Nora doesn’t love to travel (airports bring out the worst in all of us), but lately she’s been trying to focus on the positive parts of air travel. - 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...
Apr 29, 2024•7 min•Ep. 262
Nora shares a practice she started with her family this year that has helped them support each other and connect to each other 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 help you start, end or endure your day with the...
Apr 26, 2024•5 min•Ep. 261
Enjoying parenting is all about noticing the little things. Nancy sent us an email telling us about a daily ritual between herself and her 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 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 you...
Apr 25, 2024•4 min•Ep. 260
The hosts of the podcast Vibe Check (Sam Sanders, Saeed Jones, and Zach Stafford) share the songs that make them 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. Every weekday, we’ll bring you one okay thing to help you start, end or endure your day with the opposite o...
Apr 24, 2024•7 min•Ep. 259
When you’re a mother (of humans, dogs, cats or any other creature), every day is filled with small delights. Today we celebrate the love between one mother and her new kitten. _ 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 y...
Apr 23, 2024•7 min•Ep. 258
Earlier this year, Nora had an intense spiritual experience- she was able to talk to her dead husband via a medium. Today she tells us about that experience. _ 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 e...
Apr 22, 2024•6 min•Ep. 257
When Nora was a first-time author, she attended a big publishing party that caused a lot of anxiety. But at one point in the party, Nora saw a familiar (to her) face that put her at ease. _ 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 thi...
Apr 19, 2024•6 min•Ep. 256
A listener shares a story about a time she and her friends made up a game with pool noodles. The okay thing is being able to laugh with the people you love over silly activities. _ 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 hel...
Apr 18, 2024•6 min•Ep. 255
Nature can teach us so much about enduring hard times. Today, our listener Amelia shares one of her favorite nature metaphors for riding the waves of life. _ 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 end...
Apr 17, 2024•6 min•Ep. 254
We all have things about our life we sometimes wish we could change. Today, a listener shares her journey of acceptance around her stutter. 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 ...
Apr 16, 2024•5 min•Ep. 253
As a mother, Nora like to instill wisdom onto her kids. When she sees an opening she likes to channel her inner Danny Tanner and give a big, meaningful speech. During her most recent lecture, her 7-year-old did a little fact checking. 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...
Apr 15, 2024•6 min•Ep. 252
Sometimes the things we remember about our dead loved ones are the smallest, silliest details of their life. _ 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...
Apr 12, 2024•5 min•Ep. 251
IGTBO listener Heather recently went through a devastating friend break up. She shares some words that helped her through it, including the poem She Is A Bit Much by Lyndsay Rush . _ 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 h...
Apr 11, 2024•8 min•Ep. 250
Betsy called to give a three minute shout out to the best single mom she knows: her sister. _ 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 hos...
Apr 10, 2024•6 min•Ep. 249
Today’s okay thing comes from our listener Jennifer who tells us about her favorite way to make art. _ 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. Create...
Apr 09, 2024•6 min•Ep. 248
Today we’re celebrating the harsh but humbling experience of interacting with children. _ 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 ...
Apr 08, 2024•5 min•Ep. 247
Sometimes the okay thing we share is a little weird. Today is one of those days because Nora wrote a poem about her chin hair. _ 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 opposit...
Apr 05, 2024•5 min•Ep. 246
Our listener Susan called in to tell us about finding an unexpected X-Ray while cleaning out her garage. An X-Ray that brought back some sweet memories. _ 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...
Apr 04, 2024•6 min•Ep. 245
Sometimes the most okay, beautiful moments come when we spend time in nature. _ 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 Mc...
Apr 03, 2024•6 min•Ep. 244
Julia Winston shares a remembrance about her Granny, whose most famous piece of advice was that you can find humor in anything. Julia Winston is the host of Refamulating, the latest podcast from Feelings and Co . Refamulating tells stories about the different ways people are creating families. _ 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 t...
Apr 02, 2024•12 min•Ep. 243
It’s April Fool’s Day, and Nora shares her most…memorable April Fool’s joke. And by memorable we mean the joke where she freaked her parents out by saying she was getting married at age 20. _ 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 t...
Apr 01, 2024•6 min•Ep. 242
One of the most common questions Nora gets from people is “how do you love someone new after losing another person you loved?” Today she answers that question. _ 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...
Mar 29, 2024•7 min•Ep. 241
A listener from Arizona tells us about the thing that grounds her in difficult moments: mountains. _ 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 ...
Mar 28, 2024•5 min•Ep. 240
After a traumatizing house fire, our listener Loni was sitting in a meeting to talk about rebuilding her house. At one point she looked up and saw a sign that things might be 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. Every weekday, we’ll bring you one okay thing to h...
Mar 27, 2024•5 min•Ep. 239
A listener named Toni tells us about a sweet moment of dancing with her grandson in her kitchen. _ 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 an...
Mar 26, 2024•4 min•Ep. 238
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 of despair, we’re bringing you a little OK for your day. Every weekday, we’ll bring you one okay thing...
Mar 25, 2024•7 min•Ep. 237
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 weekday, we’ll bring you one okay thing to help you start, end or endure your day with the opposite of a...
Mar 22, 2024•6 min•Ep. 236
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’re bringing you a little OK for your day. Every weekday, we’ll bring you one okay thing to help you st...
Mar 21, 2024•5 min•Ep. 235
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 okay and never will be! But instead of falling into the pit of despair, we’re bringing you a little ...
Mar 20, 2024•9 min•Ep. 234
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 things aren’t okay and never will be! But instead of falling into the pit of despair, we’re bringing...
Mar 19, 2024•6 min•Ep. 233
