Beste It S Ok podcasts (2024)

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Pet Loss and Veterinarians Who Cry: with Veterinary Oncologist and Author Dr. Renee Alsarraf 42:08

6d ago42:08

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Nobody likes to talk about pet loss… but everybody wants to talk about pet loss. What a difficult scenario that is! Veterinary oncologist Dr. Renee Alsarraf, author of Sit, Stay, Heal, joins us to talk about grief, professionalism, and the importance of being human - on the job and off. In this episode we cover: The whole truth about loving - and l…

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Horse Barbie & Cultivating Trans Joy with Geena Rocero 54:24

13d ago54:24

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Can you hide in plain sight? From trans beauty pageants in the Philippines, to the catwalks of New York City fashion week, to the Ted Talk mainstage – Filipina-American model Geena Rocero has lived an astounding life. This week on It’s OK that You’re Not OK, the author of Horse Barbie: A Memoir shares what it costs to suppress your true self in ord…

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Real Self-Care with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin 1:05:52

20d ago1:05:52

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Have you ever put on a face mask, expecting it to solve all your mental health problems? That seems…unrealistic, but it’s what self-care marketing tells us: get your self-care right, and all your difficulties will evaporate. This week on It’s OK, Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, author of Real Self-Care, breaks down what “self-care” actually means when we’re li…

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Is There Any Good News on Climate Change? with Bill McKibben 51:41

27d ago51:41

51:41

We’re in a massive climate crisis, but it’s hard to think about it, isn’t it? It’s a great temptation to shut our eyes to climate change. It’s overwhelming. This week on the show, climate activist and author Bill McKibben on facing the reality of the climate crisis, understanding what needs to change, and what you can do - not just to change the co…

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A Renaissance of Our Own: The Stories We Tell Ourselves with Rachel Cargle 1:04:09

1M ago1:04:09

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Can grief be an opportunity for growth and self-understanding? The answer, of course, is yes: but it’s a bit more complex than that. This week, author, philanthropist, activist Rachel Cargle on survival optimism, the resilience narrative, and why questioning the stories you tell yourself - with curiosity and kindness - is a powerful path of healing…

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Live Each Day Like It’s Your First: with Alua Arthur 38:21

1M ago38:21

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What would a meaningful life look like for you? According to Death Doula Alua Arthur, conversations about death can be the most enriching conversations we have. It’s not about accepting death, or avoiding grief - it’s about building a relationship with yourself and others that doesn’t hold anything back. Why should you listen? Yeah, because you’re …

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More Anger Means More Joy: Part Two with Soraya Chemaly 38:35

2M ago38:35

38:35

What do we lose when we’re not allowed to be angry? In a lot of ways, anger is more taboo than grief. They’re deeply related, as you’ll hear in this two-part episode: both grief and anger are considered “negative” emotions, things you shouldn’t feel, and definitely shouldn’t express in polite company. But what if reclaiming our anger was the way to…

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Rage Becomes Her (and by “her” I mean US) with Soraya Chemaly 42:37

2M ago42:37

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What do we lose when we’re not allowed to be angry? In a lot of ways, anger is more taboo than grief. They’re deeply related, as you’ll hear in this two-part episode: both grief and anger are considered “negative” emotions, things you shouldn’t feel, and definitely shouldn’t express in polite company. But what if reclaiming our anger was the way to…

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Do You Have to Be Friends with Everyone? with Dr. Alexandra Solomon (Part Two) 24:50

2M ago24:50

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What should you do if someone wants to be friends, but you’re not into it? Boundaries are part of all human relationships, but they are TRICKY. Welcome to part two of our show about boundaries - how to make them, how to keep them, and sometimes, how to breach them - with special guest Dr. Alexandra Solomon, host of Reimagining Love. In this episode…

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Tricky Boundaries & Skillful Negotiation with Dr. Alexandra Solomon (Part One) 27:21

2M ago27:21

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What do you do when someone cuts you out of their life? How do you back away slowly from someone you really don’t want to be around? Boundaries are part of all human relationships, but they are TRICKY. This week on It’s OK, part one of our show about boundaries - how to make them, how to keep them, and sometimes, how to breach them - with special g…

