When Leah Nixon woke up in the hospital after a construction accident and learned she was paralyzed from the chest down, she wondered how she’d go about starting a family someday. In this episode, she gives us a glimpse into her daily life as a “para-mom” to her 9-month-old daughter, Ellie. 

Leah’s company is called Tiny & Snail and they make adorable cards and stationery.

Read the episode transcript here.

TTFA is coming to your city October 7th – 22nd with an all-new live show experience, and tickets are on sale now!

Friday, October 7 – San Francisco, CA

Sunday, October 9 – Seattle, WA

Monday, October 10 – Portland, OR

Tuesday, October 11 – Los Angeles, CA

Saturday, October 15 – Philadelphia, PA

Sunday, October 16 – Brooklyn, NY

Monday, October 17 – Washington, DC

Tuesday, October 18 – Boston, MA

Wednesday, October 19 – Toronto, ON

Friday, October 21 – Chicago, IL

Saturday, October 22 –  St. Paul, MN 

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Author: Feelings & Co.


You know how every day someone asks “how are you?” And even if you’re totally dying inside, you just say “fine,” so everyone can go about their day? This show is the opposite of that. Hosted by author (It’s Okay to Laugh (Crying Is Cool Too)) and notable widow (her words) Nora McInerny, this is a funny/sad/uncomfortable podcast about talking honestly about our pain, our awkwardness, and our humanness, which is not an actual word.