Trying to Feel OK

Arman Cole (https://vimeo.com/armancole) and Laura Garavoglia join Justin (https://twitter.com/JustinHCrowell) to discuss the scary spectre of the Right responding to Bernie's surge...and also, actual spectres. Like, ghosts. And yeah, this was recorded before the Iowa primary. Editing is hard, ok?

This week's episode is jam-packed with lots of emotional rollercoasters. Both Justin's and Jessie's Worst Feelings of the Week are about the highs and lows of being a creative- when it's good, it's real good, but when it's not.. it doesn't feel great. In Miriam's Worst Feeling of the Week, she discusses the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and how and why this one hit hard. The group really runs with the death theme and discusses what happens to our digital lives when we die. A real uplifting episode folks. Like we always say.. we're just trying to feel OK; come join us. Podcast episode referenced: Why'd You Push that Button, ep: "Death Online: Planning your digital afterlife," June 12, 2019

This week's TTFO is very special because it's the first time Justin and Miriam (who do in fact live in the same city) recorded IRL together. On this episode, you'll hear about: Justin's morning sinuses that won't go away and totally BLOW (pun intended-blowing your nose, people!), Jessie's sudden and dramatic TWO painful knees, and then the balance Miriam is trying to strike between dread of hanging out with people and dread of being alone. If you are experiencing aches and pains that drastically age you, or you're dealing with issues of the heart and soul (or if you're lucky, all of the above at once) we think you'll enjoy this episode greatly. Article referenced: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/16/smarter-living/night-owl-sleep-guide.html

CW: Sexual assault This week on TTFO, Justin (https://twitter.com/JustinHCrowell) sits down with LA-based activist & organizer Rachel Reyes (https://twitter.com/Rachel_Reyes). Rachel talks about the perils and difficulty of being honest with your partner about the things you've been through. Justin talks about taking on Other People's Problems. Then we just rage about Bernie getting slandered by the corporate media. Fun!

Welcome back to TTFO, the 2020 version. Hoping your holidays were full of zero to minimal sadness, worry and/or injury! Here's to a new year where we surely just keep trying to feel OK. On this episode, Jessie, Justin, and Miriam go through our first worst feelings of the week (don't worry, they've already started FLOWING FAST): the post-new year woes of not feeling productive enough, and the long road to recovery for Justin's ankle. We round out the ep talking about an article that claims Twitter diffused tensions with Iran by delivering instantaneous news. True or fake news? Listen to hear our takes. We promise there will be a good mix of complaining and productivity. Lean back, relax, and commiserate. Article referenced: https://www.wired.com/story/donald-trump-iran-twitter-war/?utm_source=Subscribers+%26+Members&utm_campaign=b5128c38da-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_01_08_08_43&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b36a1b0765-b5128c38da-327477929

Welcome to our pre-holiday episode as Jessie, Justin, and Miriam hash out our worst feelings of the week: a FB fight about antisemitism that's.. well.. antisemitic, and the plight of buying Christmas gifts and birthday gifts all for the same week. Conclusion: time your conceiving so you don't give birth around Christmas, please. We end the episode talking about the scam that is the self-help list trend and how we can actually start 2020 off right (and realistically). We promise there will be a good mix of complaining and productivity. Lean back, relax, and commiserate. Link to the article discussed: https://www.businessinsider.com/self-help-how-to-change-your-life-2017-12?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_content=BIPrime_select&utm_campaign=BI%20Prime%202019-12-18&utm_term=BI%20Prime%20Select

We got the OG 3 back in the studio (aka our living rooms) in this episode. Join Justin, Jessie, and Miriam as we deep dive into our worst feelings of the week: running around NYC in search of open pharmacies to fill expiring prescriptions and the week 2 depression on the long road to injury recovery. We end the already clearly light and funny (!) episode talking about how research is showing Millenials will die sicker, sooner, and broker than previous generations. Cool cool. We promise there will be a good mix of complaining and productivity. Lean back, relax, and commiserate. Link to the article: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/evj98k/millennials-will-get-sick-and-die-faster-than-the-previous-generation?utm_source=reddit.com&fbclid=IwAR2frBpk7FDX2ZuB6ly3fDJ0jDFQn7aSomkzRvR3vFfyuLKzVtrb8RhgmVc

In today's episode, Miriam's sister Leah joins the TTFO crew (we missed you Jessie!)to talk worst feelings of the week. We talk balancing interpersonal and business at work, fracturing an ankle falling down stairs, and the mental rollercoasters of the annual Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Come along with us as we dive into our problems, and try to break down the worst case scenarios & our plans to move forward. We promise there will be a good mix of complaining and productivity. Lean back, relax, and commiserate.

Welcome to the first episode of Trying to Feel OK (TTFO if ya nasty), a podcast that's all about things that make us feel bad and how we're trying to feel OK. We're Jessie, Justin, and Miriam- 3 people just struggling through each week's physical and mental messes. Come along with us as we dive into our problems, and try to break down the worst case scenarios & our plans to move forward. We promise there will be a good mix of complaining and productivity. Lean back, relax, and commiserate.