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.
“It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morni ... Show More
Oct 5
462. Billionaires Are Boring with David Gate
Nora McInerny welcomes poet David Gate for a lively conversation about finding “okay” in the everyday. They talk about unexpected moments of connection, new hope in Alzheimer’s research, the joy of Costco, family life, and why politicians should be held to their promises. Along t ... Show More
58m 44s
Sep 21
461. Let’s Lower the Bar Together
These days, daily life can feel unpredictable. Every moment, many of us are bracing for impact or expecting to be pushed back into the pit of despair – but there is always a bright spot of OK. Today, Nora’s finding that for you and encouraging you to lower the bar. The thing that ... Show More
48m 41s
Sep 7
460. Two Spiraling Women Telling You To Stop Spiraling with Amanda White
On today’s episode of IGTBO, Nora is joined by host of Nuance Needed podcast and friend Amanda White to give you your weekly dose of OK. This week, Nora and Amanda discuss the surprising human connections that can be made when you need to call AAA, talking yourself down from a sp ... Show More
52m 44s
May 2024
Ep 290: How to Be an Ally to Your LGBTQ Child
Heather Hester, author of Parenting with Pride, joins us to discuss the essential do's and don'ts for parents when their teenager comes out as LGBTQ, offering practical advice on supportive communication, unlearning biases, and addressing mental health and substance use concerns. ... Show More
21m 27s
Jun 2025
Sunday Pick: How do you approach gender as a parent? (with LB Hannahs) | How to Be a Better Human
Thinking and talking about gender is complex for anyone, and for some people it’s a frequent conversation–especially for parents. In today’s episode, LB Hannahs, a genderqueer parent, shares their experience of parenting and discusses why they try to center authenticity and gende ... Show More
36m 56s
Nov 2018
Color of Sunshine, Color of Moonlight
<p>Days after the 2016 election, a mother of three was nervous about how the outcome of the election would impact her children and left an emotional voicemail for Beautiful Anonymous. Two years later, she talked to Geth about the challenges she and her kids face today and all the ... Show More
1h 11m
Dec 2023
Being Gay & Persian with Zoya Biglary
Zoya Biglary joins Mal on the conversation couch to share her struggles with fitting in, coming out to her conservative Persian parents, and defying cultural expectations. Even though Zoya forgot to bring a piece of fruit, she peels back the layers of trauma and challenges that m ... Show More
36m 58s
