Nora takes us back to a moment in college when she imagined what her life as an adult would look like. _ 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. Crea...
Jun 10, 2024•9 min•Ep. 292
A meditation for those of you who make yourselves sick with worry just like Nora. A version of this essay appeared in Nora’s newsletter . _ 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 ...
Jun 07, 2024•7 min•Ep. 291
A listener fell in love years ago while living in Guatemala. The love ended in heartbreak, and on a recent visit back to the country she struggled with whether or not to reach out to him or enjoy the country outside of this 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 you...
Jun 06, 2024•6 min•Ep. 290
Becky shares a memory of taking a walk with her dad when she was a teenager, a memory that still makes her feel warm and safe. _ 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...
Jun 05, 2024•6 min•Ep. 289
Melissa recently lost her dog, and in her grief she shares one thing that made her feel okay on a bad day. _ 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. ...
Jun 04, 2024•5 min•Ep. 288
Nora heard a podcast interview that made her think about how she thinks about all of the other people she interacts with when traveling. You can listen to the episode of Code Switch Nora mentions here . Shanaz Habib’s book is called Airplane Mode: An Irreverent History of 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 des...
Jun 03, 2024•5 min•Ep. 287
As they say, 30 days hath November, and a few others as well… _ 30 Days of OK is a community practice meant to help everyone feel a little more OK — not the beating you senseless with toxic positivity kind of OK, but TRULY OK. It’s one little email every morning with a tracker to keep your OK things, and a little reward at the end because honestly, we’re still chasing that Sticker Chart High from Kindergarten. The link to sign up is here: https://www.feelingsand.co/its-going-to-be-ok _ If you ha...
May 31, 2024•7 min•Ep. 286
Georgie called us to share some of the wisdom she’s learned from her grief support group- the things that help her feel okay during stormy times. _ 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 d...
May 30, 2024•7 min•Ep. 285
Our listener Tatiana shares a new toy that has taken her bird watching to a whole new level. _ 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 ho...
May 29, 2024•5 min•Ep. 284
In 2015, Jayson Greene’s toddler daughter was killed in a freak accident. In this excerpt from his episode of Terrible, Thanks For Asking episode , Jayson shares the story of how he accepted anger as part of his grief process. You can hear an April 2024 update with Jayson on the Terrible, Thanks for Asking Patreon or Apple Plus . Jayson’s original episode, It Just Happens , can be heard here. Jayson’s memoir is called Once More We Saw Stars . _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the...
May 28, 2024•9 min•Ep. 283
Nora recently found herself standing in her bathroom, looking at herself in the mirror, holding a pair of scissors above her forehead. She asked herself a question she’s asked herself many times before: should I cut bangs? And if so…is this a cry for help? A version of this essay appeared in Nora’s newsletter. _ 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 ...
May 27, 2024•7 min•Ep. 282
Nora shares some advice for when you feel rage, anger, or insecurity bubble up inside of you. _ 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 h...
May 24, 2024•8 min•Ep. 281
A listener sent in a voice memo talking about how she was introduced to the idea of family dinner when she was a teen (something that wasn’t present in her own family growing up) and how she’s carried that tradition into her own family as an adult. _ 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...
May 23, 2024•5 min•Ep. 280
Another podcast in the Feelings and Co network, Refamulating , recently aired an episode called “Accidental Parents” which tells the story of an aunt, uncle and their niece and nephew who became a family after a tragedy. The four of them share what feels okay now that they’ve created a new family together. Listen to Refamulating wherever you listen to podcasts . _ 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, ma...
May 22, 2024•5 min•Ep. 279
A listener named Stephanie sent in a list of okay things including: a wind chime, a pleasant experience with her ex, and a “silly bird feeder.” _ 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...
May 21, 2024•5 min•Ep. 278
Many of us can be hard on ourselves when we make a mistake. Our inner monologue can be cruel and unusual when we mess up even the smallest things. So today, let’s try and shrug off our mistakes and accept that it’s part 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. Ev...
May 20, 2024•7 min•Ep. 277
Recently Nora recognized that she was burned out when it came to her work. It’s a hard life lesson to learn, and today she shares how she got to the point where she took things off her plate to take care of herself. _ 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, ...
May 17, 2024•8 min•Ep. 276
This week we are sharing advice for graduates from some of our friends. Danielle Robay , a journalist and host of the podcasts PRETTYSMART and The Bright Side shares eight questions young people can ask themselves to better learn what they want from life. She calls it working on your personal resume. _ 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...
May 16, 2024•11 min•Ep. 275
This week we are sharing advice for graduates from some of our friends. Today, Caroline Moss from the Gee Thanks Just Bought It podcast shares her advice on how to be a “happy” adult: find humor in everything, find hobbies that you never monetize, and don’t forget to rest. _ 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...
May 15, 2024•7 min•Ep. 274
This week we are sharing advice for graduates from some of our friends. Today, Kate Kennedy from the Be There In Five podcast shares a piece of wisdom that is hard to grasp when you’re in school: grades don’t always matter, what teachers tell you is success isn’t always right, and you should spend your adult life defining your own definition of success. _ 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...
May 14, 2024•10 min•Ep. 273
Nora was recently on a college campus and was flooded with nostalgia for the “good ol days”. But once she started talking to students, she realized being on the brink of adulthood is a tougher chapter than she remembered. All this week on IGTBO we are sharing advice for graduates and young people about to embark on the next chapter of their lives. _ 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’...
May 13, 2024•7 min•Ep. 272
We have all been embarrassed. We’ve all done embarrassing things. It sucks AND….we’ve all been there. _ 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. Creat...
May 10, 2024•7 min•Ep. 271
Anaya Lee wasn’t able to have children, which can make Mother’s Day a tough holiday. This year, she shares some of the ways she’s been able to find joy on this challenging day. Listen to Anaya and Dave Lee’s fertility journey in the Terrible Thanks for Asking episode Still A Family. _ 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 d...
May 09, 2024•6 min•Ep. 270
Listener Leslie Cohn shares about a moment of connection with an old friend. _ 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 McI...
May 08, 2024•9 min•Ep. 269
Grace loves to post memes on her Instagram. This daily way to make herself laugh actually led to her falling in love. _ 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 do...
May 07, 2024•11 min•Ep. 268
Take a moment today to look around life and celebrate all the ways you’re doing a good job. _ 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...
May 06, 2024•7 min•Ep. 267
Bad things happen all the time. But if we sit around and think about the negativity that might be coming our way, we forget to notice the good things in front of us now. A listener shares a poem she wrote that addresses this feeling. _ 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 da...
May 03, 2024•5 min•Ep. 266
Being a parent to little kids is tough. Today we hear from a Dad who figured out how to reframe a difficult part of parenting into something fun. _ 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 d...
May 02, 2024•5 min•Ep. 265
We started this show exactly one year ago when Nora’s therapist told her she needed to find the good things in life. We’ve now made 250 episodes filled with OK things, and today we celebrate all the good we’ve found together. _ 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...
May 01, 2024•7 min•Ep. 264
A listener sent us an email about how her three year old created a family tradition- blaming any mess on a dinosaur. _ 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 doo...
Apr 30, 2024•5 min•Ep. 263
