Of Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast: Recent Episodes
Katie Morell
Hosted by Karen Hawkins and Katie Morell, writers & longtime friends, this podcast explores mental health, creativity, & coping with quarantine. The goal: to help people feel less alone, share stores, & create connection.
Welcome 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/B09L783GVX
Hello, Listeners, and welcome back to a thrilling installment of the pod! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about the red flags and green flags in life.
We hope you enjoy - thanks for listening!
Welcome, Listeners! On today's mini-pod, Karen and Katie chat about what they are watching these days. Get your pencils ready to check out these hot TV shows and movies!
Thanks for listening - we love you all!
Welcome back, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about tax day and then go into several topics that touch on ENERGY. These include caffeine, the eclipse, Mercury Retrograde, and energetic boundaries.
We hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening - we we will be back April 29 with a new episode!
Get ready for a very special episode, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie welcome Megy Karydes to chat about her new book 50 Ways to More Calm, Less Stress: Scientifically Proven Ways to Relieve Anxiety and Boost Your Mental Health Using Your Five Senses!
The trio get discuss how decluttering can be a massive mental health hack, how to get in touch with your body's wisdom when you need a mental break, how to use your senses to ease anxiety and more.
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Check out Megy's book here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/50-ways-to-more-calm-less-stress-scientifically-proven-ways-to-relieve-anxiety-and-boost-your-mental-health-using-your-five-senses-megy-karydes/19754453?ean=9781728262529
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Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/megykarydes/
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Follow her on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/megy
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And check out this cool piece she wrote about decluttering for Reader's Digest: https://www.rd.com/article/kc-davis/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Thanks for listening, enjoy!
Welcome 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-positivity
Happy Monday, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about some of their favorite media portrayals of women and share their thoughts on not-so-savory attempts at representation. The pair also chats about COVID and Trump - hooray!
Thanks for listening - enjoy!
Welcome to a VERY special episode, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat with the amazing Geraldine DeRuiter about her new book If You Can't Take the Heat: Tales of Food, Feminism, and Fury.
The trio start by talking about First Ladies that took over for their ailing husbands and plastic couch covers (call-backs to our last episode!), then go into Geraldine's journey to writing this book (shocking restaurant experiences in Italy, writing about Mario Batali's cinnamon rolls ) and finish by hearing her thoughts on the 2024 election.
Make sure you buy Geraldine's book! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720922/if-you-cant-take-the-heat-by-geraldine-deruiter/
Check out her blog about Mario Batali's cinnamon rolls: https://medium.com/@everywhereist/i-made-the-pizza-cinnamon-rolls-from-mario-batalis-sexual-misconduct-apology-letter-ef927659cab6
And her amazing blog The Everywhereist: https://www.everywhereist.com/
Get ready for another amazing episode, listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie follow-up last week's 'Being Visible' chat with the topic of Being LOUD (i.e. speaking your truth).
We hope you enjoy this episode - thank you for listening!
Welcome back, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about their feelings around putting themselves out there and being visible. The conversation ranges from how they feel posting vulnerable posts/Reels to Instagram and how showing up in meetings (and at dance class) matters to how those who put themselves out there are, in fact, real humans.
We hope you enjoy - thanks for listening!
STRAP IN, Listeners! On a very special episode, Karen and Katie welcome back the one and only Ginger Buddha for our annual Galentine's Day episode. This one is on long-distance friendships and it gets deep fast. The trio talk about expectations in friendships, assumptions, the divide between people with kids/no kids, and (most amazingly) GB and Karen chat about their real-life friendship and how it has changed since Karen moved to Indy.
This one is so special, we really hope you enjoy!
Please check out Ginger Buddha's podcast, 'Childcare, WTF?' and this episode called 'Adult Friendships With and Without Kids: WTF?' https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-friendships-with-and-without-kids-wtf/id1697003703?i=1000630662314
Happy Monday, Lovely Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about how emotions can give us clear signs as to what our intuition is trying to tell us. This is a fascinating convo you won't want to miss.
Thanks for listening - enjoy! xo
- Check out the Harvard Business Review piece we chat about in the show: https://hbr.org/2022/03/how-to-stop-overthinking-and-start-trusting-your-gut
Welcome to a really short mini-pod, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about the concept of making 2024 YOUR YEAR.
Enjoy!
Happy 2024, Listeners! On today's pod, Karen and Katie chat with Dr. Tania Israel about how her 2023 New Year's resolutions worked out (spoiler: VERY WELL!), and her thoughts on writing and her writing process.
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Check out the 100-day writing challenge with the LA Writers Lab: https://lawriterslab.com/online-writing-classes/writing-challenge/
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And Tania's post about 2023 resolutions: https://taniaisrael.com/2023/12/28/2023-year-in-review/
Happy end-of-2023, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about how they feel as the year comes to an end, and how it can be helpful to end the year with intention.
Thanks for listening - enjoy!
Happy Holiday season, Friends! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat for a few minutes (this is a mini-pod) about holiday traditions and thoughts on where *not to celebrate Christmas (it's a brain buster).
Thanks for listening - enjoy!
Welcome back, lovely listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about fun adventures at hotels in Alabama, grief over giving away house plants, and the main topic of the day: the idea of having faith in our future selves (regardless of the worry we have right now).
Thanks so much for listening - we hope you enjoy! xo
Happy Late November, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about the importance of protecting your peace when life seems a little hairy.
Enjoy - thanks for listening!
Happy Monday, Listeners and welcome to today's mini-pod! Today, Karen and Katie chat about grace. What is it like to receive it from others? What is it like to *not receive grace? And how do we give grace to others and to ourselves? Karen also goes into how the concept of grace shows up in various parts of society.
Thanks for listening - we hope you enjoy!
Happy Monday, Lovely Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie get deep into what types of activities help them process anger.
**Also, this is their FIRST video YouTube recording! Check out the video version of this episode on the Rebellious Magazine YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ2jT-XW5M10wZIYjCqsqIA
We hope you like this episode - thanks for listening!
Ooowwweee! Welcome, Friends, to another thrilling installment of the pod. On today's show, Karen and Katie discuss their Halloween experiences and then dive into the super-vulnerable topic of how others think of us. This is a part 2 from last week's show about challenges the narratives we have for ourselves.
We hope you enjoy - thanks for listening! xo
Happy Monday, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about how we can all tell ourselves stories about ourselves throughout our lives. And how those stories may not be true as we go through life. This is a great one and gets super deep - we hope you enjoy!
