It's Going To Be OK

Nora loves to go thrifting, and one of her favorite things to hunt for at the thrift store is books. Today she reads the inscription from an old book, a note from a dad to his daughter.  _ 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 o...

Grief is more than crying. Sometimes it’s white hot anger. And today we pay homage to that part of the grieving process.  _ 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 wee...

Sometimes getting a call from a wrong number is an inconsequential part of your day. But for our listener Georgie, a misdial ended up making her feel loved by a stranger.  _ 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’r...

A listener named Madilynn tells us about how during a season of unemployment (and a lot of anxiety) she helped her dad with some yard work to distract herself. That day of manual labor had a bigger impact on her mental health than she anticipated. _ 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...

We all have that song that will force us to dance, sing and belt out the lyrics even on the worst days. Today, a listener named Megan tells us about her favorite songs that help on a bad day.  You can listen to Megan’s playlist, Stay Strong, Stay Happy :) 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...

One of Nora’s favorite pastimes is thrifting, and today we hear about some of the most…spooky items she’s purchased.   _ 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 weekda...

In the last few years, Nora has added quite a few pets to her family: dogs, geckos and hamsters. The latest addition to the pet crew has brought more joy to her daily routine than she imagined. _ 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 th...

Parents pass down a lot of traits to their children, good and bad. So it’s easy to worry that your kids might have your same insecurities and challenges. But one listener shares a story about her daughter reacting to a situation in the complete opposite way than she would, and how delightful it was to watch as a mother.  _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you k...

Even on the worst days, we can find one, small thing that can bring us a moment of joy. A sweet, hot beverage is often a wonderful place to start.  _ 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...

 Life can be challenging, but have you tried playing SKEE BALL to feel better?? _ 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 he...

There’s always so much emphasis put on romantic love, but in this episode Nora celebrates the love of a best friend.   _ 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 weekda...

Attending a wedding makes most people think about the nature of love. Nora is no different, and in this episode she takes us along as she attends her favorite kind of wedding: a widow wedding.  _ 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 th...

An okay thing that falls in the category of “kids say the darndest things”.  _ 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...

Kari’s daughter, Sloan, was born deaf, blind and has physical disabilities. While that kind of parenting carries a lot of challenges, today we hear about the ways Sloan brings sunshine into her mom’s world.    Kari told more of her story on our sister show, Terrible, Thanks For Asking. You can listen to part 1 and part 2 of Kari’s story on the TTFA Patreon.  _ If you have anxiety, depression or an...

Few things in life can instantly transport us back in time. Today we hear from a listener who was transported back to college when she heard one song. _ 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 litt...

Someday we must die. Remember that. Today we must live. Remember that. _ 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...

In the last year, Nora has become a skilled fisherwoman, a master gardener and restored the community center in her town. No, she didn’t buy land in a rural county, but she did buy a new video game.  _ 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 i...

One day Nora was scrolling TikTok and came across this video, where Kellie Lynch read their mom’s obituary. That obituary had Nora, and now you, laughing and wishing you knew Lorelei Kring.  _ 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 p...

Finding a place where you can go and forget about all your worries and responsibilities is tough to do without doing hard drugs! But one of our listeners has found such a place, and shares it with us today.  shares with us her sacred space where she can tap into youthful happiness.  _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to b...

One of our listeners wrote in to talk about her constant fear of not being relevant as her kids and grandkids get older. But she really thought about it, it seemed like her relevance was there, it just looked different than she thought. _ 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 ne...

We all have that favorite delivery spot we turn to in our most challenging times. Maybe it’s Thai food after a long work day, or a pizza brought straight to your door during a break up. For Nora, it’s a Jersey Mike’s sandwich.  _ 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...

A woman named Emily starts messaging Nora on Instagram whenever she feels totally overwhelmed by life in her 20s. This DM exchange has turned into a sort of confessional, and Nora has witnessed Emily work through the stress of dating, work and figuring out what to do with her life.   “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or...

As a parent, we teach our kids lots of important and unimportant things. As they get older, it’s fun to see what sticks.    “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...

Producer Claire McInerny impulse bought some roller skates last summer. She hadn’t skated since she was a child, so she headed to the local skate rink to practice- and it became a night for her to remember.   “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 n...

Showing up for yourself, even when things are hard, sad or terrible, is always a good idea.    “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.c...