An idiom Nora grew up hearing was “winners never quit, quitters never win”. It looks great on a poster in a high school, but in real life Nora has found that is simply untrue. _ 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...
Jul 22, 2024•5 min•Ep. 322
Every year, Nora gets on her Instagram and promotes her made up holiday: the “Summer of Selfies”. She encourages all of us to take pictures of ourselves and celebrate our beautiful faces. _ 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...
Jul 19, 2024•5 min•Ep. 321
A listener named Andy shares a new acronym with us! BFBNR: boyfriend, but not really. _ 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...
Jul 18, 2024•6 min•Ep. 320
When you have a disagreement with a family member, or your expectations of your family fall short, it’s easy to feel stuck. But Julia Winston, the host of Refamulating, shares how she reframes her thinking in those moments. You can listen to Season 1 of Refamulating now , 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, many things aren’t okay and never will be! But instead of fal...
Jul 17, 2024•5 min•Ep. 319
We can learn so much from our dogs about how to find simple pleasures in our daily 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’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 hoste...
Jul 16, 2024•4 min•Ep. 318
Some advice for when your child leaves the nest. _ 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 ...
Jul 15, 2024•5 min•Ep. 317
Nora is NOT a fun mom. But for one day, she tried to 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 start, end or endure your day with the opposite of a doom scroll. Created and hosted by Nora McInerny. - Find Nora’s...
Jul 12, 2024•5 min•Ep. 316
When life is overwhelming, sometimes a really simple mantra will get you through the tough moments. _ 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...
Jul 11, 2024•5 min•Ep. 315
A listener named Sharon is trying to be a better cook, so she’s been spending a lot of time watching PBS cooking shows. _ 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 ...
Jul 10, 2024•4 min•Ep. 314
Soraya Chemaly heard her entire life that being resilient is a positive trait. But lately, she’s been questioning the toll resiliency actually takes on us. Soraya Chemaly is the author of The Resilience Myth: New thinking on grit, strength, and growth after trauma . You can hear more about her thoughts on resilience in her episode of Terrible, Thanks For Asking . _ 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, m...
Jul 09, 2024•8 min•Ep. 313
What would you try if failure was acceptable? We hosted an Un-Talent Show on the TTFA Patreon last month, where people showcased their mediocre talents. It’s free to watch, check out the video on our Patreon page. _ 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...
Jul 08, 2024•8 min•Ep. 312
After Dave lost his wife, he started getting signs that she was still looking out for him and his son. _ 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...
Jul 05, 2024•4 min•Ep. 311
Losing a pet is devastating, but our listener Diane shares how she made the end of her dog’s life 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 of a doom scroll. Cre...
Jul 04, 2024•6 min•Ep. 310
A listener shares a memory of one of the most exciting parts of being alive in the 1980s: GLAMOUR SHOTS. _ 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. Cr...
Jul 03, 2024•7 min•Ep. 309
Producer Claire McInerny went to get her oil changed, and this routine errand turned into a delightful 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 endure your day with the opposite of a doom ...
Jul 02, 2024•6 min•Ep. 308
Parking lots can bring out the worst in us, but today’s okay thing comes from a listener who had a positive interaction with another driver. _ 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 wi...
Jul 01, 2024•6 min•Ep. 307
Grab a broom because we’re making a big, sweeping generalization! Your family is normal! If you want to celebrate or learn about other “normal” families, listen to the new Feelings and Co show, Reformulating . _ 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 ...
Jun 28, 2024•7 min•Ep. 306
Poet Joy Sullivan shares a poem from her new book, Instructions For Traveling West. _ 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 N...
Jun 27, 2024•5 min•Ep. 305
We here an okay thing from someone in recovery. _ 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 n...
Jun 26, 2024•5 min•Ep. 304
Vicky called us on a Sunday to share her weekly reset routine that makes her feel accomplished and cozy at home. _ 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 sc...
Jun 25, 2024•4 min•Ep. 303
If you’ve ever lost someone, or are grieving, Nora wants to share some ~science~ that might make you feel more connected to your dead loved one. The TTFA Premium episode mentioned in this episode is called “ A Collection of Dead People’s Things ”. You can listen if you’re a member of our Patreon or Apple Premium (you join in your Apple podcast app). – 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 are...
Jun 24, 2024•6 min•Ep. 302
Nora shares some of her middle school poetry and it’s quite unhinged. _ 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. ...
Jun 21, 2024•6 min•Ep. 301
A listener shares the story of the day she met a special dog, Dolly Parton. _ 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 McIn...
Jun 20, 2024•5 min•Ep. 300
Caroline Moss shares her favorite gift she got during her divorce and why it felt more meaningful than anything else she purchased during her grief shopping sprees. Caroline Moss runs the online community Gee Thanks Just Bought It and shares tips on shopping smarter. _ 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 br...
Jun 19, 2024•5 min•Ep. 299
It’s intimidating to start a new hobby or do an activity you’re not *great* at. Ellen called us to share that even though she was nervous to start swimming again, she showed up. _ 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...
Jun 18, 2024•4 min•Ep. 298
When Nora was about to marry her first husband Aaron, they were in the thick of his cancer treatment. So the day before the wedding, she got a small tattoo to remind her to stay in the present moment. This was an excerpt from Nora’s first book, It’s Okay To Laugh (Crying is cool, too) which is available 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 o...
Jun 17, 2024•7 min•Ep. 297
The story of the most prized Father’s Day gift in Nora’s family. (It's NOT Matthew’s Dyson but that’s a close second). _ 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 d...
Jun 14, 2024•8 min•Ep. 296
While teaching in Vietnam, Stephanie made a new friend- her neighbor Van. He offered her lots of kindness and fruit during their time as neighbors. _ 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...
Jun 13, 2024•7 min•Ep. 295
Sarah called us to tell us that an okay thing happened to her in a place she least expected: the airport! _ 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. C...
Jun 12, 2024•5 min•Ep. 294
Jennifer Romolini is a writer, podcaster, recovering workaholic and author of the new book Ambition Monster . She shares some of the tips she’s learned on how to find joy when you’re wired to be THE BEST. You can read Jennifer’s substack 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 you a little OK ...
Jun 11, 2024•8 min•Ep. 293
