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Feb 2024
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202. Mae Mae & Q

Feelings & Co
About this episode

Nora has a deep relationship with her dead husband’s mom, who all her children call Mae Mae. And Mae Mae has a special connection with Nora’s youngest, Q.

 

“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.

The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu, Amanda Romani and Michelle Plantan.

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