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  Feelings & Co.  

Subscribe within Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and access to our full archive. For all those perks and more, including a supportive community of Terrible listeners, mail surprises and live sessions with our team, join us on Patreon.com/ttfa! — It's a question we ask (and get asked) all the time: “How are you?” And normally we just respond with “Fine!” even if we’re totally dying inside, so everyone can go about their day. But it’s not always all that fine, is it? “Terrible, Thanks For Asking” is a show by author Nora McInerny that lets real people get real honest about how they’re really doing. It’s sometimes sad, sometimes funny, and almost always both. A production of Feelings & Co.

Subscribe within Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and access to our full archive. For all those perks and more, including a supportive community of Terrible listeners, mail surprises and live sessions with our team, join us on Patreon.com/ttfa! — It's a question we ask (and get asked) all the time: “How are you?” And normally we just respond with “Fine!” even if we’re totally dying inside, so everyone can go about their day. But it’s not always all that fine, is it? “Terrible, Thanks For Asking” is a show by author Nora McInerny that lets real people get real honest about how they’re really doing. It’s sometimes sad, sometimes funny, and almost always both. A production of Feelings & Co.

 

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#124

I Will Do Better feat. Charles Bock

In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's [Substack] (https://noraborealis.substack.com/) ! We wanted to give all of our listeners a little preview of our most recent episode! Consider joining Nora's Substack to listen to the rest of the episode, get additional bonus episodes, and ad-free episodes! _ [Charles Bock] (https://www.charlesbock.net/i-will-do-better) was not interested in parenthood. He moved to New York to be a writer, not to change diapers. But when he met his wife Diana, all she wanted was to be a mom. So he said yes, thinking he would be part of a parenting team. But in the first six months of his daughter’s life, Diana was diagnosed with advanced leukemia and died. Charles became a single dad to a little baby, while also grieving the person he loved. In this episode, Nora interviews Charles about this experience and writing about it in his memoir, [I Will Do Better] (https://www.amazon.com/Will-Do-Better-Heartbreak-Parenting/dp/1419774425/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UIL0ACVY35D0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.a4cr3mhB7fsyXBh_Fye1SFcJCi6jPjMulfJKoqwdFDkh7trzY9dYfXHtPHtSfbspn2qL8SPeZ4Tp37p2WbXVStxVZOZr5-5N8rynpz7yni0mFXAJwBu02AzgQMbD4syri8pZmAab7tnX-hRYjP8cA1Zs08Tz4-Q0gFghVwKGotl7vInDut0TpVVXqYJ7Z_BSD9KR5lTa-hrNk8K-LeaZDc2XaGgmGvYnfFZiobOFBuY.LWfTejoW9x4__gkJtf1pe_a0FGEDM70LjDizRoO3M8c&dib_tag=se&keywords=I+Will+Do+Better&qid=1725322733&sprefix=i+will+do+better%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1) . - Please send us your questions and comments about this episode or any other! You can email us at [ttfapremium@feelingsand.co] (mailto:ttfapremium@feelingsand.co) or leave us a voicemail at 612-568-4441.  — Check out Nora on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@FeelingsandCo/videos) . Find all our shows and more at [feelingsand.co] (http://feelingsand.co/) . ... Read more

19 Dec 2024

25 MINS

25:49

19 Dec 2024

#123

You Might Also Like: Good Game with Sarah Spain

Introducing Scooping S*** In Historic Garb with Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri from Good Game with Sarah Spain. Follow the show: [Good Game with Sarah Spain] (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-good-game-with-sarah-spai-185664375/) Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri, hosts of the PWHL’s Jocks In Jills podcast, join Sarah to talk about using their pod to help fans connect with players, the Minnesota Frost’s rollercoaster offseason, Hilary Knight’s scoring resurgence, and Julia’s former summer job as a Historical Interpreter. Plus, it’s time for the NCAA Volleyball Final four, NWSL expansion news, and Sarah’s gotta say goodbye to one of her favorite TV shows. --- Listen to the Jocks in Jills podcast [here] (https://www.thepwhl.com/en/media/jocks-in-jills-podcast) --- And listen to the Emma Maltais episode that Julia mentioned [here] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/storytime-with-emma-maltais-headlines-toronto-has/id1727688128?i=1000648757189) --- And the Jessie Eldridge episode that Tessa mentioned [here] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pwhl-new-yorks-jessie-eldridge-on-mending-fences-with/id1727688128?i=1000651768546) --- Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com] (mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com) --- Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: [@sarahspain.bsky.social] (https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.bsky.social) Instagram: [@Spain2323] (https://www.instagram.com/spain2323) --- Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: [@mishthejrnalist.bsky.social] (https://bsky.app/profile/mishthejrnalist.bsky.social) Instagram: [@mishthejrnalist] (https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/) TikTok: [@mishthejrnalist] (https://www.tiktok.com/@mishthejrnalist) --- Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: [@byalexazzi.bsky.social ] (https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm. ... Read more

