It's Going To Be OK
Episodes
51. I Am Enough
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like many parents, every night Feelings & Co producer Marcel Malekebu lets his daughters pick a bedtime book to read … and his oldest daughter’s f...
50. Florida Hail
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s just say you’ll never think about hail the same way again. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morni...
49. No Guilty Pleasures
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you like something — a TV show, a musician, a vacation spot — never call it a guilty pleasure! Just because someone else views it as silly shou...
48. Ryan's Song
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A listener shares a song her husband wrote and sang with their youngest before he died. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings a...
47. Listen To The Horses
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Courntey Maum is not only a talented writer, but an experienced Horse Girl. Today she shares some of the important life lessons she’s learned from r...
46. You're Not A Loser
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A pep talk for when your inner voice is being kinda mean. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring ...
45. Birds Don't Care
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This mashup episode features friends, birds, and CPR as things that help three listeners know it’s going to be okay. “It’s Going To Be OK” i...
44. You'll Be 50 Anyway
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Edith Eger is a Holocaust survivor and psychologist, and in our opinion, a ray of light. She is one of our all-time favorite guests from our other...
43. Leticia's Lily Pads
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leticia lost her oldest son Anthony to suicide. On her ranch in the country, she’s able to find pockets of okay every day. Leticia Ochoa Adams is a ...
42. The Ocotillo
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nora moved to the desert, and found a dead plant in her yard. Turns out, it was not only dead, but it was a metaphor for being alive. “It’s Going ...
41. Not Today, Milk
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Life often tries to get us down, but we’re not about to add spilled milk to that list! “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feeling...
40. The Mom Tax
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When people become parents, they get moved into a new tax bracket that is specific to being a mom, dad or caregiver. Parents are able to cash in on th...
39. Breakaway
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the adage that we can’t judge books by their covers. Still, Feelings & Co producer Jordan Turgeon couldn’t help but be surprised when ...
38. Traffic Control
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever stood in line to use a women’s bathroom, you know things can get chaotic. But one night at the Taylor Swift concert in Glendale, Ar...
37. Blurry Little Hand
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A submission from a listener shows that some of our happiest moments often come out of nowhere, and are the hardest to capture. “It’s Going To Be ...
36. Meadow In The Sky
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Liz McCrocklin shares how tending to her tiny garden in New York makes everything feel okay. You can find Liz and her writing over at her Subs...
35. Arizona Goths
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An ode to the teenagers who wear black hoodies and jeans in the middle of an Arizona summer. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feeli...
34. The Rhyme Crime
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On a recent trip to the trampoline park, Nora met two little girls singing a song and clapping hands. It felt like a sweet moment. Turns out, it was a...
33. An Old Lady With Oatmeal
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A 52-year-old woman walks into a coffee shop and experiences a case of mistaken identity. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelin...
32. Claire In The Wildflowers
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we begin our third month of "It’s Going To Be Okay" (we’re so thankful you’re listening!), producer Claire McInerny reflects on how making th...
31. YGYSYDG
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nora’s son Ralph is here to share some bedtime wisdom with all of us. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each mo...
30. Swole Lizards
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nora lives in the desert, where there are lots of little critters running around. And the lizards? They’re always trying to get swole. “It’s G...
29. The Big Show
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nora goes to the hottest concert in Phoenix – no, not the opening weekend of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour – and finds a little hope in the performer...
28. Don't Be Afraid, Just Feel The Pain
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, enduring the painful thing is the thing we need … even if we don’t want to feel it. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from...
27. The Scorp Report
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Something that inspires Nora is talking to someone who has a very specific and deep passion. For example, the excitement her son Ralph feels about sco...
26. Grief Affirmations
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Even if you’re grieving, we want to assure you that it’s going to be okay! To prove that point, we invited comedian and writer Jason Roeder (autho...
25. Loved and Cherished
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nora reads a poem called "Loved and Cherished" by listener Leslie Cohn. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each mo...
24. Student Driver
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to drive is stressful. Learning to drive surrounded by OTHER drivers is even worse. But one day, on a drive with her kid, Nora has a positive...
23. World Champion Worrier
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If worrying was a sport, Nora would have her varsity letter in it. She’s spent much of her life planning for the worst case scenario, but in reality...
22. Little Moments Of Intimacy
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you get stuck behind a bunch of bros at a concert, and it ruins your experience. But at a War On Drugs concert in 2021, Nora stood behind th...
21. Lovebirds
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Nora moved to Arizona she found an untapped hobby in bird watching/admiring. One bird in particular has caught her eye… and her heart. “It’...
20. Gary
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes our kids fulfill our own childhood dreams. For Nora, that happened when her son broke his arm and got the cast she always wanted. “It’...
19. Just Two Options
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a worrier, it’s easy to think there are a million ways a decision can go. But really…there’s only two ways. “It’s Going To Be OK...
18. We Will Find Out Together
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A message for everyone spending a little too much time worrying about the future. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co....
17. Trash Walk
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nora’s youngest kids are yearning for some independence. Insert trash walk. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Eac...
16. And Yet
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Baer is a poet and friend of Nora McInerny. And she’s here to share with us, you guessed it, a favorite poem. You can find Kate’s work on he...
15. The Awards Lunch
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nora is a de-motivational speaker, in her own words. After a speaking engagement, she’s asked to stay and attend an awards luncheon. She’s not ver...
14. Go Team
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nora’s not a natural joiner, but you know what always gets her? The power of strangers rallying together in small and unexpectedly heartwarming ways...
13. Little Baby Quail
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nora’s work day is often interrupted by her children (very rudely) entering her home office without knocking. But one day, the interruption led to a...
12. Simply The Beth
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve met a Beth before. You know them when you see them — they light up a room, they’re genuinely curious about how you’re doing, they love ...
11. Magical Moments
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever gotten a parking spot, right up front, at the busy grocery store? Or maybe you’ve been running late for an appointment and you hit eve...
10. Look, I'm Surviving
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nora watches her son learn to swim, something he does not seem to want to do. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co, t...
9. Elin Hilderbrand
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The simple joy of a surprisingly good book, recommended to Nora by her friend Caroline Moss of the Gee Thanks Just Bought It podcast. “It’s Going ...
8. I Love Being A Family
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nora knows how to run a pool deck like a military operation, but motherhood? She almost never feels qualified for that job. A small moment with her fa...
7. I Want To Do Something Meaningful
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nora thought that having a worthwhile career meant being a teacher or a nurse or a social worker. But as her dad pointed out to her in college, any ca...
6. Ketchup
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Bowler is an author, podcaster and professor at Duke University, and Nora’s dear friend. And the thing that helps her remember it’s going to ...
5. The Money Tree
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sure you’ve seen trees, but have you ever seen a Money Tree?! In this episode, a couple of elementary school kids introduce us to this rare species....
4. Post Secret
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is our first audience submission, and one we hold dear. Content warning for discussion of suicide. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast...
3. Vacation Dog
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On a recent beach vacation, Feelings & Co producer Jordan Turgeon got to see glorious sunsets, beautiful plants... and adorable vacation dogs. “It...
2. The Plunge
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One December afternoon, Nora got peer pressured into jumping in a 30-something degree pool. She’s not here to promote cold plunging, but sometimes b...
1. Well, It's Going
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nora McInerny is an author, speaker and podcast host who has never claimed to be the brightest ray of sunshine. The world can be doomy and gloomy! But...
On May 1st, It's Going To Be OK
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coming May 1st, a new daily show by Nora McInerny and the team behind "Terrible, Thanks for Asking." Subscribe today wherever you're listening to this...