It's Going To Be OK

Some people on the Internet will try and tell you that they know the best way to live *your* life. Today, Nora breaks her rule of minding her own business to rail against this.  “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some...

If you haven’t heard, Nora is the proud grandmother to some new family hamsters, and she’s learning a lot from them. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emaili...

This summer, producer Claire McInerny applied to be on Wheel of Fortune. We don’t know if she’ll make it on the show, but the process turned into a sweet bonding moment between her and her family. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so...

The photographer for the Minnesota Aurora soccer team shares why shooting the fans in the stands is her favorite part of the job. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441...

It’s National Suicide Prevention Month, and this episode contains mention of suicide and suicidal ideation. An Okay listener shares how classical symphonies have helped her get through many unbearable days.  If you or someone you know if considering suicide, the National Suicide Crisis Line is always always available at 988. Find a warmline to speak with someone in your state about suicide free an...

Some wisdom from Nora, that she stole from a yoga teacher. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co. – “It’s Going To Be OK” is brough...

Producer Megan Palmer shares how seeing one friendly creature helped her adjust to a new environment. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelin...

This listener’s pandemic era practice of waving to one stranger is their okay thing. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co. – “It’s...

This listener’s okay thing is knowing that her dog, Frankie, is always looking out for her. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co....

At age 40, Nora is learning how to play piano. And taking piano lessons for the first time is teaching her a lot about herself.  “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441...

We all have the one chore we hate and wish someone, anyone would do it for us.  “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co. – “It’s Goin...

Today we encourage you to quiet your mind and your mouth, so you can hear the sounds of nature. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand....

Nora shares the importance of not waiting for the next bad thing.  “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co. – “It’s Going To Be OK” i...

Dina Gachman shares about the complicated feelings she had watching her elderly father date after her mom died. This essay originally appeared in the New York Times and is part of her book So Sorry For Your Loss. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it mig...

A surprisingly pleasant connection with a debt collector is this listener’s Okay thing. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co. – “I...

This Okay listener shares how she’s not sucking in her stomach for the first time in years (and this okay thing is HIGHLY Nora approved). “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612....

Sometimes your okay thing is our IGTBO thing of the day! It’s an ouroboros of okay! “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co. – “It’s...

Some things, like seeing your boyfriend have a seizure and need to go to the hospital to get an MRI, are not okay. But even in the worst moments, we can find a little bright spot, like a special treat.  “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all...

This Okay listener got a surprising moment of comfort from seeing a stranger’s lime green pedicure. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelings...

Writer and podcaster Allison Raskin shares how her blossoming adult friendship with her sister is her Okay thing. You can find Allison Raskin’s work, including her books and Emotional Support Lady Substack on her website. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel li...

Nora may not be a student anymore, but she’s always been a fan of a new beginning. It’s never too late to give yourself one right this moment. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at...

In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, Nora reads an email from a mom who lost her daughter to suicide five years ago. It’s proof that even when the most painful thing happens, with time, things can feel okay.  If you are having thoughts of suicide, please dial 988 to get help.  Find a warmline to speak with someone in your state about suicide free and confidentially, whether or not you’re...

It’s hard to know what to say to someone who’s going through a truly awful time. Nora often returns to this poem her sister wrote when she’s at a loss for comforting words. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some thin...

Nora’s youngest has recently discovered the magic of the whoopee cushion. I’m sure you can piece together the rest of this episode yourself. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 6...

This one goes out to all the parents who have a particularly *difficult* bedtime routine.  “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co. –...