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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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It’s rare to have a friendship that actually lasts forever, but that’s what Josie and Miles have. When Miles’s cancer comes back after years of re... more

Today, we're giving validation, pep talks and space to vent for listeners struggling with:

• Aging parents who don't take care of their health

• Falling out of love with your work and feeling like you're totally ineffective (you aren't!)

• B... more

You know what makes things feel more okay? Kelly Corrigan, the host of Kelly Corrigan Wonders and the author of so many wonderful books (my favorite is Tell Me More). Today, Kelly and Nora dig through a treasure trove of (more than) okay things, incl... more

As long as people have been grieving, we have found a way to memorialize our dead people. We grievers keep voicemails, photos, letters, clothes – whatever we can to remember our people. With the rise of AI, it’s no wonder companies desperate to incre... more

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Recent Guests

Kelly Corrigan
Author and host of Kelly Corrigan Wonders
Self-Hosted / Wonder series
Episode: A Daily Dose of Wonder with Kelly Corrigan
Charley Burlock
Charley Burlock, author who wrote about grief and AI grief tech
Episode: AI Deadbots Want To Cure Your Grief
Elise Loehnen
Host of Pulling the Thread and author
Pulling the Thread; The Price Women Pay to Be Good
Episode: Middle School Divorcee | It's Going to be OK with Elise Loehnen
Steph Wittels Wachs
Guest introduced as Steph Wittels Wachs, sister of Harris Wittels, author and content creator
Episode: Dead Sibling Society (Part 1)
Deidre Doty
A victim's family member who shares her experience
Doty family
Episode: Under a Cloud of Loss
Damon Doty Gokner
Son of Deidre who testifies about parole and forgiveness
Doty family
Episode: Under a Cloud of Loss
Marcel Malekebu
Producer on the show and guest sharing his caregiving experience
Thanks For Asking
Episode: There’s Someone Dying Upstairs (Part 2)
Jenae McInerny
Wife of Nora, co-hosted interview segment in this episode
Episode: There’s Someone Dying Upstairs (Part 1)
Evan Walker
Participant in a weight loss journey
Episode: Update: The Fat Guy with the Alcohol

Host

Nora McInerny
Nora McInerny is the host of the call-in show and is recognized for her candid discussions around grief, mental health, and personal experiences. Through her empathetic approach, she connects with listeners and guests alike, inviting them to share their stories and supporting them openly during their explorations of life's challenges.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 17.2k ratings
  • 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 States8 days 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 States9 days ago
  • TOCA BOKA

    I TOOOK MA SISTERS IYPAD I DO NOT NO TIS PODCAST BUTT I AM BEE COME 5 IN LITEL TIM SO MAYK EPISODE 4 MI BRIT DAI

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Why r u reading this STALKER
    Australiaa month ago
  • Meh

    Like TTFA much better. Too much banter now and not focused enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PoddyPodPodster
    United States2 months ago
  • Poor grammar

    I have listened since the beginning. I can’t listen to your free form conversations due to Carolyn putting like in most sentences and sometimes more than once per sentence. I will continue to listen when she’s not included.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Blujavelin
    United States2 months ago

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Some listeners express dissatisfaction with changes in the format, desiring a return to more personal stories over celebrity guests.
Listeners often appreciate the honest and humorous approach to heavy topics, especially around grief and mental health.
There is a strong sense of community among listeners appreciating the call-in format that allows for real-life sharing.
Many highlight the emotional resonance of the content, expressing that it provides comfort and understanding during difficult times.

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Talking Points

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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.
Update: The Fat Guy with the Alcohol
Q: How is your relationship with food different like post-surgery than it was before?
I've found that it's shifted away from a social event where food is there and a key part of it, and more just a social event where food happens to become available.

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1. Kelly Corrigan
2. Charley Burlock
3. Elise Loehnen
4. Steph Wittels Wachs
5. Deidre Doty
6. Damon Doty Gokner
7. Marcel Malekebu
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