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81. The Beauty To Come Aug 18, 2023

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A pep talk for when you’re worrying about all the bad things that could happen in the future.

"Emily McDowell is a writer and illustrator, founder and formerly of the stationery brand Em & Friends. You can now find her writing on Substack. She is the co-author of "There Is No Good Card for This: What to Say and Do When Life Is Scary, Awful, and Unfair to People You Love."

“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.

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“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 and Marcel Malekebu.

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80. Apologies to Derek Mahon Aug 17, 2023

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Despite Nora’s taste in poetry, this poem submitted by a listener managed to thaw her heart and set the tone for a good day.

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The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny and Marcel Malekebu.

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The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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79. For Russell Aug 16, 2023

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When the worst happens, it’s impossible to imagine a future where your life is okay. But when Peg looks around at her life 22 years after her husband died, she sees something amazing.

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The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny and Marcel Malekebu.

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The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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78. Write Your Own Narrative Aug 15, 2023

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While sitting outside amidst birdsong, one Okay listener reflects on choosing what her family life looks like.

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The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny and Marcel Malekebu.

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The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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77. Knock It Out Aug 14, 2023

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Mary Gaad from Ohio tells us that right now is a tough season for her family: both her four-year-old son and husband have cancer. But despite the heaviness, both of them are reminding her that things will probably be okay.

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The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny and Marcel Malekebu.

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76. Sweet Baby Queers Aug 11, 2023

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Being a parent to a queer child can be nerve racking. Will people accept them? Treat them well? Listener Zoe Gladstone shares that while those worries are present for her, there are also moments of intense gratitude when she realizes how many people out there want to love on her kid.

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The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny and Marcel Malekebu.

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75. It's a Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood Aug 10, 2023

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After ending an engagement, Maggie moved into a new neighborhood that was perfect for taking her dog on long walks. Those walks helped her transition into the next chapter of her life.

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The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny and Marcel Malekebu.

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The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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74. Believe the Hype Aug 09, 2023

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Nora reminds listeners to accept compliments from others — who are we to besmirch their good taste?

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The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny and Marcel Malekebu.

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The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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73. Take the Selfie Aug 08, 2023

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If you ever catch yourself looking at your face, it’s wrinkles, it’s discoloration, it’s…WHATEVER, and have a negative word to say about yourself, we suggest taking a selfie. It’s a simple way to love yourself.

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The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny and Marcel Malekebu.

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72. Never Been a Natural Aug 07, 2023

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In the words of our lord and savior, Taylor Allison Swift, Nora has never been a natural. She’s a trier. Here’s to the triers.

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