Of Course I'm Not OK: The Podcast
By Katie Morell
Of Course I'm Not OK: The PodcastAug 28, 2023
171. Red Flags & Green Flags
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!
170. Pop Culture Mini-Pod
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!
169. Energy!
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!
168. Using Your Senses to Boost Your Mental Health w/Author Megy Karydes!
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.
- 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
- Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/megykarydes/
- Follow her on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/megy
- 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!
167. Being Supportive vs. Projecting
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
166. Media Portrayals of Women
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!
165. Food, Sexism, & Plastic Couch Covers w/Author Geraldine DeRuiter!
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/
164. Being LOUD
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!
163. Being Visible
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!
162. SPECIAL Galentine's Day Episode: Long-Distance Friendships w/Ginger Buddha!
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
161. Emotions As Intuition
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
160. Making 2024 YOUR YEAR
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!
159. New Year's Intentions & Writing Practices w/Dr. Tania Israel
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.
- Check out the 100-day writing challenge with the LA Writers Lab: https://lawriterslab.com/online-writing-classes/writing-challenge/
- And Tania's post about 2023 resolutions: https://taniaisrael.com/2023/12/28/2023-year-in-review/
158. Year-End Intentions
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!
157. Holiday grab bag
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!
156. Having Faith In Our Future Selves
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
155. Protecting Your Peace
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!
154. Grace
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!
153. What Is Your Anger Vent?
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!
152. PART 2: Challenging The Narratives OTHERS Have About Us
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
151. Challenging Narratives We Have About Ourselves
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!
150. Call Your Funny Friend
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!
149. What Would Beyonce Do?
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!
148. When Plans Fall Apart...And It Is OK
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!
147. Morning & Evening Routines
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!
146. Considering Our Purpose
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!
145. Mercury Retrograde & COVID Musings
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!
144. Songs That Lift Us Up
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
143. Ba-Ba-Ba-BARBIE w/Ginger Buddha & Dr. Tania Israel!
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
142. Girl Energy w/Dr. Tania Israel
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!
- Connect with Dr. Tania Israel here: https://taniaisrael.com/
- Listen to her Dr. Waffles & Friends podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dr-waffle-friends/id1669118794
- And follow her on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/drtaniaisrael/?hl=en
141. Scary Vacation Voices
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!
140. 'Barbie' Review w/Ginger Buddha!
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:
- Check out this amazing piece by The 19th: https://19thnews.org/2023/07/barbie-classic-material-girl-represent-more/
- 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
139. Is Barbie a Feminist Icon?
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!
138. Mid-Year Review
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!
137. Identifying What You Want (& Don't Want) When You're Struggling
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!
136. 'Happening To Summer'
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!
135. Courage
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:
- An amazing article in the 19th: Allyship, the emotional challenge of LGBTQ+ coverage — and why it will cost $5 to wish us happy Pride
- Support Rebellious Magazine by donating here!
- Check out Karen's new tattoo on her IG!
134. Embracing Fun
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!
133. Your Passion Is Reason Enough
Happy Memorial Day, Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about following your creative passions, whatever they may be.
Enjoy!
132. Who Are You? (And How Does That Change Over Time?)
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!
131. What Do You Need Right Now?
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
130. The Beauty Of Dropping The Ball
Thanks for listening!
129. Owning Our Shit
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
128. Eight(ish)-Minute MINI POD: Manifesting Celebrity Guests
We hope you enjoy today's episode - thanks for listening!
xo
127. Spring Grab Bag
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
126. Special Episode #2: Katie's Truth, Post-Surgery
Get ready for a follow-up to last week's episode! Thanks for listening, Friends! xo
125. Special Episode: Katie's Truth, Pre-Surgery
Welcome to a very special episode, Friends. This one is hard to explain in words - you'll just have to listen.
xoxo
124. MINI POD: Decluttering: No, For Real, You Don’t Need It
123. MINI POD: Private Lives
Enjoy!
We hope you enjoy this one - thanks for listening!
xo
122. MINI POD: Say The Weird Thing
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