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Of Course I’m Not OK: The Podcast

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Hosted by Karen Hawkins and Katie Morell, writers & longtime friends, this podcast explores mental health, creativity, & coping with quarantine.

The goal: to help people feel less alone, share stores, & create connection.

Latest Episodes

89. Check Yo’ Self

Get ready for a fun episode, Listeners! On today’s show, Karen and Katie go on a series of wild tangents that…

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87. Summer Bucket Lists

Hellllooooo, Listeners, and welcome to another thrilling installment of the pod! On this week’s show, Karen and Katie catch up after…

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86. Beauty As Therapy

Happy Monday, Listeners! On today’s mini pod (#5 in our 5-part series – YOU MADE IT!), Karen and Katie discuss how…

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85. Good Surprises

Hello, Listeners, and thanks for tuning in! On this week’s mini-pod (series #4 of 5), Karen and Katie discuss good surprises…

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Meet Our Hosts

Karen Hawkins

Karen Hawkins is co-publisher and co-editor-in-chief of the Chicago Reader, and founder of Rebellious Magazine for Women and the Feminist Media Foundation. She is also the co-host of two podcasts: Of Course I’m Not OK and Feminist Erotica. She is also a longtime mentor and national board member for NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists. She is a frequent and enthusiastic speaker about newsroom diversity, LGBTQ+ issues, and feminism. Karen lives in Chicago with her two elderly cats.

Katie Morell

Katie Morell is a journalist, workshop facilitator, podcaster, and mental health advocate who lives in Bend, Oregon. In addition to writing articles for a variety of publications, she coaches writers, facilitates Joy & Vulnerability Virtual Writing Workshops; pens a monthly newsletter about joy, pain, and vulnerability called Rainbows & Shitpiles; writes a newsletter about her professional life called The Katie Morell Weekly(ish); and co-hosts a mental health/humor podcast called Of Course I’m Not OK.

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