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Of Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast201. The "It" Factor (Lust for Al Gore, Part 1)Welcome back, Lovely Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about people who have the "it" factor. Can you get it if you don't have it? What does it mean to have an "it" factor? Also, Katie tells the story about her encounter with former VP Al Gore. Thanks for listening, Friends! This is part 1 in a 2-part series - tune in on March 10 for the second installment! 2025-02-2419 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast195. Karen & Katie's Year-In-ReviewHappy End-of-2024, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie discuss how they feel about 2024 and their Spotify Wrapped!
Thank you for tuning in - we wish each one of you a joyful and healthy holiday season xoxo2024-12-2321 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast172. Wherever You Go, There You AreWelcome back, Beautiful Listeners! On today's pod, Katie and Karen chat about Katie's 6-week trip through Europe and Morocco.
Thanks for listening, Friends, Enjoy!
xo
Check out Violet on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Violet-4K-UHD-Olivia-Munn/dp/B09L783GVX2024-06-0318 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast167. Being Supportive vs. ProjectingWelcome back, Gorgeous Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat while Karen is at the airport and Katie has COVID (fun!). The pair discuss talks about everything from how Southwest Airlines seats is passengers and how Katie is manifesting a Business Class ticket to Europe to how certain comments aren't helpful in times of stress and the strange boutiques that are often inside airports (hello Spanx).
Thanks for listening - enjoy!
Check out Kate Silver's piece on toxic positivity here: https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/toxic-positivity2024-03-2544 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast148. When Plans Fall Apart...And It Is OKWelcome back, Listeners! On today's pod, Karen and Katie chat about Katie getting COVID and going home early from NYC and Karen's experience seeing Beyonce in New Orleans. The pair also discuss how plans not working out can actually be great, especially when surrender is involved.
Thanks for listening, enjoy!2023-10-0932 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast146. Considering Our PurposeHappy Monday, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about Beyonce, meltdowns (Katie's, in particular), and the concept of purpose. What is your purpose? Do you know? How do you think about that question?
- Check out Amejko Artistry: https://www.amejkoartistry.com/ (this is the art studio where Katie is recording this week - tune in to hear how her friend Anna found her purpose in creating art)
Thanks for listening!
2023-09-2535 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast140. 'Barbie' Review w/Ginger Buddha!OMGGGGGG! Listeners, you are in for a treat today. On this week's show, Karen and Katie chat with the one and only GINGER BUDDHA about what she thought of the 'Barbie' movie. The energy she brings to this conversation is incredible - it is something you will NOT want to miss.
In addition to that fabulous convo, Karen and Katie chat about their upcoming weeks (we will be taking a summer disco nap and will be back Aug. 14), and about how they are now celebrating the THIRD ANNIVERSARY of this pod - truly amazing :)
Thank...2023-07-2439 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast139. Is Barbie a Feminist Icon?What a question!! Hello Listeners, and welcome to another fabulous installment of the pod! On today's show, Karen and Katie discuss Karen's incredible birthday, Katie's trip to wine country and pose the question: is Barbie a feminist icon?
Thanks for listening - enjoy!2023-07-1731 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast136. 'Happening To Summer'Happy Summer, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about how summer has been going for them so far and how they can both getting a little overwhelmed at all the things available when the weather is nice. The pair pose the question: 'What kind of summer person are you?' Also discussed: how Katie was invited into a harem and how Karen is getting invited to parties just a few weeks after moving to Indy.
Thanks for listening - enjoy!2023-06-2639 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast116. Redefining Your BoxWelcome, Listeners, to another thrilling installment of the pod! On today's show, Karen and Katie get into a wide ranging conversation about everything from Katie's wild trip to Las Vegas to Karen's incredible Martini Luther King parties (which sound EPIC). The duo also discusses the concept of 'redefining your box' in the beginning of the year to let in the things that are serving you and release the things that might be dragging you down (HELLO BOUNDARIES).
We hope you enjoy the show, thank you for listening! xo
- Just in case you want to w...2023-01-1655 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast111. Our Best & Worst SelvesHappy Monday, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about the conditions that result in each of them being their best selves and worst selves. They talk about self compassion and how being around certain people brings out the best and worst in them. Karen also chats about her exciting Thanksgiving adventure and Katie discusses 'gnat gate.'
Hope you enjoy - thanks for listening! xo2022-12-0542 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast110. Keeping It LightHappy late November, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about how they are KEEPING THINGS LIGHT, even while not-so-light topics swirl around them. The pair chat about Katie's quest to find friends in Bend, and they question the proper term for people who live in Greenland. For those who'd like to know, it's Greelander or Kalaallit.
The more ya know! (cue Reading Rainbow music)
Thanks for listening! xoxo
2022-11-2837 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast109. Unconditional Self-CompassionWelcome back, Gorgeous Listening Community! We hope you all are having a fabulous Thanksgiving week. On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about self-compassion, what it can look like, how (even when we are holding ourselves accountable for unsavory actions - Katie discusses a marital spat she started) it is unconditional.
The pair also chat about their love for Lizzo, new dietary restrictions, the lottery, and Trader Joe's salads.
We hope you enjoy - thank you for listening! xoxo2022-11-2143 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast102. Staying in the Present MomentHappy Monday and Welcome Back, Lovely Listeners! After a three-week break, Karen and Katie are BACK with an episode about the importance of staying in the present moment (and how difficult it can be!). Karen talks about her bout with COVID, Katie discusses a crisis with her dog, and the pair rejoices being back together.
Hope you enjoy this episode - thanks for listening! xo
2022-10-0339 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast99. 99 Topics and an Itch is OneWelcome back Listeners to a really fun episode! Today's show was recorded as a happy hour, which means it is extra fabulous. Karen and Katie chat about a whopping 99 different topics (give or take) including Katie's new love for camping, Karen's bewildering experience at a dark sky park, and the pair gets INTO IT about itchy things. Strap in - this is an episode you don't want to miss.
Thanks for listening - we appreciate you all!
xo2022-08-2953 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast98. Reconnecting With OurselvesHappy Monday, Beautiful Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about the things that are helping them reconnect with themselves at this moment. The pair chats about Katie's COVID depression and how music is giving Karen life.
