Cheval spent her entire life trying to be a wedding dress designer (she started sewing at 7 years old and studied fashion design in college). In her mid 20’s, she got her big break when a large fashion house hired her to design a wedding dress collection named after herself. But that dream only lasted eight years. She found herself in the middle of a legal battle that would take away her collection, her job as a designer, and eventually her name. —Support our new independent production (and get bonus content galore!) by joining TTFA Premium. We now offer tiers as low as $4.99 / month. Sign up.Our Substack subscribers get first dibs on ticket sales, new merch, show announcements and more. Join here.Read the episode transcript here.Follow Cheval on Instagram @allthatglittersonthegram and check out her new shoe line at sheischeval.com.—Our social media:TTFA on InstagramTTFA on FacebookNora on InstagramNora on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cheval spent her entire life trying to be a wedding dress designer (she started sewing at 7 years old and studied fashion design in college). In her mid 20’s, she got her big break when a large fashion house hired her to design a wedding dress collection named after herself. But that dream only lasted eight years. She found herself in the middle of a legal battle that would take away her collection, her job as a designer, and eventually her name. —Support our new independent production (and get bonus content galore!) by joining TTFA Premium. We now offer tiers as low as $4.99 / month. <a href="https://join.apmstudios.org/ttfa">Sign up.</a>Our Substack subscribers get first dibs on ticket sales, new merch, show announcements and more. <a href="https://ttfapodcast.substack.com/">Join here.</a>Read the episode transcript<a href="https://ttfa.org/episodes/how-to-lose-your-name"> here.</a>Follow Cheval on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allthatglittersonthegram/?hl=en">@allthatglittersonthegram</a> and check out her new shoe line at <a href="https://sheischeval.com/">sheischeval.com</a>.—Our social media:<a href="http://instagram.com/ttfapodcast">TTFA on Instagram</a><a href="http://facebook.com/ttfapodcast">TTFA on Facebook</a><a href="http://instagram.com/noraborealis">Nora on Instagram</a><a href="http://facebook.com/hellonoramcinerny">Nora on Facebook</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Terrible, Thanks For Asking 

How To Lose Your Name

Nora’s son Ralph is here to share some bedtime wisdom with all of us. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co, the company that brought you “Terrible, Thanks for Asking.” Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are.If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing! Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co.“It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand.The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu, and Eugene Kidd.The transcript for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nora’s son Ralph is here to share some bedtime wisdom with all of us. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from <a href="https://www.feelingsand.co/">Feelings and Co</a>, the company that brought you <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/terriblethanks">“Terrible, Thanks for Asking.”</a> Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are.If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing! Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co.“It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by <a href="http://www.thehartford.com/benefits">The Hartford</a>. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand.The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu, and Eugene Kidd.The transcript for this episode can be found <a href="https://www.feelingsand.co/its-going-to-be-ok/ygysydg">here</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

YGYSYDG (From "It's Going To Be OK")

Nora lives in the desert, where there are lots of little critters running around. And the lizards? They’re always trying to get swole. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co, the company that brought you “Terrible, Thanks for Asking.” Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing! Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co.“It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand.The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Eugene Kidd.The transcript for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nora lives in the desert, where there are lots of little critters running around. And the lizards? They’re always trying to get swole. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from <a href="https://www.feelingsand.co/">Feelings and Co</a>, the company that brought you <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/terriblethanks">“Terrible, Thanks for Asking.”</a> Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing! Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co.“It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by <a href="http://www.thehartford.com/benefits">The Hartford</a>. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand.The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Eugene Kidd.The transcript for this episode can be found <a href="https://www.feelingsand.co/its-going-to-be-ok/Swole-Lizards">here</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Swole Lizards (From "It's Going To Be OK")

Nora goes to the hottest concert in Phoenix – no, not the opening weekend of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour – and finds a little hope in the performers’ gusto.“It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co, the company that brought you “Terrible, Thanks for Asking.” Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are.If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing! Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co.“It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand.The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny and Marcel Malekebu.The transcript for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nora goes to the hottest concert in Phoenix – no, not the opening weekend of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour – and finds a little hope in the performers’ gusto.“It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from <a href="https://www.feelingsand.co/">Feelings and Co</a>, the company that brought you <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/terriblethanks">“Terrible, Thanks for Asking.”</a> Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are.If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing! Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co.“It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by <a href="http://www.thehartford.com/benefits">The Hartford</a>. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand.The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny and Marcel Malekebu.The transcript for this episode can be found <a href="https://www.feelingsand.co/its-going-to-be-ok/the-big-show">here</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Big Show (From "It's Going To Be OK")

