Nora’s niece wrote a poignant poem for their younger sibling. It was a way for her to bridge the void that often grows when we grow up, and grow away from our siblings.
“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 ... Show More
Feb 17
445. IGTBO: Widow Weddings, Sleepovers, and My Dead Uncle’s Sweater
You’ve seen the headlines. You’ve looked at the world. You know, like we do, that not everything is going to be OK. But to start 2026, we’re going to look at some of the things that make us feel like something will be OK. If you need a sign that there is still good in the world, ... Show More
41m 43s
Dec 12
444. Baby Wants a Gas Mask
Kids ask for the darndest things, and this year, Nora’s youngest asked for… a gas mask. An old-timey gas mask. So, she asked for the weirdest things that your kids have asked Santa for, AKA a nightmare fuel gift guide. (Warning: do not listen with little kids in the car because w ... Show More
45m 12s
Oct 2025
From Overwhelmed to Anchored: Replacing the Lies of Motherhood with God’s Truth :: Erica Gwynn [Ep 544] :: Erica G
<div>In this episode I chat with the lovely Erica Gwynn, author, podcaster, and mom about her new book <em>That’s Just Not True</em>. She shares how easily we start believing lies about our worth, purpose, and identity. From the pressure to “have it all together” to the quiet voi ... Show More
49m 28s
Sep 2025
Sex-Positive Parents, Crass Grandparents, and a Weird and Wonderful Childhood
When comedy writer Tamara Yajia talks about her childhood, she’s sometimes unsure what tone to strike. Her new memoir Cry for Me Argentina: My Life as a Failed Child Star depicts a very fun nuclear family with parents and grandparents who are loud, crass, and sex-positive. There ... Show More
54m 32s
Oct 2023
Does All Failure Lead to Lessons or Success? - Unpacking Failure, Friendship & Fertility Privilege with Elizabeth Day
<p>This episode feels like a warm hug with our newest British friend who just GETS IT! It's a beautiful conversation with Elizabeth Day. Elizabeth is a journalist, podcaster and the author of several best-selling books, including "How to Fail: Everything I've Learned from Things ... Show More
53m 38s
Jun 2024
Ep #524: Growth & Peace with Stacey Boehman
Growth, whether it be personal or in our businesses, feels uncomfortable. It just does. Pushing your limits and seeing what you are capable of comes with some discomfort. However, some people don’t let themselves even attempt to grow because they’ve decided they would rather have ... Show More
54m 31s
Sep 2025
Episode 595: Would You Move Abroad for Political Reasons? (with Jennie Spohr)
There are many reasons a family might choose to move abroad. In the case of Americans, that reason is generally motivated by a desire for adventure, change, new scenery, unfamiliar culture, a slower pace of living, or just plain fun. But not always. Today we sit down with friend ... Show More
33m 2s
Sep 2025
Career Confidential: Interviewing for Smarties
Much of the time, Becoming You finds itself getting, well, a little existential, because what is existential if not the question, “What should I do with my life?” But eventually, you have to take your answer to that question – or your vague idea of one – and get an actual day job ... Show More
23m 40s