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It"s Going To Be OK

“It’s Going To Be OK” is a hard thing to believe given the state of, oh, everything. Many things are, in fact, not going to be okay at all. But on the advice of a wise therapist, we’re on a quest to find one okay thing about every day. 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. Join us every morning to start your day with the opposite of a doom scroll. And share your

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382. What Remains

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/10/14

October is pregnancy loss awareness month and if you’ve lost a pregnancy we understand your sorrow. And we are here to hold space for what was, what is…and what will never be. - 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

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381. OMG You Look Great

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/10/11

Nora recently started a YouTube channel, which means after years of podcasting she is exposing her face MORE to the Internet. Sure that can be scary, because people online are horrible, but she’s choosing to focus on the people who comment compliments. _ 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

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380. Free T-shirt

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/10/10

In the course of one year, Andrea went through a slew of bad things: job loss, parental health issues, divorce, you name it, she experienced it. So what made her feel okay? FREE STUFF! _ 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

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379. The Other Side of the Street

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/10/09

A pediatric ICU nurse shares what makes her feel okay after a long day caring for sick kids. _ 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 start, end or endure your day with the opposite of a doom scroll. Created and

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378. A Day at the Beach

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/10/08

Kelly called us to share that while grieving her dad, she spent a joyful day at the beach. Playing in the water brought back some wonderful memories of her father. _ 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 start, end

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377. Let's GERD, Girls

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/10/07

This summer, Nora didn’t have a heart attack. But after a doctor looked into her chest pains, she learned she has GERD. This is her GERD story. _ 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 start, end or endure your day

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376. I Love Women

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/10/04

Throughout the course of her day, Nora often has a bunch of small, meaningful interactions with women out in the world. At the store, getting a spray tan, or just chatting with someone on the street, and they all make her feel okay. _ 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

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375. Covid Candy

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/10/03

Maren got COVID this summer, which sucks. But in the midst of her sickness, something really sweet happened. _ 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 start, end or endure your day with the opposite of a doom

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6:36

374. New Pillow

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/10/02

Today we celebrate the HIGH of a really good deal. _ 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 start, end or endure your day with the opposite of a doom scroll. Created and hosted by Nora McInerny. - Find Nora’s weekly

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373. Baby Corn Teeth

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/10/01

Bex wrote in to tell us about the thing that has made her feel happy even in the darkest of times: the weird little smile her cat gives her. _ 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 start, end or endure your day with

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5:54

372. Childless Cat Ladies

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/09/30

Today we celebrate all the women without kids. The women who aren’t bogged down by carpool schedules and incessant questions, and are able to show up for the people in their lives in a way a parent never could. These women help make the world go round, and today Nora celebrates them. A version of this episode was on Nora’s new YouTube Channel, check it out! _ 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

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371. An Emptyish Nest

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/09/27

Sending a kid off to college or to their first apartment can be emotional for parents. Nora reads an email from a mom who recently watched her child leave, and Nora shares what it’s like to have an emptier house after dropping off two of her own kids this summer. _ 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

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370. Good Things Happen To Me

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/09/26

Leanne reminds us that even when cancer, death, stress, WHATEVER IS PLAGUING YOU, sometimes good things happen. And those things are worth celebrating. _ 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 start, end or endure

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369. There's No Rules

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/09/25

Julia Winston (the host of the Feelings and Co show Refamulating) joins us today to share some wisdom from one of her favorite guests from Refamulating’s first season. Heidi Clements is a 63-year-old writer and fashion influencer who has AMAZING advice for people in the 20s and 30s. Listen to the Refamulating episode The Child Free Life Is The Life For Me to hear more from Heidi. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to be

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368. I Miss You

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/09/24

Lana shares a letter she wrote to an estranged friend remembering the good parts of their relationship. _ 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 start, end or endure your day with the opposite of a doom

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367. If You Give a Kid a Camera

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/09/23

One of Nora’s favorite parts of parenting is seeing the photos her kids like to take from their perspective. _ 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 start, end or endure your day with the opposite of a doom

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366. Dancing Vultures

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/09/20

Lyndsay Rush (the poet behind the hilarious Instagram account @maryoliversdrunkcousin) is our guest host this week! Each day she’s going to try and make you smile (and most definitely laugh) as she reads some of her favorite headline poems. Today’s poem: When Vultures Are in Good Spirits, They Perform a Dance. Lyndsay’s latest book of poems, A Bit Much, is available now. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to be okay. In

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365. Embrace the Nonsense

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/09/19

Lyndsay Rush (the poet behind the hilarious Instagram account @maryoliversdrunkcousin) is our guest host this week! Each day she’s going to try and make you smile (and most definitely laugh) as she reads some of her favorite headline poems. Today’s poem: Some Boston Subway Trains Are Now Sporting Googly Eyes. Lyndsay’s latest book of poems, A Bit Much, is available now. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to be okay. In

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364. Teen Mom

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/09/18

Lyndsay Rush (the poet behind the hilarious Instagram account @maryoliversdrunkcousin) is our guest host this week! Each day she’s going to try and make you smile (and most definitely laugh) as she reads some of her favorite headline poems. Today’s poem: Airline Keeps Mistaking 101 Year Old Woman For A Baby. Lyndsay’s latest book of poems, A Bit Much, is available now. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to be okay. In

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363. Silly Animal Behavior

It"s Going To Be OK ·

2024/09/17

Lyndsay Rush (the poet behind the hilarious Instagram account @maryoliversdrunkcousin) is our guest host this week! Each day she’s going to try and make you smile (and most definitely laugh) as she reads some of her favorite headline poems. Today’s poem: Pig In Australia Steals 18 Beers From Campers, Gets Drunk, Fights Cow. Lyndsay’s latest book of poems, A Bit Much, is available now. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going

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