We hope you enjoy - thanks for listening!
xo2022-08-1522 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast93. The Power Of Your PeopleHappy Monday, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about what life has been like over the past few weeks (Katie's COVID, Karen's visit to Alabama) and then get into how surrounding yourself with the people you love most (especially right now), can really help lift the burden of, well, life.
Happy Birthday to KAREN on Tuesday, July 12!
Thanks for listening! xo
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Of Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast91. Advice To Our 21-Year-Old SelvesHappy Monday listeners, and get ready for a trip down memory lane! On today's show, Karen and Katie talk about what kind of advice they'd give to their 21-year-old selves. The topics that come up surprise them both (umm, alcohol and drugs Katie?!) and also include some very touching moments (Karen would have loved to take more pics of herself at that age).
We hope you all enjoy - thanks for listening!
2022-06-2038 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast89. Check Yo' SelfGet ready for a fun episode, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie go on a series of wild tangents that result in stories about everything from Katie being on a leash as a kid to Karen's love for rollerskating to the pair's bewilderment about all things NOUGAT. They also talk about how how it can be a good/healthy idea to 'check ourselves before we wreck ourselves' on a regular basis.
For all of you interested in WTF IS NOUGAT?! - check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdWmulnsVQw
Thanks for l...2022-06-0645 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast87. Summer Bucket ListsHellllooooo, Listeners, and welcome to another thrilling installment of the pod! On this week's show, Karen and Katie catch up after being away from each other for 4 weeks (the longest time since the pod started). Katie talks about her time in Portugal, Karen discusses how tried and true coping mechanisms for being human sometimes need a refresh (darn you, coping mechanisms!) and the pair go deep into a convo about their spring bucket lists.
Thanks for listening, enjoy!
2022-05-231h 10Of Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast85. Good SurprisesHello, Listeners, and thanks for tuning in! On this week's mini-pod (series #4 of 5), Karen and Katie discuss good surprises - you know, the ones that give you faith in humanity. Karen discusses a garden surprise and Katie talks about a few birthday surprises.
We hope this episode brings a smile to your face.
Enjoy!2022-05-0916 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast83. Knowing When To Tap OutHappy Monday, Listeners, and welcome to installment #2 of our five-part mini-pod series while Katie is out of town! In this week's episode, Karen and Katie discuss the concept of knowing when to walk away from something (or "tap out").
We hope you enjoy - thanks for listening!
2022-04-2514 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast82. Spring FeverHappy Monday, Listeners! On this week's pod, Karen and Katie chat about a few of the hormonal changes that happen to us when the weather gets nice again. The pair also discuss how this is their first mini pod in a series of five mini pods while Katie is out of town. They recorded them ALL IN A SINGLE SITTING!
Thanks for listening - we hope you enjoy!
- Want to read what happens to us in the spring? Check out this WebMD article: https://www.webmd.com/women/features/you-give-me-spring-fever
2022-04-1816 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast81. ReligionHappy Monday, Listeners! On this week's show, Karen and Katie chat all about religion. They discuss finding out about their friends' religions long after they've been close to them, about how religion showed up in their lives growing up and much more. Karen takes us on a journey that involves prayer and spontaneous baptisms while Katie explains her Mom's "musical chairs" approach to religion. The pair also discusses the connections between religion and spirituality.
**Exciting announcement: Rebellious Magazine for Women, this podcast's mothership, is in the midst of a fundraising campaign. Help them reach $5,000!! They are a little more than 1/2 w...2022-04-1158 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast80. Practicing Empathy & GraceWelcome back, Listeners! In today's episode, Karen and Katie discuss the importance of empathy when approaching/talking to other people, and the fact that you never know what others are going through. As Neil deGrasse Tyson says, "We are, each of us, a little universe." Karen discusses what her life has been like lately, Katie gets into how empathy has presented itself in her marriage and the pair also talks in depth about the concept of giving ourselves grace when things don’t go to plan. This is an amazing episode that also covers topics like leg warmers, onboarding for Tr...2022-04-0443 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast78. Living Life On Your ScheduleHappy Almost-International Women's Day, Listeners! In this week's show, Karen and Katie give a much-deserved shout-out to the 10th anniversary of Karen's creation, Rebellious Magazine For Women! They talk about how amazing Rebellious is, Katie explains that she's had a horrible mental health day and how talking to Karen helped fish her out of the gutter, and one of Karen's cats tries to climb the walls.
The duo then gets into a conversation about giving ourselves permission to live life on our own schedules. Karen keeps the conversation current while Katie goes full-on extensional crisis on us. ...2022-03-0752 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast75. Galentines Day & Heart-Shaped Salami with Ginger BuddhaOhMyGooooddddnnneeeesss, FOLKS! (insert excited screaming here) Today's show is one of our best ever because we have on the one, the only, the incomparable....GINGER BUDDHA (a.k.a Tori Ulrich) on the show!
Karen, Katie, and Tori get into a lively conversation about female friendship - a convo that reveals itself to be one of our most deep and revealing yet. It is one you will not want to miss, and, as Karen explains, is a "master class in what it is to be a good friend." The trio also chats about what it is like t...2022-02-141h 10Of Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast74. Embracing Your UniquenessHappy Monday, Listeners! On this week's show, Karen and Katie chat about how important it is to embrace what makes each of us unique. Toss aside social conditioning, crappy comments from past loves/friends/colleagues, and think about what makes you YOU! Let your freak flag fly, Friends!
In addition to discussing this soul-nourishing topic, the pair also talk about some Hollywood heartthrobs of the late 90s and question where they are now and how old they might be (spoiler alert: Jude Law is only 49! WTAF.)
Thanks for listening, enjoy!
Resources from today's e...2022-02-0741 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast73. Ideas For ExhaustionGood morning, Listeners, and welcome to SEASON 7! This week, Karen and Katie are discussing exhaustion, and how common of a feeling it is right now. The pair discuss an amazing Harvard Business Review piece about what to do when in survival mode - get ready to take notes! They also chat about how bears can teach us a lot about resting, and Karen brings back the 90s with a mini-rendition of Lovefool by The Cardigans.
