Nora has a deep relationship with her dead husband’s mom, who all her children call Mae Mae. And Mae Mae has a special connection with Nora’s youngest, Q. “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 . – The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, ...
Feb 05, 2024•6 min•Ep. 202
When your loved one is going through a hard time (illness, divorce, grief) we often find ourselves asking “what can I do for them?” Nora has a pep talk for those of you adjacent to suffering, and how you can help the people you love. “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...
Feb 02, 2024•6 min•Ep. 201
Leticia Ochoa Adams grew up watching her female family members sort beans when preparing for a big, family meal. She always hated this chore, but lately, she’s been seeing the beauty in carefully preparing beans for the people she loves. “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...
Feb 01, 2024•6 min•Ep. 200
Minneapolis firefighter Jeremy Norton shares that while his job can be intense, scary and dangerous, it also allows him to see the full scope of humanity. You can hear more about Jeremy’s experience as an EMS firefighter in his episode of Terrible, Thanks for Asking called The Trauma Sponge . “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 b...
Jan 31, 2024•9 min•Ep. 199
This Okay listener reflects on love of the sun, and how life giving it can be, even in the cold. “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 . – The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu, Amanda Rom...
Jan 30, 2024•7 min•Ep. 198
We’ll be honest…Nora’s not a *great* driver. So it’s not shocking that she recently made an illegal turn and another driver got out of his car to yell at her. That’s intense! But the rest of their interaction was actually…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 ...
Jan 29, 2024•5 min•Ep. 197
Nora and her son bought a set of crystal glasses at an estate sale. When they got home, they didn’t put them in a glass display case, instead they poured a glass of milk and toasted to everyday luxuries. “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@fee...
Jan 26, 2024•8 min•Ep. 196
This Okay listener has some creative ways of keeping herself entertained when she has trouble falling asleep. Enter, tuxedo man. “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 . – The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Megan Palmer, Claire McIne...
Jan 25, 2024•7 min•Ep. 195
Rabbi Hillary Chorny shares a beautiful essay about embracing her Jewishness, raising her daughter, and the blessings she finds in 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 IGTBO@feelingsand.co . – The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Megan Palmer, Clai...
Jan 24, 2024•14 min•Ep. 194
Kelly lost her dad when she was still in high school. Then her grandfather stepped up and became an important person in her life. When he died, Kelly felt very alone. Now that she’s a mother herself, Kelly writes letters to her son so he’ll always know how she felt as she was raising him. In this episode, Kelly reads one of those letters. You can listen to Kelly’s full story on our cousin podcast, Terrible, Thanks for Asking . The episode is called Loving Into The Future . _ “It’s Going To Be OK...
Jan 23, 2024•5 min•Ep. 193
Today we celebrate the beauty of helping someone else…and getting to hold a stranger’s baby. “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 . – The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu, Amanda Romani ...
Jan 22, 2024•6 min•Ep. 192
Nora has two dogs, Stacy and Meredith, and one helped the other overcome severe anxiety. “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 provi...
Jan 19, 2024•7 min•Ep. 191
Writer Gina DeMillo Wagner shares how one of her daughter's volleyball drills ended up teaching her about using her own voice. Pre-Order Gina’s new book, Forces of Nature , a memoir about her brother’s death and her complicated relationship with her family. You can also hear Gina on Terrible, Thanks for Asking , where she talks about her experience as a young caregiver. _ “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...
Jan 18, 2024•8 min•Ep. 190
Listener Maddie shares how without the religion that she grew up with, it’s the power of people’s kindness that guides her everyday. “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 . – The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Megan Palmer, Claire M...
Jan 17, 2024•6 min•Ep. 189
Leslie Cohn (from the “Loved and Cherished” episode of our sister show Terrible, Thanks for Asking ) wrote in to talk about her Okay thing — supporting each other when we get knocked off of our “serenity shelf.” “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 I...
Jan 16, 2024•8 min•Ep. 188
Nora once received a very important message from the universe via a sidewalk mattress in Brooklyn, and now she is ready to share the wisdom with you. “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 . – The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Megan...
Jan 15, 2024•6 min•Ep. 187
Nora has been texting with someone who accidentally messaged her years ago. Though she will never meet her texting buddy, the fact that they still talk is more than 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 . – The IGTBO team is...
Jan 12, 2024•7 min•Ep. 186
This Okay Listener gets together with some pals to sing favorite songs in a groovy basement. The Sound Lounge isn’t about how good of a singer you are — it’s about the harmonies you make together. “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@feelingsan...
Jan 11, 2024•7 min•Ep. 185
Nothing can stop the power of The Treat ™ when these two Okay Listeners who are best friends text each other. “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 . – The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekeb...
Jan 10, 2024•6 min•Ep. 184
This Okay listener spent many years of her life convinced her uncle was a brain surgeon — only for her to realize he wasn’t. “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 . – The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny,...
Jan 09, 2024•5 min•Ep. 183
It may be a new year, but you don’t need a new you. That just sounds wasteful! “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 . – The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu, Amanda Romani and Michelle P...
Jan 08, 2024•6 min•Ep. 182
Nora tells the story of her grandmother Mary Jane, and how she graduated from college at 82. – “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 . – The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu, Amanda Roman...
Jan 05, 2024•7 min•Ep. 181
Listener Kathleen shares a story about a whale sighting on a recent family vacation, and how it helped her through the grief of not having her dad there. “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 . – The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, M...
Jan 04, 2024•6 min•Ep. 180
A listener shares a beautiful essay about her favorite park spot, and how it’s served her through different chapters of 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 IGTBO@feelingsand.co . – The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Megan Palmer, Claire McIn...
Jan 03, 2024•6 min•Ep. 179
Nora and a listener each share a list of random and SPECIFIC things that make them feel 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 . – The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu, Amanda Romani...
Jan 02, 2024•8 min•Ep. 178
Nora unpacks the psychological warfare we inflict upon ourselves when we try to be *the best*. This episode references the chapter Good, Better, Best from Nora’s latest book Bad Vibes Only . “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 ....
Jan 01, 2024•6 min•Ep. 177
Nora reads from one of her favorite spiritual books, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice For Difficult Times . “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 ...
Dec 29, 2023•9 min•Ep. 176
A listener writes us an email while she’s baking banana muffins, her okay thing for the week. “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 ...
Dec 28, 2023•6 min•Ep. 175
This Okay listener introduces us to the one. The only. Skunk parade. “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...
Dec 27, 2023•11 min•Ep. 174
A listener goes on a quest to find a very special edition of People Magazine. “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 ...
Dec 26, 2023•5 min•Ep. 173