So many people start off their stories by saying their pain and suffering doesn’t compare to what happened to someone else. But this isn’t a game of Who Has It Worse, so why do we act like there is some sort of imaginary yardstick for struggling? Today’s episode tries to convince you that if you’re feeling pain, it’s painful- no caveats.We are taking a break this summer to produce new stories, so we are sharing some of our favorite episodes while we’re on break. This episode was first broadcast in 2017, the year after we launched the show. ----Listener support helps make our independent podcast possible. Consider joining TTFA Premium to get ad-free episodes, bonus content and more. Our Substack is a great way to connect with us and other listeners (and get more Terrible in your inbox). Join the club here. This episode transcript can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So many people start off their stories by saying their pain and suffering doesn’t compare to what happened to someone else. But this isn’t a game of Who Has It Worse, so why do we act like there is some sort of imaginary yardstick for struggling? Today’s episode tries to convince you that if you’re feeling pain, it’s painful- no caveats.We are taking a break this summer to produce new stories, so we are sharing some of our favorite episodes while we’re on break. This episode was first broadcast in 2017, the year after we launched the show. ----Listener support helps make our independent podcast possible. <a href="https://ttfapodcast.supportingcast.fm/ttfa">Consider joining TTFA Premium</a> to get ad-free episodes, bonus content and more.  <a href="https://ttfapodcast.substack.com/">Our Substack</a> is a great way to connect with us and other listeners (and get more Terrible in your inbox). <a href="https://ttfapodcast.substack.com/">Join the club here</a>.  This episode transcript can be found <a href="https://ttfa.org/episodes/not-the-bummer-olympics-rebroadcast">here</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Not The Bummer Olympics (Rebroadcast)

Sometimes, enduring the painful thing is the thing we need … even if we don’t want to feel it.“It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co, the company that brought you “Terrible, Thanks for Asking.” Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are.If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing! Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co.“It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand.The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Eugene Kidd.The transcript for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes, enduring the painful thing is the thing we need … even if we don’t want to feel it.“It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from <a href="https://www.feelingsand.co/">Feelings and Co</a>, the company that brought you <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/terriblethanks">“Terrible, Thanks for Asking.”</a> Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are.If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing! Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co.“It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by <a href="http://www.thehartford.com/benefits">The Hartford</a>. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand.The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Eugene Kidd.The transcript for this episode can be found <a href="https://www.feelingsand.co/its-going-to-be-ok/dont-be-afraid-just-feel-the-pain">here</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Don't Be Afraid, Just Feel The Pain (From "It's Going To Be OK")

Something that inspires Nora is talking to someone who has a very specific and deep passion. For example, the excitement her son Ralph feels about scorpions. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co, the company that brought you “Terrible, Thanks for Asking.” Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are.If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing!Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co.“It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand.The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Eugene Kidd.The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Something that inspires Nora is talking to someone who has a very specific and deep passion. For example, the excitement her son Ralph feels about scorpions. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from <a href="https://www.feelingsand.co/">Feelings and Co</a>, the company that brought you <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/terriblethanks">“Terrible, Thanks for Asking.”</a> Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are.If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing!Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co.“It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by <a href="http://www.thehartford.com/benefits">The Hartford</a>. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand.The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Eugene Kidd.The transcript for this episode can be found <a href="https://www.feelingsand.co/its-going-to-be-ok/the-scorp-report">here</a>.

