It's Going To Be OK

251. Remembering

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the things we remember about our dead loved ones are the smallest, silliest details of their life.  _ If you have anxiety, depression or an...

250. Already Enough and A Bit Much

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

IGTBO listener Heather recently went through a devastating friend break up. She shares some words that helped her through it, including the poem She I...

249. Praising My Sister

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 wo...

248. Sharpies

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 sens...

247. Stay Humble

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re celebrating the harsh but humbling experience of interacting with children.  _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the worl...

246. Prayer From The Driver's Seat

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

245 Mr. Bear

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 memorie...

244. I Love The Wind

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

243. You Can Laugh Or You Can Cry

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

242. April Fool's

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

241, Remarried and So Sad

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

240. Mountain View

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A listener from Arizona tells us about the thing that grounds her in difficult moments: mountains.  _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sens...

239. A Literal Sign

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

238. Dance Break

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

237. This Book Belongs To

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

236. Anger Is Part of It

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

235. Call Me Anytime

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

234. Manual Labor

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

233. Stay Strong, Stay Happy

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

232. Cursed Items

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of Nora’s favorite pastimes is thrifting, and today we hear about some of the most…spooky items she’s purchased.   _ If you have anxie...

231. The Girls

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the last few years, Nora has added quite a few pets to her family: dogs, geckos and hamsters. The latest addition to the pet crew has brought more ...

230. My Daughter, My Hero

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Parents pass down a lot of traits to their children, good and bad. So it’s easy to worry that your kids might have your same insecurities and challe...

229. Mexican Hot Chocolate

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Even on the worst days, we can find one, small thing that can bring us a moment of joy. A sweet, hot beverage is often a wonderful place to start.  ...

228. Salty Olde Skee Hags

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Life can be challenging, but have you tried playing SKEE BALL to feel better?? _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world aroun...

227. That Kind Of Friend

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s always so much emphasis put on romantic love, but in this episode Nora celebrates the love of a best friend.   _ If you have anxiety, ...

226. 'Til Death

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Attending a wedding makes most people think about the nature of love. Nora is no different, and in this episode she takes us along as she attends her ...

225. SeeYaTomorra!

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An okay thing that falls in the category of “kids say the darndest things”.  _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world arou...

224. Sloan's Laugh

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kari’s daughter, Sloan, was born deaf, blind and has physical disabilities. While that kind of parenting carries a lot of challenges, today we hear ...

223. The Power Of An Old Song

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Few things in life can instantly transport us back in time. Today we hear from a listener who was transported back to college when she heard one song....

222. Memento Vivere

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Someday we must die. Remember that. Today we must live. Remember that. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you...

221. Stardew Valley

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the last year, Nora has become a skilled fisherwoman, a master gardener and restored the community center in her town. No, she didn’t buy land in...

220. TikTok Obituary

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One day Nora was scrolling TikTok and came across this video, where Kellie Lynch read their mom’s obituary. That obituary had Nora, and now you, lau...

219. Emo Night

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finding a place where you can go and forget about all your worries and responsibilities is tough to do without doing hard drugs! But one of our listen...

218. Staying Relevant

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of our listeners wrote in to talk about her constant fear of not being relevant as her kids and grandkids get older. But she really thought about ...

217. My Friend Mike

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all have that favorite delivery spot we turn to in our most challenging times. Maybe it’s Thai food after a long work day, or a pizza brought str...

216. Instagram Confessional

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A woman named Emily starts messaging Nora on Instagram whenever she feels totally overwhelmed by life in her 20s. This DM exchange has turned into a s...

215. Get The Wiggles Out

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a parent, we teach our kids lots of important and unimportant things. As they get older, it’s fun to see what sticks.    “It’s Going To...

214. Skate Night

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Producer Claire McInerny impulse bought some roller skates last summer. She hadn’t skated since she was a child, so she headed to the local skate ri...

213. Maybe It's Me

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Showing up for yourself, even when things are hard, sad or terrible, is always a good idea.    “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast fr...

212. Family Awards Show

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On New Year’s Eve 2023, Nora gathered her family in the living room and made a big announcement: she was about to hold the first ever Family Awards ...

211. Mirrorball

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nora’s friend made her a huge, gorgeous abstract mirrorball for her living room wall — and it serves as a reminder about making something new from...

210. Heart Rocks

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Okay listener shares how finding special shaped rocks has kept her afloat since caretaking during the pandemic.   “It’s Going To Be OK”...

209. Giving a Kiss

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Okay listener is grieving a recent breakup with her boyfriend. One day she gets blown a kiss from a stranger and it lights up her whole day.  ...

208. Carson the Bear

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This listener’s okay thing is Carson Behr, and well, we’ll let him introduce himself.   “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from F...

207. Sondering

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nora shares her brush with a word that is apparently all the rage right now.    “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and...

206. No Sudden Movements

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nora’s reminder that we don’t need to frantically accomplish everything today. Life is not a race to figure it all out.    “It’s Going T...

205. Accept the Invite

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you’re in a depressive state, it’s totally normal to want to lay in bed and hide from the world. One of our listeners called in with some adv...

