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

  • #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.

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

  • #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?

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

  • #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.

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

  • #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.

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

  • #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

  • #39: Gray-Area Drinking

    May 20th, 2019  |  Season 5  |  55 mins 22 secs

    Jess and Mary are back with a new format, a new introduction, and new topics. Episode #40 is about gray-area drinking. Jess shares her struggles with alcohol, what’s she’s learning, and what’s happening right now.

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