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#122

Update: Behind The Scammer feat. Celisia Stanton

In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's [Substack] (https://noraborealis.substack.com/) ! We wanted to give all of our listeners a little preview of our most recent episode! Consider joining Nora's Substack to listen to the rest of the episode, get additional bonus episodes, and ad-free episodes! _ In June 2021, Isaiah Goodman, a financial adviser, was sentenced to 7 years in prison for defrauding clients out of $2.3 million dollars. One of the clients he stole from was Celisia Stanton, and in 2021 we interviewed Celisia about being a victim of that crime.  Nora recently caught up with Celisia about how she’s processing this experience a few years later and how she took this experience and created a podcast called Truer Crime, which centers the victims of crimes in the storytelling. - Listen to our first episode with Celisia, [Behind The  Scammer] (https://www.patreon.com/posts/behind-scammer-86580030?immediate_pledge_flow=true) . [Check out Celisia’s podcast, Truer Crime] (https://truercrimepodcast.com/) . _ Please send us your questions and comments about this episode or any other! You can email us at [ttfapremium@feelingsand.co] (mailto:ttfapremium@feelingsand.co) or leave us a voicemail at 612-568-4441.  — Check us out on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@FeelingsandCo/videos) . Find all our shows and more at [feelingsand.co] (http://feelingsand.co/) ... Read more

17 Dec 2024

27 MINS

27:51

17 Dec 2024

#121

Am I grieving right? With Dr. Katherine Shear

In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's [Substack] (https://noraborealis.substack.com) ! We wanted to give all of our listeners a little preview of our most recent episode! Consider joining Nora's Substack to listen to the rest of the episode, get additional bonus episodes, and ad-free episodes! _ [In 2022, Prolonged Grief Disorder was added to the DSM-V] (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/18/health/prolonged-grief-disorder.html) . A new mental health disorder tied to grief ruffled a lot of feathers, including Nora’s. She [ talked about it on TTFA] (https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-long-should-86580119) (including skepticism around this diagnosis) and [you all shared your thoughts on this news] (https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-episode-2-86580152) as well.  This episode is a very cool follow up because we get to learn more about this disorder from one of the doctors who created the diagnosis. Nora interviews [Dr. Katherine Shear from Columbia University’s Center for Prolonged Grief] (https://prolongedgrief.columbia.edu/team/katherine-shear-md/) about the difference between grief and prolonged grief, the treatment plan she and her team developed, and how American culture is still *so* bad at grieving.  Listen to the previous episodes: [How Long Should Grief Last?] (https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-long-should-86580119) [How Long Should Grief Last? Part 2] (https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-episode-2-86580152)   _ Please send us your questions and comments about this episode or any other! You can email us at [ttfapremium@feelingsand.co] (mailto:ttfapremium@feelingsand.co) or leave us a voicemail at 612-568-4441.  — Check us out on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@FeelingsandCo/videos) . Find all our shows and more at [feelingsand.co] (http://feelingsand.co/) ... Read more

26 Nov 2024

32 MINS

32:07

26 Nov 2024

#120

Happyish Holidays: The Worst Thanksgiving Ever?

[Subscribe to TTFA Anthologies here.] (https://link.chtbl.com/h-a9eZm8) Two days after Nora’s husband Aaron died, she celebrated Thanksgiving with her family. Well... maybe not “celebrated.”  Every year, millions of people do the same thing during the holidays. In this episode, we talk with some of those folks, including Dr. Lucy Kalanithi and comedian Amber Tozer.  We also spend some time with some of the women of the Hot Young Widows Club, talking about their hopes and dreams for the upcoming year.  Plus, stories of some of the worst holidays ever.  _ Come see the [Happyish Holidays Live Show: A Petty LIttle Christmas] (https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/petty-little-christmas-2024) at The Parkway Theatre in Minneapolis on December 4th and 5th, or join the [livestream] (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/happyish-holidays-a-petty-little-christmas-wnora-mcinerny-livestream-tickets-1080709674729?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-source=cp&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing) on December 5th! _ It’s the most wonderful time of the year… um, but is it really? The holiday season can be complicated. Sometimes instead of cozy nights with hot cocoa and meaningful moments, we get tears, ruined plans, and nights spent hiding in the bathroom at family parties. If the holiday season hasn’t always lived up to your expectations, join us for Happyish Holidays, a collection of holidays gone wrong presented by Terrible, Thanks for Asking. Happyish Holidays to you and yours! Terrible, Thanks for Asking tells the real stories of real people who have lived through the terrible things in life. TTFA Anthologies are a curated collection of some of our best stories; released in seasons that focus on a specific topic. You can find our entire episode catalog ad-free on Apple+ or [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/ttfa) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/ttfa) .  Created and hosted by Nora McInerny. - Find Nora’s weekly newsletter [here] (https://noraborealis.substack.com/) ! Also, check out Nora on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@FeelingsandCo/videos) . _ The Feelings & Co. team is Nora McInerny, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Grace Barry. _ Find all our shows at [www.feelingsand.co.] (https://www.feelingsand.co/) ... Read more