Welcome back, Listeners! Today, Karen and Katie are FITTING IT IN with a mini-pod and chatting about their weekends (Chicago! Play Auditions!), as well as the importance of keeping things light when they seem heavy.
Enjoy - thanks for listening!
Hello Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about a variety of things, including shirts, accents and they ask the age-old question: 'What Would Beyonce Do?'
Thanks for listening - we hope you enjoy!
Welcome 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!
Howdy Listeners and welcome back to the pod! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about their morning and evening routines. They also discuss sleep and how that impacts both the early and later parts of the day.
Thanks for listening - enjoy!
Happy 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!
Welcome back, Listeners! This week, Karen and Katie chat about Mercury Retrograde and how it is impacting them. They also chat about COVID (what would it be like to go under lockdown again?), lessons from the past, and how WWII factors in (or does it?).
We hope you enjoy - thanks for listening!
Welcome back, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about songs that help improve their moods when they are not feeling OK. The pair also discuss Beyonce travel plans and much more!
Thanks for listening, Y'all! xo
OMGGGGGEEEEE! Listeners, this is one of our best shows ever. Today, Karen and Katie sit down with the incomparable Dr. Tania Israel and Ginger Buddha to have a full-on 'Barbie' review. The conversation is rich and nuanced and super juicy. We can't wait for you to hear it!
Thanks for listening - we appreciate every single one of you! xo
Ooooh, Listeners, you are in for a TREAT today! On this week's show, Karen and Katie chat with the amazing Dr. Tania Israel about GIRL ENERGY and how that is manifesting this summer. The chat covers Taylor Swift, Barbie and so much more! This is one not to miss.
Thanks for listening - enjoy!
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Connect with Dr. Tania Israel here: https://taniaisrael.com/
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Listen to her Dr. Waffles & Friends podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dr-waffle-friends/id1669118794
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And follow her on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/drtaniaisrael/?hl=en
Happy Monday, Listeners, and welcome back to the pod! On this week's show, Karen and Katie catch up on the past 3 weeks, discuss the Lizzo controversy, and get INTO it on how unwanted thoughts can creep in while on vacation.
Thanks for listening - enjoy!
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 you for listening!
Resources from today's show:
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Check out this amazing piece by The 19th: https://19thnews.org/2023/07/barbie-classic-material-girl-represent-more/
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And make sure to read these stories about Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie:
*https://www.fastcompany.com/90924947/who-created-barbie-dolls-ruth-handler-mattel-sexism-media-history
*https://mashable.com/feature/barbie-diverse-inclusive
*https://www.thedailybeast.com/barbie-like-her-creator-ruth-handler-is-a-feminist
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!
Hello Lovely Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about Karen's upcoming birthday (July 12!!) and how they feel now 1/2 way through 2023.
We hope you enjoy - thanks for listening!
Happy Monday, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie discuss how to think about telling the people around them what they need and don't need when times get tough.
Thanks for listening!
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!
Get ready for an AMAZING episode, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie talk about fear, bravery and courage. The pair discuss deeply personal examples that fit into these categories and how embracing courage, in particular, has changed the way they show up in the world.
Check out these resources from today's show:
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An amazing article in the 19th: Allyship, the emotional challenge of LGBTQ+ coverage — and why it will cost $5 to wish us happy Pride
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Support Rebellious Magazine by donating here!
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Check out Karen's new tattoo on her IG!
Happy Monday, Gorgeous Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about how we can all sometimes get too wrapped up in 'adulting' and forget to have fun for fun's sake. The pair discuss things they recently did that were 100% fun and how that helped enhance their lives.
Enjoy - thanks for listening!
Happy Memorial Day, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about following your creative passions, whatever they may be.
Enjoy!
Happy Monday, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about identity and how it can shift over time and how they feel about it.
Enjoy!
Hello, Gorgeous Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie ask the crucial question: 'What do you need right now?' and encourage all of you to do the same.
We hope you enjoy - thanks for listening! xo
Happy Monday, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie talk about how many of us feel we have to do it all for others. And how rethinking that notion can be super helpful to our lives.Thanks for listening!
Happy Monday, Lovely Listeners! Thanks for tuning in. On today's show, Karen and Katie discuss how it feels to own our shit. The duo discusses multiple situations when shit-owning was essential and the lessons they've learned along the way. Stay until the end for a mic drop of a piece of advice for getting through tense situations with those you care about.
See you next week! xo
Hello Gorgeous Listeners and welcome back to another fabulous episode! On today's show, Karen and Katie discuss the celebrities they are calling into being guests on the show. We are putting it into the universe! We hope you enjoy today's episode - thanks for listening!xo
Welcome back to another thrilling installment of the pod, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about spring fever, their hobbies right now, and the shows they are most excited about at the moment.
Thanks for listening - we hope you enjoy!
xo
Welcome to a very special episode, Friends. This one is hard to explain in words - you'll just have to listen.
xoxo
Happy Monday, Friends! On today's mini pod, Karen and Katie chat about Swedish Death Cleaning (WUT?!), and the thoughts/feelings that go into excavating old boxes of shit.
Happy Monday, Friends! On today's mini pod, Karen and Katie chat about Swedish Death Cleaning (WUT?!), and the thoughts/feelings that go into excavating old boxes of shit.
We hope you enjoy this one - thanks for listening!
xo
Happy Monday, Gorgeous Listeners! Today's show is another mini pod where Karen and Katie are chatting about fabulous things. This week they are talking about how saying the weird thing in conversation can open the doors for connection.
Enjoy!
xo
Hello Beautiful Listeners, and welcome to a fun mini pod! On this week's show, Karen and Katie are talking about the SO MANY WAYS that we can connect with each other these days. (Read: too many ways.)
We hope this inspires you to take a technology break (if you so feel called) - thanks for listening!
xo
Welcome to a very exciting episode, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie welcome back the incredible Dr. Tania Israel for a far-reaching conversation that covers topics ranging from vulnerability to podcasts to charts and graphs to boundaries to how to handle overwhelm. It feels like the trio enters a portal in this one - it is not to be missed!
Enjoy!
Check out:
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Tania's new podcast: 'Dr. Waffle and Friends' https://doctorwaffle.substack.com/podcast
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Elizabeth Gilbert's episode on 'We Can Do Hard Things' https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liz-gilbert-shares-the-whole-story-for-the-first-time/id1564530722?i=1000560200290
Welcome back listeners to a super exciting GALENTINE'S DAY episode of the pod! On today's show, Karen and Katie welcome back GINGER BUDDHA (a.k.a. Tori) to the show. This is our second annual Galentine's Day episode, so exciting! The trio gets INTO it talking about all things friendship.