204. Bagpipes

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Okay listener shares about the beauty of hearing bagpipes at her grandfather’s funeral.    “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast...

203. Playing Hooky

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Okay listener discovered the power of just taking a day off work.    “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. E...

202. Mae Mae & Q

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 youn...

201. What Do I Do

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

200. Beans

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 late...

199. A Witness to Humanity

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 human...

198. The Majesty of the Sun

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 fro...

197. Oops, Sorry!

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

196. Dead Betty

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

195. Kimberlee's Calm Down

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Okay listener has some creative ways of keeping herself entertained when she has trouble falling asleep. Enter, tuxedo man. “It’s Going To B...

194. The Real Blessing

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rabbi Hillary Chorny shares a beautiful essay about embracing her Jewishness, raising her daughter, and the blessings she finds in life.  “It’s ...

193. Loving Into the Future

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

192. TSA Baby

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

191. Stacy and Meredith

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

190. The Power of Mine

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

189. Spilled Milk Sabbath

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

188. Serenity Shelf

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leslie Cohn (from the “Loved and Cherished” episode of our sister show Terrible, Thanks for Asking) wrote in to talk about her Okay thing — supp...

187. Mattress Message

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

186. Wrong Number

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 tal...

185. The Sound Lounge

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

184. The Treat ™

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 dail...

183. The Brain Surgeon

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 B...

182. New Year, Same Me

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 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 C...

181. It's Not Too Late, You're Not Too Old

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

180. The Whale

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 the...

179. Park Spot

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

178. Weird and Wacky Lists

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Feel...

177. Good, Better, Best

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nora unpacks the psychological warfare we inflict upon ourselves when we try to be *the best*. This episode references the chapter Good, Better, Best ...

176. Things Fall Apart

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

175. Making Muffins

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

174. Skunk Parade

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 mornin...

173. A CVS Miracle

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. Eac...

172. It's Christmas Day

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you find yourself struggling on the holiday, this pep talk is for you. If this is the best day of the year and you don’t listen to this episode u...

171. An Idea

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Being an adult is hardly ever what you expected it to be. Nora’s shares a poem by her friend, the writer Kate Baer, about enjoying life regardless. ...

170. Christmas Candy

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This listener shares the funny reality of working to keep a tradition alive that no one actually wants to keep alive.  “It’s Going To Be OK” i...

169. The Christmas Obsession

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This Okay listener’s mother is Christmas incarnate, and shares her love for the season every day with her daughter. “It’s Going To Be OK” is ...

168. Christmas Movie Magic

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nora loves a lot of things, but chief among them is holidays movies — the tackier the better. But not everyone can just sit back and enjoy the absur...

167. Stupid Questions

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nora shares a dream that was a visit from her dead husband, Aaron. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning,...

166. Bad Idea, Right?

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nora loves the creative genius of Olivia Rodrigo — and loves even more how we’re all bound by such similar mistakes.  “It’s Going To Be OK”...

165. Kohl's Cash

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An Okay listener shares the Midwestern pride and joy of a good deal through our second favorite currency — Kohl’s Cash. “It’s Going To Be OK”...

164. Team Holiday Memories

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Feelings & Co team shares some of their memories ahead of the holiday season. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co...

163. Rhea's Wisdom

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have our first submission from a child, and it might just be some of the most sage insights we’ve gotten yet. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a d...

162. Nora's Christmas Village

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nora loves the holidays, and her favorite way to make the season special is by pulling out her Dickens Christmas village. “It’s Going To Be OK”...

161. Another Pep Talk

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A pep talk for when you’re struggling with imposter syndrome.  “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, ...

160. Three Little Victories

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A widow shares a habit she started after her husband died, that’s helped her view her life in a new way.  “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily po...

159. SOD Walks

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you reading this right now while laying on your couch, paralyzed by depression, anxiety or ennui?? Listen to this episode and then stand up and ta...

158. A Disappointing Christmas

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting a child with a disability can be challenging. But our listener Ashley shares a story about how some days it’s also really, really funny. ...

157. Keep Moving Forward

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When we’re grieving, we sometimes find messages from the universe or dead loved ones in the most surprising places. Nora tells us about a time she f...

156. With Love, Your Friend

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nora’s nephew got COVID a few years ago and had to stay home from school during the fun, end of year activities. One of his friends wrote him a get ...

155. The Sun Came Up Today

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A listener named Andrea shares her family's daily mantra: the sun came up today. It’s a moment of gratitude, a meditative reflection and a pep talk-...

154. TITMYBWF

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

First, there was IGTBO (It’s Going To Be Okay). Then, there was YGYSYDG (You’re Good, You’re Safe, You’re Doing Great). Today, we’re thrille...

153. Thanks, Meghan Trainor

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A listener named Emily writes in to share how Meghan Trainor’s music helped her realize things were going to be okay after her divorce. Check out ou...

152. California Condors

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are only 561 California Condors in the WORLD, making them one of the RAREST BIRDS. And this summer, Nora saw two of them.  “It’s Going To B...