In this final chapter of Missing Out, Tori Richardson introduces NOMO—No More Missing Out—a personal framework for finding balance between engagement and simplicity. Rather than dwelling on fear or even joy in what you skip, NOMO celebrates the normalcy in life’s trade-offs. To illustrate this, Tori sits down with her parents, Jenny and Adolf Richardson, who share how their own childhoods—rooted in discipline, community and family activities—shaped a mindset where missing out was simply part of a well-rounded life. As Tori guides her parents through questions about regret, “normal” experiences, and pivotal life decisions, you’ll discover that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all blueprint for happiness. Instead, NOMO is about owning your schedule, honoring the stages of life, and trusting that the moments you choose to embrace—both big and small—are exactly where you’re meant to be.

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About the Project: For our second Student Podcast Collaborative series, Communication & Media majors will produce an all-new, three-episode, 90-minute podcast capstone. These students move from theory to practice—pitching ideas, writing scripts, recording and editing episodes, and finally publishing their original shows. Each series tackles both personal and societal topics, allowing hosts to flex their storytelling, research, and production muscles. By working in a long-form audio format—one of the fastest-growing areas in media—students gain first-hand experience with the creative possibilities and practical challenges of communication technology.