https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/behind-the-i-m-fine--7276497Behind the "I'm Fine" opens the mic to real, unspoken stories from everyday women. From difficult diagnoses and grief to relationship endings and starting over from scratch, we listen to the unvarnished truth of the human experience in the first person.Put your headphones on, slow down, and remember: you don't have to carry it all alone.]]>enSociety & CultureCopyright zelindahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/24dc7d1af3af6c0cf26f2e9a477dcf07.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/behind-the-i-m-fine--7276497Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:00:18 +0000zelindazelindavicentedavid145@gmail.comWhat would you say if you weren't required to pretend you have it all together?Behind the "I'm Fine" opens the mic to real, unspoken stories from everyday women. From difficult diagnoses and grief to relationship endings and starting over from...Behind the "I'm Fine" opens the mic to real, unspoken stories from everyday women. From difficult diagnoses and grief to relationship endings and starting over from scratch, we listen to the unvarnished truth of the human experience in the first person.Put your headphones on, slow down, and remember: you don't have to carry it all alone.]]>falsecb52b4f2-1382-5ef9-aa7a-4add30ad2954episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-do-what-you-can-and-will-for-those-grieving--74350190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74350190Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:00:02 +0000zelindaWhen someone you love is grieving, it’s terrifying to feel like you might say or do the wrong thing. But doing nothing is often the hardest part of all. In this episode, we break down how to actually support a friend, coworker, or family member...383actsofkindness,comfortingrief,communitysupport,dailycomfortpodcast,empathyinaction,fullpodcastepisode,griefandloss,griefsupport,howtohelpagrievingfriend,lifeafterloss,mentalhealthsupport,relatablestories,showingupforothers,supportinggrief,whattosaywhensomeonediesfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-my-40s-and-still-working-on-it--74350049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74350049Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:55:02 +0000zelindaIs it ever too late to reinvent yourself or chase a dream? In this episode, we challenge society's obsession with youth and aging, sharing the inspiring story of a woman who returned to college and earned her Fine Arts degree at age 82—64 years after...418aginggracefully,creativityhasnoage,dailycomfortpodcast,findingyourpurpose,fullpodcastepisode,graduatingcollegeat82,inspirationalstories,inspiringlifestories,lateinlifesuccess,lifeafter40,nevertoolate,overcomingageism,personalgrowthpodcast,selfdiscoveryjourney,storytellingpodcastfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/some-of-the-things-that-are-ok-even-when-everything-is-not-ok--74349843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74349843Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:50:02 +0000zelindaIn this episode, we challenge the outdated insults and tropes surrounding childless women and highlight the incredible role that childless friends play in raising healthy, happy families. From helping parents navigate postpartum depression to becoming...481childfreefriends,childfreelife,childlesscatladies,community,fairygodmothers,familybychoice,familylife,friendship,modernfamily,parentinghumor,parentingsupport,podcastepisode,realtalk,supportsystem,thevillagefalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/im-just-a-recovering-girl-boss-maybe-you-are-too--74349430In this episode:

• The rise and fall of 2010s "Girl Boss" culture & hustle mindsets
• Conflating urgency with importance and the danger of hyper-availability
• Waking up to the reality of burnout, fatigue, and toxic optimization
• Moving away from "doing" toward simply existing and finding peace

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74349430Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:45:02 +0000zelindaIn this episode, we take an honest (and funny) look at "Girl Boss" culture, corporate hustle, and how extreme productivity leads straight to severe burnout.📌 In this episode: - The rise and fall of 2010s "Girl Boss" culture & hustle mindsets -...In this episode:

• The rise and fall of 2010s "Girl Boss" culture & hustle mindsets
• Conflating urgency with importance and the danger of hyper-availability
• Waking up to the reality of burnout, fatigue, and toxic optimization
• Moving away from "doing" toward simply existing and finding peace

]]>852girlbossburnout,howtoovercomeburnout,recoveringgirlboss,stopoverworking,toxichustleculturefalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/youre-good-youre-safe-youre-doing-great--74348971In this episode:

• The illusion of worry as a productive coping mechanism
• Why "pre-grieving" worst-case scenarios doesn't lessen future pain
• Realizing that most anxiety-driven scenarios never actually happen
• Finding peace in the present moment instead of an imaginary future

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74348971Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:32:09 +0000zelindaIn this episode of the podcast, we reflect on a lifetime of overthinking, anxiety, and creating dramatic, worst-case movies in our heads.📌 In this episode: - The illusion of worry as a productive coping mechanism - Why "pre-grieving" worst-case...In this episode:

• The illusion of worry as a productive coping mechanism
• Why "pre-grieving" worst-case scenarios doesn't lessen future pain
• Realizing that most anxiety-driven scenarios never actually happen
• Finding peace in the present moment instead of an imaginary future

