It's Going To Be OK

Poet Joy Sullivan shares a poem from her new book, Instructions For Traveling West. _ 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 t...

We here an okay thing from someone in recovery.  _ 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...

Vicky called us on a Sunday to share her weekly reset routine that makes her feel accomplished and cozy at home.  _ 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...

If you’ve ever lost someone, or are grieving, Nora wants to share some ~science~ that might make you feel more connected to your dead loved one. The TTFA Premium episode mentioned in this episode is called “A Collection of Dead People’s Things”. You can listen if you’re a member of our Patreon or Apple Premium (you join in your Apple podcast app). – If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of...

Nora shares some of her middle school poetry and it’s quite unhinged.  _ 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 st...

A listener shares the story of the day she met a special dog, Dolly Parton. _ 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 y...

Caroline Moss shares her favorite gift she got during her divorce and why it felt more meaningful than anything else she purchased during her grief shopping sprees. Caroline Moss runs the online community Gee Thanks Just Bought It and shares tips on shopping smarter. _ 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,...

 It’s intimidating to start a new hobby or do an activity you’re not *great* at. Ellen called us to share that even though she was nervous to start swimming again, she showed up.  _ 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 despa...

When Nora was about to marry her first husband Aaron, they were in the thick of his cancer treatment. So the day before the wedding, she got a small tattoo to remind her to stay in the present moment.   This was an excerpt from Nora’s first book, It’s Okay To Laugh (Crying is cool, too) which is available here. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that n...

The story of the most prized Father’s Day gift in Nora’s family. (It's NOT Matthew’s Dyson but that’s a close second).  _ 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...

While teaching in Vietnam, Stephanie made a new friend- her neighbor Van. He offered her lots of kindness and fruit during their time as neighbors.  _ 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...

Sarah called us to tell us that an okay thing happened to her in a place she least expected: the airport!  _ 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...

Jennifer Romolini is a writer, podcaster, recovering workaholic and author of the new book Ambition Monster. She shares some of the tips she’s learned on how to find joy when you’re wired to be THE BEST.  You can read Jennifer’s substack here.  _ 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 oka...

Nora takes us back to a moment in college when she imagined what her life as an adult would look like.  _ 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 meditation for those of you who make yourselves sick with worry just like Nora. A version of this essay appeared in Nora’s newsletter.  _ 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 you...

A listener fell in love years ago while living in Guatemala. The love ended in heartbreak, and on a recent visit back to the country she struggled with whether or not to reach out to him or enjoy the country outside of this relationship.   _ 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...

Becky shares a memory of taking a walk with her dad when she was a teenager, a memory that still makes her feel warm and safe.  _ 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...

Melissa recently lost her dog, and in her grief she shares one thing that made her feel okay on a bad 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 weekday, we’ll br...

Nora heard a podcast interview that made her think about how she thinks about all of the other people she interacts with when traveling.  You can listen to the episode of Code Switch Nora mentions here. Shanaz Habib’s book is called Airplane Mode: An Irreverent History of Travel.  _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to be...

As they say, 30 days hath November, and a few others as well… _ 30 Days of OK is a community practice meant to help everyone feel a little more OK — not the beating you senseless with toxic positivity kind of OK, but TRULY OK. It’s one little email every morning with a tracker to keep your OK things, and a little reward at the end because honestly, we’re still chasing that Sticker Chart High from...

Georgie called us to share some of the wisdom she’s learned from her grief support group- the things that help her feel okay during stormy 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...

Our listener Tatiana shares a new toy that has taken her bird watching to a whole new level.  _ 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 ok...

In 2015, Jayson Greene’s toddler daughter was killed in a freak accident. In this excerpt from his episode of Terrible, Thanks For Asking episode, Jayson shares the story of how he accepted anger as part of his grief process.  You can hear an April 2024 update with Jayson on the Terrible, Thanks for Asking Patreon or Apple Plus. Jayson’s original episode, It Just Happens, can be heard here.  Jayso...

Nora recently found herself standing in her bathroom, looking at herself in the mirror, holding a pair of scissors above her forehead. She asked herself a question she’s asked herself many times before: should I cut bangs? And if so…is this a cry for help? A version of this essay appeared in Nora’s newsletter.  _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that n...

Nora shares some advice for when you feel rage, anger, or insecurity bubble up inside of you. _ 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 ok...