The Scorp Report (From "It's Going To Be OK")

Here is a preview of an episode that you can find in its entirety over on TTFA Premium.TTFA Premium is our paid subscription that gives members access to bonus content and regular episodes ad-free and earlier. Your support helps fund our independent production amidst a sea of big media companies. We couldn't do this without you.Subscribe to TTFA Premium at TTFA.org/Premium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is a preview of an episode that you can find in its entirety over on TTFA Premium.TTFA Premium is our paid subscription that gives members access to bonus content and regular episodes ad-free and earlier. Your support helps fund our independent production amidst a sea of big media companies. We couldn't do this without you.Subscribe to TTFA Premium at TTFA.org/Premium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Light a Candle, Talk About Them, Take the Kids to Hot Topic — TTFA Premium

Nora’s work day is often interrupted by her children (very rudely) entering her home office without knocking. But one day, the interruption led to a very sweet discovery in the backyard…“It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co, the company that brought you “Terrible, Thanks for Asking.” Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are.If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing! Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co.“It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand.The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Eugene Kidd.The transcript for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nora’s work day is often interrupted by her children (very rudely) entering her home office without knocking. But one day, the interruption led to a very sweet discovery in the backyard…“It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from <a href="https://www.feelingsand.co/">Feelings and Co</a>, the company that brought you <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/terriblethanks">“Terrible, Thanks for Asking.”</a> Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are.If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing! Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co.“It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by <a href="http://www.thehartford.com/benefits">The Hartford</a>. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand.The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Eugene Kidd.The transcript for this episode can be found <a href="https://feelingsand.co/its-going-to-be-ok/little-baby-quail">here</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Little Baby Quail (From "It's Going To Be OK")

Kate Baer is a poet and friend of Nora McInerny. And she’s here to share with us, you guessed it, a favorite poem. You can find Kate’s work on her website. Her latest poetry collection And Yet is available wherever books are sold.“It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co, the company that brought you “Terrible, Thanks for Asking.” Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are.If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing! Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co.“It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand.The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Eugene Kidd.The transcript for the episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Baer is a poet and friend of Nora McInerny. And she’s here to share with us, you guessed it, a favorite poem. You can find Kate’s work on her <a href="https://www.katebaer.com/">website</a>. Her latest poetry collection <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/and-yet-poems-kate-baer/18321459?ean=9780063115552">And Yet</a> is available wherever books are sold.“It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from <a href="https://www.feelingsand.co/">Feelings and Co</a>, the company that brought you <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/terriblethanks">“Terrible, Thanks for Asking.”</a> Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are.If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing! Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co.“It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by <a href="http://www.thehartford.com/benefits">The Hartford</a>. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand.The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Eugene Kidd.The transcript for the episode can be found <a href="https://feelingsand.co/its-going-to-be-ok/and-yet">here</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

And Yet (From "It's Going To Be OK")

Nora is a de-motivational speaker, in her own words. After a speaking engagement, she’s asked to stay and attend an awards luncheon. She’s not very familiar with the organization’s work, and that’s why she loves it.“It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co, the company that brought you “Terrible, Thanks for Asking.” Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are.If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing! Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co.“It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand.The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Eugene Kidd.The transcript for the episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nora is a de-motivational speaker, in her own words. After a speaking engagement, she’s asked to stay and attend an awards luncheon. She’s not very familiar with the organization’s work, and that’s why she loves it.“It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from <a href="https://www.feelingsand.co/">Feelings and Co</a>, the company that brought you <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/terriblethanks">“Terrible, Thanks for Asking.”</a> Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are.If you liked this episode, go subscribe to "It's Going To Be OK" in your podcast app, so you never miss a single OK thing! Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co.“It’s Going To Be OK” is brought to you by <a href="http://www.thehartford.com/benefits">The Hartford</a>. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that’s helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand.The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Eugene Kidd.The transcript for the episode can be found <a href="https://feelingsand.co/its-going-to-be-ok/the-awards/lunch">here</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Awards Lunch (From "It's Going To Be OK")

Thanks For Asking aims to discourage this narrative. This podcast is notorious for exploring these uncomfortable topics that people are usually unwilling to touch. The host, Nora McInerney, talks about her sad experiences with such depth and wittiness, listeners are generally entranced. Of course, this means the podcast comes with its fair share of tears and cringes.

It’s a question we ask (and get asked) all the time: “How are you?” And normally we just respond with “Fine!” even if we’re totally dying inside, so everyone can go about their day.
But it’s not always all that fine, is it?
“Terrible, Thanks For Asking” is a show by author Nora McInerny that lets real people get real honest about how they’re really doing. It’s sometimes sad, sometimes funny, and almost always both.
Produced by Nora McInerny and Feelings & Co.

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