Of Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast

Happy Halloween, Lovely Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie dive into the history of Halloween and chat about all-things-witches!  We hope you enjoy - thanks for listening!

Listeners, you are in for a TRUE TREAT today! In this week's episode, Karen and Katie chat about how positive inputs in our lives can make a massive different in our day-to-day experiences. The duo gets into a deep convo around trauma, what brings them joy and more. This is a really special episode - we hope you all enjoy! xoxo

Hello, Listeners, and welcome back to another fabulous episode! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about the idea of HOME .  What does it mean?  Can it change?  What if it changes?  What are some feelings associated with home?  We hope you enjoy this episode! xo - Check out 'Home,' a song by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_eaP31...

Happy Monday, listeners and welcome to a very special episode! This week, Karen and Katie chat with the incomparable Dr. Tania Israel (woot! woot!). The trio discusses concepts around identity and Tania talks about her experience visiting the White House during Bisexual Awareness Week, which took place Sept. 16-23.  The three also chat about the exhaustion that comes from being an 'expert' in...

Happy Monday and Welcome Back, Lovely Listeners! After a three-week break, Karen and Katie are BACK with an episode about the importance of staying in the present moment (and how difficult it can be!). Karen talks about her bout with COVID, Katie discusses a crisis with her dog, and the pair rejoices being back together.  Hope you enjoy this episode - thanks for listening! xo

Happy Monday, Listeners, and welcome to a very special episode of the pod! This week, Katie ventured to Chicago to record IN PERSON with Karen, Ginger Buddha (Tori) and Americano Angel (Cindy). While, admittedly, our audio isn't stellar for this show, please stick with us for some true fun and hilarity. The episode is structured as rapid-fire questions and the group talks about everything from sum...

Welcome to our 100th EPISODE, Listeners! Thank you for being on this beautiful journey with us - we love and appreciate you all. In today's LABOR DAY episode, Karen and Katie are talking BURNOUT with the incredible Dr. V, a OBGYN and Burnout Consultant. The conversation gets deep FAST - so buckle up! The trio talks about why burnout is such a hot topic right now, how to spot it in yourself and in...

Welcome back Listeners to a really fun episode! Today's show was recorded as a happy hour, which means it is extra fabulous. Karen and Katie chat about a whopping 99 different topics (give or take) including Katie's new love for camping, Karen's bewildering experience at a dark sky park, and the pair gets INTO IT about itchy things. Strap in - this is an episode you don't want to miss.  Thank...

Happy Monday, Beautiful Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about the things that are helping them reconnect with themselves at this moment. The pair chats about Katie's COVID depression and how music is giving Karen life.  We hope you enjoy - thanks for listening! xo

Happy Monday, Beautiful Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about how we can give ourselves permission to change our minds at any time. We can change our minds about anything, Friends! It can sometimes be hard to remember that. We hope you enjoy this loving reminder to do whatever the hell you want in your lives. :)  Love to you all - thanks for listening! xo

Welcome back to the pod, Lovely Listeners! On this week's show, Karen and Katie chat about the idea of reframing the mean thoughts we think about ourselves and instead planting flowers where those mean thoughts live. The concept is super compelling - take a listen.  We hope everyone is having a fabulous summer. Thanks for listening! xo

Happy Monday, Listeners, and HAPPY 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY to us! On this week's show, Karen and Katie take a walk down memory lane. The pair discusses the early days of the pod, topics they were excited to cover, guest memories and more. Thank YOU for being on this journey with us - we are only just getting started! Check out Emily King's music here: https://www.emilykingmusic.com/

Welcome back to another thrilling installment of the pod! This week, Karen and Katie are keeping it short (like 9 mins short) and chatting about the discounts Karen was able to get on her bday (this is such a pro tip), and songs that make them both happy.  Thanks for listening! Here are the songs the pair mentioned, in case you want to listen! - "How Deep Is Your Love" by PJ Morton: https://w...

Happy Monday, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about what life has been like over the past few weeks (Katie's COVID, Karen's visit to Alabama) and then get into how surrounding yourself with the people you love most (especially right now), can really help lift the burden of, well, life.  Happy Birthday to KAREN on Tuesday, July 12! Thanks for listening! xo

Happy Monday, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie discuss how healthy they feel when they put their phone and computers down and embrace activities that have nothing to do with technology.  Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy!

Happy Monday listeners, and get ready for a trip down memory lane! On today's show, Karen and Katie talk about what kind of advice they'd give to their 21-year-old selves. The topics that come up surprise them both (umm, alcohol and drugs Katie?!) and also include some very touching moments (Karen would have loved to take more pics of herself at that age).  We hope you all enjoy - thanks for...

Welcome, listeners to a very SPECIAL EPISODE. On today's show, Karen and Katie welcome back the magnificent Dr. Tania Israel, renowned author of 'Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work.' Whereas in past episodes with Dr. Israel, the trio has talked about her work and how she does it, in this show, the group actually DOES th...

Get ready for a fun episode, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie go on a series of wild tangents that result in stories about everything from Katie being on a leash as a kid to Karen's love for rollerskating to the pair's bewilderment about all things NOUGAT. They also talk about how how it can be a good/healthy idea to 'check ourselves before we wreck ourselves' on a regular basis. ...

Good Monday Morning Listeners, and thanks for tuning in. Today's show is a bit more somber because of last week's news events. Karen and Katie discuss the horrors of the Texas shooting, and also go into detail on the coping mechanisms they employ when the news is especially awful.  Thanks for listening and being on this ride with us - we appreciate every single one of you! Resources from toda...

Hellllooooo, Listeners, and welcome to another thrilling installment of the pod! On this week's show, Karen and Katie catch up after being away from each other for 4 weeks (the longest time since the pod started). Katie talks about her time in Portugal, Karen discusses how tried and true coping mechanisms for being human sometimes need a refresh (darn you, coping mechanisms!) and the pair go deep...

Happy Monday, Listeners! On today's mini pod (#5 in our 5-part series - YOU MADE IT!), Karen and Katie discuss how having beautiful surroundings can serve as a form of therapy.  Enjoy!

Hello, Listeners, and thanks for tuning in! On this week's mini-pod (series #4 of 5), Karen and Katie discuss good surprises - you know, the ones that give you faith in humanity. Karen discusses a garden surprise and Katie talks about a few birthday surprises.  We hope this episode brings a smile to your face.  Enjoy!

Happy Monday, Listeners! On today's mini-pod, Karen and Katie are taking a page from the great work of Sting (swoon) and discussing a lyric from his song "Englishman in New York," where he sings, "Be yourself, no matter what they say." The pair discuss embracing uniqueness and the beauty that comes along with that mentality.  Enjoy!

Happy Monday, Listeners, and welcome to installment #2 of our five-part mini-pod series while Katie is out of town! In this week's episode, Karen and Katie discuss the concept of knowing when to walk away from something (or "tap out").  We hope you enjoy - thanks for listening!

Happy Monday, Listeners! On this week's pod, Karen and Katie chat about a few of the hormonal changes that happen to us when the weather gets nice again. The pair also discuss how this is their first mini pod in a series of five mini pods while Katie is out of town. They recorded them ALL IN A SINGLE SITTING!  Thanks for listening - we hope you enjoy!  - Want to read what happens to us i...