Thanks For Asking

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Thanks For Asking episodes

February 09, 2021 That Good Night
It’s not just dying that is hard. It's not just the prospect of death. It's the recognition of it. It’s the conversation around it... which is often no conversation at all. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Sunita Puri about care at the end of life — and why we need to start having those tough conversations.

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Yarlap: yarlap.com with code TTFA

50 min
February 09, 2021 That Good Night
It’s not just dying that is hard. It's not just the prospect of death. It's the recognition of it. It’s the conversation around it... which is often no conversation at all. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Sunita Puri about care at the end of life — and why we need to start having those tough conversations.

Our twice-monthly newsletter features behind-the-scenes content, previews of upcoming episodes and more. Sign up.

When you shop our Bookshop.org store, you support the author, independent bookstores AND our show! Shop here.

Shop for your favorite TTFA gear at TTFAmerch.com

Read the transcript for this episode here.

You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.

TTFA is public media. Which means we are supported by you. You can join us with a contribution at ttfa.org/donate

And check out our sponsors this week:

Fordham University GSS: fordham.edu/gss

Rothy's: rothys.com/terrible

Calm: calm.com/thanks

Sun Basket: sunbasket.com/thanks with code THANKS

Yarlap: yarlap.com with code TTFA

50 min
February 02, 2021 Fairplay at Home
America is in a care crisis. Women, especially mothers, are leaving the workforce in staggering numbers in this pandemic era. They're buckling under the pressure of managing the responsibilities of their households and their families on top of their work.
In this episode, we talk with Eve Rodsky about the straw that broke her back and re-examine what it means to value care and time in your own household.
Support our independent production (and get bonus content galore!) by joining TTFA Premium. We now offer tiers as low as $4.99 / month. Sign up.
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Nora also writes sad & funny books! You can buy them here.
Did you know we’re on TikTok? Yep, it’s true. Follow Nora. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.
45 min
January 26, 2021 A Simple Choice (Part 2)
Mark has remarried after the death of his first wife, and the couple give birth during COVID-19 to a perfect little girl. But this podcast has “Terrible” in its title for a reason, and Mark and Melissa must face yet another Worst Case Scenario.
Support our independent production (and get bonus content galore!) by joining TTFA Premium. We now offer tiers as low as $4.99 / month. Sign up.
Our email subscribers get first dibs on ticket sales, new merch, show announcements and more. Join our mailing list here.
Nora also writes sad & funny books! You can buy them here.
Did you know we’re on TikTok? Yep, it’s true. Follow Nora. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.
38 min
January 19, 2021 A Simple Choice (Part 1)
Mark’s mom died of cancer when he was fresh out of high school. Years later, when Mark’s wife Karen is also diagnosed with cancer, he’s faced with losing another loved one way too soon.
Support our independent production (and get bonus content galore!) by joining TTFA Premium. We now offer tiers as low as $4.99 / month. Sign up.
Our email subscribers get first dibs on ticket sales, new merch, show announcements and more. Join our mailing list here.
Nora also writes sad & funny books! You can buy them here.
Did you know we’re on TikTok? Yep, it’s true. Follow Nora. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.
38 min
January 12, 2021 Update With Chelsea From "Forever Alone?"
Way back in 2017, we did two episodes with Nora’s friend Chelsea, who was suer she was going to be alone FOREVER … until she met Brian.
Chelsea and Brian’s relationship was complicated by Brian’s relationship with alcohol, and their story ended on a question mark. For years, people have been asking us what happened. In this episode, you finally get the answers.
Support our independent production (and get bonus content galore!) by joining TTFA Premium. We now offer tiers as low as $4.99 / month. Sign up.
Our email subscribers get first dibs on ticket sales, new merch, show announcements and more. Join our mailing list here.
Nora also writes sad & funny books! You can buy them here.
Did you know we’re on TikTok? Yep, it’s true. Follow Nora. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.
42 min
January 12, 2021 Update: Chelsea from Forever Alone?
Way back in 2017, we did two episodes with Nora’s friend Chelsea, who was sure she was going to be alone FOREVER...and then met Brian. Their relationship was complicated by Brian’s relationship to alcohol and for years, people have been asking what happened. In this episode, you’ll find out.

Our twice-monthly newsletter features behind-the-scenes content, previews of upcoming episodes and more. Sign up.

When you shop our Bookshop.org store, you support the author, independent bookstores AND our show! Shop here.

Shop for your favorite TTFA gear at TTFAmerch.com

Read the transcript for this episode here.
You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.

TTFA is public media. Which means we are supported by you. You can join us with a contribution at ttfa.org/donate

And check out our sponsors this week:

Calm: calm.com/thanks

Yarlap: yarlap.com with code TTFA

Brooklinen: brooklinen.com with code TERRIBLE

Sun Basket: sunbasket.com/thanks with code THANKS
38 min
January 05, 2021 Just Like Us
Busy Philipps is weird. She knows it, and actually, she considers it her superpower — a superpower she used in her early acting days to wield revenge against the people who told her she'd never make it.
But then, a weird thing happens: Busy does find success. She builds a family! But none of it feels the way she thought it would.
Stars. They really are just like us, with their own struggles and problems that look just like ours.
Support our independent production (and get bonus content galore!) by joining TTFA Premium. We now offer tiers as low as $4.99 / month. Sign up.
Our email subscribers get first dibs on ticket sales, new merch, show announcements and more. Join our mailing list here.
Nora also writes sad & funny books! You can buy them here.
Did you know we’re on TikTok? Yep, it’s true. Follow Nora. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.
45 min
January 05, 2021 Just Like Us
Are stars just like us? After a conversation with Busy Philipps… you will 100% think so. Hers is a story of finding and owning your weirdness, using revenge as a fuel source to drive you to success, and what to do when you get what you want and it doesn’t feel the way you thought it would.
After we recorded and mixed this episode, Busy announced on her podcast that her child Birdie uses they/them pronouns.

Update 1/5: Speaking of how we’re all just doing our best… we had an oops this episode. The original version stated that Busy didn’t have a story credit when “Blades of Glory” first came out. That was incorrect. The good news is, you can read all about that and the other stories Busy references in the episode in her memoir, “This Will Only Hurt A Little” (which Nora highly recommends).

Shop for your favorite TTFA gear at TTFAmerch.com

Read the transcript for this episode here.
You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.

TTFA is public media. Which means we are supported by you. You can join us with a contribution at ttfa.org/donate
And check out our sponsors this week:

Yarlap: yarlap.com promo code TTFA

Rothy's: rothys.com/terrible

Talkspace: talkspace.com with code TTFA
41 min
December 08, 2020 The Milkman's Baby
Your sense of self when you’re young is tied to who you belong to and where you live. Morgan is Black and Pentecostal. She's the daughter of Sybil and Jon. She's their only child and has her father’s eyes. She’s from New Jersey! Her nickname — the milkman's baby — is a joke about her fairer skin.
But as Morgan gets older, she realizes she actually doesn't know much about her family's history. This is a story of finding your roots, your ancestors and a new sense of self.
Support our independent production (and get bonus content galore!) by joining TTFA Premium. We now offer tiers as low as $4.99 / month. Sign up.
Our email subscribers get first dibs on ticket sales, new merch, show announcements and more. Join our mailing list here.
Nora also writes sad & funny books! You can buy them here.
Did you know we’re on TikTok? Yep, it’s true. Follow Nora. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.
39 min

About Thanks For Asking

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A call-in show from author Nora McInerny that lets real people get real honest about how they're really doing. Operators(me) are standing by to take your calls.