We hope you enjoy - thanks for listening!
xo
Welcome back, listeners, to another fabulous episode of the pod! This one is a palate cleanser (i.e. where we don't talk about anything too serious.) :)
On today's show, Karen and Katie ask each other surprise questions.
Enjoy!
*If you want to ask your friends some of these questions (and many more - there are 75 to choose from) - check out this link: https://www.today.com/life/relationships/questions-to-ask-friends-rcna64115
Happy Monday, and welcome back to the pod, cherished listening community! On this week's show, Karen and Katie discuss the importance of advocating for oneself in every aspect of life (medical, career, relationships). The conversation gets very animated as the pair talk about the MANY MANY instances when advocating can be VITAL.
We hope you enjoy the show - thanks for listening!
Welcome, 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 watch the fabulous We Are The World video, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AjkUyX0rVw
Happy New Year, Listeners, and welcome back to the pod! On this week's show, Karen and Katie are taking a page from The New York Times' 7-day happiness challenge and doing a live 8-minute phone call. This is a genius idea for those of you who want to catch up with a friend or family member and just don't have the time for a long chat sesh.
Check out the NYTimes article about it here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/02/well/phone-call-happiness-challenge.html
Thanks for listening, see ya next week!
xo
Welcome to our last episode of the year, Listeners! On this week's show, Karen and Katie chat about some very EXCITING things that happened in 2022 and go through their Spotify Wrapped stats as they relate to the pod.
Happy New Year, Everyone! xoxo
Happy Monday, Lovely Listeners, and welcome to a really amazing episode! For this week's show, Karen and Katie chat with the incredible Nikki Weaver and Caroline Cox, the engine behind On The Inside, a non-profit that helps women in prison through storytelling and the arts. The four women discuss why caring about women in prison is so important, they talk about the backgrounds of Nikki and Caroline (both are fascinating), and so much more. We hope you enjoy this one!
For more information about On The Inside, visit https://www.ontheinside.space/ and https://www.instagram.com/ontheinside2/.
Thanks for listening! xo
Happy Monday, Gorgeous Listeners! We are so grateful for each and every one of you. On today's show, Karen and Katie go deep FAST on what it means to LET IT GO in any aspect of life. The pair discusses the challenges often associated with letting go and discuss strategies that have helped them along the way.
We hope you enjoy this one - it is very special. xoxo
- Please take a moment to read Karen's gorgeous essay, Trigger Warning: Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Survivor Guilt https://rebelliousmagazine.com/trigger-warning-mental-health-suicide-prevention-survivor-guilt/
Happy 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! xo
Happy 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
Welcome 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! xoxo
Happy Monday, Lovely Listeners and welcome to another thrilling installment of the pod! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about intentions going into the holiday season (we know, it is mind boggling that it is NOVEMBER 14 - WUUUTTT). The pair chat about the differences between intentions and goals and discuss how they want to feel this year during the whirlwind that is the holidays.
We hope you enjoy this week's show!
xo
Happy Election Day Eve, Listeners! On today's pod, Karen and Kate chat about their feelings around tomorrow's (Nov. 8) Midterms. The pair discusses 'Election Stress Disorder' (yikes!) and talks about how people might be able to cope with the 'anticipatory stress' leading up to tomorrow's big day.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE VOTE VOTE, EVERYONE!
TELL YOUR PEOPLE TO VOTE!
EVERY VOTE MATTERS!
Thanks for listening!
Happy Halloween, Lovely Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie dive into the history of Halloween and chat about all-things-witches!
We hope you enjoy - thanks for listening!
Listeners, you are in for a TRUE TREAT today! In this week's episode, Karen and Katie chat about how positive inputs in our lives can make a massive different in our day-to-day experiences. The duo gets into a deep convo around trauma, what brings them joy and more. This is a really special episode - we hope you all enjoy!
xoxo
Hello, Listeners, and welcome back to another fabulous episode! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about the idea of HOME.
What does it mean?
Can it change?
What if it changes?
What are some feelings associated with home?
We hope you enjoy this episode! xo
- Check out 'Home,' a song by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_eaP31BhtU (apologies, we thought it was The Lumineers!)
Happy Monday, listeners and welcome to a very special episode! This week, Karen and Katie chat with the incomparable Dr. Tania Israel (woot! woot!). The trio discusses concepts around identity and Tania talks about her experience visiting the White House during Bisexual Awareness Week, which took place Sept. 16-23.
The three also chat about the exhaustion that comes from being an 'expert' in something and that sometimes it is nice to talk about things OTHER than those in their areas of expertise.
But what does all of this have to do with watermelons, you may ask? You'll have to listen to find out!
We hope you enjoy this episode - thanks for listening! xo
Make sure to check out Dr. Tania Israel's website https://taniaisrael.com/
And follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drtaniaisrael/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/drtaniaisrael?lang=en)
Happy 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
Happy Monday, Listeners, and welcome to a very special episode of the pod! This week, Katie ventured to Chicago to record IN PERSON with Karen, Ginger Buddha (Tori) and Americano Angel (Cindy). While, admittedly, our audio isn't stellar for this show, please stick with us for some true fun and hilarity. The episode is structured as rapid-fire questions and the group talks about everything from summer camp memories to celebrity crushes to the Queen and so much more. There is singing! There is laughter! There is alcohol involved!
We hope you all enjoy. And if you're interested in Emma Thompson's new movie (listen to today's show for context), check out Good Luck To You, Leo Grande on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/good-luck-to-you-leo-grande-b0243a6c-8add-4d53-a234-05a255c8989f
Sending love to you all!
xo
Welcome to our 100th EPISODE, Listeners! Thank you for being on this beautiful journey with us - we love and appreciate you all. In today's LABOR DAY episode, Karen and Katie are talking BURNOUT with the incredible Dr. V, a OBGYN and Burnout Consultant. The conversation gets deep FAST - so buckle up! The trio talks about why burnout is such a hot topic right now, how to spot it in yourself and in people you love, and actionable strategies to recover from and prevent burnout.
Trigger warning: there is discussion of suicide in this episode. Also this month is National Suicide Prevention Month. To find out more, visit https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Suicide-Prevention-Awareness-Month-(SPAM).
Please check out Dr. V's website and her fabulous podcast 'Office Visits With Dr. V' - https://officevisitswithdrv.com.
