Of Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast

Welcome back, Gorgeous Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie look back on the first quarter of 2025 and (in the tradition of the stages of grief) chat about it's meaning. We hope you enjoy - thank you for listening!

Hello, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about the concept of responding, not reacting. The pair also discuss fight/flight/freeze, and how we can also embrace our neuroplasticity and change narratives about ourselves. Thanks for listening - enjoy!

Happy Monday, Gorgeous Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about cancelling plans, showing up at less than 100%, and considering first what we need above all else. We hope you enjoy - thanks for listening!

Hello, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie celebrate St. Patrick's Day by asking each other if they believe in luck. Thanks for listening - we hope you enjoy!

Hello, Listeners, we are so happy you are back! On today's Part 2 show, Karen and Katie pick up where they left off with Al Gore and energy and the "it" factor. The pair chat about how energy enters the room before you do, how important it is to check our own energy when things aren't going that well, and Karen chats about the new app she is using to read her horoscope. Check out...

Welcome back, Lovely Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about people who have the "it" factor. Can you get it if you don't have it? What does it mean to have an "it" factor? Also, Katie tells the story about her encounter with former VP Al Gore. Thanks for listening, Friends! This is part 1 in a 2-part series - tune in on March 10 for the second installment!

Happy Galentine's Day, Gorgeous Listeners! Today is our 200th EPISODE!!! Thank you all for being part of this journey with us - we are so happy to be in the 200 club & here's to many more! On today's show, Karen and Katie welcome back the amazing Ginger Buddha (aka Tori) for the third annual Galentine's Day episode to chat about how to make friends. So many hot takes, we hope you enjoy! Thanks...

Hello, Lovely Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about the idea of separating not-so-great-things from good things. Can we do it? If so, how? Thanks for listening, enjoy!

Welcome back, Lovely Listeners, to a very special pod! On today's show, Karen and Katie are SITTING NEXT TO EACH OTHER ON KAREN'S COUCH as they chat with the incredible Princess McDowell, special projects editor at Rebellious Magazine For Women and all-around fabulous human. The trio talk about the importance of community, especially right now. Thank you for listening! To read some of Prin...

Welcome back to a fabulous episode! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat with the incredible coach Johanna Derlega (if she sounds familiar, she was our guest on episode 183!) about how to set intentions for 2025. To learn more about Johanna's work, check out https://www.beechstrategies.com/. Thanks for listening!

Happy New Year, and welcome back to the pod, Lovely Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie start talking about the holidays, but then quickly switch to a tangent about game shows and GO WITH IT. What ensues is a blast and the perfect way to start 2025! Thanks for listening! - Watch it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ2jT-XW5M10wZIYjCqsqIA - Check out the Feminist Creatives...

Happy End-of-2024, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie discuss how they feel about 2024 and their Spotify Wrapped! Thank you for tuning in - we wish each one of you a joyful and healthy holiday season xoxo

Hello, Lovely Listeners, and welcome back to the pod! On today's show, Karen and Katie discuss some recent events on the show's YouTube page, and get explicit with what this podcast stands for, and how women are incredibly powerful. Thanks for listening - we hope you enjoy! *Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@rebelliousmagazineforwomen/videos

Happy Joyful Monday, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about the concept of joy as resistance. We hope this conversation makes you more joyful - thanks for listening!

Welcome back, Beautiful Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie welcome back the incredible Dr. Tania Israel to discuss the election and feelings surrounding it. What ensues is a deep, nuanced conversation unlike most out there right now. We'd love to know your thoughts, and are so grateful for Tania to grace us with her presence. She truly is a gift to the world. - Check out Tania's podcast R...

Welcome back, Friends! On today's mini-pod, Karen and Katie chat about how to deal with feelings of helplessness and how leaning on our communities can be helpful.

Hello, Listeners, and welcome to a very special episode. On today's show, Karen and Katie discuss how they feel after the presidential election. This is one of the most spectacular episodes we've ever done, largely thanks to the insights of the one-and-only, the brilliant KAREN HAWKINS . We really hope you enjoy. Please check out: - Love Letter From Your Black Friend, by Karen: https://rebelliousm...

Hello Listeners and welcome back! On today's mini-pod, Karen and Katie chat (somewhat clumsily) about the election and how they feel. Note: This mini-pod was recorded Oct. 23, so they had no idea what happened. Thanks for listening - go democracy!

Hello, Friends! On today's mini-pod, Karen and Katie chat about the importance of speaking nicely to ourselves and taking compliments with grace and gratitude. We love you all, thanks for listening!

Hello, Friends! On today's mini-pod (the first of three in a row), Karen and Katie discuss what escapism looks like for them, ghosts, and much more. Enjoy - thank you for listening!

Happy Fall, Friends! For today's show, Karen and Katie chat about a variety of topics - from shoes to pets to MRIs to Beyonce to coffee. This one is a blast - thanks for listening - we hope you enjoy!

Welcome, Listeners! Karen and Katie are back after a fall break and here to talk about how we can all work towards freedom a little every day. Do you have something you've been wanting to try? A goal that's been living in the back of your mind for days/weeks/months/years? The pair dives into the concept of working a little every day to reach that dream. Enjoy - thank you for listening!

Get ready for an incredible episode, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie welcome back Tori Ulrich (aka the beloved Ginger Buddha). But instead of shooting the shit about a variety of topics, the pair interviews Tori about her job as founder and CEO of Chicago Super Sitters, a one-of-a-kind service that provides support to families, and sitters. The trio discuss the state of childcare t...

Get ready for a fabulous episode, listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie welcome Johanna Derlega, an incredible coach that coaches business leaders to more awareness, perspective, and purpose. The trio talk about the concept of grounding when life feels too busy, and Johanna gives TONS of solid practices listeners can implement immediately. Enjoy! Check out Johanna's company, Beech St...

Welcome back, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about the concept of being our own BFFs. The pair get vulnerable about how focusing on being kind to themselves has helped in very real ways. Check out this article on how to be your own best friend: https://www.mindful.org/how-to-be-your-own-best-friend/ Thanks for listening!