A few years ago, Nora was in a dark place (mentally, not a dark room), and today she shares the progress she’s made since then. _ 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 opposi...
Nov 25, 2024•6 min•Ep. 412
Nora reads a story from her neighborhood newspaper about a special wedding. _ 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...
Nov 22, 2024•6 min•Ep. 411
Poet Raquel Franco shares a poem from her new collection of poems, I’ll Cry If I Want To which comes out January 21 and is available for pre-order . You can follow Raquel on Instagram at raquelfranco.poet _ 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...
Nov 21, 2024•3 min•Ep. 410
A listener shares the story of how one of her favorite mantras came 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 McIne...
Nov 20, 2024•4 min•Ep. 409
Leslie Cohn shares one of her greatest pleasures- the bear cam at Katmai National Park in Alaska. _ 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 a...
Nov 19, 2024•4 min•Ep. 408
When Jen was pregnant with her second child she found out her son had Down’s Syndrome. The unknown can be scary, and Jen found comfort one day seeing another family that looked like hers. _ 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...
Nov 18, 2024•6 min•Ep. 407
Parenting is a lifelong process, so if you find yourself not loving a certain, that's ok! Today, Jo Piazza gives you the parenting pep talk you might need. Jo Piazza is an author, podcaster and journalist. Her latest book, The Sicilian Inheritance , is on sale now and it’s SO good!! Jo also hosts the podcast Under The Influence , about social media marketing and how we all interact with it. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is ...
Nov 15, 2024•5 min•Ep. 406
For her honeymoon, Jo Piazza and her husband climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. Not only was it a physical feat, it was the first test of their new marriage. Jo Piazza is an author, podcaster and journalist. Her latest book, The Sicilian Inheritance , is on sale now and it’s SO good!! Jo also hosts the podcast Under The Influence , about social media marketing and how we all interact with it. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to...
Nov 14, 2024•7 min•Ep. 405
The week Jo Piazza’s dad died, she found herself sobbing at the butcher counter. On that day, she found comfort from the butcher and a jar of pickles. Jo Piazza is an author, podcaster and journalist. Her latest book, The Sicilian Inheritance , is on sale now and it’s SO good!! Jo also hosts the podcast Under The Influence , about social media marketing and how we all interact with it. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going...
Nov 13, 2024•6 min•Ep. 404
Three months after she gave birth to her first child, Jo Piazza and her husband took a trip to Italy. Today she shares one of her favorite stories from the trip, when a Jo Piazza is an author, podcaster and journalist. Her latest book, The Sicilian Inheritance , is on sale now and it’s SO good!! Jo also hosts the podcast Under The Influence , about social media marketing and how we all interact with it. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *ev...
Nov 12, 2024•6 min•Ep. 403
Do you have one of those recurring dreams that brings up feelings of anxiety or pressure? Jo Piazza sure does, and today she shares how she reframed her dream to release some of the emotions around it. Jo Piazza is an author, podcaster and journalist. Her latest book, The Sicilian Inheritance , is on sale now and it’s SO good!! Jo also hosts the podcast Under The Influence , about social media marketing and how we all interact with it. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world ...
Nov 11, 2024•5 min•Ep. 402
A recent meeting between Nora’s seven-year-old and her uncle reminded her that all of us are still learning every 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 d...
Nov 08, 2024•8 min•Ep. 401
Jennifer shares a song that reminds her of how special friendships are in our 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. Created and hosted by N...
Nov 07, 2024•6 min•Ep. 400
Sue, who works in the front office of a school, shares a sweet moment amidst the chaos of back to school. _ 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...
Nov 06, 2024•4 min•Ep. 399
Poet (and widow) Molly Peacock reads a poem called The Fawn from her new book of poems about widowhood, The Widow’s Crayon Box . _ 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 oppos...
Nov 05, 2024•6 min•Ep. 398
Nora loves how dorky we all look when bowling because it makes the game more 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 day with the opposite of a doom scroll. Created and hosted by Nor...
Nov 04, 2024•7 min•Ep. 397
What advice would you tell yourself? That’s a trick question because you’re younger self doesn’t *care* what some old hag from the future wants to tell them. And that’s okay. This episode was based on an essay Nora sent out in her newsletter . If you don’t subscribe, check it out! _ 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...
Nov 01, 2024•5 min•Ep. 397
When the worst happens, ‘it’s going to be okay’ can be a mantra to help you endure the tough 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 day with the opposite of a doom scroll. Created...
Oct 31, 2024•3 min•Ep. 395
After Christina lost her Grandma, she let some “weeds” grow in her garden. Turns out they were her grandma’s favorite flower: morning glories. _ 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 ...
Oct 30, 2024•4 min•Ep. 394
Isabel called to tell us about being on the other side of a hard chapter 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 endure your day with the opposite of a doom scroll. Created and hosted by Nor...
Oct 29, 2024•5 min•Ep. 393
Nora has a controversial opinion: candy corn is her favorite Halloween candy. _ 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...
Oct 28, 2024•8 min•Ep. 392
Don’t feel overwhelmed by the upcoming election. Instead, just find one small thing you can do in your own community. Sami Sage and Emily Amick are authors of the book Democracy In Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives . They are our guest hosts for It’s Going To Be Okay this week. _ 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! B...
Oct 25, 2024•5 min•Ep. 391
Nobody should stop themselves from getting involved or trying to make a difference just because they’ve never done it before. Emily Amick gives us all a pep talk about how to overcome imposter syndrome. Sami Sage and Emily Amick are authors of the book Democracy In Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives . They are our guest hosts for It’s Going To Be Okay this week. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *e...
Oct 24, 2024•6 min•Ep. 390
When you’re feeling bogged down by bad news, it’s easy to think there’s nothing you can do about it. Sami Sage shares how she pulls herself out of the hopelessness spiral. Sami Sage and Emily Amick are authors of the book Democracy In Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives . They are our guest hosts for It’s Going To Be Okay this week. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to be okay....
Oct 23, 2024•4 min•Ep. 389
Emily Amick shares her solution to the loneliness epidemic: getting involved in your local community. Sami Sage and Emily Amick are authors of the book Democracy In Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives . They are our guest hosts for It’s Going To Be Okay this week. _ 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 f...
Oct 22, 2024•5 min•Ep. 385
Sami Sage reminds us that even if it feels like EVERYONE on the Internet is at each other’s throats…that’s not really what most people feel. Sami Sage and Emily Amick are authors of the book Democracy In Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives . They are our guest hosts for It’s Going To Be Okay this week. _ 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 ok...
Oct 21, 2024•4 min•Ep. 387
As a widow, Nora has taken a concept from the Marvel cinematic universe and applied it to her grief. - 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...
Oct 18, 2024•8 min•Ep. 386
Maddie called to share the thing that always makes her smile when she sees them: bubbles. – 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...
Oct 17, 2024•4 min•Ep. 385
A few days before Catherine’s mom died, she was on a cross country flight and received unexpected love and care from the crew. _ 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...
Oct 16, 2024•4 min•Ep. 384
A few years ago Suzanne stumbled upon a new hobby, raising and releasing Monarch butterflies. It’s a very beautiful experience, and it’s also taught her and her family a lot of important lessons. - 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 ...
Oct 15, 2024•4 min•Ep. 383
