago and had to stay home from school during the fun, end of year activities. One of his friends wrote him a get well soon note that’s stuck with Nora ever since. “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 s...