Huge thank you to Dr. V for coming on the show - we loved chatting with you! xoxo
Welcome 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!
xo
Happy 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!
xo
Happy Monday, Beautiful Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about how we can give ourselves permission to change our minds at any time. We can change our minds about anything, Friends! It can sometimes be hard to remember that. We hope you enjoy this loving reminder to do whatever the hell you want in your lives. :)
Love to you all - thanks for listening!
xo
Welcome back to the pod, Lovely Listeners! On this week's show, Karen and Katie chat about the idea of reframing the mean thoughts we think about ourselves and instead planting flowers where those mean thoughts live. The concept is super compelling - take a listen.
We hope everyone is having a fabulous summer. Thanks for listening!
xo
Happy Monday, Listeners, and HAPPY 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY to us! On this week's show, Karen and Katie take a walk down memory lane. The pair discusses the early days of the pod, topics they were excited to cover, guest memories and more. Thank YOU for being on this journey with us - we are only just getting started!
Check out Emily King's music here: https://www.emilykingmusic.com/
Welcome back to another thrilling installment of the pod! This week, Karen and Katie are keeping it short (like 9 mins short) and chatting about the discounts Karen was able to get on her bday (this is such a pro tip), and songs that make them both happy.
Thanks for listening!
Here are the songs the pair mentioned, in case you want to listen!
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"How Deep Is Your Love" by PJ Morton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F9pL06IC8k
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"4Evermore" by Anthony David: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQDcJBrLcNQ
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"We Don't Talk About Bruno" (in Encanto) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvWRMAU6V-c
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"Water Is Wide" by Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, Indigo Girls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32rALuwRtQ
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"You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman" by Carole King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQXY8zwQgmc
Happy 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
Happy Monday, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie discuss how healthy they feel when they put their phone and computers down and embrace activities that have nothing to do with technology.
Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy!
Happy 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!
Welcome, listeners to a very SPECIAL EPISODE. On today's show, Karen and Katie welcome back the magnificent Dr. Tania Israel, renowned author of 'Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work.' Whereas in past episodes with Dr. Israel, the trio has talked about her work and how she does it, in this show, the group actually DOES the work. What ensues is our most vulnerable show yet. All three were surprised at what they said and learned about themselves through the process. Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoy! Resources from today's show: - Check out Dr. Israel's article 'Pro-Dialogue: Some Benefits of Deepening Our Conversations About Abortion' https://taniaisrael.medium.com/pro-dialogue-some-benefits-of-deepening-our-conversations-about-abortion-ed369c8412f4 - Write Dr. Israel on her site to tell her about YOUR experiences with dialogue! https://taniaisrael.com/beyond-your-bubble/ - Check out Dr. Israel's amazing book: https://taniaisrael.com/beyond-your-bubble-book/ - And follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bybdialogue/?hl=en
Get 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 listening - have a good week!
Good Monday Morning Listeners, and thanks for tuning in. Today's show is a bit more somber because of last week's news events. Karen and Katie discuss the horrors of the Texas shooting, and also go into detail on the coping mechanisms they employ when the news is especially awful.
Thanks for listening and being on this ride with us - we appreciate every single one of you!
Resources from today's episode:
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Check out this Vagus Nerve Massage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnV3Q2xIb1U
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Read this piece for strategies on how to work with your Vagus Nerve to calm yourself down: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/fast-easy-way-to-stimulate-vagus-nerve-and-calm-down/
Hellllooooo, 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!
Happy Monday, Listeners! On today's mini pod (#5 in our 5-part series - YOU MADE IT!), Karen and Katie discuss how having beautiful surroundings can serve as a form of therapy.
Enjoy!
Hello, 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!
Happy Monday, Listeners! On today's mini-pod, Karen and Katie are taking a page from the great work of Sting (swoon) and discussing a lyric from his song "Englishman in New York," where he sings, "Be yourself, no matter what they say." The pair discuss embracing uniqueness and the beauty that comes along with that mentality.
Enjoy!
Happy 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!
Happy 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
Happy 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 way there. Click the following link to donate - even $1 makes a huge difference! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rebellious-magazine-s-10th-anniversary#/ Thanks for listening!
Welcome 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 Trader Joe's cashiers and more. You won't want to miss it. Thank you for listening - we appreciate each one of you so much! Resources from today's episode: - Please check out the obituary of Annie Pearl Cole, Karen's late grandmother: https://www.thompsonandsonfuneralhome.com/obituary/annie-cole - Turns out 'humaning' is a term - yikes: https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Humaning
Happy Mid-March, Listeners! In today's episode, Karen and Katie ask each other impromptu questions from a Teen Vogue article. We learn about their most embarrassing moments (let's just say sex and sweating are involved in very a few unfortunate scenarios!) and other fabulous facts like their favorite podcasts and more.
We hope you enjoy - thanks for listening!
Resources from this week's episode:
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Check out the 5 Love Languages: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/learn
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Looking for a dance song? Listen to Diana Ross's "If The World Just Danced" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZafKchoygo
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Check out Esther Perel's amazing podcast "Where Should We Begin?" https://whereshouldwebegin.estherperel.com/
Happy 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.
We hope you enjoy and have a good week!
Resources from today's show:
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Check out and donate to Rebellious Magazine For Women: https://rebelliousmagazine.com/
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Read all about Michael Neill's Three Principles framework: https://www.michaelneill.org/the-three-principles/
Happy Monday, Listeners, and welcome to an episode all about positivity! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about the importance of focusing on the things that are bringing lightness into our lives. Even when things around us may not be going to plan (and the news is rough), the pair discuss how noticing the things that bring joy can really lighten the load.
Thanks for listening - we hope you enjoy!
Resources from today's episode:
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Check out the GoFundMe page for Twisted Hippo Brewery, a beloved Chicago spot that recently burned down (in Karen's neighborhood) https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-twisted-hippo
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Make sure to listen to Wokefield!, an amazing podcast with a recent episode featuring our very own Karen Hawkins! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wow-dating-was-also-terrible-in-the-90s/id1537508674?i=1000552009361
Happy Monday, Listeners, and thanks for tuning in! In this week's mini pod, Karen and Katie chat about how problematic a sense of urgency is in our work and personal lives. They also talk about how "life is not a race" and how taking things a bit slower can be better for ourselves and others.
We hope you enjoy this episode - thanks for listening!
OhMyGooooddddnnneeeesss, 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 to have red hair (some shockers there), the untruthful portrayal of female friendships in the media, and how celebrating our female friends is always an excellent idea (on Galentines Day - Feb. 13) and every other day of the year.