14 Nov 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:45

14 Nov 2024

#119

AITA: Happyish Holidays Edition

[Subscribe to TTFA Anthologies here.] (https://link.chtbl.com/h-a9eZm8) If the holidays make you want to tear your hair out or cry on the bathroom floor, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. It's a hard time for a lot of people, and still we have to force a smile and say through gritted teeth, "Happy Holidays!" But the holidays aren't always happy. Most of the time, all we can ask for is HappyISH Holidays.  In this episode, Nora McInerny and producer Marcel Malekebu dive into AITA stories of holidays gone wrong. You can play judge, jury, and executioner with them.  If you need a holiday survival guide, we're sorry, this isn't it. But it just might make you feel better about your holiday blunders! _ Come see the [Happyish Holidays Live Show: A Petty LIttle Christmas] (https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/petty-little-christmas-2024) at The Parkway Theatre in Minneapolis on December 4th and 5th, or join the [livestream] (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/happyish-holidays-a-petty-little-christmas-wnora-mcinerny-livestream-tickets-1080709674729?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-source=cp&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing) on December 5th! _ It’s the most wonderful time of the year… um, but is it really? The holiday season can be complicated. Sometimes instead of cozy nights with hot cocoa and meaningful moments, we get tears, ruined plans, and nights spent hiding in the bathroom at family parties. If the holiday season hasn’t always lived up to your expectations, join us for Happyish Holidays, a collection of holidays gone wrong presented by Terrible, Thanks for Asking. Happyish Holidays to you and yours! Terrible, Thanks for Asking tells the real stories of real people who have lived through the terrible things in life. TTFA Anthologies are a curated collection of some of our best stories; released in seasons that focus on a specific topic. You can find our entire episode catalog ad-free on Apple+ or [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/ttfa) [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/ttfa) .  Created and hosted by Nora McInerny. - Find Nora’s weekly newsletter [here] (https://noraborealis.substack.com/) ! Also, check out Nora on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@FeelingsandCo/videos) . _ The Feelings & Co. team is Nora McInerny, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Grace Barry. _ Find all our shows at [www.feelingsand.co.] (https://www.feelingsand.co/) ... Read more

14 Nov 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:00

14 Nov 2024

#118

“Seahorse Dad” from Refamulating

In case you didn't know, we're still making two episodes a month for our Patreon and Apple Plus subscribers. We wanted to give all of our listeners a little preview of our most recent episode! Consider [joining our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/ttfa) to listen to the rest of the episode(or watch the episode!), get additional bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, and join a community of Terribles. (Or, if you’re an Apple Podcast listener, you can sign up for TTFA Premium right in the app!) _ [Refamulating] (https://www.refamulating.com/) , one of our other shows at Feelings and Co, is back today with its second season! To celebrate, we wanted to share one of their episodes from season 1. It’s called “ [Seahorse Dad] (https://www.refamulating.com/transcripts/seahorse-dad) ” and features former TTFA guest Liam Magan (from [Liam and the Letters] (https://www.patreon.com/posts/liam-and-letters-86580071) ).  When Nora interviewed Liam a few years ago, he shared his experience of coming out as trans and the conflict that caused with his evangelical family. Liam is in a very different place in his life these days, and in this episode of Refamulating he talks about his journey of trying to get pregnant as a trans man.  [Listen to the new season of Refamulating now] (https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/IMP4033665427) ! _ Please send us your questions and comments about this episode or any other! You can email us at [ttfapremium@feelingsand.co] (mailto:ttfapremium@feelingsand.co) or leave us a voicemail at 612-568-4441.  — Check us out on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@FeelingsandCo/videos) . Find all our shows and more at [feelingsand.co] (http://feelingsand.co/) ... Read more

12 Nov 2024

52 MINS

52:42

12 Nov 2024

#117

You don’t talk about telescopes? And other questions to distract yourself from Election Day anxiety ...