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Complex PTSD and the Art of Survival with Author Stephanie Foo 43:51

2M ago43:51

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If you’ve lived through horrific trauma or abuse, is it really fair of us to say that the ways you’ve learned to cope are “bad,” or to use clinical speak, “maladaptive”? This week on It’s OK, Stephanie Foo, author of What My Bones Know, joins me to talk about complex PTSD and the ways we pathologize human responses to trauma. You’ll also hear how c…

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Organized Grief = Social Movements with Malkia Devich-Cyril 52:34

3M ago52:34

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There’s no denying the grief that permeates everyday life. It’s in the news, in our communities, and in our personal lives. The thing is - we never really talk about how much this grief connects us. This episode is STUNNING. It has gifts for everyone - whether you’re grieving a personal loss or you’re an activist of any kind. It was recorded in the…

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What’s the Deal With Prolonged Grief Disorder (and why should you care)? 24:03

3M ago24:03

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PROLONGED GRIEF DISORDER! It’s everywhere - social media, The New York Times, The Washington Post… it’s the hot new medical condition everyone’s talking about. But why is everyone so mad about it? This week on the show, an overview of this hotly contested “new” human disorder, and what it means for the average person, for healthcare providers, and …

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Sam Sanders: Life Has Been Lifing 59:42

3M ago59:42

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Sam Sanders is a well known and well loved radio and podcast host. He went a little extra-viral for a recent episode of his show, Vibe Check, in which he and his co-hosts openly discussed grief. Maybe you heard that episode: Life Has Been Lifing Lately. This week on It’s OK That You’re Not OK, Sam joins us to talk about being open with his grief, a…

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Connection Is The Best Medicine: with Dr. Rana Awdish 53:46

3M ago53:46

53:46

Ever wonder what doctors say about their patients when they think no one can hear? Dr. Rana Awdish doesn’t have to wonder - as a patient, she overheard a lot of distressing things. Her experience led her to change how medical providers speak about - and to - their patients, spreading compassion through communication (which we know is a mission dear…

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Do I Stay Or Do I Go? Caregivers Under Stress; with the Co-Founders of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care 38:12

3M ago38:12

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It’s no secret that healthcare professionals and caregivers of all kinds are stretched beyond their limits. We can’t look to healthcare systems themselves to give us the care and attention we need, so where CAN we go for support (and answers)? Don’t miss this week’s episode with guests Koshin Paley Ellison and Chodo Robert Campbell of the New York …

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Is There Enough Love to Go Around? 24:28

4M ago24:28

24:28

The world can feel like such a lonely place sometimes. You ever feel like there’s not enough love and support to go around? Like, there’s a severe shortage of compassion in the world, both for you and well, everyone? Me too, friends. To get us into this topic, this week on It’s OK, we cover grief comparisons, like whether divorce and death should b…

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Tembi Locke: From Scratch 1:08:22

4M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

Tembi Locke lived an amazing love story: she met a handsome chef during a study abroad year in Italy when she was just 20 years old. They moved to LA to pursue Tembi’s acting career, and built a life around their love of food, family, and each other. And then leiomyosarcoma arrived. Is it still a Hollywood love story if it doesn’t have a happy endi…

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Why Do We Celebrate Trauma (aka: resilience)? with Dr. Gabor Maté 47:51

4M ago47:51

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Did anyone teach you that understanding your grief is the key to being (or becoming) a healthy human being? Probably not. In this expansive episode, Megan speaks with world-renowned author and physician Gabor Maté about the role of trauma and grief in our personal lives and in society at large. Dr. Gabor Maté on grief, this week on It’s OK that You…

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Collective Grief and Communal Joy: with Baratunde Thurston 1:00:58

4M ago1:00:58

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Can you heal pain by focusing on joy? Baratunde Thurston gave what’s been called “the greatest TED talk of all time.” He’s written about being Black in America, he’s got a podcast about community involvement called How to Citizen, and he’s got a PBS television show that explores the beauty and diversity of America. There’s a duality running through…

