It's Going To Be OK

A listener named Andrea shares her family's daily mantra: the sun came up today. It’s a moment of gratitude, a meditative reflection and a pep talk- whatever you need that 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...

First, there was IGTBO (It’s Going To Be Okay). Then, there was YGYSYDG (You’re Good, You’re Safe, You’re Doing Great). Today, we’re thrilled to bring you our latest affirmation in the form of an acronym: TITMYBWF (listen for definition). –  “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...

A listener named Emily writes in to share how Meghan Trainor’s music helped her realize things were going to be okay after her divorce. Check out our Instagram for a special surprise after you’ve listened to this episode: @IGTBO _ “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...

There are only 561 California Condors in the WORLD, making them one of the RAREST BIRDS. And this summer, Nora saw two of them.  “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 loves to honor her dead husband, Aaron, exactly as he loved to be celebrated when he was alive: with big birthday celebration. “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 612.568.44...

Producer Megan shares an ode to the world’s ugliest shoe. “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 brought...

Listener submission about how hummingbirds are her okay sign from the universe, especially now that her mom is battling cancer for the fifth time. We love our Okay Birds! “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...

This Okay listener feels closer to her son after discovering she can make him merino wool socks that soothe his skin. “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...

Nora shares about her first Thanksgiving without Aaron, 3 days after he died. “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...

Nora’s uncle, Roger, passed away at 95 years old last summer. Nora wasn't able to be there for the ceremony, but she got a beautiful handwritten snapshot from her mom documenting the funeral. “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...

A listener writes to us all the way from Poland about a few okay things: hammocks, postcards and picnics. “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...

This submission comes from a family therapist who sees a massage therapist to feel okay after a long work 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 IG...

This sweet listener submission is about the love of sunsets, and how commonly shared that love is. “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@feelingsa...

Nora shares how we shouldn’t compare our hard things (even though we do). “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 B...

Not to dish out unsolicited advice but…Nora has some advice for you and we really think you should hear it.  “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...

When Dave and Anaya met and fell in love, they knew they wanted to be parents together. But after years of trying to conceive (and thousands of dollars later) it hadn’t happened. So they built a new version of life that also made them happy and fulfilled.  This is an excerpt from the Terrible Thanks for Asking Episode ‘Still A Family’.   – “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and...

Is there anything cuter than a Corgi?? There is, a corgi BUTT.    “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...

Being brave and courageous is not always about slaying dragons or telling someone off. Sometimes it’s just about standing still, and being present.  “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 th...

Everyone in our lives is just another insecure, fallible person, and not always the enemy. Today we celebrate our interconnectedness as humans. Read No Bad Parts, Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model, mentioned in this episode.  “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...

A pep talk from Nora for when you’re scared to try something new.  “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...

Anxiety around *potential* bad news can often feel worse than the news itself. Today, we hear from a listener about a dreaded appointment that turned out to not be as bad as she thought it would be. “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...

When someone you love dies, it’s easy to treat them like a saint every time you remember them. But today, we celebrate all the weird things our dead people did that made us smile…and cringe. “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 –...

If you were a child in Minneapolis in 1991, you remember how Halloween got interrupted by a massive blizzard. Today, we reminisce on snowy Trick or Treating, costumes ruined by snowsuits and the birthday miracle for one Australian kid in Minnesota. “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...

Nora takes us along as she visits her 94-year-old friend Massa. “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 b...

Nora’s latest way of finding joy amidst the chaos is watching penguins on a live zoo webcam with her kids. “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@f...