We are sending you all love, light, and energy for the week - thanks for listening!
Resources:
- Li...2022-01-3138 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast72. (MINI POD) Making Time For ArtHappy Monday, Listeners! On today's mini pod, Karen and Katie chat about how great it feels to make time for art, whatever that means to you. Even if it is five minutes in a day where you do the thing that makes you feel good, it is worth it!
Thanks for listening - enjoy!
xo2022-01-2418 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast71. Reimagining Dualistic Thinking with Dr. Tania IsraelThe fabulous Dr. Tania Israel is BAAACCCKK!!! On this week's show, Karen and Katie get into a really exciting conversation with Dr. Israel about dualistic thinking (otherwise known as 'right/wrong' thinking), and how critical and nuanced ways of thinking/seeing the world can help us all.
The trio also picks up last week's conversation about bidets, Katie discusses her wedding ring melodrama and Dr. Israel offers TONS of amazing resources for listeners looking to heal dualistic thoughts.
Thanks for listening - Enjoy!
Resources from today's episode:
- Check out Dr. Isr...2022-01-171h 08Of Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast70. RestListeners you are in for a TREAT today! On this week's show, Karen & Katie discuss the importance of rest in the middle of our New Year's resolution-crazed time. They also discuss a WIDE variety of other topics, such as their holiday breaks, the beauty of puttering around the house, how keeping a travel journal even when you are home is an excellent idea, and, of course, bidets (you will want to listen until the end for gems in that department - trust us).
Thanks for listening. Enjoy!
Resources from this episode include:
- Gl...2022-01-101h 05Of Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast69. (MINI POD) Reclaiming Past JoysHappy 2022, Listeners! We hope you are all feeling great. On today's show, Karen and Katie talk about how it can be difficult to access joy at times (unless, as Katie - queen of metaphors - says, "if you are shitting rainbows, keep on shitting"), and when it is, to think back to the things that brought you joy in the past. These could be things like books and movies/TV shows. If you liked them in the past, you might like them again, so tee 'em up and see what happens to your mental state!
We hope y...2022-01-0318 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast68. (MINI POD) 2021 Time CapsuleHappy Almost-New Year, Listeners! On this week's show, Karen and Katie discuss the things and experiences that they'd put in a 2021 time capsule. The conversation ranges from light to dark and everything in between.
While you listen, play along! What are the top 5 things you'd keep/want to remember from this year?
Thanks and enjoy!
Resource from today's episode:
- Please be sure to check out the 1619 books! https://1619books.com/
- Check out the amazing artwork on Pretty Awful on IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettyawful/2021-12-2718 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast67. (MINI POD) Celebrating Solstice FabulousnessHappy Winter Solstice, Listeners! For today, mini-pod episode, Karen and Katie chat about incredible solstice traditions. The pair also discuss stargazing, finding hair from the 1800s in a cedar chest (you'll have to listen to find out!), and Marie Kondo.
We hope you all have a fabulous week!
Resources from today's show:
- Check out the International Dark Sky Parks to see if there is one near you: https://www.darksky.org/our-work/conservation/idsp/parks/
- Try downloading SkyView, a free app that helps you find constellations! https://apps.apple.co...2021-12-2026 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast66. Following Your BlissHappy Mid-December, Listeners! In this week's episode, Karen and Katie discuss how we can all follow our bliss when it comes to dreaming big (even if we aren't able to go anywhere at the moment). The pair also talks about vision boarding, waiting in line for concerts, and Karen as a MAJOR mic drop moment when she asks, "Post-COVID, WHO ARE WE NOW?"
Thanks for listening - enjoy!
Resources from today's episode:
- Check out Adam Grant's WorkLife podcast: https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife2021-12-1334 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast65. Navigating The FireWelcome back, Listeners! In today's show, Karen & Katie chat about how to deal when the universe seems to continue piling on not-so-ideal scenarios into our lives. The duo goes deep into talking about strategies that help them mentally and physically, and explore dark dumpster metaphors. Additionally, they chat about Katie's experience with the COVID booster and Karen's blissful reunion with Erin from Estonia (check out episode #5 for our fun interview with her!).
Thanks for listening, Friends, Enjoy!2021-12-0634 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast64. Rage RevisitedHappy Thanksgiving, Listeners! This week, Karen and Katie get into a deep discussion about everything from travel (Katie once lived in Nepal, while Karen once lived in Cambodia!) to the VERY problematic history of Thanksgiving to Katie's reasoning for wanting to have a funeral for coffee. Sadly, Katie's microphone didn't work properly for this episode (something we didn't notice until the editing phase), so this show also introduces 'mic gate.' We hope to fix all sound issues by next week!
The pair then gets into a discussion around rage: allowing rage, how rage and anger can...2021-11-2258 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast63. Zooming Out & MaintenanceHappy Monday, Gorgeous Listeners! In this week's episode, Karen & Katie chat about how healthy it can be to "zoom out" on our lives. This is a useful exercise to help us see what goals we have for the future and what kind life we want to live. It can also be a fabulous activity when thinking back on our past and celebrating all of the things we've accomplished. Karen makes the smart observation that including "maintenance" in that zoom-out is also a useful thing to do to touch base with ourselves and check in on how things might be...2021-11-1530 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast62. Social Fuel TanksIn this week's episode, Karen and Katie chat about the concept of social fuel tanks (i.e. what fills up our energy and makes us feel connected to humanity). Turns out, the things that fill each of us up are very different. Some find fuel in spending time with loved ones, while others fuel up listening to their favorite musical artists or watching a show that makes them feel connected to the wider world. The pair discuss the concept and the study that coined the term.
Karen and Katie also talk about Halloweens past and present, and t...2021-11-0850 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast61. Perspective Shifts As Life ShiftsHello, Listeners and welcome to the launch of SEASON 6!! In today's episode, Karen and Katie discuss how shifting our perspectives on life events can really make us feel differently (and often in the best possible ways). The pair then gets into a wide reaching convo about everything from cats shitting to Agent Orange to leaves falling off the trees as winter descends upon us. Trust us, though, this episode is FUN and there are some surprises, so be sure to tune in.
