Of Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast

Happy International Women's Day, Listeners! In today's episode, Karen & Katie chat about a wide range of topics relating to this special day. The pair touches on the many (MANY) real challenges that women face, and highlight why it's so important to appreciate the women in our lives.  Thanks for listening - Enjoy!

Anyone feeling some sort of way about their bodies these days (or every day)??? If so, this episode is for you. Today, Karen & Katie chat with the incredible Dr. Renee Englen, Northwestern psychology professor & leading body acceptance researcher about ALL things related to body image. 🎙 The conversation covers everything from if you should ever talk about someone’s body (answer: no) to how people...

Thank goodness for laughter! In today’s episode, Karen & Katie muse about the benefits of cracking up and discuss their go-to strategies when they need a laugh. The pair also officially launches a movement towards a 3-day workweek (LEAN INTO THAT) & give a shout out to Caroline for coming up with the best phrase of the 21st century: “This is my pandemic.” Words to live by, folks. Thanks fo...

Today's episode is inspired by Teddy Roosevelt's famous quote: "Comparison is the thief of joy." (HELLO REALNESS!) Karen & Katie chat about how they both struggle with comparing themselves to others. Karen shares the inspiring story of her experience participating in the AIDS Ride, and realizing that (even though she was passed by some hot shot 80-year-olds) it was "her ride” and not a competition...

Today we have a special surprise for you! Our amazing guest Dr. Tania Israel (Ep. 7 & 27) wrote a song about intersectionality to the tune of the Schoolhouse Rock song “Interjections!” Take a listen & reach out to Dr. Israel if you know any illustrators! 🎙 - The original "Interjections!" from Schoolhouse Rock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ0696UhWrc - Dr. Tania Israel's podcast Prajna Sparks: ...

This week’s episode is a MUST LISTEN. One of Karen & Katie’s favorite guests, Dr. Tania Israel, returns to talk about unity. The discussion covers everything from how to talk with people across the aisle to how many of us could benefit from rethinking our news consumption to real talk about anger around politics. 🎙 This episode is like listening to a therapy session. Very difficult topics, no punc...

Anyone else bored right about now? In today's episode, Karen & Katie discuss how they are dealing with their post-inauguration boredom, and how feelings of boredom can masquerade as feelings of depression(!!). The pair also talk about inflatable hot tubs, Rent the Runway experiences, and how boredom can seep into long-term relationships (HELLO).  Sending you all love for a good week! xoxo

YAY & OOF! In today's episode, Karen & Katie are embracing the concept that "both things can be true" of many situations by explaining their mixed feelings about the beginning of the Biden Administration. They are THRILLED that 45 is out of office, yet both experienced the same complete exhaustion (and COVID scare) on the day of the inauguration. If you felt this way, please know that you...

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Listeners! This week, Karen & Katie start the pod by talking a bit about their anxiety around Wednesday's inauguration day (if you'd like to skip that and go right into our topic for the week, fast forward to roughly 11 minutes in). After airing their worries, they switch gears entirely and talk about some of the ways they like to indulge in escapism activities....

In today's episode, Karen & Katie discuss the importance of taking mental health days off from work - especially after last week's batshit news from Washington, D.C. The pair talk about the importance of paying attention to your body/mind & taking mental health days whenever you need them (your email will still be there when you get back!), & they get excited about the concept of creat...

Happy New Year, Listeners! In today's episode, Karen & Katie chat about lessons from 2020 that they are intentionally bringing into 2021. Saying yes to saying no (without explanation)! Boundaries on time & space! Not projecting! Being intentional with our energies! TRUSTING OUR BODIES! Katie talks about being hopeful for the New Year, while Karen expresses a little more trepidation, &...

If you had to bottle up a few items/experiences/memories from 2020 to open in future, what would they be? In today's episode, Karen & Katie celebrate the last week of 2020 (YAY!!) by talking about what they would put in their 2020 time capsules. Thank you, Dear Listeners, for joining us on the crazy rollercoaster that was this year. We look forward to doing more episodes in 2021! Wishing you a...

