Thanks For Asking

What is it like to have hoarders for parents? Today, Nora and guest Jane Marie are telling you about it with audience submissions and real-life stories – buckle up and get ready to learn. Watch us on YouTube here⁠! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey’s album on ⁠Spotify⁠ and ⁠Apple⁠! Shop my favorite bras and underwear at ⁠⁠⁠⁠SKIMS.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select my show in the dropdown menu that follows. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/TFA⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all of your hiring needs! Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠cozyearth.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠and use my code NORA for up to 20% off! Find your fall staples at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Nora and guest host Kate Kennedy discuss the least controversial topic ever: motherhood and work. When a listener wrote about the anxiety she was feeling ahead of her maternity leave ending, Nora knew it was time to talk about an experience that many mothers suffer in silence – what your life, career, and mental health look like after having a kid. Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey’s album on Spotify and Apple! Shop my favorite bras and underwear at ⁠⁠⁠SKIMS.com⁠⁠⁠. After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select my show in the dropdown menu that follows. Go to ⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/TFA⁠⁠⁠ for all of your hiring needs! Head to ⁠⁠⁠cozyearth.com ⁠⁠⁠and use my code NORA for up to 20% off! Find your fall staples at ⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We loved the stories about your adult friendships so much we had to make a part two featuring your voicemails! Join Nora and Caroline Moss of Gee Thanks, Just Bought It as they react to your emails, texts, and voicemails about the unlikely way you found your platonic soulmate. Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey’s album on Spotify and Apple! Caroline is on Instagram and Substack Shop my favorite bras and underwear at ⁠⁠SKIMS.com⁠⁠. After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select my show in the dropdown menu that follows. Go to ⁠⁠indeed.com/TFA⁠⁠ for all of your hiring needs! Head to ⁠⁠cozyearth.com ⁠⁠and use my code NORA for up to 20% off! Find your fall staples at ⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a PSA: you’re not too old to make a best friend. Just because you no longer have assigned seating in a classroom or a playground or playdates doesn’t mean you can’t find your best friend in the whole world on Twitter (we’re never calling it X) or Slack or… a hospitalization program? The point is, putting yourself out there can be embarrassing, but you never know when you’re going to stumble across the person that is going to change your life. In this episode, Nora is joined by her platonic soulmate, Caroline Moss of Gee Thanks, Just Bought It! to read your adult bestie stories and tell their own. Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey’s album on Spotify and Apple! Shop my favorite bras and underwear at ⁠⁠SKIMS.com⁠⁠. After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select my show in the dropdown menu that follows. Go to ⁠⁠indeed.com/TFA⁠⁠ for all of your hiring needs! Head to ⁠⁠cozyearth.com ⁠⁠and use my code NORA for up to 20% off! Find your fall staples at ⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a poignant exploration of grief, the stories of two young girls intertwine after a tragic accident in 1988. Malie and Missy share their childhood struggles with family turmoil and the lasting effects of loss. As they navigate years of separate grief, their fates collide in unexpected ways. Discovering a message on Facebook years later, they embark on a journey of connection and understanding, confronting the complexities of forgiveness and the impact of choices made long ago. Their stories highlight the shared human experience of suffering and resilience.

This episode tackles the pressing question of when a widow can start dating again, using the iconic Real Housewives of New York as a surprising touchstone. Nora explores Carol Radziwill's journey through grief and her approach to dating, while also analyzing Dorinda Medley's experiences with unprocessed sorrow. The discussion touches on the importance of having a widow friend for emotional support and the challenges of navigating new relationships. Listeners are left with reflective questions to ponder before venturing back into the dating world.

Feeling lost at 22? You're not alone! Nora empathizes with a listener navigating breakup chaos and loneliness after moving to a new city. She emphasizes the importance of moving on from controlling relationships and restoring friendships. Practical advice includes reaching out to friends, volunteering, and setting short-term goals for healing. Nora reassures that feeling adrift is common and encourages reframing experiences as growth opportunities. She invites local listeners in Denver to connect and build a supportive community.

 Last week, Nora set out to prove that no one is ever too old and it's never too late to try something entirely new. The mailbox was so full of amazing, inspiring stories that Nora knew there had to be a second part with Cheryl Sparks, an amazing fashion influencer who got her start later than you might think (@ifitstuesday on Instagram). Watch us on Youtube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey’s album on Spotify and Apple! Shop my favorite bras and underwear at ⁠⁠SKIMS.com⁠⁠. After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select my show in the dropdown menu that follows. Check out ⁠⁠Indeed.com⁠⁠ for all your hiring needs! Protect your data and privacy with ⁠Nord VPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Golden, co-host of The Popcast and a former social worker, shares her inspiring journey of career pivoting. She and Nora discuss how age should never be a barrier to change, emphasizing that it's never too late to pursue passions. They recount anecdotes of early podcast successes, the challenges of navigating business transitions, and the importance of personal reinvention. Golden highlights the humor in her experiences and the value of community support, encouraging listeners to embrace their own transformative journeys.

What matters to you matters to me. That’s why I make sure to take time to do live calls and answer your questions. In this episode, we talk Gen Z dating rules, life postpartum, invisible strings, and dealing our internal and external sadnesses and pressures. Grab a snack and buckle in – let’s chat. Listen to Geoffrey’s album on Spotify and Apple! Watch us on YouTube here! Get the episode ad-free and become part of the community here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices