Four years ago, Nora sat down with her friend Gigi to tell the story of … Gigi’s face. It was a story about confidence and beauty (and beauty standards) and chronic illness, and it has touched so many people since we first aired it. Today, you’ll hear that first conversation with Gigi, plus an important update on what’s going on with Gigi’s health … and with her face.

Gigi runs a shop called Gigi’s Flair Emporium. Check it out! She also has a GoFundMe here.

TTFA is coming to your city October 7th – 22nd with an all-new live show, 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.