Today is Election Day in the U.S. and for many of us that means…getting through the day is going to feel like watching water boil. So we have an idea: delete the news apps off your phone today, don’t check social media, and press play on this multi-hour, politics free chat between Nora and Kate Kennedy.  When you finish this episode, don’t worry, THERE’S MORE. [Head over to Kate Kennedy’s Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/bethereinfive) to get more of this conversation.  And if you need MORE distractions, we got you:  ---Listen to our [It’s Going To Be Okay playlist] (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5A2Sy3btnEfp5ODWC77rNJ?si=9eGJyGR-Qpm2P_2XJ2FThg&nd=1&dlsi=ee46f0d9af454104) to combat anxiety ---Watch [ our YouTube videos! ] (https://www.youtube.com/@FeelingsandCo/videos) _ In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's [Substack] (https://noraborealis.substack.com/) ! We wanted to give all of our listeners a little preview of our most recent episode! Consider joining Nora's Substack to listen to the rest of the episode, get additional bonus episodes, and ad-free episodes! _ Please send us your questions and comments about this episode or any other! You can email us at [ttfapremium@feelingsand.co] (mailto:ttfapremium@feelingsand.co) or leave us a voicemail at 612-568-4441.  — Check us out on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@FeelingsandCo/videos) . Find all our shows and more at [feelingsand.co] (http://feelingsand.co/) ... Read more

05 Nov 2024

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:31

05 Nov 2024

#116

Forces Of Nature: A Conversation On Childhood Trauma with Gina Demillo Wagner

In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's [Substack] (https://noraborealis.substack.com/) ! We wanted to give all of our listeners a little preview of our most recent episode! Consider joining Nora's Substack to listen to the rest of the episode, get additional bonus episodes, and ad-free episodes! _ Three years ago we published a TTFA episode called ‘ [Don’t You Want Somebody To Take Care Of You?] (https://www.patreon.com/posts/dont-you-want-to-86579877) ’, an interview with [Gina Demillo Wagner] (https://ginadwagner.com/) about her experience growing up in a dysfunctional family and being a caregiver as a child.  Gina’s brother Alan had a rare genetic disorder that caused him to veer from loving to violent. His illness put stress on the entire family, including her parents, whose mental illnesses went untreated.  Since that episode, Gina’s written a book about this experience called [Forces of Nature: A Memoir of Family, Loss and Finding Home] (https://ginadwagner.com/books/) . On this episode, Gina and Nora catch up about writing the book, how writing helped her process and how some of the Real Housewives helped give her the courage to cut off contact with some family members. _ Please send us your questions and comments about this episode or any other! You can email us at [ttfapremium@feelingsand.co] (mailto:ttfapremium@feelingsand.co) or leave us a voicemail at 612-568-4441.  — Check us out on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@FeelingsandCo/videos) . Find all our shows and more at [feelingsand.co] (http://feelingsand.co/) ... Read more

29 Oct 2024

24 MINS

24:02

29 Oct 2024

#115

Interview: Making and keeping friends as a grown-up with Marisa Franco

In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's [Substack] (https://noraborealis.substack.com/) ! We wanted to give all of our listeners a little preview of our most recent episode! Consider joining Nora's Substack to listen to the rest of the episode, get additional bonus episodes, and ad-free episodes! _ Have you thought at some point in your adult life, I wish I had more friends?  Maybe you moved to a new city, saw your social life dwindle after having kids, or spent all your time and energy on your romantic relationships. No matter how you got there, trying to make friends as an adult is a really hard task! To try and help us all be better friends, we called in an expert:  [Marisa Franco ] (https://drmarisagfranco.com/about/) is a professor and studies and writes about friendship and human connection. She is the author of [Platonic: How the science of attachment can help you make- and keep- friends] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/platonic-how-the-science-of-attachment-can-help-you-make-and-keep-friends-marisa-g-franco/17881751?ean=9780593331897) . Marisa and Nora discuss how important friendships are to our mental health and how we can all strengthen our friendships.   Please send us your questions and comments about this episode or any other! You can email us at [ttfapremium@feelingsand.co] (mailto:ttfapremium@feelingsand.co) or leave us a voicemail at 612-568-4441.  — Check us out on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@FeelingsandCo/videos) . Find all our shows and more at [feelingsand.co] (http://feelingsand.co/) ... Read more

