Thanks For Asking

They never taught us how to live without each other (Dead Sibling Society: Part Two)

It Feels Like Too Much Because It Is Too Much: Women on the Brink with Lyz Lenz

461. Grief Stays the Same Size, but You Keep Growing

Finding the "okay" in everyday life requires embracing the mundane and accepting that grief and joy coexist. Rather than waiting for life to become perfect, growth stems from navigating challenges—whether through the Tonkin model of grief, where one grows around loss, or by establishing daily routines that provide nece...

That Was Someone’s Baby: Losing A Person To Opioid Overdose with Steph Wittels Wachs

Lucky Girl: Mental Health, Brain Cancer and The Pit of Despair with Dayna Kathan

Two Spiraling Women Telling You To Stop Spiraling with Amanda White

Finding small moments of "OK" amidst life's inevitable stressors serves as a grounding practice for navigating daily challenges. Host Nora McInerney and guest Amanda White, author of Stop Spiraling, emphasize that breaking overwhelming tasks into manageable steps—such as calling for roadside assistance or focusing on a...

PSA: You Are Worthy with Dr. Marisa Franco

9/11 Boy: Growing up with grief with David Ferrugio

Grief functions as a deeply individual experience that often becomes public and identity-defining when tied to major historical events like 9/11. David Ferrugio, who lost his father in the 2001 attacks at age 12, examines how he navigated this public trauma, eventually transforming his grief into a platform for sharing...

459. The Portal Is Open with Caroline Moss

We Need To Talk About Post-Partum Psychosis: Ayana Lage On Her Memoir and The Case of Lindsay Clancy

My Mother's Money: Beth Pinsker on Finances and End of Life

Toddler Sunday Hits Different: Finding the OK in the World with Kate Kennedy

This Story Doesn’t Have A Happy Ending: Losing a Sibling to Opioid Overdose with Steph Wittels Wachs

Polyamory Is Easier When One Of Them Is Dead: Answering Widow Questions with Rebecca Woolf

He Was A Mirror Of Me: Trauma, Memories, and Family Myths Changing Lives

He Was A Mirror Of Me: Trauma, Memories, and Family Myths Changing Lives

Crusty Soul Energy with Elizabeth Kott

Help! I Was Dumped By A Widow

456. Is This a 90s Summer? with Jo Piazza

Nora McInerney and guest Jo Piazza navigate the challenges of modern parenting and the pursuit of personal joy during a sweltering summer. They challenge the unrealistic "90s summer" social media trend, advocating instead for low-pressure activities like thrifting, roller skating at local rinks, and embracing "cozy gam...

The Best at Suffering Award: Maggie Smith on Life After Divorce and Letting Go of Perfection