We hope you love this one as much as we enjoyed recording it. Huge thanks to Ginger Buddha for chatting with us!
Happy 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 episode:
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Check out The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin: https://the-happiness-project.com/
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And follow Gretchen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/?hl=en
Good 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:
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Listen to Lovefool by The Cardigans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI6aOFI7hms
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Check out the book Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times: https://bookshop.org/books/wintering-the-power-of-rest-and-retreat-in-difficult-times/9780593189481
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Take a look at the Harvard Business Review piece 'What to Do When You're Stuck In The Survival Zone' by Tony Schwartz: https://hbr.org/2022/01/what-to-do-when-youre-stuck-in-the-survival-zone
Happy 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!
xo
The 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:
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Check out Dr. Israel's book Beyond Your Bubble: https://taniaisrael.com/beyond-your-bubble-book/
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Dr. Israel's latest article on vaccines: https://www.allsides.com/blog/most-republicans-are-vaccinated
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And her podcast Prajna Sparks: https://www.prajnafire.com/sparks
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Make sure to follow Dr. Israel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bybdialogue/?hl=en
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And Twitter: https://twitter.com/BYBdialogue?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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Check out StoryCorps: https://storycorps.org/
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Check out Love Has No Labels: https://lovehasnolabels.com/onesmallstep?gclid=CjwKCAiA_omPBhBBEiwAcg7smVn6t-_ApK8kmSHWYibgleUFeh-fgFyluIn3pc87nVVbHjFJp2AZ8hoC0uIQAvD_BwE
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And Living Room Conversations: https://livingroomconversations.org/
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Braver Angels: https://braverangels.org/
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And Civil Squared: https://civilsquared.org/
Listeners 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:
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Glennon Doyle's podcast We Can Do Hard Things (recent ep on New Years): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-year-same-you-good-news-about-bad-january-branding/id1564530722?i=1000546851114
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The Guardian article on the Rest Test: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/dec/07/self-and-wellbeing-how-to-rest-relaxation-gardening-travel
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Calm's Gently Back to Sleep meditation: https://app.www.calm.com/program/kNLRlg4tdg/gently-back-to-sleep
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Tushy bidet products: https://hellotushy.com/products/warm-water-bidet-tushy-spa
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fe CBD products: https://feearthtobody.com/pages/our-story
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Tiny Love Stories in The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/31/style/tiny-love-stories-fresh-starts.html
Happy 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 you enjoy this episode - thanks for listening!
Resources from today's episode:
- Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27071490-homegoing
Happy 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:
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Please be sure to check out the 1619 books! https://1619books.com/
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Check out the amazing artwork on Pretty Awful on IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettyawful/
Happy 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:
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Check out the International Dark Sky Parks to see if there is one near you: https://www.darksky.org/our-work/conservation/idsp/parks/
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Try downloading SkyView, a free app that helps you find constellations! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skyview-lite/id413936865
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Tune into Tidying Up with Marie Kondo: https://www.netflix.com/title/80209379
Happy 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/worklife
Welcome 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!
Happy 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 be expressed without emotional or physical violence, and how healthy it can be to encourage ourselves to express and feel a wide range of emotions.
Thanks for listening!
Resources from today's show:
- Check out Patrick Is A Navajo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmJC-2WmfoQCzwMtK9oC6jQ
Happy 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 going.
The pair also talks about the joy of being petty, Chicago's aggressive "dibs" concept, and Katie shares her recently foray into community building in Bend.
Thanks for listening everyone! We appreciate every one of you! xoxo
In 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 their complicated feelings about daylight savings.
Thanks for listening - hope you enjoy!
Hello, 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:
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Check out Michael Neill's Three Principles modality: https://www.michaelneill.org/
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Check out Byron Katie's The Work - both a book and a modality: https://thework.com/
What 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!
Hello, 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 today:
- Check out this article all about G.L.A.D. - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/practical-mindfulness/201908/get-glad-and-scrub-away-rumination-and-anxiety
Welcome 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!
Inspired 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:
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Check out Adam Grant's work: https://www.instagram.com/adamgrant/
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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/
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!
**Connect with Brianna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BriannaWellen?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
**And on IG: https://www.instagram.com/misoandtofu/?hl=en
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Tuca & Bertie: https://www.netflix.com/title/80198137
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Impeachment: American Crime Story: https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/american-crime-story
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Bachelor In Paradise: https://abc.com/shows/bachelor-in-paradise
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What We Do In The Shadows: https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/what-we-do-in-the-shadows
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Battle Of The Network Stars: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Network_Stars
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Bo Burnham INSIDE: https://www.netflix.com/title/81289483
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Crazy Ex Girlfriend: https://www.netflix.com/title/80066227
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(PODCAST) Urgent Care with Joel Kim Booster and Mitra Jouhari: https://www.earwolf.com/show/urgent-care-with-joel-kim-booster-and-mitra-jouhari/
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Schitt's Creek: https://www.netflix.com/title/80036165
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Little Shop of Horrors: https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GX-zqnAVh8cNvuwEAAAAQ
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Bob's Burgers: https://www.fox.com/bobs-burgers/
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Sharp Objects: https://www.hbo.com/sharp-objects
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Happiest Season: https://www.hulu.com/movie/happiest-season-8bd1884d-b39d-4dc7-9c44-29f07de2f1ef
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He's All That: https://www.netflix.com/title/81446038
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!
Hellloooo 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 - enjoy!
Resources from today's episode:
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Check out the 'Delta, Delta, Delta' SNL skit from the early 90s! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZi_fkdfXm0
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The Spy, a Netflix limited series starring Sacha Baron Cohen, is INCREDIBLE: https://www.netflix.com/title/80178151
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Make sure to stop by The Chicago Reader's new site! https://chicagoreader.com/
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And our pod's new website, too! https://notokpod.com/
Get 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:
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Grab a copy of Rachel Rogers' book "We Should All Be Millionaires" - https://helloseven.co/the-book/
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Check out Mac & Cheese Productions' (Saya Hillman's company) Cross It Off Club: https://macncheeseproductions.com/offering/cross-it-off-club/
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Try Caveday! https://www.caveday.org/about
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Looking for an amazing comedian to follow? Try Hannah Gatsby: https://hannahgadsby.com.au/
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And take a look at our new site! https://notokpod.com/
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 translator and teacher, and how she and Tania are putting something gorgeous into the world in every episode of Prajna Sparks with Dharma talks, original songs (lyrics written by Tania), and guided meditations.