15 Oct 2024

28 MINS

28:36

15 Oct 2024

#114

More (More, More!) Obituaries

In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's [Substack] (https://noraborealis.substack.com/) ! We wanted to give all of our listeners a little preview of our most recent episode! Consider joining Nora's Substack to listen to the rest of the episode, get additional bonus episodes, and ad-free episodes! _ Earlier this year [we did a bonus episode showcasing obituaries ] (https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-episode-99396914) from your dead loved ones. Nora cried throughout the entire episode, so we wanted to do it again! There were so many obituaries we couldn’t read the first time, so we’re honored to share more of your beautiful loved ones and we wanted to give all of our listeners a little preview of that bonus episode! It’s truly an honor to learn about all of the people you loved, so thank you for sharing them with us.  _ [Here’s the full article from Shiri] (https://www.elle.com/life-love/a34396082/abortion-twin-to-twin-transfusion-syndrome/) , who wrote about the abortion she had to save her son’s life. _ Also, check out Nora on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@FeelingsandCo/videos) . _ Please send us your questions and comments about this episode or any other! You can email us at [ttfapremium@feelingsand.co] (mailto:ttfapremium@feelingsand.co) or leave us a voicemail at 612-568-4441.  — Find all our shows and our [store] (http://shop.feelingsand.co/) at [feelingsand.co] (http://feelingsand.co/) ... Read more

01 Oct 2024

26 MINS

26:17

01 Oct 2024

#113

TTFA Anthologies: Two Letters- A Widow Remembers Her Husband With Two Letters

[Subscribe to TTFA Anthologies here.] (https://link.chtbl.com/h-a9eZm8) This is an episode about two letters. One of those is the letter Jim left for his wife, Annie, before he died by suicide. The second is the letter Annie wrote to Jim after his death — and as she dealt with her own mental health issues and suicidality in the wake of it. When someone dies by suicide, people want it to be someone’s fault, so they can (hopefully) feel less like it’s their fault. But the thing is … it’s never anyone’s fault. _ Terrible, Thanks for Asking tells the real stories of real people who have lived through the terrible things in life. TTFA Anthologies are a curated collection of some of our best stories; released in seasons that focus on a specific topic. You can find our entire episode catalog ad-free on Apple+ or [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/ttfa) . – Find Nora’s weekly newsletter [here] (https://noraborealis.substack.com/) ! Also, check out Nora on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@FeelingsandCo/videos) . _ The Feelings & Co. team is Nora McInerny, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Grace Barry. _ Find all our shows and our [store] (http://shop.feelingsand.co/) at [www.feelingsand.co.] (https://www.feelingsand.co/) ... Read more

03 Sep 2024

57 MINS

57:22

03 Sep 2024

#112

TTFA Anthologies: Stories of Suicide & Loss

[Subscribe to TTFA Anthologies here.] (https://link.chtbl.com/h-a9eZm8) Terrible, Thanks for Asking tells the real stories of real people who have lived through the terrible things in life. TTFA Anthologies are a curated collection of some of our best stories; released in seasons that focus on a specific topic. You can find our entire episode catalog ad-free on Apple+ or [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/ttfa) . – Find Nora’s weekly newsletter [here] (https://noraborealis.substack.com/) ! Also, check out Nora on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@FeelingsandCo/videos) . _ The Feelings & Co. team is Nora McInerny, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Grace Barry. _ Find all our shows and our [store] (http://shop.feelingsand.co/) at [www.feelingsand.co.] (https://www.feelingsand.co/) ... Read more

03 Sep 2024

25 MINS

25:39

03 Sep 2024

#111

The Resilience Myth with Soraya Chemaly

Years ago, when Nora was in the worst phase of her life (dead husband, dead dad, lost pregnancy) she heard a lot of people describe her as resilient. Those people meant it as a compliment, but to Nora it didn’t feel that way. She was tired, grieving, and lost so much in her life- the “resilience” people saw was often just…the privilege she had to survive it.  So when Nora got the new book, [The Resilience Myth] (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Resilience-Myth/Soraya-Chemaly/9781982170769) by [Soraya Chemaly] (https://www.sorayachemaly.com/) , she devoured it. In this episode, Nora and Soraya talk about different ways to think about resiliency and how celebrating it can be a little toxic.  We are still on hiatus! But this episode in the main feed was brought to you by our TTFA Premium subscribers. Since the hiatus, we’ve been producing two episodes a month for people who support us on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/ttfa) and Apple Premium (join in your Apple podcast app). If you want more TTFA, consider joining us on one of those platforms.  _ Check out Nora on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@FeelingsandCo/videos) ! __ Find all our shows and our [store] (http://shop.feelingsand.co/) at [feelingsand.co] (http://feelingsand.co/) . — Find TTFA on social: [TTFA on Instagram] (http://instagram.com/ttfapodcast) | [TTFA on Facebook] (http://facebook.com/ttfapodcast) ... Read more