Thanks for listening, we appreciate each of you!
Resources from today's episode:
...2021-11-0139 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast60. CommunityWhat does it mean to cultivate community? How are we all thinking about community as we enter our second COVID winter? In this week's episode, Karen & Katie chat about how being in community positively impacts their lives, and how there are a myriad of ways to think about the topic. The show also starts off with Katie's story about babysitting a cat named Guillermo.
Thanks for listening, Enjoy!
2021-10-2525 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast59. Quelling Negative Self-Talk with G.L.A.DHello, Listeners! Karen & Katie have a great episode for you this week, one about the acronym G.L.A.D. Developed by mindfulness expert Donald Altman, the acronym is designed to help reduce ruminating thoughts that can lead to negative self-talk.
G = Gratitude
L = Learning
A = Achievement
D = Delight
The pair talk about how to use this tool and how it can help each one of us live happier lives. They also talk about Karen's fabulous new glasses, and Katie's fun time visiting San Francisco.
Resources from toda...2021-10-1825 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast58. Stopping The WorldWelcome back, Listeners! After a few weeks off, this week Karen and Katie discuss the concept of 'stopping the world' for major events in our lives. While most of the time those events tend to be negative, the pair makes the case for taking a stopping-the-world level of downtime whenever we need it. Karen makes the astute declaration that it is often a choice to keep going when we know we need to stop (HELLO MIC DROP).
We hope you enjoy - thank you for listening!2021-10-1124 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast57. Time Abundance & Time ScarcityInspired by a recent tweet by Adam Grant, this week's episode centers around time abundance and time scarcity. What are these things, you ask?? Karen & Katie dive into the research-backed amount of time that is required to feel a general sense of well-being and the amount of time that adds stress to our lives.
Enjoy and thanks for listening!
Resources for this episode:
- Check out Adam Grant's work: https://www.instagram.com/adamgrant/
- Check out What Fresh Hell Is this? By Heather Corinna: http://www.heathercorinna.com/project/what-fresh-hell-is-this-perimenopause-menopause-other-indignities-and-you-a-guide/...2021-09-2047 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast56. Pop Culture Palate Cleanser (with Brianna Wellen)Oh, Listeners, you are in for such a FUN episode! Today, Karen & Katie welcome back the fabulous Brianna Wellen (also known as one of the most fun people on the planet) for an in-depth convo about what to watch and listen to right now. The trio end up talking about all-things pop culture past and present (heeelllooo 'Battle of the Network Stars'). They also discuss how to pair alcoholic beverages with shows and what to watch when you want to be sad, happy, and angry.
So many resources for this one - hope you enjoy!
**C...2021-09-131h 06Of Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast55. Not Dreaming of Labor (Day)Happy Labor Day, Listeners! Today, Karen and Katie discuss their thoughts around Labor Day, what Labor Day means in 2021, and how people can find their passions in life. Thanks for listening!2021-09-0644 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast54. MINI POD: Delta Real TalkHellloooo Listeners - we hope you are all doing well this week. In today's episode, Karen and Katie get real in how they are feeling about recent news/world events, including the current Delta spike. What ensues is a mini pod (less than 30 mins) episode that covers how they are coping with everything and their thoughts around watching/listening to shows/music that remind them of the early days of the pandemic. The pair also injects levity into the show as they brainstorm co-founding an escort service(!!) and reminiscing about fabulous SNL skits.
Thanks for listening - e...2021-08-3026 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast53. The Case Against MultitaskingGet ready, Listeners, because Karen & Katie get INTO it in this episode on multitasking. The duo chat about a wide variety of topics, triggers, and tips to help others who also struggle with the issue. They talk about everything from how to set boundaries with others to help in the quest for mono-tasking to strategies they use when they realize they've been multitasking. We hope you enjoy this one!
Resources from today's episode:
- Grab a copy of Rachel Rogers' book "We Should All Be Millionaires" - https://helloseven.co/the-book/
- Check o...2021-08-2345 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast52. Cultivating Spaciousness, Teaching Dharma, & Pursing Creative Endeavors (with Prajna Sparks' co-hosts Dr. Tania Israel & Karma Yeshe Chödrön)Listeners - great news! The great Dr. Tania Israel is BAAACCCCKKKK and chatting with Karen and Katie for this week's pod. What's more: she's brought along her dear friend Karma Yeshe Chödrön to talk all about their podcast Prajna Sparks. The pair started their podcast around the same time as Karen and Katie did, so in today's podcast they discuss the creative process, the mental health benefits of being creative, and how wonderful it is to pursue projects with friends. Yet there is SO MUCH MORE to this conversation. Yeshe explains her path from litigator to Buddhist tr...2021-08-161h 00Of Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast51. Getting To The ROOT Of Our Feelings (+ A Chat About ANGER)Oooh, Listeners, you are in for a TREAT today! In this week's episode, Karen and Katie chat about how it can be challenging to excavate the WHY behind our feelings in any given moment. And then the pair go into an in-depth discussion on anger (it is JUICY!). The convo is also peppered with fun stories about Karen as a wine competition judge and Katie's recent success at manifesting a housing swap. You won't want to miss this one.
Enjoy and thanks for listening - we appreciate all of you!
2021-08-0943 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast50. Our LIVE One-Year Anniversary Show!Woot Woot! Today's episode is the recording of our LIVE one-year anniversary show, which took place on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.
Huge thanks to everyone who joined and to everyone listening now! Karen & Katie started off the show with a general catch up and love letter to the great Simone Biles, then went into a Q&A portion of the event with the live audience, and the show ended with a lively trivia game.
Enjoy!
2021-08-0243 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast49. The Case For Taking A Vacation Right NowHello, Listeners! Karen & Katie are so excited today because TOMORROW (Tuesday, July 27th) is their LIVE (on Zoom) One-Year Anniversary Show! Wanna join them? Please do - just click on the link the Instagram bio for this pod (@not_ok_pod) and purchase one ticket for your household for $25. They can't wait to see you tomorrow.
