It’s Okay If… Permission Slips for Mental Health, Self-Acceptance, and Growth
Matt GilhoolyWhat if you didn’t need to have it all figured out? It’s Okay If… is your weekly permission slip to be human. I created this short-form podcast as part of my own healing process — a way to slow down, process grief, and reconnect with what I was feeling. Each bite-sized episode (just 3 minutes or less) offers a short, honest reflection to challenge perfectionism, embrace your real self, and remind ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementMental HealthHealth & FitnessEducation | |||
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We often talk about grief, sadness, or anxiety – but what about numbness? That quiet, disconnected feeling where everything feels flat and nothing really lands.
This short reflection reminds you that numbness isn’t a flaw. It’s a signal. A pause. A ... more
So many of us were handed quiet scripts about how we’re supposed to be — based on gender, tradition, or outdated expectations. Be tough. Be agreeable. Be a provider. Be selfless. Achieve success in a particular way.
This short reflection reminds you... more
There’s so much pressure to get it right the first time — to choose the perfect path, the ideal role, the perfect plan, and stick to it. But life doesn’t work like that. And neither do we.
This short reflection reminds you that starting over isn’t f... more
Some relationships feel like home – until they don’t. And when you’ve tied them to someone you’ve lost or to a version of yourself you used to be, letting go can feel confusing, disloyal, or even impossible.
This short reflection is a reminder that ... more
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- MUST Listen!
First of all, Matt’s voice is so soothing and comforting and that makes listening to him an absolute joy in my day. I love these quick moments with him that make me reflect, think and want to give myself permission to simply be. Matt is a gift to not only the podcast world but to every human who is lucky enough to come into contact with him.
Apple Podcasts5THEPodcastMatchmaker
United States7 months ago - Love love love!
It’s Okay If… is the kind of podcast that feels like a deep breath and a reassuring hand on your shoulder. Matt has a gift for making you feel seen, no matter where you are in your journey. Whether you’re going through something big or just need a little grounding, this podcast is the perfect companion. Highly recommend for anyone craving connection, compassion, and a little perspective.
Apple Podcasts5LivmarchUnited States7 months ago - The infusion of positivity my soul has been looking for
Hands down, my new favorite podcast. Simple yet powerful. Brilliant in its execution. And truly inspiring. Exactly what my heart and soul needed to hear. Thanks for this, Matt. You’ve created something so special here.
Apple Podcasts5Lisa SugarmanUnited States7 months ago - A Multi-Vitamin for your Ears
Do your mind and body a favor and subscribe to “It’s Okay If…”. The episodes are quick, just a few minutes each, but pack a punch of what you didn’t know you needed to hear. Production value is high, but the messages of self acceptance in the face of our sometimes messy, sometimes meandering lives is the most valuable of all.
Apple Podcasts5MartyJKleinUnited States7 months ago
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