The group also discusses meditation, how to talk about the issue of vaccinations without getting triggered(!!), and more. We really hope you enjoy this one.
Resources for today's episode:
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Check out the Prajna Sparks podcast on any podcast platform: https://www.prajnafire.com/sparks
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Make sure to listen to Episode 11 of Prajna Sparks for Meditation Myths: https://www.prajnafire.com/sparks/episode/64b4bcc3/11-or-meditation-myths
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Check out the new Chicago Reader website - huge congrats to Karen and her team! https://chicagoreader.com/
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!
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!
Hello, 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 nature). The mental health benefits cannot be underestimated and both Karen and Katie discuss how recently taking time off has helped them in a myriad of ways.
Looking for some cool hiking trails in your area, or on vacay? Check out the AllTrails app - it's free to download: https://www.alltrails.com/
Have a fabulous week, and thank you for listening! xoxo
On 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-winfrey
Happy 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 ups and downs), and Karen talks about how she is regulating her entrance back into society and introduces the concept of pacing herself when newly seeing people.
Resources from this episode:
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Check out Getaway, a company that offers beautiful, digital-free cabins near many major metro areas: https://getaway.house/
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Take a peek at the tattoo artist that did Katie's most recent tattoos: https://www.instagram.com/winterstone/?hl=en
Happy 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 Tuesday, July 27th! Tickets are $25/household and you all are invited! Snag your tickets with the link in our IG bio (@not_ok_pod) or on Katie's IG bio (@katie.i.morell).
Happy 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 @katie.i.morell.
Thanks for listening!
Hello 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!
Welcome 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
Get 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 today's conversation, Saya suggests writing bulleted lists of what you want, what you don't want, who you are, and what you want to become. And to keep writing and not to self-censor!
There are SO MANY nuggets of wisdom that you may want to listen a second time.
Enjoy and thanks for listening. We will be taking a break and will be back with regularly scheduled programming on Monday, June 14th.
Happy Summer!
Resources from today's episode:
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Mac & Cheese Productions: https://macncheeseproductions.com/
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Saya's blog post about her Selfish Sabbatical: https://macncheeseproductions.com/im-on-a-selfish-sabbatical/
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Saya's blog post about the end of her sabbatical: https://macncheeseproductions.com/selfishsabbaticalreturn/
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Saya's TedX talk: How To Design A Life Of Yes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH_JSucEZMk
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Saya's blog post 'How Do You Think I Make Money?' https://macncheeseproductions.com/how-do-you-think-i-make-money/
Welcome 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:
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Check out Anna Peterson's art at Amejko Artistry: https://www.amejkoartistry.com/
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You can find Anna on IG, too: https://www.instagram.com/amejkoartistry/?hl=en
Happy 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!
Welcome 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'd rather get a root canal than look at my Slack messages for a single minute").
If you can relate, this episode is for you.
Karen & Katie also talk about how they are "flow partners" (a concept that really helps them battle feelings associated with languishing). They lament the number of tabs they have open on their browsers at once, and talk, in-depth, about the concept of choice and how many long-term relationships are seen like Supreme Court appointments (MIC DROP RIGHT THERE).
Thank you for listening - we appreciate each and every one of you.
Resources from today's episode:
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Adam Grant's piece on languishing: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.html
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Our Body Love episode with Dr. Renee Englen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/30-body-love-masterclass-with-dr-renee-englen/id1525373186?i=1000511123694
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Dr. Tania Israel's podcast Prajna Sparks: https://www.prajnafire.com/sparks
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Ann Friedman's weekly newsletter: https://www.annfriedman.com/weekly
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The podcast Call Your Girlfriend: https://www.callyourgirlfriend.com/
What 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%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor - Rachel's IG: https://www.instagram.com/rachelkramerbussel/ - Best Women's Erotica IG: https://www.instagram.com/bestwomenserotica/ - Feminist Erotica Podcast: https://rebelliousmagazine.com/category/podcasts-2/feministerotica/ - Feminist Erotica Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/feministeroticapodcast/?hl=en - Rachel on the Feminist Erotica Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interview-rachel-kramer-bussel-on-creating-feminist/id1529483951?i=1000489313331 - "Quickie" on Feminist Erotica of Rachel's writing: https://rebelliousmagazine.com/feminist-erotica-ep-1-3-quickie-flying-solo-by-rachel-kramer-bussel/ - Call Your Mother sitcom: https://abc.com/shows/call-your-mother - Kopp Sisters Book Series (WWI women): https://www.amystewart.com/books/kopp-sisters-series/ - The Personal Librarian (coming out June 29, 2021): https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Librarian-Marie-Benedict/dp/0593101537/ref=asc_df_0593101537/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=465161142177&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2555515975792920087&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033152&hvtargid=pla-968425134845&psc=1 - How Stella Learned to Talk: https://www.hungerforwords.com/book/ - Mark Rober (YouTuber - glitter bombs): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1kMZp36IQSyNx_9h4mpCg - Mark Rober's IG: https://www.instagram.com/markrober/ - Karen Puzzles (YouTube account of a woman that does tons of jigsaw puzzles): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2umy62ojMfxzzHkVcgEUUA
Welcome to this week's therapy session with Karen & Kate! It is also the first episode of Season 4 - woot woot! On today's show, the duo talk about how they are feeling about the newest vaccine news, what the ethics are around talking to your employer about the vaccine, and then go deep into a therapy session. Topics covered in the session include how to stay in your lane and not involve yourself (or get triggered by) someone else's drama and asking the universe what THE DEAL IS this week.
Enjoy & thanks for listening!
Resources from today's episode:
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Check out Deep Concentration meditations on the Calm App: https://app.www.calm.com/program/Zm54l8oBq4/deep-concentration
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Take a second to watch Calm's Tamara Levitt (one of our dream guests) on The Ellen Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77rXWx5arzM
Happy 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 Doyle) version we can see for our lives in a post-COVID world? Karen & Katie let their imaginations run wild. What ensues is a real-time strategy & manifestation session for the ages, complete with a podcast empire, private jets, and champagne slides at the office.
Thanks for listening - enjoy!
