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Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast

Hosted by Karen Hawkins and Katie Morell, writers & longtime friends, this podcast explores mental health, creativity, & coping with quarantine. The goal: to help people feel less alone, share stores, & create connection.

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00:43:19

50. Our LIVE One-Year Anniversary Show!

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/08/02

Woot Woot! Today's episode is the recording of our LIVE one-year anniversary show, which took place on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Huge thanks to everyone who joined and to everyone listening now! Karen & Katie started off the show with a general catch up and love letter to the great Simone Biles, then went into a Q&A portion of the event with the live audience, and the show ended with a lively trivia game. Enjoy!

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00:36:02

49. The Case For Taking A Vacation Right Now

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/07/26

Hello, Listeners! Karen & Katie are so excited today because TOMORROW (Tuesday, July 27th) is their LIVE (on Zoom) One-Year Anniversary Show! Wanna join them? Please do - just click on the link the Instagram bio for this pod (@not_ok_pod) and purchase one ticket for your household for $25. They can't wait to see you tomorrow. On today's show, the pair chat about their feelings about the new COVID variant news and make a strong case for taking vacation right now (even if it is just to take a

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00:40:31

48. Coffee Talk & Intuition

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/07/19

On today's episode, Karen and Katie get into a deep conversation about how quitting caffeine has helped them in many aspects of their lives. They then dovetail that topic into the topic of intuition - something that is louder for both of them since quitting coffee - and discuss the importance of listening to one's deep wise voice inside. Resources from today's episode: - Check out the Shattered Glass podcast episode with Oprah - it is EXCELLENT: https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/oprah-winfrey

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00:48:59

47. Turning A Crowd Corner

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/07/12

Happy Monday, Listeners, and a HUGE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE ONE AND ONLY KAREN HAWKINS! Our brilliant co-host, Karen, is celebrating another amazing year around the sun, and we couldn't be happier that she was born. This week, Karen & Katie discuss their feelings on turning, what they call, "a crowd corner." As the world opens up, they are finding themselves more and more OK with socializing. Katie discusses her recent journey to a family wedding and then a vacation in Washington (quite a bit was

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00:30:39

46. Big Emotions

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/07/05

Happy Monday, Listeners! This week, Karen and Katie are talking about how BIG EMOTIONS can creep into our minds when we least expect them and how to accept them and allow them to move through our bodies. Katie talks about a rental car meltdown she recently experienced (looking at you, Hotwire.com!), and Karen shares how framing situations as temporary often helps her calm down when feelings get heated. Hope you all are having a good July - thanks for listening! P.S. We are having a Live One Year

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00:22:50

45. PRIDE

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/06/28

Happy PRIDE, Everyone! In today's episode, Karen and Katie chat about Pride weekend and the importance of the worldwide festivities every June. They also talk about the concept of pride in ourselves, and being proud for who we are at at whatever stage of life we find ourselves in. BONUS: Karen & Katie will be hosting a LIVE SHOW to mark this podcast's one year anniversary on Tuesday, July 27th! The pair is SO excited about this and encourage everyone to purchase a ticket ($25/household) with the

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00:31:20

44. Aging

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/06/21

Hello Listeners and thanks for tuning into this week's installment of Of Course I'm Not OK! Today, Karen & Katie chat about aging. They discuss Katie's recent 40th birthday - with all of it's ups and, well, not so great moments - and talk about how aging is actually a wonderful thing that they both feel grateful for (well, most of the time). Have a good week!

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00:41:51

43. Reunions & Caffeine Withdrawal

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/06/14

Welcome back, Listeners! We are so glad you're here. In today's episode, Karen & Katie chat about their recent reunions with family and how they feel about easing back into socializing. They then go deep into the emotional, social, physical, and societal implications of drinking caffeine and also quitting it. This episode is a ton of fun - hope you enjoy! Resources: - Check out Ellen Forney's graphic novel MARBLES here: http://marblesbyellenforney.com/about.php#.YMb2NzZKjfY

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00:59:39

42. Living A Life Of Yes With Saya Hillman

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/05/24

Get ready for an epic episode! This week, Karen and Katie welcome Saya (pronounced Sigh-A) Hillman, a.k.a. 'The Accessible Oprah,' for a far-reaching and very real conversation about living what Saya calls 'A Life Of Yes.' As founder and CEO of Mac & Cheese Productions, a Chicago-based lifestyle business that creates events (and many other things) for its clients, Saya explains how getting fired in 2004 was one of the best things that could have happened to her. Since then, she's built a

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00:15:44

41. MINI POD: Daydreaming As A Manifestation Tool

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/05/17

Welcome to our first MINI POD, Listeners! In today's 15-minute episode, Karen & Katie chat about how daydreaming is a form of manifestation. They encourage everyone to be open to the energy of dreaming as a self-care practice, and to welcome any ideas and feelings that come up. Enjoy & thank you for listening! Resources: - Check out Anna Peterson's art at Amejko Artistry: https://www.amejkoartistry.com/ - You can find Anna on IG, too: https://www.instagram.com/amejkoartistry/?hl=en

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00:36:02

40. Emotional Pie Charts, Vacation Anxiety, &...

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/05/10

Happy Mid-May, Listeners! in today's episode, Karen & Katie chat about a variety of topics, starting with their new practice of texting pie charts of their emotions to each other. The pair highly recommends others do the same (listeners, send us your pie charts!), and talk about the mental health benefits of the exercise. They then talk a bit about the anxiety they feel about going on vacation right now, and some worried feelings around cities reopening. Thanks for listening - enjoy!