On today's show, the pair chat about their feelings about the new COVID variant news and make a strong case for taking vacation right now (even if it is just to take a prolonged lunch break and look out at some n...2021-07-2636 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast48. Coffee Talk & IntuitionOn today's episode, Karen and Katie get into a deep conversation about how quitting caffeine has helped them in many aspects of their lives. They then dovetail that topic into the topic of intuition - something that is louder for both of them since quitting coffee - and discuss the importance of listening to one's deep wise voice inside.
Resources from today's episode:
- Check out the Shattered Glass podcast episode with Oprah - it is EXCELLENT: https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/oprah-winfrey2021-07-1940 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast47. Turning A Crowd CornerHappy Monday, Listeners, and a HUGE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE ONE AND ONLY KAREN HAWKINS! Our brilliant co-host, Karen, is celebrating another amazing year around the sun, and we couldn't be happier that she was born.
This week, Karen & Katie discuss their feelings on turning, what they call, "a crowd corner." As the world opens up, they are finding themselves more and more OK with socializing. Katie discusses her recent journey to a family wedding and then a vacation in Washington (quite a bit was involved with each trip and she goes into great detail on the u...2021-07-1248 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast46. Big EmotionsHappy Monday, Listeners! This week, Karen and Katie are talking about how BIG EMOTIONS can creep into our minds when we least expect them and how to accept them and allow them to move through our bodies. Katie talks about a rental car meltdown she recently experienced (looking at you, Hotwire.com!), and Karen shares how framing situations as temporary often helps her calm down when feelings get heated.
Hope you all are having a good July - thanks for listening!
P.S. We are having a Live One Year Anniversary Show (on ZOOM) on T...2021-07-0530 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast45. PRIDEHappy PRIDE, Everyone!
In today's episode, Karen and Katie chat about Pride weekend and the importance of the worldwide festivities every June. They also talk about the concept of pride in ourselves, and being proud for who we are at at whatever stage of life we find ourselves in.
BONUS: Karen & Katie will be hosting a LIVE SHOW to mark this podcast's one year anniversary on Tuesday, July 27th! The pair is SO excited about this and encourage everyone to purchase a ticket ($25/household) with the link on @not_ok_pod's IG and Katie's IG @ka...2021-06-2822 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast44. AgingHello Listeners and thanks for tuning into this week's installment of Of Course I'm Not OK! Today, Karen & Katie chat about aging. They discuss Katie's recent 40th birthday - with all of it's ups and, well, not so great moments - and talk about how aging is actually a wonderful thing that they both feel grateful for (well, most of the time).
Have a good week!2021-06-2131 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast43. Reunions & Caffeine WithdrawalWelcome back, Listeners! We are so glad you're here. In today's episode, Karen & Katie chat about their recent reunions with family and how they feel about easing back into socializing. They then go deep into the emotional, social, physical, and societal implications of drinking caffeine and also quitting it.
This episode is a ton of fun - hope you enjoy!
Resources:
- Check out Ellen Forney's graphic novel MARBLES here: http://marblesbyellenforney.com/about.php#.YMb2NzZKjfY
2021-06-1441 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast42. Living A Life Of Yes With Saya HillmanGet ready for an epic episode! This week, Karen and Katie welcome Saya (pronounced Sigh-A) Hillman, a.k.a. 'The Accessible Oprah,' for a far-reaching and very real conversation about living what Saya calls 'A Life Of Yes.' As founder and CEO of Mac & Cheese Productions, a Chicago-based lifestyle business that creates events (and many other things) for its clients, Saya explains how getting fired in 2004 was one of the best things that could have happened to her.
Since then, she's built a thriving business and is dedicated to living life on her terms. In...2021-05-2459 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast41. MINI POD: Daydreaming As A Manifestation ToolWelcome to our first MINI POD, Listeners! In today's 15-minute episode, Karen & Katie chat about how daydreaming is a form of manifestation. They encourage everyone to be open to the energy of dreaming as a self-care practice, and to welcome any ideas and feelings that come up.
Enjoy & thank you for listening!
Resources:
- Check out Anna Peterson's art at Amejko Artistry: https://www.amejkoartistry.com/
- You can find Anna on IG, too: https://www.instagram.com/amejkoartistry/?hl=en2021-05-1715 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast40. Emotional Pie Charts, Vacation Anxiety, & Reopening FeelsHappy Mid-May, Listeners! in today's episode, Karen & Katie chat about a variety of topics, starting with their new practice of texting pie charts of their emotions to each other. The pair highly recommends others do the same (listeners, send us your pie charts!), and talk about the mental health benefits of the exercise. They then talk a bit about the anxiety they feel about going on vacation right now, and some worried feelings around cities reopening.
Thanks for listening - enjoy!
2021-05-1036 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast39. LanguishingWelcome to today's episode on languishing, inspired by the viral piece by psychologist Adam Grant in The New York Times!
Karen & Katie GET INTO IT when talking about the concept of languishing, which Grant refers to as the "neglected middle child of mental health" - basically the feeling that isn't exactly depression but isn't, as he says, "flourishing," either. The pair discuss how common this feeling (often referred to just as "blah" or "I don't want to do anything today" or "I'd rather stay in my PJs and watch Outlander on a loop while eating Cheetos" or "I...2021-05-0351 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast38. Erotica & Creativity with Rachel Kramer BusselWhat a treat! In today's episode, Karen & Katie welcome the amazing Rachel Kramer Bussel, a wildly creative and kind person who is also the editor of the long-running Best Women's Erotica Of The Year anthologies. The trio cover a TON of topics, including erotica, if Rachel ever gets sick of writing/editing sex topics(!!), talking dogs, jigsaw puzzles, mental health, YouTube stars, and upcoming books we don't want to miss.
Thanks for listening - enjoy!
Resources from today's episode:
- Rachel Kramer Bussel's website: https://rachelkramerbussel.com/
- Rachel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/raquelita?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ct...2021-04-261h 08Of Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast36. Radical Imagination For The AftertimesHappy Vaccination Week! In today's episode, Karen & Katie chat about how they both got their vaccines this week, their feelings around going back into social situations (from two-person coffee dates to 500-person weddings), and both agree that the so-called 'aftertimes' are going to be filled with awkwardness.
