Not Terrible Podcast

The Not Terrible Podcast is a field guide for the hopeless optimist in all of us.

About the show

The Not Terrible Podcast is two friends who have been through the wringer, learned some tough lessons, and kept going. Jess Hooker and Mary Graham share stories, advice, lessons, and hope each week as they try to find humor in the hard, learn from their mistakes, and create a better life for themselves and those they love.

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Episodes

  • #55: Season Six Finale

    November 11th, 2019  |  Season 6  |  1 hr 6 mins

    Jess and Mary are all over the board for this episode. They talk about what’s coming in 2020, what’s currently going in their lives, and some changes.

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  • #54: Grief Outside of Death

    November 4th, 2019  |  Season 6  |  58 mins 26 secs

    Jess and Mary discuss why grief isn't just for the loss of a loved one. Losing a dream, a friendship, a marriage, a job, or a whole bunch of other life situations can send us into grief and mourning as well.

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  • #53: Kids & Movement with Casey Wright

    October 28th, 2019  |  Season 6  |  46 mins 15 secs

    Jess and Mary talk with Casey Wright, gymnastics coach and business owner, about lack of movement in kids and what it's doing to their brains, their attention span, and their relationships.

    For show notes and podcast extras, visit www.notterrible.com

  • #52: The B-I-B-L-E!

    October 21st, 2019  |  Season 6  |  54 mins 5 secs

    Jess and Mary talk about Jess' new routines and learning and what she's searching for. Even if Christianity isn't your thing, we think (and hope) you'll like this conversation.

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  • #51: An Infertility & Miscarriage Story

    October 14th, 2019  |  Season 6  |  53 mins 51 secs

    Jess and Mary talk with Morgan Lawless as she shares her struggles with infertility and miscarriage. They discuss how to support someone on this journey and what we could all be better at doing.

  • #50: Seasons of Life

    October 7th, 2019  |  Season 6  |  40 mins 5 secs

    Jess and Mary talk about the rhythms of life—sometimes called “seasons”—and how they ride out the hard ones and remember to enjoy the easier ones.

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  • #49: Season 6 Kick-Off

    September 23rd, 2019  |  Season 6  |  44 mins 27 secs

    Jess and Mary share their summers, life changes, podcast updates, and general mayhem. We're back for a new season, and we're so excited.

  • #48: Season 5 Wrap-Up Part 2

    July 22nd, 2019  |  Season 5  |  37 mins 19 secs
  • #47: Season 5 Wrap-Up, Part One

    July 15th, 2019  |  Season 5  |  49 mins 38 secs

    Jess and Mary wrapped up season five with a two-part live episode recorded at the Front Room Studio. Special guest Chris Graham (Mary’s husband) joins the girls for a chat and they take a few questions from the audience.

  • #46: Trauma Bond Relationships

    July 8th, 2019  |  Season 5  |  35 mins 5 secs

    Jess and Mary discuss trauma bond relationships: what they are, what they look like, and what we can do to heal them.

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  • #45: Transitioning Special Needs Kids with Sierra Holmes

    July 1st, 2019  |  Season 5  |  37 mins 14 secs

    Jess and Mary speak with Sierra Holmes about what happens when special needs kids outgrow the school setting. What's next? What's normal? Where can we get help?

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  • #44: Leaning Into the Pain

    June 24th, 2019  |  Season 5  |  1 hr 1 min

    Jess and Mary talk about pain and growth when all they really want to do is skip over that part.

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  • #43: Brainspotting with Brooke Randolph

    June 17th, 2019  |  Season 5  |  46 mins 47 secs

    Jess and Mary discuss brainspotting with guest therapist, Brooke Randolph. They learn what it is, how it works, and who it might benefit.

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  • #42: Advocating for Our Kids in School

    June 10th, 2019  |  Season 5  |  1 hr 1 min

    Jess and Mary talk about how to advocate for our kids (of all abilities) in school. They bring different perspectives, both as parents and Mary as an educator, to the table as they talk about making sure kids are getting the best of what our educational system has to offer.

    For show notes and podcast extras, visit www.notterriblepodcast.com

  • #41: Let's Talk About Prayer

    June 3rd, 2019  |  Season 5  |  1 hr 5 mins

    Just like the podcast, Jess and Mary are continuing to ask questions and seek more understanding. On episode 42, Jess shares what she’s thinking and learning about prayer and her relationships with God. Even if this isn’t your jam, we’d love for you to listen in.

    For show notes and podcast extras, visit www.notterriblepodcast.com

  • #40: Diet Culture with Lauren Rieker

    May 27th, 2019  |  Season 5  |  1 hr 18 mins

    We’re surrounded and overwhelmed by diet culture, and we don’t even realize it. Episode 41 features guest Lauren Rieker, a licensed dietician and owner of Renovate Your Plate as she helps Jess and Mary tackle some lies and wrong attitudes about their bodies.

    For show notes and podcast extras, visit www.notterriblepodcast.com