Nora loves a good walk, and she always sees two of her neighbors out doing their part to keep the streets clean. “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 brought to you by The Hartford . The Hartford is a le...
Jul 10, 2023•6 min•Ep. 52
Like many parents, every night Feelings & Co producer Marcel Malekebu lets his daughters pick a bedtime book to read … and his oldest daughter’s favorite has a message we all could use in our lives. “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@feel...
Jul 07, 2023•8 min•Ep. 51
Let’s just say you’ll never think about hail the same way again. “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 brought to you by The Hartford . The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simpl...
Jul 06, 2023•4 min•Ep. 50
If you like something — a TV show, a musician, a vacation spot — never call it a guilty pleasure! Just because someone else views it as silly should never take away from the enjoyment you get. In that spirit, today, we celebrate one of Nora’s pop culture pleasures. “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...
Jul 05, 2023•5 min•Ep. 49
A listener shares a song her husband wrote and sang with their youngest before he died. “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 brought to you by The Hartford . The Hartford is a leading insurance provider ...
Jul 04, 2023•12 min•Ep. 48
Courntey Maum is not only a talented writer, but an experienced Horse Girl. Today she shares some of the important life lessons she’s learned from riding horses. Her latest book is all about her relationship with horses and is called The Year Of The Horses . This is an excerpt of " Terrible, Thanks For Asking" episode "Courtney’s Secret Garden ." “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 make...
Jul 03, 2023•6 min•Ep. 47
A pep talk for when your inner voice is being kinda mean. “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 brought to you by The Hartford . The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify emp...
Jun 30, 2023•5 min•Ep. 46
This mashup episode features friends, birds, and CPR as things that help three listeners know it’s going to be 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 Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford . The Hartford is ...
Jun 29, 2023•7 min•Ep. 45
Dr. Edith Eger is a Holocaust survivor and psychologist, and in our opinion, a ray of light. She is one of our all-time favorite guests from our other show, " Terrible, Thanks for Asking ." We wanted to pull some of our favorite quotes from Dr. Eger from that episode so you can have a condensed version of her wisdom and advice to replay whenever you need it. “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 thi...
Jun 28, 2023•6 min•Ep. 44
Leticia lost her oldest son Anthony to suicide. On her ranch in the country, she’s able to find pockets of okay every day. Leticia Ochoa Adams is a speaker and author on grief, and a friend of the pod. Her book Our Lady of Hot Messes can be purchased wherever books are sold. “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 ...
Jun 27, 2023•8 min•Ep. 43
Nora moved to the desert, and found a dead plant in her yard. Turns out, it was not only dead, but it was a metaphor for being alive. “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 brought to you by The Hartford . ...
Jun 26, 2023•5 min•Ep. 42
Life often tries to get us down, but we’re not about to add spilled milk to that list! “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 brought to you by The Hartford . The Hartford is a leading insurance provider t...
Jun 23, 2023•4 min•Ep. 41
When people become parents, they get moved into a new tax bracket that is specific to being a mom, dad or caregiver. Parents are able to cash in on the mom tax, a bite of whatever treat you’ve bought your children. “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 emailin...
Jun 22, 2023•6 min•Ep. 40
We all know the adage that we can’t judge books by their covers. Still, Feelings & Co producer Jordan Turgeon couldn’t help but be surprised when a fellow coffee shop patron shared her affinity for a particular 2004 pop song. “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 612.568.444...
Jun 21, 2023•8 min•Ep. 39
If you’ve ever stood in line to use a women’s bathroom, you know things can get chaotic. But one night at the Taylor Swift concert in Glendale, Arizona, a bathroom hero emerged. “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 T...
Jun 20, 2023•5 min•Ep. 38
A submission from a listener shows that some of our happiest moments often come out of nowhere, and are the hardest to capture. “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 brought to you by The Hartford . The H...
Jun 19, 2023•4 min•Ep. 37
Writer Liz McCrocklin shares how tending to her tiny garden in New York makes everything feel okay. You can find Liz and her writing over at her Substack, A True Life Built . “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 B...
Jun 16, 2023•8 min•Ep. 36
An ode to the teenagers who wear black hoodies and jeans in the middle of an Arizona summer. “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 brought to you by The Hartford . The Hartford is a leading insurance prov...
Jun 15, 2023•5 min•Ep. 35
On a recent trip to the trampoline park, Nora met two little girls singing a song and clapping hands. It felt like a sweet moment. Turns out, it was a scam. “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 brought t...
Jun 14, 2023•7 min•Ep. 34
A 52-year-old woman walks into a coffee shop and experiences a case of mistaken identity. “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 brought to you by The Hartford . The Hartford is a leading insurance provide...
Jun 13, 2023•8 min•Ep. 33
As we begin our third month of "It’s Going To Be Okay" (we’re so thankful you’re listening!), producer Claire McInerny reflects on how making this show helped her notice the small, beautiful moments in 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 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...
Jun 12, 2023•7 min•Ep. 32
Nora’s son Ralph is here to share some bedtime wisdom with all of 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 Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford . The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to ...
Jun 09, 2023•6 min•Ep. 31
Nora lives in the desert, where there are lots of little critters running around. And the lizards? They’re always trying to get swole. “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 brought to you by The Hartford ...
Jun 08, 2023•6 min•Ep. 30
Nora goes to the hottest concert in Phoenix – no, not the opening weekend of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour – and finds a little hope in the performers’ gusto. “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 brought to y...
Jun 07, 2023•7 min•Ep. 29
Sometimes, enduring the painful thing is the thing we need … even if we don’t want to feel it. “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 brought to you by The Hartford . The Hartford is a leading insurance pr...
Jun 06, 2023•6 min•Ep. 28
Something that inspires Nora is talking to someone who has a very specific and deep passion. For example, the excitement her son Ralph feels about scorpions. “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 brought ...
Jun 05, 2023•8 min•Ep. 27
Even if you’re grieving, we want to assure you that it’s going to be okay! To prove that point, we invited comedian and writer Jason Roeder (author of Griefstrike !) to share some of his favorite affirmations for a grieving brain. “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 612.568.44...
Jun 02, 2023•6 min•Ep. 26
Nora reads a poem called "Loved and Cherished" by listener Leslie Cohn. “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 brought to you by The Hartford . The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping t...
Jun 01, 2023•5 min•Ep. 25
Learning to drive is stressful. Learning to drive surrounded by OTHER drivers is even worse. But one day, on a drive with her kid, Nora has a positive encounter with one of those other drivers. “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...
May 31, 2023•7 min•Ep. 24
If worrying was a sport, Nora would have her varsity letter in it. She’s spent much of her life planning for the worst case scenario, but in reality, what does that actually help? “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...
May 30, 2023•6 min•Ep. 23
