199. A Witness to Humanity

Some days, OK things are all around us and naming them is a breeze. On other days, it feels like you have never, EVER been OK in your entire life. Whatever day you’re having, Nora and special guest and friend of the pod Jo Piazza are bringing you a message: to join them in their ...  Show more

What’s okay with Laura McKowen right now? After we talk about the weather (and who doesn’t love to talk about the weather?) we go on a journey through prestige and lowbrow television, briefcases, baked goods and a poem that will bring you the soul hug you need. Laura McKowens boo ...  Show more

In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! - Jeremy Norton has been a firefighter for over 20 years, a job that’s considered heroic and honorable…a job that sometimes means showing up to a false alarm…and sometimes mean ...  Show more

This week we speak with a young paramedic about the reality and trauma of her job. She talks about the unimaginable situation of having to choose who to save and who to ignore and discusses why she ultimately loves the job. Head to https://airdoctorpro.com and use promo code OPL ...  Show more

As police officers, researchers and other professionals can attest, delving into the darkness can take an unexpected — and heavy — toll. In today’s episode, the guys sit down with returning guest Scott Benjamin to learn more about his journey through the world of true crime, t ...

https://wafaomran.com/ In the wake of 9/11, Annabel Quintero discovered that survival wasn’t the end of the story — it was the beginning of a deeper lesson in compassion and humanity. Beyond the Towers explores how chaos revealed our shared struggles and why healing ourselves is ...  Show more