Blake called us to share some of the tools she learned for grieving after she lost her mom.
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If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to be okay. In fact, many things aren’t okay and never will be! But instead of falling into the pit of despair, we’re bringing you a little OK for your day ... 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
Mar 2025
263: How to Get Stuff Done When You’re Grieving and Feel Like Doing Nothing
<p>In this week’s episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal—how I’ve navigated grief while still keeping my life moving forward. Losing my Grandma, Toy, was one of the hardest things I’ve ever walked through, and it completely shifted how I approached work, routines, and eve ... Show More
25m 14s
Jun 2021
How to support yourself (and others) through grief | Nina Westbrook
In big and small ways, we all experience loss: whether it’s the passing of a loved one, the close of a career or even the end of a dream. Explaining how to process many types of sorrow, marriage and family therapist Nina Westbrook highlights the importance of grief as a natural e ... Show More
7m 13s