]]>304dailycomfortpodcast,mentalhealthdaily,worldchampionworrier,worstcasescenariosfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-kids-tell-the-truth--74348419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74348419Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:23:11 +0000zelindaIn today’s episode, we share a hilarious story sent in by listener Cynthia about honesty, kids, and backyard accidents! 🦕💥When a glass patio table gets smashed and none of the kids will snitch, a 3-year-old steps up to tell "the truth" about who...221brokenglasstablestory,feelingsandco,funnykidstories,parentinghumor,thedinosaurdidit,whenthekidstellthetruthfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-about-the-things-that-make-me-feel-ok-because-the-world-is-falling-apart--74274142It's Going to Be Okay, we share listener stories about the simple, nostalgic, and kind little things that help people hang on during tough times.From Scholastic Book Fair catalogs and sweet winter gestures to stories of resilience, grief, and hope—this video is a gentle reminder that it's okay to feel grief and gratitude at the same time.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74274142Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:00:02 +0000zelindaThe world feels chaotic, but we still need to find small moments to catch our breath. In this episode of It's Going to Be Okay, we share listener stories about the simple, nostalgic, and kind little things that help people hang on during tough...It's Going to Be Okay, we share listener stories about the simple, nostalgic, and kind little things that help people hang on during tough times.From Scholastic Book Fair catalogs and sweet winter gestures to stories of resilience, grief, and hope—this video is a gentle reminder that it's okay to feel grief and gratitude at the same time.]]>1132andmentalhealth,comfortingstories,griefandhope,griefsupport,selfcare,smallthingsthatmakeyouhappyfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-going-to-be-okay--74270814Not everything is going to be okay—and that’s okay.In this episode of It's Going to Be Okay,  shares comforting stories and heartwarming submissions from listeners to remind us that there is always light in the dark.In this episode:

• A YMCA Wedding: Two grieving widows who found love again and got married in swimsuits and water shoes.
• Random Acts of Kindness: From a stranger paying for coffee to a sweet carved memorial cross in the woods.
• Heartwarming Humor: A 2-year-old who calls every stranger he meets "little guy".
• Warm Comforts: Binging great books, family visits, and wearing memories close.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74270814Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:03 +0000zelindaNot everything is going to be okay—and that’s okay.In this episode of It's Going to Be Okay,  shares comforting stories and heartwarming submissions from listeners to remind us that there is always light in the dark.In this episode: - A YMCA Wedding:...Not everything is going to be okay—and that’s okay.In this episode of It's Going to Be Okay,  shares comforting stories and heartwarming submissions from listeners to remind us that there is always light in the dark.In this episode:

• A YMCA Wedding: Two grieving widows who found love again and got married in swimsuits and water shoes.
• Random Acts of Kindness: From a stranger paying for coffee to a sweet carved memorial cross in the woods.
• Heartwarming Humor: A 2-year-old who calls every stranger he meets "little guy".
• Warm Comforts: Binging great books, family visits, and wearing memories close.

]]>1530comfortingpodcasts,goodnewsstorie,hwidowlovestoriesopeindarktime,it'sgoingtobeokay,mentalhealthandhope,terriblethanksforaskingfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-grief-never-really-goes-away-and-that-s-ok--74270196Grief is a language you only learn when you're forced to speak it.Ten years after losing a pregnancy, her father, and her husband, Nora McInerny reflects on the messy, contradictory, and deeply human reality of grief. From the weird guilt of having a good day to the sudden comfort of hearing their name, this episode breaks down why grief doesn't shrink over time—we just grow around it.Moving forward doesn't mean moving on. Tune in for an honest, vulnerable, and surprisingly humorous look at carrying love after loss.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74270196Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:54:53 +0000zelindaGrief is a language you only learn when you're forced to speak it.Ten years after losing a pregnancy, her father, and her husband, Nora McInerny reflects on the messy, contradictory, and deeply human reality of grief. From the weird guilt of having a...Grief is a language you only learn when you're forced to speak it.Ten years after losing a pregnancy, her father, and her husband, Nora McInerny reflects on the messy, contradictory, and deeply human reality of grief. From the weird guilt of having a good day to the sudden comfort of hearing their name, this episode breaks down why grief doesn't shrink over time—we just grow around it.Moving forward doesn't mean moving on. Tune in for an honest, vulnerable, and surprisingly humorous look at carrying love after loss.]]>364grief,griefadvice,healingafterloss,howtodealwithgrief,livingwithloss,loss,movingforwardnotmovingon,reallifestories,traumaandhealing,understandinggrieffalse11full