It's Going To Be OK

David Ferrugio, the host of the podcast DEADTalks, shares some of the small moments that help him find gratitude (like the memory of his dad farting in small rooms).  Check out the episode of DEAD Talks with Nora!  _ 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 inste...

Margaret McInerny (Nora’s mom) shares a story from a recent trip she and Nora took to Ireland. A little food poisoning allowed the two of them to see their relationship from a different perspective.  _ 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...

Nicole shares about finding comfort in a childhood toy.  _ 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 start, end or en...

Nora’s friend is going through a divorce, and recently asked the universe for a sign that this is the right choice. One night at dinner, Nora witnessed her friend receive that sign.  The book Nora mentioned in this episode is This American Ex-Wife by Lyz Lenz.  _ 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...

What is the object that still reminds you of your dead loved one? For Nora, it’s her dead husband’s vacuum.  This is an excerpt from an episode of Terrible, Thanks for Asking Premium called A Collection of Dead People’s Things. You can become a member of TTFA Premium on Patreon or Apple Premium.   _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything...

Christine has been struggling with health issues lately. It’s been scary. But recently while she was waiting to get an MRI, she saw a sign from her mother who died years ago. _ 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, w...

Our listener Elizabeth sent us a voice memo celebrating how she upgraded her life (and when we say life we mean her bath mat.)  _ 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...

On paper, Rebecca Sananès had an amazing career. She had the degree she wanted, won awards, and was invited to cool spaces. But she was miserable. So she tried something new, and it was hard. But it was worth it.  Rebecca Sananès is a podcast producer and writer based in Los Angeles.  _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to...

An idiom Nora grew up hearing was “winners never quit, quitters never win”. It looks great on a poster in a high school, but in real life Nora has found that is simply untrue.  _ 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,...

Every year, Nora gets on her Instagram and promotes her made up holiday: the “Summer of Selfies”. She encourages all of us to take pictures of ourselves and celebrate our beautiful faces.  _ 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...

A listener named Andy shares a new acronym with us! BFBNR: boyfriend, but not really.  _ 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 thin...

When you have a disagreement with a family member, or your expectations of your family fall short, it’s easy to feel stuck. But Julia Winston, the host of Refamulating, shares how she reframes her thinking in those moments.  You can listen to Season 1 of Refamulating now, wherever you listen to podcasts.  _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *ev...

We can learn so much from our dogs about how to find simple pleasures in our daily lives.   _ 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...

Some advice for when your child leaves the nest. _ 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 start, end or endure you...

Nora is NOT a fun mom. But for one day, she tried to 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, we’re bringing you a little OK for your day. Every weekday, we’ll bring you one okay thing to help you start, end or e...

When life is overwhelming, sometimes a really simple mantra will get you through the tough moments.  _ 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...

A listener named Sharon is trying to be a better cook, so she’s been spending a lot of time watching PBS cooking shows. _ 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...

Soraya Chemaly heard her entire life that being resilient is a positive trait. But lately, she’s been questioning the toll resiliency actually takes on us.  Soraya Chemaly is the author of The Resilience Myth: New thinking on grit, strength, and growth after trauma. You can hear more about her thoughts on resilience in her episode of Terrible, Thanks For Asking.  _ If you have anxiety, depression...

What would you try if failure was acceptable?  We hosted an Un-Talent Show on the TTFA Patreon last month, where people showcased their mediocre talents. It’s free to watch, check out the video on our Patreon page.  _ 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 inst...

After Dave lost his wife, he started getting signs that she was still looking out for him and his son. _ 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 y...

Losing a pet is devastating, but our listener Diane shares how she made the end of her dog’s life okay.  _ 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...

A listener shares a memory of one of the most exciting parts of being alive in the 1980s: GLAMOUR SHOTS. _ 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...

Producer Claire McInerny went to get her oil changed, and this routine errand turned into a delightful experience.  _ 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,...

Parking lots can bring out the worst in us, but today’s okay thing comes from a listener who had a positive interaction with another driver. _ 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...

Grab a broom because we’re making a big, sweeping generalization! Your family is normal! If you want to celebrate or learn about other “normal” families, listen to the new Feelings and Co show, Reformulating.  _ 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...