Resources from today's episode:
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Scalawag Magazine: https://scalawagmagazine.org/
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CheapOldHouses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheapoldhouses/?hl=en
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:
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Follow Brianna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/briannawellen?lang=en
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Follow Brianna's cats on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breezamarie/?hl=en
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Check out Chicago Reader! https://www.chicagoreader.com/
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The Real Housewives of Atlanta: https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-atlanta
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That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast: https://www.exactlyrightmedia.com/thats-messed-up
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Meshell Ndegeocello's Twitter (one of Karen's hall passes) - https://twitter.com/OfficialMeshell?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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TikTok (yes, it's an app!) https://www.tiktok.com/?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v3&item_id=6946525860967107845#/@thep00lguy/video/6946525860967107845
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Little Shop of Horrors: https://www.netflixmovies.com/little-shop-of-horrors-1986
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Palm Springs on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/palm-springs-f70dfd4d-dbfb-46b8-abb3-136c841bba11
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Awkwafina is Nora From Queens: https://www.cc.com/shows/awkwafina-is-nora-from-queens
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Detroiters: https://www.cc.com/shows/detroiters
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I Think You Should Leave: https://www.netflix.com/title/80986854
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Work In Progress: https://www.sho.com/work-in-progress
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Shrill (on Hulu) https://www.hulu.com/series/shrill-54eab813-3a9b-496d-9d7e-908597ad8d1a
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Sex Education: https://www.netflix.com/title/80197526
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The Prom (on Netflix) https://www.netflix.com/title/81079914
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Never Have I Ever: https://www.netflix.com/title/80179190
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Moxie! https://www.netflix.com/title/81078393
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 free shipping at checkout!) https://www.foodpeoplebook.com/ - Kristen's IG: https://www.instagram.com/foodpeoplebook/ - No Kid Hungry (amazing charity that helps fund school lunches; Kristen is giving a portion of the proceeds of the book to them) - https://www.nokidhungry.org/
As 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 fashion to their real feelings about Doc Martens.
Thanks for listening!
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 any other trauma in our lives. Huge bonus: She also offers advice on how listeners can deal with and process their grief. Resources from today's episode: - Hope's op-ed on pandemic grief in The Washington Post (A MUST READ) - https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/02/26/pandemic-grief-could-become-its-own-health-crisis/?arc404=true - Connect with Hope on: Her website: https://hopeedelman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_edelman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hope_edelman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3497675726911131/ - Check out her community for Motherless Daughters: https://www.motherlessdaughters.com/ (and the upcoming Mother's Day event - free for all and scheduled for the day before Mother's Day this year)
Happy 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!
Anyone 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. 🎙 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. 🎙 Even with such a serious topic, Renee adds levity & the ensuing convo is sprinkled with humor and tons of lightness. 🎙 Enjoy & thanks for listening! 🎙 Resources from today's episode: - Dr. Renee Englen’s book Beauty Sick: http://beautysick.com/
Thank 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.be
COMEDY SPECIALS NOT TO MISS - Ronny Chieng special: https://www.netflix.com/title/81070659 - Ali Wong's special Baby Cobra: https://www.netflix.com/title/80101493 Ali's special Hard Knock Wife: https://www.netflix.com/title/80186940 - Wanda Sykes special Not Normal: https://www.netflix.com/title/81011598 - Hannah Gadsby: Nanette - https://www.netflix.com/title/80233611 and her special Douglas: https://www.netflix.com/title/81054700 - SNL's Zillow commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEfsaXDX0UQ
Today'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 this fabulous Psychology Today article on comparison: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/multiple-choice/201903/is-comparison-really-the-thief-joy - Make sure to watch Embrace, the documentary: documentary: https://bodyimagemovement.com/embrace/embracethedocumentary/
Today we have a special surprise for you! Our amazing guest Dr. Tania Israel (Ep. 7 & 27) wrote a song about intersectionality to the tune of the Schoolhouse Rock song “Interjections!” Take a listen & reach out to Dr. Israel if you know any illustrators! 🎙 - The original "Interjections!" from Schoolhouse Rock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ0696UhWrc
- Dr. Tania Israel's podcast Prajna Sparks: https://www.prajnafire.com/sparks
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. 🎙 This episode is like listening to a therapy session. Very difficult topics, no punches pulled, & tons of actionable takeaways by the brilliant Dr. Israel. 🎙 Thanks for listening!! 🎙 Resources from today’s episode: 🎙 - Connect with Dr. Tania Israel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bybdialogue/ and Twitter: https://twitter.com/bybdialogue?lang=en
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Beyond Your Bubble - Dr. Tania Israel: http://taniaisrael.com/beyond-your-bubble-book/
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Beyond Your Bubble Workshops! http://taniaisrael.com/beyondthebubbleworkshop/
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Braver Angels: https://braverangels.org/
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Living Room Conversations: https://livingroomconversations.org/
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AOC's IG Live: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKxlyx4g-Yb/
Anyone 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! xoxo
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!
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 feels good to you & doesn't hurt yourself or anyone else. Do the thing! #notokpod
Resources from this episode: - Article in Rebellious Magazine about virtual events for MLK Day: https://rebelliousmagazine.com/fyi-mlk-day-celebrations-set-for-chicagoland/ - Airbnb Experiences: https://www.airbnb.com/s/experiences?click_referer=t%3ASEE_ALL%7Csid%3A7158346b-550c-425a-bb9e-5acb47d5f671%7Cst%3AEXPERIENCES_HIGHLIGHTED_CATEGORY_GROUPING&refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fexperiences%2FKG%2FTag%3A6951&last_search_session_id=7158346b-550c-425a-bb9e-5acb47d5f671&search_type=section_navigation - Feminist Erotica Podcast: https://rebelliousmagazine.com/category/podcasts-2/feministerotica/ - Pink Slip, by Katrina Jackson: https://www.amazon.com/Pink-Slip-Spies-Loved-Book-ebook/dp/B07DN2GPQP
In 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 free service!
Sending you all relaxing energy and peace - enjoy!
Happy 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 for Jan. 15, 2021 - click here for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joy-vulnerability-a-virtual-writing-workshop-jan-15-2021-tickets-133243385553?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail.
And for information on her other workshops, check out her site: www.katiemorell.com
Enjoy!
If 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!
xoxo
Karen & Katie
Happy 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.com/blog/elizabeth-gilbert-author-of-eat-pray-love-teaches-a-calm-masterclass-on-creativity - Happiest Season on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/happiest-season-8bd1884d-b39d-4dc7-9c44-29f07de2f1ef?&cmp=14310&utm_source=google&utm_medium=SEM&utm_campaign=CM_SEM_HappiestSeason&utm_term=happiest%20season&ds_rl=1251123&gclid=CjwKCAiAoOz-BRBdEiwAyuvA68xjgSOPvlaML1GF4a5S6A4GODQNha_zc7AWKFuQ7t3rKGVwBIw4VBoChAgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dl=false - Gretchen Rubin of The Happiness Project:
https://gretchenrubin.com/books/the-happiness-project/about-the-book/ - Chanel Miller, illustrator & author of ‘Know My Name’ https://www.chanel-miller.com/ - Mario Lopez as Colonel Sanders (WHAT) in ‘A Recipe for Seduction’ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Recipe_for_Seduction
In 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!
