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
72. (MINI POD) Making Time For Art
Happy Monday, Listeners! On today’s mini pod, Karen and Katie chat about how great it feels to make time for art,…More
Listen71. Reimagining Dualistic Thinking with Dr. Tania Israel
The fabulous Dr. Tania Israel is BAAACCCKK!!! On this week’s show, Karen and Katie get into a really exciting conversation with…More
Listen69. (MINI POD) Reclaiming Past Joys
Happy 2022, Listeners! We hope you are all feeling great. On today’s show, Karen and Katie talk about how it can…More
ListenOur Most Popular Podcast Episodes of 2021
A version of this post originally appeared on Rebellious Magazine for Women. What a treat! In today’s episode, Karen & Katie…More
Listen68. (MINI POD) 2021 Time Capsule
Happy Almost-New Year, Listeners! On this week’s show, Karen and Katie discuss the things and experiences that they’d put in a…More
ListenMeet 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.