Happy Christmas week, Listeners! In today’s episode, Karen & Katie discuss how important for us all to embrace our unique gifts (double-entendre-week-of-holiday-alert!). Interested in drawing? What about painting or dancing or collecting sticks that are no longer than 3 inches? Or diving deep into the history of truffle pigs and their plight during WWII? Whatever your interest/passion, this episod...

In this time of socially-distanced everything, today Karen & Katie discuss how to show up for family & friends when we can’t just bop over for a physical hug. The pair share strategies that are working for them in their communities, & also stress the importance of how to show up for ourselves (such a vital-yet-almost-always-overlooked topic!). How do you show up for your people & yourself right no...

Happy Monday, Listeners! In today’s episode, Karen & Katie discuss rituals – how they are being performed right now (funerals, birthdays, you name it), the brain science behind them, & how creating daily rituals can help us stay mentally sane during this time. Karen shares the story of her pricey visit to the vet, Katie rants about a recent debacle at the DMV, & the pair muse about the...

Are you feeling joy right now but afraid to admit it with so many challenges facing the world? If so, you aren't alone! In this week's episode, Karen & Katie make a case for the importance of embracing joy (even in the face of suffering), the connections between optimism and gratitude, the ways in which gratitude changes our brains (WHOA), and are visited by future President Kamala Harris. Who...

Wondering how you're going to stay sane during this quarantine-heavy winter? Join the club! Thankfully, in today's podcast, Karen & Katie chat with the incredible Kate Silver, a writer and editor in Chicago, about her plans for a mentally-healthy winter. The trio also chat about found joys in the pandemic and the concept of creativity right now. What's more: our sponsors DELIVER this week - ma...

Phew, what a week! In today's episode, Karen & Katie discuss how they were doing during the anxiety-ridden election week, what self-care practices helped them most, & ruminate on the concept of owning, without apology, whatever makes them feel good. Karen sends gratitude to the original cast of Hamilton, & Katie admits to possibly creating a super spreader event over Halloween.  Resources from thi...

Politics & voting & run-ins with the Secret Service, OH MY! In today's pre-election episode, Karen & Katie talk with the incredible Tamara Lefcowitz & Randie Pearson , two members of the United Steelworkers Union, about the 'batlight tour' that has been sweeping the nation. Ever since September, Tamara, Randie, & two other female Union members have been partaking in a road show...

After three weeks away, Karen & Katie are BACK with Season 2 of Of Course I’m Not OK. In today’s episode, they unveil this project as a podcast (vs. an audio project), chat about topics they’ll be covering in this season, & introduce some very exciting sponsors. Enjoy & thanks for listening!

It’s our Season 1 Finale! In this week's episode, Karen & Kate reflect on the journey of starting this Audio Project, things they learned, & topics they were too afraid to discuss (sex, for one!). They talk about their process & comment on how wonderful it has been to just hit "play" & bust any perfectionism mindsets by trusting their creative processes. The pair also makes compelling cases for sp...

Get ready to take notes! On this week's episode, Karen & Katie do a mental health deep dive with Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Naiylah Warren, LMFT. The trio chat about the cultural messaging in the Black community where women are taught to "shake off" mental health issues (& how things are now shifting generationally), how to squeeze in self-care even when you don't have a minute to spare (pay att...

If you're having a hard week, this episode is for YOU. Karen & Katie chat with Lisa Pepper-Satkin, MFT, founder of Integrated Therapeutic Coaching, about how to identify and "fire" our inner bullies (yes, please!), how we can manifest our dreams, and how to fight those pesky "what if" fears (of which there are many these days!).  Resources from this week's episode:  - Check out Lisa'...

Anyone else finding themselves throwing their hands in the air & yelling into the void? On this week's episode, Karen & Katie discuss strategies on how to reset emotionally when it feels like the world is ending. Katie asks if there should be an expiration date on "shit sitting," Karen shares that with so much happening she's been feeling like a contestant on American Gladiators, and the pair trad...

What does it mean to be kind (to ourselves & others) during these trying times? In today's episode, Katie admits to road rage, Karen discusses how she realized that someone difficult in her life was suffering, and the pair agree that boundaries are a form of self-kindness.  Karen & Katie also put into the universe how wonderful it would be to Tamara Levitt , the voice of the Calm app,...