It's Going To Be OK

Despite Nora’s taste in poetry, this poem submitted by a listener managed to thaw her heart and set the tone for a good 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 thing at 612.568.4441 or b...

When the worst happens, it’s impossible to imagine a future where your life is okay. But when Peg looks around at her life 22 years after her husband died, she sees something amazing.   “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...

While sitting outside amidst birdsong, one Okay listener reflects on choosing what her family life looks like. “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...

Mary Gaad from Ohio tells us that right now is a tough season for her family: both her four-year-old son and husband have cancer. But despite the heaviness, both of them are reminding her that things will probably be 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...

Being a parent to a queer child can be nerve racking. Will people accept them? Treat them well? Listener Zoe Gladstone shares that while those worries are present for her, there are also moments of intense gratitude when she realizes how many people out there want to love on her kid.  “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or...

After ending an engagement, Maggie moved into a new neighborhood that was perfect for taking her dog on long walks. Those walks helped her transition into the next chapter 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...

 Nora reminds listeners to accept compliments from others — who are we to besmirch their good taste? “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@feeling...

If you ever catch yourself looking at your face, it’s wrinkles, it’s discoloration, it’s…WHATEVER, and have a negative word to say about yourself, we suggest taking a selfie. It’s a simple way to love yourself.  “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 migh...

In the words of our lord and savior, Taylor Allison Swift, Nora has never been a natural. She’s a trier. Here’s to the triers.  “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 o...

A listener tells us about a time when using the words “it’s going to be okay” got through to someone.  “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@feeli...

Nora loves to seek out an estate sale and demand to know the entire life story of the person who died. This inevitably leads to some tender tears, but she loves these chance encounters and wouldn’t have it any other 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 lik...

This Okay caller tells us about a very memorable Halloween costume that her child wore. “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. – “I...

Parenting can involve a lot of worrying about all the ways we’re unknowingly setting our kids up for future therapy. But for now, there’s stories at bedtime. “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 y...

Our listener Karina brings back the BIRD CONTENT with her voice memo telling us about the significance of seeing a rare bird on her birthday.  “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...

A sweet surprise from her mom when times are tough lets this listener know that it’s going to be 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@feel...

When you have a friend, no matter from where, no matter what age, of course they’re going to show up to your football game. “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...

A few months ago Kate Kennedy shared the concept of “magical moments”- situations that feel like the entire world came together to bring you a wonderful treat. Nora reads some of our listeners' own magical moments.  “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...

A court clerk has her day brightened by an unexpected splash of enthusiasm at work. “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...

This listener recounts the time they got to have their cake and eat it too as a child on a school field trip. “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 IGTB...

When listener Ashley Casebolt was a teenager, she was going through a tough time. To try and keep her mindset positive, she wrote down one thing that went well that day and put it in a jar. Today, Nora and Ashley go through the jar.   “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 gu...

Author Rainesford Stauffer reads an excerpt from her book, All The Gold Stars, about feeling needy when asking for help. “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 em...

Producer Claire McInerny has a tradition with her best friends: Every Friday, they each record a voice memo telling the group what they did their best at that week. On this episode, we listen to some 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...

Humans like to think that when we’re going through IT that we’re all alone and that we’re the first person to ever experience IT. But that’s simply not true, buddy! “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....

Today’s okay thing comes from Nikki in Montana, who shares a story of finding hope when her babies were in the NICU. “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 emaili...

Hans Buetow, former senior producer for IGTBO sister show "Terrible, Thanks for Asking," shares a wonderfully nerdy audio trick that made him laugh.  “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. Follow the show...