# 451. What is Happening and Where Are We? with Catherine Newman

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Podcast: [It's Going To Be OK](https://stenobird.com/podcast/it-s-going-to-be-ok-6302597)
Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Nora talks with author Catherine Newman about the small things that make life feel okay—from quitting drinking and finding new rituals to parenting, loneliness, and the magic of shared meals and "night cereal." Catherine’s books: Sandwich Amazon | Bookshop Wreck Amazon | Bookshop The Adidas Pants Catherine’s Snack Recs! You can share your okay things with us at ☎️502-388-OKAY (6529) or 📧 IGTBO@feelingsand.co To support our show, you can subscribe to our YouTube content here. Our music is by Secret Audio, and their new album is on Spotify or Apple! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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