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The Full Experience: Fitness, Love, Death & Community with Supernatural Coach, Leanne Pedante 1:11:19

5M ago1:11:19

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Have you ever wanted to just SMASH things? Leanne Pedante and her husband Miles’ relationship was built on bravery and communication - they worked so hard to reach the next step together, excited to explore the edges of possibility in love and in life. On his way back to see Leanne after several months away, Miles’ car veered off the road, and he w…

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Holiday Debrief: Ghosting Therapists, New Year’s Breakups, and Holiday Angels 23:42

5M ago23:42

23:42

The holidays are over - you made it. By the looks of our inbox, the season wasn’t easy. This week, a holiday debrief, including bad behavior from therapists, why religion is not the answer to grief, and some true facts about dating after loss. In this episode we cover: How to say “I can’t work with you” without accidentally shaming your patients or…

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New Year’s Resolutions vs “aggressive futurism” with Kate Bowler - Part 2 25:16

5M ago25:16

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Is acceptance overrated? What happens when you have to face a new year without your person in it (or without the health you used to have!)? In this special two-part episode, we face the new year together - with special guest, historian, author, and queen of awkward conversations, Kate Bowler. In part 2 of this episode we cover How do you have hope …

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New Year, Same Grief (and the Math of Suffering) with Kate Bowler - Part 1 23:39

5M ago23:39

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Is acceptance overrated? What happens when you have to face a new year without your person in it (or without the health you used to have!)? In this special two-part episode, we face the new year together - with special guest, historian, author, and queen of awkward conversations, Kate Bowler. In this episode we cover: How do you have hope for the y…

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A Christmas Eve Tradition 6:20

5M ago6:20

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My dad used to read ‘‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” every Christmas Eve when I was a kid, after dinner and before we opened our Christmas pjs. So many of you are missing your dads, or grandparents, or the father of your kids. This year, I asked my dad to record the Christmas Eve classic for the show. I wanted you to have a stand-in grandpa, in c…

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It’s OK That You’re Not OK with Megan Devine

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Pet Loss and Veterinarians Who Cry: with Veterinary Oncologist and Author Dr. Renee Alsarraf 42:08

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Horse Barbie & Cultivating Trans Joy with Geena Rocero 54:24

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Real Self-Care with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin 1:05:52

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Is There Any Good News on Climate Change? with Bill McKibben 51:41

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A Renaissance of Our Own: The Stories We Tell Ourselves with Rachel Cargle 1:04:09

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Live Each Day Like It’s Your First: with Alua Arthur 38:21

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More Anger Means More Joy: Part Two with Soraya Chemaly 38:35

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Rage Becomes Her (and by “her” I mean US) with Soraya Chemaly 42:37

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Do You Have to Be Friends with Everyone? with Dr. Alexandra Solomon (Part Two) 24:50

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Tricky Boundaries & Skillful Negotiation with Dr. Alexandra Solomon (Part One) 27:21

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Complex PTSD and the Art of Survival with Author Stephanie Foo 43:51

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Organized Grief = Social Movements with Malkia Devich-Cyril 52:34

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What’s the Deal With Prolonged Grief Disorder (and why should you care)? 24:03

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Sam Sanders: Life Has Been Lifing 59:42

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Connection Is The Best Medicine: with Dr. Rana Awdish 53:46

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Do I Stay Or Do I Go? Caregivers Under Stress; with the Co-Founders of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care 38:12

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Is There Enough Love to Go Around? 24:28

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Tembi Locke: From Scratch 1:08:22

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Why Do We Celebrate Trauma (aka: resilience)? with Dr. Gabor Maté 47:51

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Collective Grief and Communal Joy: with Baratunde Thurston 1:00:58

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The Full Experience: Fitness, Love, Death & Community with Supernatural Coach, Leanne Pedante 1:11:19

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Holiday Debrief: Ghosting Therapists, New Year’s Breakups, and Holiday Angels 23:42

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New Year’s Resolutions vs “aggressive futurism” with Kate Bowler - Part 2 25:16

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New Year, Same Grief (and the Math of Suffering) with Kate Bowler - Part 1 23:39

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A Christmas Eve Tradition 6:20

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