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It's Going To Be OK

It's Going To Be OK

Feelings & Co 456 Episodes Aug 10, 2026

“It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast that seeks out one okay thing each day amidst a world that often feels overwhelming. Each morning, the show delivers a short story, essay, or interview designed to offer a moment of hope and perspective. Listeners are invited to share their own okay things via voicemail or email. The podcast aims to start the day with a positive alternative to doomscrolling.

Episodes

458. The Luckiest Person In The World
458. The Luckiest Person In The World Aug 10, 2026 3474 A mattress in New York once told Nora, “You cannot let the bastards get you down.” Today, with this episode of IGTBO, we are not letting the bastards get us down – we’re celebrating the OK things in the world. And Nora’s algorithm (and our voicemail box) have been full of people leaning into the Summer of Surrender (click here to get the full picture!). Whether it’s finding gratitude in the fact t
457. Crusty Soul Energy with Elizabeth Kott
457. Crusty Soul Energy with Elizabeth Kott Jul 27, 2026 4105 On today’s episode, Nora is joined by Elizabeth Kott to renew your hope in humanity and give you your much-needed dose of OK. If you continue to forget the days of the week (Tuesday shouldn’t exist and we are prepared to cut them out of our calendars), find joy in having and using multiple notebooks while constantly on the quest to find the most PERFECT notebook, and love gossiping about the Summe
456. Is this a 90s Summer? With Jo Piazza
456. Is this a 90s Summer? With Jo Piazza Jul 13, 2026 3151 Some days, OK things are all around us and naming them is a breeze. On other days, it feels like you have never, EVER been OK in your entire life. Whatever day you’re having, Nora and special guest and friend of the pod Jo Piazza are bringing you a message: to join them in their version of a 90s summer of surrender. They talk about lowering expectations, enjoying the whimsical little things (think
455. A Bluebird Day with Laura McKowen
455. A Bluebird Day with Laura McKowen Jun 29, 2026 3962 What’s okay with Laura McKowen right now? After we talk about the weather (and who doesn’t love to talk about the weather?) we go on a journey through prestige and lowbrow television, briefcases, baked goods and a poem that will bring you the soul hug you need.  Laura McKowens books: We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life (Bookshop | Amazon) Push Off From Here: 9 Essential Tr
454. Nothing Starts on Sunday but Birth Control with Courtney Maum
454. Nothing Starts on Sunday but Birth Control with Courtney Maum Jun 24, 2026 3743 If you’ve been feeling like life is throwing everything at you all at once – burnout, exhaustion, chaos – today’s episode is for you. Today, Nora is joined by author and friend of the pod Courtney Maum, who brought OK things from weird Zillow listings in Florida to fancy gifts from very classy ladies. And, despite their love for each other, they very nearly have a friendship-ending fight – over wh
453.  A Spiritual Hug with Nadia Bolz-Weber
453. A Spiritual Hug with Nadia Bolz-Weber Jun 12, 2026 3190 Today’s IGTBO episode is a spiritual hug – as previous guest and friend of the pod Kelly Corrigon called it – with guest Nadia Bolz-Weber, a beautiful writer, a fellow griever, and a pastor. Don't be frightened away from this episode if you are not a religious person – there won’t be any lecturing here. Nadia is not that kind of religious person. She’s the kind of religious person that, at the ver
452. Shark Vacuum Lovers with Charley Burlock
452. Shark Vacuum Lovers with Charley Burlock May 18, 2026 2311 On today’s episode of IGTBO, Charley Burlock – one of our favorite guests from our sister show, Thanks for Asking – joins Nora and is locked, loaded, and ready to make your day more OK. The universe itself blessed this episode with the Shark vacuum (Charley’s favorite AND a company Nora’s late father wrote infomercials for), brave farmers refusing to hand over their land to data centers, the beaut
451. What is Happening and Where Are We? with Catherine Newman
451. What is Happening and Where Are We? with Catherine Newman May 4, 2026 3409 Nora talks with author Catherine Newman about the small things that make life feel okay—from quitting drinking and finding new rituals to parenting, loneliness, and the magic of shared meals and "night cereal." Catherine’s books:  Sandwich Amazon | Bookshop Wreck Amazon | Bookshop The Adidas Pants Catherine’s Snack Recs! You can share your okay things with us at ☎️502-388-OKAY (6529) or 📧
450. A Goose-Forward Home with Sharon McMahon
450. A Goose-Forward Home with Sharon McMahon Apr 20, 2026 3726 Here on IGTBO, we're not about toxic positivity -- we're about finding things that are good even when the world is dark. Today's guest, Sharon McMahon -- a fellow tall woman -- brought her OK things, including geese, being in a goose-forward household, and the acts of kindness that can change the trajectory of your life.  For any long-time fans of IGTBO, this is a classic bird episode, and we cou
449. Baja Blast Your Body (feat. Ralph)
449. Baja Blast Your Body (feat. Ralph) Apr 6, 2026 2974 This week on It's Going To Be OK: a 13-year-old boy tries to convince his mother that he should be allowed to have a Baja Blast at 7pm on a school night, sings the praises of Wetzel's Pretzels and asks whether or not he can become CEO of McDonald's if he drops out of 8th grade... Every other week, we're here to put some more okay in your day, but this is a group project and you can share your oka
448. A Daily Dose of Wonder with Kelly Corrigan
448. A Daily Dose of Wonder with Kelly Corrigan Mar 23, 2026 4064 You know what makes things feel more okay? Kelly Corrigan, the host of Kelly Corrigan Wonders and the author of so many wonderful books (my favorite is Tell Me More). Today, Kelly and Nora dig through a treasure trove of (more than) okay things, including unexpected gratitude from an adult child (CALL YOUR MOM!), a book about a possible alien encounter, slow but steady civic progress and much more
447. Middle School Divorcee | It's Going to be OK with Elise Loehnen
447. Middle School Divorcee | It's Going to be OK with Elise Loehnen Mar 9, 2026 3240 We would never tell you that everything is going to be OK, but we will tell you that something will be. Today, Nora and guest Elise Loehnen share the things that make them feel like the world isn’t crumbling down around them. Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to the Secret Audio album on Spotify or Apple! Elise’s lipstick LInk to Heads Carolina, Tails Calif

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