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Thanks For Asking

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Grief
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Love
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Motherhood
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A call-in show from author Nora McInerny that lets real people get real honest about how they're really doing. Operators(me) are standing by to take your calls.

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Latest Episodes

Today’s IGTBO episode is a spiritual hug – as previous guest and friend of the pod Kelly Corrigon called it – with guest Nadia Bolz-Weber, a beautiful writer, a fellow griever, and a pastor. Don't be frightened away from this episode if you are not a... more

Nicole was 21 years old and had an alien growing inside her chest.

Well, no, not really. But it WAS an extremely large tumor growing inside of her that very much FELT like an alien — an alien that doctors had told her multiple times was just weight ... more

Summer is coming, and you know what that means – beach days (or days spent inside with the AC blasting, no judgment) with your favorite books. Today, Nora and friend of the pod and special guest Kate Baer get together to give you the Ultimate Summer ... more

It has been 10 years since Nora’s first book, “It’s Okay to Laugh (Crying Is Cool Too)” was published. A lot has changed since – she got remarried, had another child, and started this podcast to carve a space in the world for conversations that reall... more

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Recent Guests

Elizabeth Kott
Founder of Club Artist's Way; host of Too Niche; PR/entertainment background
Club Artist's Way; Too Niche
Episode: Creativity is For Everyone (The Artist’s Way with Elizabeth Kott)
Catherine Newman
Author and novelist, known for Sandwich and Wrecked
Author
Episode: What Is Happening and Where Are We? with Catherine Newman
Edith Eger
Holocaust survivor, psychologist, author
Self-published/Books: The Gift and The Choice
Episode: Dancing for the Devil: Dr. Edith Eger on Surviving the Holocaust and Turning Trauma Into Purpose
Leslie Harter-Berg
Writer and creative known for Vids for Wids; author of You're So Strong, Ungrief and Letting Go of My Favorite Compliment
Vids for Wids; Author
Episode: Getting Married Again Doesn’t Make You A Bad Widow with Leslie Harter-Berg
Sharon McMahon
Author and commentator known as Sharon Says So
Sharon Says So / The Preamble
Episode: IGTBO: A Goose-Forward Home with Sharon McMahon
Geneen Roth
Author and teacher on shame, guilt, and eating, author of Love Finally, Untangling the Knot Between Mothers, Daughters, and Food
Episode: Food, Forgiveness and the Cost of Being Thin: A Conversation with Geneen Roth
Ralph Purmort
Recurring guest on the show
Episode: Baja Blast Your Body (feat. Ralph)
Libby Ward
Author of Honest Motherhood
Author, Honest Motherhood
Episode: Honest Motherhood with Libby Ward
Kelly Corrigan
Author and host of Kelly Corrigan Wonders
Self-Hosted / Wonder series
Episode: A Daily Dose of Wonder with Kelly Corrigan

Host

Nora McInerny
Host of the show focused on real-life honesty and compassionate storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 17.2k ratings
  • Awesome

    Great new picture!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jigga
    United States8 days ago
  • Great

    Been a fan for years!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tracy Jan
    United Statesa month ago
  • Boomers

    I’m a boomer and would love to be on your show. I travel the world and live for 2to5 months in my van on the road. I’m a single woman and am currently finishing my memoir about traveling as a solo . Title: Solo But Not Alone. I am a seeker and adventurer. I could say a lot about embracing life no matter what age!

    June selis

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    prinetucey
    United States2 months ago
  • Skibidi dumb dumb yes yes yes skibidi dumb dumb deep deep

    Get out delete this podcast right now

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    My name is Liam. Cheung
    United States2 months ago
  • Mental health

    I feel like this show focuses way too much on interpersonal relationships and not actually on mental health. Like what about just regular depression. Oh no, we need to interview people who have very specific unique stories based on their family relationships. No thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ajal9988
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners value the show's warmth and vulnerability, finding it comforting and human.
Many fans appreciate authentic stories from a broad range of guests and Call-in moments.
Some listeners crave more traditional mental health-focused content and critique the format changes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Creativity is For Everyone (The Artist’s Way with Elizabeth Kott)
Q: Is The Artist's Way only for people who already consider themselves artists?
No, it's for anyone who wants to reconnect with their creative impulse, regardless of their current profession, and many participants find it transformative.
AI Deadbots Want To Cure Your Grief
Q: From the moment you find out about this technology to the moment you hit publish and watch this go out in the world, what has changed about your perspective?
The interviewee discusses how the industry has shifted from theoretical discussions to a massive, commercially driven landscape, which has forced a re-evaluation of memory rights, the ethics of using a deceased person's voice, and the balance between memorialization and monetization. She emphasizes that grief is not just a problem to be solved but a fundamental human process that requires time, ritual, and real human support rather than outsourcing to machines.
Middle School Divorcee | It's Going to be OK with Elise Loehnen
Q: What is your current 'okay thing' and why does it matter right now?
Elise and Nora share a mix of curiosity-driven topics (space, aging, music) and everyday rituals (sleepovers, makeup, fashion) that help them feel grounded, emphasizing that small, personal practices can carry meaningful emotional returns.
I Can’t Have Kids and My Friends Are Pregnant
Q: How do you cope with being an object of pity from friends who are pregnant?
Acknowledge the hurt, communicate your needs to your friends, and seek support from other women who understand your experience; boundaries and open dialogue help transform pity into genuine care.
Update: The Fat Guy with the Alcohol
Q: Have you been back to Disney at all? Are you, is it still appealing to you?
I would like to. I'm not, I guess not on the books right now. I haven't been since the surgery.

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This show centers on real people sharing candid stories about life's big emotions—grief, relationships, parenthood, health, and everyday resilience—often guided by a compassionate host who prompts with thoughtful questions. Episodes blend personal memoir, expert insights, and practical coping strategies, with callers and guests ranging from trauma survivors to authors and caregivers. Its hallmark is empathetic, human-centered storytelling that acknowledges painful experiences while offering hope, humor, and actionable takeaways for listeners navigating similar moments. A notable strength is the mix of vulnerability, community support, and practical wisdom, which can feel like a supportive conversation you'd want to sponsor or guest on if yo... more

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1. Elizabeth Kott
2. Catherine Newman
3. Edith Eger
4. Leslie Harter-Berg
5. Sharon McMahon
6. Geneen Roth
7. Ralph Purmort
8. Libby Ward

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