286. 30 Days of OK
As they say, 30 days hath November, and a few others as well… _ Get a little (more) OK in your day.One little email, every morning in June. To really start your day with the opposite of a doomscroll, click here! _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know th…
285. Have A Week
Georgie called us to share some of the wisdom she’s learned from her grief support group- the things that help her feel okay during stormy times. _ Get a little (more) OK in your day.One little email, every morning in June. To really start your day with the opposite of a doomscroll, click here! …
284. Bird Buddy
Our listener Tatiana shares a new toy that has taken her bird watching to a whole new level. _ Get a little (more) OK in your day.One little email, every morning in June. To really start your day with the opposite of a doomscroll, click here! _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of t…
283. The Power of Screaming
In 2015, Jayson Greene’s toddler daughter was killed in a freak accident. In this excerpt from his episode of Terrible, Thanks For Asking episode, Jayson shares the story of how he accepted anger as part of his grief process. You can hear an April 2024 update with Jayson on the Terrible, Thanks f…
282. Should I Get Bangs?
Nora recently found herself standing in her bathroom, looking at herself in the mirror, holding a pair of scissors above her forehead. She asked herself a question she’s asked herself many times before: should I cut bangs? And if so…is this a cry for help? A version of this essay appeared in Nor…
281. When You Think Everyone Hates You
Nora shares some advice for when you feel rage, anger, or insecurity bubble up inside of you. _ 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…
280. Family Dinner
A listener sent in a voice memo talking about how she was introduced to the idea of family dinner when she was a teen (something that wasn’t present in her own family growing up) and how she’s carried that tradition into her own family as an adult. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense …
279. A New Family Unit
Another podcast in the Feelings and Co network, Refamulating, recently aired an episode called “Accidental Parents” which tells the story of an aunt, uncle and their niece and nephew who became a family after a tragedy. The four of them share what feels okay now that they’ve created a new family to…
278. Small But Big Things
A listener named Stephanie sent in a list of okay things including: a wind chime, a pleasant experience with her ex, and a “silly bird feeder.” _ 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 o…
277. Mistakes Were Made
Many of us can be hard on ourselves when we make a mistake. Our inner monologue can be cruel and unusual when we mess up even the smallest things. So today, let’s try and shrug off our mistakes and accept that it’s part of life. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around y…