How can any convo go beyond the 60-min Zoom limit?
How do we end dinner parties without 'leave meeting' buttons?
The pair then seamlessly segues into a conversation around RADICAL IMAGINATION. What is the most true and beautiful (to borrow a phrase from the great Glennon Doy...2021-04-1242 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast35. Pop Culture Brain Candy (with Brianna Wellen)Today's episode is SO MUCH FUN! Karen & Katie decide to add a little alcohol to the mix as they welcome Brianna Wellen, Chicago Reader's culture editor (and all around fabulous human), to talk about the best escapism TV shows and movies right now. OMG the list is incredible (see below for links to everything talked about).
The trio covers topics far beyond pop culture, and get deep into a therapy chat and even rattle off some of their hall-pass celebs.
Resources from today's episode:
- Follow Brianna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/briannawellen?lan...2021-04-051h 03Of Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast34. Restaurants Right Now (with Food People author & photographer Kristen Loken)For today's episode, Karen & Katie chat with Kristen Loken, author and photographer of the new book Food People Are The Best People! The trio discuss how restaurants are handling COVID, feedback from chefs, things that are working in the industry, and things that are super hard at the moment. Kristen talks about her gorgeous book (OMG it is A-MAZING), and offers super helpful advice on how people can be creative (and find their purpose) even if they are feeling exhausted by the pandemic.
Resources from today's episode:
- Kristen's book Food People Are The Best People (enter code NOTOK for fr...2021-03-2955 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast33. Easing Back Into Life As We Knew ItAs news of increased vaccine availability hits the airwaves, Karen & Katie are feeling a lot of feelings.
Today, the pair talks about their considerations (and anxieties) around easing back into socializing. What does it mean? Where will they draw the line? How will they talk to people they haven't seen in more than a year?
From actionable tips on how to set boundaries to living by the mantra "What would Dr. Fauci Do?", this episode covers it all. Bonus: Karen & Katie start the pod with a very fun trip down memory lane, discussing everything from 80s...2021-03-2237 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast32. Pandemic Grief & the COVID Anniversary (with writer Hope Edelman)Has anyone else been feeling a bit low lately? If so, the reason may surprise you. According to writer and grief expert Hope Edelman, many people experience a "dip in functioning" around the one-year anniversary of a trauma or loss. This week marks one year since COVID descended on the U.S., and in today's episode, Karen & Katie chat with Hope about the concept of Pandemic Grief.
The conversation is fascinating; Hope covers how culture in the U.S. over the last 150 years has changed around grief and how the one-year anniversary may be impacting us in different ways than a...2021-03-1545 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast31. International Women's DayHappy International Women's Day, Listeners! In today's episode, Karen & Katie chat about a wide range of topics relating to this special day. The pair touches on the many (MANY) real challenges that women face, and highlight why it's so important to appreciate the women in our lives.
Thanks for listening - Enjoy!2021-03-0825 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast30. Body Love Masterclass with Dr. Renee EnglenAnyone feeling some sort of way about their bodies these days (or every day)??? If so, this episode is for you. Today, Karen & Katie chat with the incredible Dr. Renee Englen, Northwestern psychology professor & leading body acceptance researcher about ALL things related to body image.
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The conversation covers everything from if you should ever talk about someone’s body (answer: no) to how people are coping with body image issues in quarantine to actionable strategies on how all of us can feel better about our bodies today.
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Even with such a serious topic, Renee adds levity & the ensuing convo is sprinkle...2021-03-011h 06Of Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast29. LaughterThank goodness for laughter! In today’s episode, Karen & Katie muse about the benefits of cracking up and discuss their go-to strategies when they need a laugh. The pair also officially launches a movement towards a 3-day workweek (LEAN INTO THAT) & give a shout out to Caroline for coming up with the best phrase of the 21st century: “This is my pandemic.” Words to live by, folks. Thanks for listening! Resources from today’s episode:
Dr. Tania Israel's YouTube video of her singing the Intersectionality Song to Karen & Karen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YjKkwiSPS0&feature=youtu.be2021-02-2237 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast28. Comparison: The Joy ThiefToday's episode is inspired by Teddy Roosevelt's famous quote: "Comparison is the thief of joy." (HELLO REALNESS!) Karen & Katie chat about how they both struggle with comparing themselves to others. Karen shares the inspiring story of her experience participating in the AIDS Ride, and realizing that (even though she was passed by some hot shot 80-year-olds) it was "her ride” and not a competition with impressive octogenarians. Katie shares a similar story about an experience at a triathlon, the pair talk about how much they love Cheetos, and discuss the importance of celebrating oneself.
Resources from today's episode:
- Check out...2021-02-1533 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast27. Unity (Dr. Tania Israel RETURNS!)This week’s episode is a MUST LISTEN. One of Karen & Katie’s favorite guests, Dr. Tania Israel, returns to talk about unity. The discussion covers everything from how to talk with people across the aisle to how many of us could benefit from rethinking our news consumption to real talk about anger around politics.
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This episode is like listening to a therapy session. Very difficult topics, no punches pulled, & tons of actionable takeaways by the brilliant Dr. Israel.
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Resources from today’s episode:
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- Connect with Dr. Tania Israel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bybdialogue/
and Twitter: https...2021-02-0858 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast26. Embracing BoredomAnyone else bored right about now? In today's episode, Karen & Katie discuss how they are dealing with their post-inauguration boredom, and how feelings of boredom can masquerade as feelings of depression(!!). The pair also talk about inflatable hot tubs, Rent the Runway experiences, and how boredom can seep into long-term relationships (HELLO).
Sending you all love for a good week! xoxo2021-02-0130 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast25. Inauguration Hangover (Season 3 Kickoff!)YAY & OOF! In today's episode, Karen & Katie are embracing the concept that "both things can be true" of many situations by explaining their mixed feelings about the beginning of the Biden Administration. They are THRILLED that 45 is out of office, yet both experienced the same complete exhaustion (and COVID scare) on the day of the inauguration. If you felt this way, please know that you are not alone! The pair talks about everything from eye stabbing to cat purring to shaking as a way to relive trauma responses.