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00:51:13

39. Languishing

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/05/03

Welcome to today's episode on languishing, inspired by the viral piece by psychologist Adam Grant in The New York Times! Karen & Katie GET INTO IT when talking about the concept of languishing, which Grant refers to as the "neglected middle child of mental health" - basically the feeling that isn't exactly depression but isn't, as he says, "flourishing," either. The pair discuss how common this feeling (often referred to just as "blah" or "I don't want to do anything today" or "I'd rather stay

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01:08:28

38. Erotica & Creativity with Rachel Kramer Bussel

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/04/26

What a treat! In today's episode, Karen & Katie welcome the amazing Rachel Kramer Bussel, a wildly creative and kind person who is also the editor of the long-running Best Women's Erotica Of The Year anthologies. The trio cover a TON of topics, including erotica, if Rachel ever gets sick of writing/editing sex topics(!!), talking dogs, jigsaw puzzles, mental health, YouTube stars, and upcoming books we don't want to miss. Thanks for listening - enjoy! Resources from today's episode: - Rachel

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00:38:20

37. Coming in HOT for Season 4

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/04/19

Welcome to this week's therapy session with Karen & Kate! It is also the first episode of Season 4 - woot woot! On today's show, the duo talk about how they are feeling about the newest vaccine news, what the ethics are around talking to your employer about the vaccine, and then go deep into a therapy session. Topics covered in the session include how to stay in your lane and not involve yourself (or get triggered by) someone else's drama and asking the universe what THE DEAL IS this week. Enjoy

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00:42:26

36. Radical Imagination For The Aftertimes

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/04/12

Happy Vaccination Week! In today's episode, Karen & Katie chat about how they both got their vaccines this week, their feelings around going back into social situations (from two-person coffee dates to 500-person weddings), and both agree that the so-called 'aftertimes' are going to be filled with awkwardness. How can any convo go beyond the 60-min Zoom limit? How do we end dinner parties without 'leave meeting' buttons? The pair then seamlessly segues into a conversation around RADICAL

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01:03:21

35. Pop Culture Brain Candy (with Brianna Wellen)

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/04/05

Today's episode is SO MUCH FUN! Karen & Katie decide to add a little alcohol to the mix as they welcome Brianna Wellen, Chicago Reader's culture editor (and all around fabulous human), to talk about the best escapism TV shows and movies right now. OMG the list is incredible (see below for links to everything talked about). The trio covers topics far beyond pop culture, and get deep into a therapy chat and even rattle off some of their hall-pass celebs. Resources from today's episode: - Follow

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00:55:45

34. Restaurants Right Now (with Food People author &...

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/03/29

For today's episode, Karen & Katie chat with Kristen Loken, author and photographer of the new book Food People Are The Best People! The trio discuss how restaurants are handling COVID, feedback from chefs, things that are working in the industry, and things that are super hard at the moment. Kristen talks about her gorgeous book (OMG it is A-MAZING), and offers super helpful advice on how people can be creative (and find their purpose) even if they are feeling exhausted by the pandemic. Resources

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00:37:13

33. Easing Back Into Life As We Knew It

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/03/22

As news of increased vaccine availability hits the airwaves, Karen & Katie are feeling a lot of feelings. Today, the pair talks about their considerations (and anxieties) around easing back into socializing. What does it mean? Where will they draw the line? How will they talk to people they haven't seen in more than a year? From actionable tips on how to set boundaries to living by the mantra "What would Dr. Fauci Do?", this episode covers it all. Bonus: Karen & Katie start the pod with a

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00:45:17

32. Pandemic Grief & the COVID Anniversary (with...

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/03/15

Has anyone else been feeling a bit low lately? If so, the reason may surprise you. According to writer and grief expert Hope Edelman, many people experience a "dip in functioning" around the one-year anniversary of a trauma or loss. This week marks one year since COVID descended on the U.S., and in today's episode, Karen & Katie chat with Hope about the concept of Pandemic Grief. The conversation is fascinating; Hope covers how culture in the U.S. over the last 150 years has changed around grief

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00:25:56

31. International Women's Day

Of Course I"m Not OK: The Podcast ·

2021/03/08

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!

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