It's Going To Be OK

For her honeymoon, Jo Piazza and her husband climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. Not only was it a physical feat, it was the first test of their new marriage. Jo Piazza is an author, podcaster and journalist. Her latest book, The Sicilian Inheritance, is on sale now and it’s SO good!! Jo also hosts the podcast Under The Influence, about social media marketing and how we all interact with it.  _ If you have a...

The week Jo Piazza’s dad died, she found herself sobbing at the butcher counter. On that day, she found comfort from the butcher and a jar of pickles.  Jo Piazza is an author, podcaster and journalist. Her latest book, The Sicilian Inheritance, is on sale now and it’s SO good!! Jo also hosts the podcast Under The Influence, about social media marketing and how we all interact with it.  _ If you ha...

Three months after she gave birth to her first child, Jo Piazza and her husband took a trip to Italy. Today she shares one of her favorite stories from the trip, when a  Jo Piazza is an author, podcaster and journalist. Her latest book, The Sicilian Inheritance, is on sale now and it’s SO good!! Jo also hosts the podcast Under The Influence, about social media marketing and how we all interact wit...

Do you have one of those recurring dreams that brings up feelings of anxiety or pressure? Jo Piazza sure does, and today she shares how she reframed her dream to release some of the emotions around it. Jo Piazza is an author, podcaster and journalist. Her latest book, The Sicilian Inheritance, is on sale now and it’s SO good!! Jo also hosts the podcast Under The Influence, about social media marke...

A recent meeting between Nora’s seven-year-old and her uncle reminded her that all of us are still learning every day.  _ 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 weekd...

Jennifer shares a song that reminds her of how special friendships are in our life.  _ 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...

Sue, who works in the front office of a school, shares a sweet moment amidst the chaos of back to school.  _ 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 bri...

Poet (and widow) Molly Peacock reads a poem called The Fawn from her new book of poems about widowhood, The Widow’s Crayon Box. _ 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. Eve...

Nora loves how dorky we all look when bowling because it makes the game more fun.  _ 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...

What advice would you tell yourself? That’s a trick question because you’re younger self doesn’t *care* what some old hag from the future wants to tell them. And that’s okay.  This episode was based on an essay Nora sent out in her newsletter. If you don’t subscribe, check it out!  _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to be...

When the worst happens, ‘it’s going to be okay’ can be a mantra to help you endure the tough times.  _ 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...

After Christina lost her Grandma, she let some “weeds” grow in her garden. Turns out they were her grandma’s favorite flower: morning glories.  _ 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 f...

Isabel called to tell us about being on the other side of a hard chapter of life.  _ 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...

Nora has a controversial opinion: candy corn is her favorite Halloween candy.  _ 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 hel...

Don’t feel overwhelmed by the upcoming election. Instead, just find one small thing you can do in your own community. 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 world around you, you kn...

Nobody should stop themselves from getting involved or trying to make a difference just because they’ve never done it before. Emily Amick gives us all a pep talk about how to overcome imposter syndrome.  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 thi...

  When you’re feeling bogged down by bad news, it’s easy to think there’s nothing you can do about it. Sami Sage shares how she pulls herself out of the hopelessness spiral. 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,...

 ​Emily Amick shares her solution to the loneliness epidemic: getting involved in your local community.  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 world around you, you know that not *...

 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...