Enjoy!2021-01-2537 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast24. Escapism (Season 2 Finale!)Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Listeners!
This week, Karen & Katie start the pod by talking a bit about their anxiety around Wednesday's inauguration day (if you'd like to skip that and go right into our topic for the week, fast forward to roughly 11 minutes in).
After airing their worries, they switch gears entirely and talk about some of the ways they like to indulge in escapism activities. Get ready to hear about steamy sex - on TV and in books, love for Pinterest, family room scavenger hunts, and more.
Bottom line: We strongly endorse any brand of escapism that...2021-01-1833 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast23. Bringing Back The Mental Health DayIn today's episode, Karen & Katie discuss the importance of taking mental health days off from work - especially after last week's batshit news from Washington, D.C. The pair talk about the importance of paying attention to your body/mind & taking mental health days whenever you need them (your email will still be there when you get back!), & they get excited about the concept of creating permission slips to give to bosses.
If you'd like us to write YOU a permission slip, reach out on Instagram or Twitter - we are happy to offer this as a f...2021-01-1129 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast22. Lessons We're Bringing Into The New YearHappy New Year, Listeners! In today's episode, Karen & Katie chat about lessons from 2020 that they are intentionally bringing into 2021. Saying yes to saying no (without explanation)! Boundaries on time & space! Not projecting! Being intentional with our energies! TRUSTING OUR BODIES! Katie talks about being hopeful for the New Year, while Karen expresses a little more trepidation, & the pair agree that both feelings can be true at the same time.
For today's sponsor, Katie is advertising her Joy & Vulnerability Virtual Writing Workshops (this is a real sponsor, not a spoof). Her upcoming workshop (for womxn only) is slated f...2021-01-0430 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast21. 2020 Time CapsuleIf you had to bottle up a few items/experiences/memories from 2020 to open in future, what would they be? In today's episode, Karen & Katie celebrate the last week of 2020 (YAY!!) by talking about what they would put in their 2020 time capsules. Thank you, Dear Listeners, for joining us on the crazy rollercoaster that was this year. We look forward to doing more episodes in 2021!
Wishing you all peace & health!
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Karen & Katie2020-12-2826 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast20. Embrace Your Unique Gifts For The Hell Of ItHappy Christmas week, Listeners! In today’s episode, Karen & Katie discuss how important for us all to embrace our unique gifts (double-entendre-week-of-holiday-alert!). Interested in drawing? What about painting or dancing or collecting sticks that are no longer than 3 inches? Or diving deep into the history of truffle pigs and their plight during WWII? Whatever your interest/passion, this episode is designed to inspire you to go after it, and to do it for the hell of it (just say no to traditional outcomes!).
Enjoy!
Resources referred to in this episode:
- Calm Master Class with Elizabeth Gilbert:
https://www.calm.co...2020-12-2128 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast19. Showing Up For Ourselves & Others Right NowIn this time of socially-distanced everything, today Karen & Katie discuss how to show up for family & friends when we can’t just bop over for a physical hug. The pair share strategies that are working for them in their communities, & also stress the importance of how to show up for ourselves (such a vital-yet-almost-always-overlooked topic!).
How do you show up for your people & yourself right now? Shoot us an email at notokpod@gmail.com or message us on Twitter/IG (@notokpod). Thanks, Friends!2020-12-1424 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast18. The Power of Rituals (Even in Quarantine)Happy Monday, Listeners! In today’s episode, Karen & Katie discuss rituals – how they are being performed right now (funerals, birthdays, you name it), the brain science behind them, & how creating daily rituals can help us stay mentally sane during this time. Karen shares the story of her pricey visit to the vet, Katie rants about a recent debacle at the DMV, & the pair muse about the power of daily affirmations to help us all feel better.
Thanks for listening – Enjoy!2020-12-0733 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast17. Creating Space For Joy & GratitudeAre you feeling joy right now but afraid to admit it with so many challenges facing the world? If so, you aren't alone! In this week's episode, Karen & Katie make a case for the importance of embracing joy (even in the face of suffering), the connections between optimism and gratitude, the ways in which gratitude changes our brains (WHOA), and are visited by future President Kamala Harris. Whoop! Whoop!
Enjoy Friends, and thanks for listening! We will be back Dec. 7, 2020 with a new episode.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Resources for today's episode:
- Ca...2020-11-2327 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast16. Sanity-Saving Tips For Winter (with Writer & Editor Kate Silver)Wondering how you're going to stay sane during this quarantine-heavy winter? Join the club! Thankfully, in today's podcast, Karen & Katie chat with the incredible Kate Silver, a writer and editor in Chicago, about her plans for a mentally-healthy winter. The trio also chat about found joys in the pandemic and the concept of creativity right now. What's more: our sponsors DELIVER this week - make sure to take note of all of the fabulous folks who are supporting us - thank you, Folks!
Resources for this episode:
- Kate Silver: https://www.thekatesilver.com/
2020-11-1635 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast15. Self-CarePhew, what a week! In today's episode, Karen & Katie discuss how they were doing during the anxiety-ridden election week, what self-care practices helped them most, & ruminate on the concept of owning, without apology, whatever makes them feel good. Karen sends gratitude to the original cast of Hamilton, & Katie admits to possibly creating a super spreader event over Halloween.
Resources from this episode
- Stephen Colbert's monologue on Nov. 5, 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeSiJmLoJd0
- Take a Break, song from Hamilton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itKtosLoGk4
- Calm app (check out the #Spark section for Dr. Tania I...2020-11-0930 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast14. Batlight Activism (w/Tamara Lefcowitz & Randie Pearson of United Steelworkers Union)Politics & voting & run-ins with the Secret Service, OH MY!
In today's pre-election episode, Karen & Katie talk with the incredible Tamara Lefcowitz & Randie Pearson, two members of the United Steelworkers Union, about the 'batlight tour' that has been sweeping the nation. Ever since September, Tamara, Randie, & two other female Union members have been partaking in a road show where they shine massive 'Biden Harris 2020' lights onto buildings. Their effort gained massive attention in mid-October when a light was seen projected onto Chicago's Trump Tower, above the TRUMP sign (Twitter blew up within minutes).