18 Jun 2024

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:12

18 Jun 2024

#110

Now

When Nora was about to marry her first husband Aaron, they were in the thick of his cancer treatment. So the day before the wedding, she got a small tattoo to remind her to stay in the present moment.   This was an excerpt from Nora’s first book, It’s Okay To Laugh (Crying is cool, too) [which is available here.] (https://amzn.to/3wF0WDt) _ 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. Every weekday, we’ll bring you one okay thing to help you start, end or endure your day with the opposite of a doom scroll. Created and hosted by Nora McInerny. Find Nora’s weekly newsletter [here] (https://noraborealis.substack.com/) . We’re on YouTube, with new videos twice a week! Subscribe [here] (https://www.youtube.com/@FeelingsandCo) . _ “It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that connects people and technology for better employee benefits.  Learn more at [www.thehartford.com/benefits] (http://www.thehartford.com/benefits) .  _ Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing a note or voice memo to [IGTBO@feelingsand.co] (mailto:IGTBO@feelingsand.co) . Start your message with “I’m (name) and it’s going to be okay.”  _ The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu, Amanda Romani and Grace Barry. _ The transcript for this episode can be found [here] (https://www.feelingsand.co/its-going-to-be-ok/now) . Find all our shows and our [store] (http://shop.feelingsand.co/) at [www.feelingsand.co.] (https://www.feelingsand.co/) ... Read more

18 Jun 2024

07 MINS

07:06

18 Jun 2024

#109

Becoming Fairy Godmother: Egg Donation and Creating A New Kind of Family

Two years ago Julia Winston was asked to help a gay couple start a family by donating her eggs. At the time, she was 38, single, and had no idea if she’d start her own family. Sometimes that made her feel insecure, so the opportunity to donate her eggs allowed her to help create a family, just not the one she imagined in her head. Since the donation, she’s gone through an emotional transformation that opened her eyes to all the different ways a family can look.  Julia is the host of [Refamulating] (https://www.refamulating.com/) , the newest podcast from the Feelings and Co universe. Listen to Refamulating now, wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/refamulating/) .  _ This is our last episode of Terrible Thanks for Asking for a while. If you want to get new episodes of TTFA through August, consider [joining our Patreon.] (https://www.patreon.com/ttfa) (Or, if you’re an Apple Podcast listener, you can sign up for TTFA Premium right in the app!) Our Substack is a great way to connect with us and other listeners (and get more Terrible in your inbox). [Join us here] (https://ttfapodcast.substack.com/) . The episode transcript can be found [here] (https://ttfa.org/episodes/becoming-fairy-godmother) . — We’re lucky to only work with sponsors and brands we know and love. Using our links and codes saves you money and supports our independent production! Foria: Experience your juiciest and deepest sensual experience with a bottle of Foria. FORIA is offering a special deal for our listeners. Get 20% off your first order by visiting [ foriawellness.com/TERRIBLE] (http://foriawellxness.com/TERRIBLE) OR use code TERRIBLE at checkout. I recommend trying their new Massage Oil combined with their Awaken Arousal Oil. You’ll thank me later. BetterHelp: Learn to make time for what makes you happy, with BetterHelp. Visit [ BetterHelp.com/TTFA] (http://betterhelp.com/ttfa) today to get 10% off your first month. [You can find our full sponsor list here] (https://ttfa.org/advertise-with-us) . — Find all our shows and our [store] (http://shop.feelingsand.co/) at [feelingsand.co] (http://feelingsand.co/) . — Find TTFA on social: [TTFA on Instagram] (http://instagram.com/ttfapodcast) | [TTFA on Facebook] (http://facebook.com/ttfapodcast)   See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

02 Apr 2024

53 MINS

53:17

02 Apr 2024

#108

Your Favorite Obituaries

As we prepare for our indefinite hiatus, we wanted to remind you that we will still be making TTFA episodes on our [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/ttfa) and Apple Premium feeds. If you aren't a premium member, we wanted to show you what kind of episodes we make over there by bringing one of our bonus episodes to the main feed. Recently, we asked listeners to send in obituaries about your dead people, and boy oh boy did you all deliver some gems that made us laugh, cry and reeeeeally want to double fist a Dr. Pepper with a Miller High Life.  In this bonus episode, Nora reads some of her favorites. _ Find Nora’s weekly newsletter [here] (https://noraborealis.substack.com/) . _ We’re lucky to only work with sponsors and brands we know and love. Using our links and codes saves you money and supports our independent production! Foria: Experience your juiciest and deepest sensual experience with a bottle of Foria. FORIA is offering a special deal for our listeners. Get 20% off your first order by visiting [foriawellness.com/TERRIBLE] (http://foriawellxness.com/TERRIBLE) OR use code TERRIBLE at checkout. I recommend trying their new Massage Oil combined with their Awaken Arousal Oil. You’ll thank me later. BetterHelp: Learn to make time for what makes you happy, with BetterHelp. Visit [BetterHelp.com/TTFA] (http://betterhelp.com/ttfa) today to get 10% off your first month. [You can find our full sponsor list here] (https://ttfa.org/advertise-with-us) . — Find all our shows and our [store] (http://shop.feelingsand.co/) at [feelingsand.co] (http://feelingsand.co/) . — Find TTFA on social: [TTFA on Instagram] (http://instagram.com/ttfapodcast) | [TTFA on Facebook] (http://facebook.com/ttfapodcast)   See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

