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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 very sweet discovery in the backyard… “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co, the company that brought you “Terrible, Thanks for Asking.” Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing! Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co. “It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand. The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Eugene Kidd. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Little Baby Quail (From "It's Going To Be OK")

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 her website. Her latest poetry collection And Yet is available wherever books are sold. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co, the company that brought you “Terrible, Thanks for Asking.” Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing! Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co. “It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand. The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Eugene Kidd. The transcript for the episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And Yet (From "It's Going To Be OK")

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 very familiar with the organization’s work, and that’s why she loves it. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co, the company that brought you “Terrible, Thanks for Asking.” Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing!  Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co. “It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand. The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Eugene Kidd. The transcript for the episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Awards Lunch (From "It's Going To Be OK")

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. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co, the company that brought you “Terrible, Thanks for Asking.” Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing!  Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co. “It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand. The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu, and Eugene Kidd. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go Team (From "It's Going To Be OK")

Five years ago, on Mother’s Day, Katie was sitting in prison, far from her kids. She couldn’t hug them, she couldn’t kiss them. It was at that moment she decided she would completely change her life so she could be with them again. But changing her life required a lot of help that didn’t exist in prison. Then one day, she opened a book in the prison library and a brochure fell out. It was for a place called Benevolence Farm, and they could help her change her life. If you want to help Benevolence Farm continue helping formerly incarcerated women in North Carolina, you can shop the Farm’s products here or make a donation to their programs here. _____________ Listener support makes our independent podcast possible. Consider joining TTFA Premium to get ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Our Substack is a great way to connect with us and other listeners (and get more Terrible in your inbox). Join the club here. The episode transcript can be found here. Shop Our Sponsors:  Hiya: Receive 50% off your first order by visiting hiyahealth.com/TERRIBLE. Squarespace: Go to Squarespace.com/TTFA and use code TTFA to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Rothy’s  Osea  Our Social Media: TTFA on Instagram TTFA on Facebook Nora on Instagram Nora on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wide Open Spaces

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 life. And Nora loves her Beth. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co, the company that brought you “Terrible, Thanks for Asking.” Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing! Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co. “It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand. The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Eugene Kidd. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simply The Beth (From "It's Going To Be OK")

When Xiomara Medina was a teenage girl in Puerto Rico, a quinceañera was all she wanted when she turned 15. She dreamed of a big, sparkly dress and dancing the night away with her friends. But her family couldn’t afford it. So when she grew up and had four daughters, she wanted to give each of her children the party she never had. In this episode, her daughter, Jeyca Maldonado-Medina, brings us along as the family hosts its final quince for Jeyca’s youngest sister. — Listener support makes our independent podcast possible. Consider joining TTFA Premium to get ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Our Substack is a great way to connect with us and other listeners (and get more Terrible in your inbox). Join the club here. The episode transcript can be found here. — Shop Our Sponsors:  LMNT: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/TERRIBLE to get a free sample pack with any purchase. BETTERHELP: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/ttfa to get started with 10% off your first month. Learn more at BetterHelp.com/privacy. --- Our Social Media: TTFA on Instagram TTFA on Facebook Nora on Instagram Nora on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Final Quince

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 be okay is … ketchup. You can find Kate’s podcast, Everything Happens with Kate Bowler, wherever you listen to podcasts. Her most recent book, The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days, is available wherever you get books. You can find information on Kate’s newsletter and other books on her website. Want to hear more from Kate? Listen to “Life After Certainty,” an interview with Nora about Kate’s academic work and cancer diagnosis, on our sister show, "Terrible, Thanks for Asking." “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing!  Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing a voice memo to IGTBO@feelingsand.co. We may use your submission in a future episode! “It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand. The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu, and Eugene Kidd. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ketchup (From "It's Going To Be OK")

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. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co, the company that brought you “Terrible, Thanks for Asking.” Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing!  Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing a voice memo to IGTBO@feelingsand.co. We may use your submission in a future episode! “It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand. The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu, and Eugene Kidd. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Money Tree (From "It's Going To Be OK")

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 from Feelings and Co, the company that brought you “Terrible, Thanks for Asking.” Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing!  Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing a voice memo to IGTBO@feelingsand.co. We may use your submission in a future episode! “It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand. The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu, and Eugene Kidd. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post Secret (From "It's Going To Be OK")

On a recent beach vacation, Feelings & Co producer Jordan Turgeon got to see glorious sunsets, beautiful plants... and adorable vacation dogs.  “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co. “It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand. The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Eugene Kidd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vacation Dog (From "It's Going To Be OK")

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 being uncomfortable for a short period of time can change your perspective!  “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co, the company that brought you “Terrible, Thanks for Asking.” Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing!  Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing a voice memo to IGTBO@feelingsand.co. We may use your submission in a future episode! “It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand. The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu, and Eugene Kidd. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Plunge (From "It's Going To Be OK")

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 in the spirit of her late husband, Aaron, she’s made it a goal to find one okay thing – every day. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co, the company that brought you “Terrible, Thanks for Asking.” Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing! Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing a voice memo to IGTBO@feelingsand.co. We may use your submission in a future episode! “It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand. The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu, and Eugene Kidd. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, It's Going (From "It's Going To Be OK")

Grieving is a lonely experience. Many of us who have been through it wish there was a handbook to lead us through the experience. When comedy writer Jason Roeder lost his mom, he decided to write the guidebook that he wanted to read. This episode of Terrible Reading Club is a chat with Jason about his book Griefstrike!, a humorous guide to grief.  Jason Roeder is comedy writer, and is the former senior writer and editor of The Onion. ----- Listener support helps make this show possible.  Since 2016, we’ve been making space for stories that matter. Not just sad stories, but human stories. Life stories.  Since 2022, we’ve been an independent production in a sea of big fish with big budgets…and we want to keep it this way.  Listener support helps keep us going and growing, bringing the world a show that’s free for anyone who needs it, any time. Find out more here. ----- This spring, we’re traveling the country to tell you terrible (and funny) stories live. We love meeting our listeners, so check out the last few stops on our spring tour.  Friday, April 28 | Columbus, OH | Lincoln Theater Saturday, April 29 | Indianapolis IN | The Toby Sunday, April 30 | Cincinnati, OH | Woodward Theater Monday, May 1 | Ann Arbor, MI | The Ark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bury Me In A Camry

It’s a question we ask (and get asked) all the time: “How are you?” And normally we just respond with “Fine!” even if we’re totally dying inside, so everyone can go about their day. But it’s not always all that fine, is it? “Terrible, Thanks For Asking” is a show by author Nora McInerny that lets real people get real honest about how they’re really doing. It’s sometimes sad, sometimes funny, and almost always both. Produced by Nora McInerny and Feelings & Co.

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