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Of Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast13. Season 2 Kickoff & Topic SmorgasbordAfter three weeks away, Karen & Katie are BACK with Season 2 of Of Course I’m Not OK. In today’s episode, they unveil this project as a podcast (vs. an audio project), chat about topics they’ll be covering in this season, & introduce some very exciting sponsors.
Enjoy & thanks for listening!2020-10-2633 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast11. Mental Health Master Class (with Naiylah Warren, LMFT)Get ready to take notes! On this week's episode, Karen & Katie do a mental health deep dive with Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Naiylah Warren, LMFT. The trio chat about the cultural messaging in the Black community where women are taught to "shake off" mental health issues (& how things are now shifting generationally), how to squeeze in self-care even when you don't have a minute to spare (pay attention when you have to pee!), how to trust your body's wisdom (Katie shares how she didn't do this & ended up at the neurologist), how being emotionally vulnerable in friendships can help...2020-09-2850 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast10. Firing Inner Bullies, Manifesting Dreams, & Fighting Fears (with Lisa Pepper-Satkin, MFT)If you're having a hard week, this episode is for YOU. Karen & Katie chat with Lisa Pepper-Satkin, MFT, founder of Integrated Therapeutic Coaching, about how to identify and "fire" our inner bullies (yes, please!), how we can manifest our dreams, and how to fight those pesky "what if" fears (of which there are many these days!).
Resources from this week's episode:
- Check out Lisa's free PDF on how to fire your inner bully: http://bit.ly/6StepstoFireInnerBully
- Sign up for Lisa's free coaching calls at 12pmPT on Wednesdays: https://lisapeppersatkin.com/
...2020-09-2133 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast9. Emotional Resetting Amid The ApocalypseAnyone else finding themselves throwing their hands in the air & yelling into the void? On this week's episode, Karen & Katie discuss strategies on how to reset emotionally when it feels like the world is ending. Katie asks if there should be an expiration date on "shit sitting," Karen shares that with so much happening she's been feeling like a contestant on American Gladiators, and the pair trade tips & tricks (from staring at the ceiling to reading erotica) that are helping them stay sane right now. Listeners: we'd love to hear from you! What is helping you emotionally reset during this...2020-09-1426 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast8. Kindness During Stressful TimesWhat does it mean to be kind (to ourselves & others) during these trying times? In today's episode, Katie admits to road rage, Karen discusses how she realized that someone difficult in her life was suffering, and the pair agree that boundaries are a form of self-kindness.
Karen & Katie also put into the universe how wonderful it would be to Tamara Levitt, the voice of the Calm app, on the podcast.
Resources from this episode:
- Calm app: https://www.calm.com/
2020-09-0724 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast7. Navigating Difficult Political Conversations (with Dr. Tania Israel)Anyone else struggling with tense political conversations?! Worried that those conversations may cause the end to some of cherished relationships? If so, you are not alone. In this week's episode, Karen & Katie welcome Dr. Tania Israel, psychology professor at the University of California Santa Barbara and author of the new book Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work. The trio have a lively discussion on strategies to employ when talking across political lines, best practices for allyship and how social media plays a part in today's divisive political climate.
Get r...2020-08-3146 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast6. InsomniaIs anyone else losing sleep these days? In this week's episode, Karen & Katie discuss their struggles with insomnia. Katie explains her 'Hunger Games'-style dreams, Karen shares the horrors of waking up to a jarring email at 2 a.m., and the pair swap tricks that help them sleep. We'd love to hear your experiences with insomnia & the hacks that help you - email us: notokpod@gmail.com and connect with us on Twitter: @not_ok_pod.
Resources discussed in this episode:
- LeBron James meditations on Calm: https://app.www.calm.com/program/Kl8gZDaKoW/train-your-mind...2020-08-2420 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast5. Taking BIG Leaps (with Artist Erinn M. Cox)Our first guest joins us today! Have you ever thought of leaving your job and/or moving to a new city/state/country? In today's episode, Karen & Katie chat with the incredible Erinn M. Cox, someone who has done those things on a grand scale. After living in Chicago and wishing she could live and work as an artist in Europe, Erinn took the leap a few years ago and moved to Estonia for grad school. Now, several years later, she is a well-known contemporary jewelry artist loving her life in Estonia, selling her art and working remotely as...2020-08-1744 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast4. So. Many. Feelings.Anyone else feeling all the feels right now? In today's episode, Karen and Katie discuss how they are handling their deluge of feelings at this point in the pandemic, and chat about the benefits of therapy. Katie also admits to picking a fight with her husband over melted butter. BONUS: The pair introduces their new email address: notokpod@gmail.com. Email us with questions, comments, ideas for episodes and YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH THERAPY - thank you!
2020-08-1030 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast3. Coping With Uncertainty During QuarantineAre you thinking of making a major life change right now? In today's episode, Karen & Katie discuss making massive life shifts during this time of uncertainty, Katie uses a chicken metaphor to describe her partner, Karen looses her phone in the Chicago River & the pair discuss grief in crude, yet plain, terms. 2020-08-0327 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast2. RageRage, anyone? In this episode, Karen and Katie discuss why it's so hard to express anger, what's making them filled with rage these days (gummy bears, library book return policies), how women aren't socialized to express anger & how a 90-second meditation can help us all cope with stabby feelings. 2020-07-2725 min
Of Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast1. Introduction - Of Course I'm Not OK: An Audio ProjectWelcome to Of Course I'm Not OK: An Audio Project.
Today's episode is an introduction to this audio project (not yet a podcast). Hosts Karen Hawkins & Katie Morell discuss their mission to uncover real conversations about how people are faring during this pandemic and their big plans to bring Michelle Obama into the project. 2020-07-2715 minOf Course I'm Not OK: The PodcastTrailer - Of Course I'm Not OK: An Audio ProjectWelcome to Of Course I'm Not OK: An Audio Project. This project (not yet a podcast) is hosted by Katie Morell & Karen Hawkins, writers and long distance friends. 2020-07-2701 min