25 Mar 2024

47 MINS

47:07

25 Mar 2024

#107

More Than A Survivor: Rape, Activism and what comes next with Sarah Super

In 2015, Sarah Super was raped by her ex-boyfriend Alex Neal. And she channeled that act of violence into a mission-driven organization that helped survivors of sexual violence feel seen and heard. 9 years after the night that changed her life, Sarah reflects on what it means to move forward with her life and to reclaim her identity as more than a survivor. Sarah was a guest on the first season of our podcast. To hear Sarah's original episode, Unbroken, [click here] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unbroken/id1126119288?i=1000615188581) . — Want more TTFA? Become a [member of our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/ttfa) !  Patrons get bonus episodes, invites to monthly office hours with Nora, and access to the full back catalog of episodes. Patrons are the only people who get other perks like discounted live event tickets or opportunities to sit in on an editing session for future episodes.  __ Our Substack is a great way to connect with us and other listeners (and get more Terrible in your inbox). [Join us here] (https://ttfapodcast.substack.com/) . __ Find all our shows and our [store] (http://shop.feelingsand.co/) at [feelingsand.co] (http://feelingsand.co/) . — Find TTFA on social: [TTFA on Instagram] (http://instagram.com/ttfapodcast) | [TTFA on Facebook] (http://facebook.com/ttfapodcast)   See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

19 Mar 2024

48 MINS

48:25

19 Mar 2024

#106

Terrible, Thanks For Everything!!

We have a big update about the future of TTFA, and something a lot of you have been asking about since the last episode, where I mentioned *casually* in the credits that we were going to be taking an indefinite hiatus. I wanted to talk more about what that means going forward, and thank all of you for listening and supporting our show.  xo, Nora — You can read the transcript of this update [here] (https://ttfa.org/episodes/terrible-thanks-for-everything) . — We’ll be creating *NEW* episodes on Patreon through August 2024. [Consider joining us on Patreon] (patreon.com/ttfa) if you want to hear new episodes and access our back catalog.  — Find all our shows and our [store] (http://shop.feelingsand.co/) at [feelingsand.co] (http://feelingsand.co/) . — Find TTFA on social: [TTFA on Instagram] (http://instagram.com/ttfapodcast) | [TTFA on Facebook] (http://facebook.com/ttfapodcast)     See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

04 Mar 2024

10 MINS

10:20

04 Mar 2024

#105

Time Capsule: The Silver Chain - Episode 1: The Silver Chain

Newsletters from an abandoned safe deposit box set host Paul Ditty on an investigation to learn all he can about The Silver Chain – a suburban Minnesota swing club from the 1970s –  and its members.  Minnesota journalist Jack El-Hai paints a picture of what suburban life was like in the 1970s and how this sparked a delayed and secret sexual revolution among middle-aged couples.  Paul attempts to reach several of the club's members. No one will talk until finally he reaches Carol. She hangs up on Paul, then eventually agrees to talk. But just as Paul is on his way to Modesto for the interview, an email from Carol’s daughter changes his course. Don't forget to subscribe to the Time Capsule feed wherever you listen to podcasts!Links: [Time Capsule Substack] (https://timecapsule.substack.com/) [TimeCapsulePodcast.com] (https://timecapsulepodcast.com/) [Jack El-Hai's Article] (https://www.gq.com/story/inside-secret-swingers-club-from-the-70s) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