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!
Are 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:
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Call Your Girlfriend: https://www.callyourgirlfriend.com/
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Shine Theory: https://www.shinetheory.com/
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How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_gratitude_changes_you_and_your_brain
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WTF with Marc Maron (interviewing Michael J. Fox) - http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-1176-michael-j-fox
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The Optimist's Manifesto: https://davine.com/the-optimists-manifesto/
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Shawn Achor's Masterclass on Calm "Discovering Happiness" - https://blog.calm.com/blog/5-happiness-hacks-from-shawn-achor-in-our-latest-calm-masterclass
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!
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Kate Silver: https://www.thekatesilver.com/
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Matt Villano's CNN.com story 'How to Decline Thanksgiving in the Name of COVID" https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/12/health/skip-thanksgiving-covid-wellness/index.html
Phew, 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 Israel's talk!) https://www.calm.com/ - Check out Dr. Tania Israel's book 'Beyond Your Bubble' https://taniaisrael.com/beyond-your-bubble-book/
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).
In today’s episode, Tamara & Randie offer a behind-the-scenes look at the ‘batlight tour,’ explain their harrowing run-ins with the Secret Service, & offer advice on how to stay active in politics well after election day.
Resources from today’s episode:
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USW Bat Light on Twitter: @USWBat
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Tamara Lefcowitz on Twitter: @TLefcowitz
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Randie Pearson on Twitter: @RandiePearson
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Want to talk with your government official? Call the United States Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121
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Looking to be a poll worker? Check out Power The Polls
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Check out the Doomscrolling Reminder Lady on Twitter: @karenkho
After 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!
It’s our Season 1 Finale!
In this week's episode, Karen & Kate reflect on the journey of starting this Audio Project, things they learned, & topics they were too afraid to discuss (sex, for one!). They talk about their process & comment on how wonderful it has been to just hit "play" & bust any perfectionism mindsets by trusting their creative processes. The pair also makes compelling cases for sponsorships from both Calm.com and Subaru.
Of Course I'm Not OK will be back with Season 2 on Oct. 19!
Resources from this episode:
- Check out Esther Perel’s work around intimacy/sex in quarantine (and her many amazing books) https://www.estherperel.com/
- For more sex talk, make sure to subscribe to the podcast Feminist Erotica: https://rebelliousmagazine.com/the-feminist-erotica-podcast-is-live/
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 us feel more connected (+ how to identify which friendships are safe in which to be emotionally intimate), & tips on how to find a therapist (treat it like any other doctor - get additional opinions!). This 50-minute episode will leave you feeling less alone & inspired to take action to better your mental health. Enjoy! Resources from Episode 11: - Connect with Naiylah Warren, LMFT, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naionlife/?hl=en - Check out the National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network: https://www.nqttcn.com/ - Get access to mental health house calls with Heal: https://heal.com - Real, a mental health startup innovating in the therapy space (also, where the amazing Naiylah works!) https://www.join-real.com/ - Check out resources such as Black and POC therapists on Therapy For Black Girls: www.therapyforblackgirls.com - Check out therapist listings (you can filter the search to meet your needs) on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists - Watch 'Kissing Jessica Stein' (such a good movie) https://www.amazon.com/Kissing-Jessica-Stein-Jennifer-Westfeldt/dp/B000SW16N0 - Read 'The Four Agreements' by Don Miguel Ruiz: https://www.miguelruiz.com/the-four-agreements - Find out more about Heal Haus, a therapy practice in New York: https://www.healhaus.com/
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!).
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Check out Lisa's free PDF on how to fire your inner bully: http://bit.ly/6StepstoFireInnerBully
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Sign up for Lisa's free coaching calls at 12pmPT on Wednesdays: https://lisapeppersatkin.com/
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Check out Lisa's many amazing offerings on her website: https://lisapeppersatkin.com/
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Connect with Lisa on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LisaPepperSatkin/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lisapeppersatkin/?hl=en)
Anyone 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 crazy time?! Connect with us on Twitter (@Not_OK_Pod) and Instagram (@not_ok_pod), and feel free to send us suggestions/comments at notokpod@gmail.com. Resources from this episode: - Gender reveal party pioneer regrets starting trend, now has non-binary child: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.huffpost.com/entry/gender-reveal-creator-plot-twist_l_5d3b7f49e4b0c31569eae583/amp - Find out more about "This is Fine" dog meme creator: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2016/5/5/11592622/this-is-fine-meme-comic - Feminist Erotica: a fabulous podcast co-hosted by Jera Brown, Princess McDowell, and our very own Karen Hawkins. Check out the recent episode with erotica editor Rachel Kramer Bussel: https://rebelliousmagazine.com/the-feminist-erotica-podcast-is-live/ - Wanna try unplugging for one day per week? Check out Tiffany Shlain's book: 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day A Week: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/24-6/Tiffany-Shlain/9781982116866
What 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/
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 ready to take notes - Dr. Israel is a ROCK STAR and shares loads of fabulous takeaways! Resources from today's episode: - Dr. Israel's book: Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work - https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Your-Bubble-Strategies-Conversations/dp/1433833557 - Dr. Israel's Twitter: @Tania_Israel - Dr. Israel's website: http://taniaisrael.com/ - Calm app: https://www.calm.com/ - Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @not_ok_pod, and email us with questions/comments/suggestions: notokpod@gmail.com
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Is 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:
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LeBron James meditations on Calm: https://app.www.calm.com/program/Kl8gZDaKoW/train-your-mind
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Arianna Huffington's book The Sleep Revolution: http://ariannahuffington.com/sleep-resources
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 an art professor. Since taking her leap, she's been featured in multiple exhibitions and international fashion magazines. In today's episode, Erinn offers tons of advice for those looking to take leaps in their own lives - enjoy! And be sure to check out Erinn's gorgeous jewelry on her website (www.erinnmcox.com), and follow her on social media: https://twitter.com/erinnmcox https://www.instagram.com/erinnmichellecox/ https://www.facebook.com/erinnmcox.artist
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!
Are 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.
Rage, 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.
Welcome 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.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome 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.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app