29 Feb 2024

45 MINS

45:58

29 Feb 2024

#104

The One That Got Away

For years, Nancy could picture her ideal partner. She wanted someone who would make her laugh, who would love her son, and who would make her feel confident and empowered. When she met Noa, he checked all the boxes. Everything she thought other people made up about love suddenly came true. But…this perfect love didn’t last forever.  Today we hear from both Nancy and Noa as they perform an autopsy of sorts on their relationship and why it didn’t work.  –  Listener support makes our independent podcast possible. Consider [joining our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/ttfa) to get bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, and join a community of Terribles.  Our Substack is a great way to connect with us and other listeners (and get more Terrible in your inbox). [Join us here] (https://ttfapodcast.substack.com/) .                       The episode transcript can be found [here] (http://ttfa.org/episodes/the-one-that-got-away) . — We’re lucky to only work with sponsors and brands we know and love. Using our links and codes saves you money and supports our independent production! [Foria] (https://www.foriawellness.com/?utm_source=terrible&utm_medium=collateral&utm_campaign=OGOface23&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_source_platform=&utm_campaign_id=&utm_creative_format=&utm_marketing_tactic=) : FORIA is offering a special deal for our listeners. Get 20% off your first order by visiting [ foriawellness.com/TERRIBLE] (http://foriawellness.com/TERRIBLE) OR use code TERRIBLE at checkout.  [Sundays] (https://sundaysfordogs.com/TERRIBLE?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sp&utm_campaign=terrible-thanks-for-asking) : Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to [ sundaysfordogs.com/TERRIBLE] (http://sundaysfordogs.com/TERRIBLE) or use code TERRIBLE at checkout. [You can find our full sponsor list here] (https://ttfa.org/advertise-with-us) . — Find all our shows and our [store] (http://shop.feelingsand.co/) at [feelingsand.co] (http://feelingsand.co/) . — Find TTFA on social: [TTFA on Instagram] (http://instagram.com/ttfapodcast) | [TTFA on Facebook] (http://facebook.com/ttfapodcast)   See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

19 Feb 2024

53 MINS

53:00

19 Feb 2024

#103

Time Capsule: The Silver Chain - Trailer

In the early 1990s, a cache of abandoned newsletters found its way from a safety deposit box in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the state’s historical society, where they were left to gather dust. The newsletters detailed the inner workings of a secret 1970s swingers society: The Silver Chain Social Club. Fifty years later, TV writer and host Paul Ditty tracks down the club’s surviving members to uncover the group’s mysterious history and the ties that connected its members long after the swingers club closed its doors for good. For a deeper look inside Time Capsule, read Paul's [newsletter] (https://timecapsule.substack.com) . Learn more about Time Capsule at [timecapsulepodcast.com] (https://timecapsulepodcast.com) .  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

15 Feb 2024

07 MINS

07:22

15 Feb 2024

#102

Grudge Book is Back!

Greetings, loved ones. We’re back with one of our time honored Terrible traditions: The Grudge Book. Sit back, get cozy, bring your petties, and enjoy this selection of listener grudges featuring the wisdom of Nora and Marcel.  [THEE Bath and Body Works Peach Bellini Rant Video] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0e-he_dU58) — Listener support makes our independent podcast possible. Consider [joining our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/ttfa) to get bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, and join a community of Terribles.  Our Substack is a great way to connect with us and other listeners (and get more Terrible in your inbox). [Join us here] (https://ttfapodcast.substack.com/) . The episode transcript can be found [here] (https://ttfa.org/episodes/grudge-book-is-back) . — Find all our shows and our [store] (http://shop.feelingsand.co/) at [feelingsand.co] (http://feelingsand.co/) . — Find TTFA on social: [TTFA on Instagram] (http://instagram.com/ttfapodcast) | [TTFA on Facebook] (http://facebook.com/ttfapodcast) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

06 Feb 2024

45 MINS

45:59

06 Feb 2024

#101

The First Stone: Cheating, shame and a series of unfortunate men

Jenni was raised Mormon, and for the first part of her life, was a dutiful follower. She got married young, attended church, and was a loyal wife. But life got messy and complicated for Jenni, and she eventually made a choice that surprised her. A choice considered a sin in her culture, and a pretty hurtful thing to do by the rest of society: she cheated. For the last year, Jenni’s been grappling with the shame and guilt of this choice and how parts of her dating history led to this choice.  — Want more TTFA? Become a [member of our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/ttfa) !  Patrons get bonus episodes, invites to monthly office hours with Nora, and access to the full back catalog of episodes. Patrons are the only people who get other perks like discounted live event tickets or opportunities to sit in on an editing session for future episodes.  — Our Substack is a great way to connect with us and other listeners (and get more Terrible in your inbox). [Join us here] (https://ttfapodcast.substack.com/) . The episode transcript can be found [here] (https://ttfa.org/episodes/the-first-stone) . — Find all our shows and our [store] (http://shop.feelingsand.co/) at [feelingsand.co] (http://feelingsand.co/) . — Find TTFA on social: [TTFA on Instagram] (http://instagram.com/ttfapodcast) | [TTFA on Facebook] (http://facebook.com/ttfapodcast)   See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

23 Jan 2024

56 MINS

56:19

23 Jan 2024