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The time has come, dear friends and Awesomes, to bring you one last conversation. And we thought it would be absolutely perfect to end the way we began - Meg, Kelly, Rebekah, and Laura - all on microphone together! Join the original Sorta Awesome squad for a discussion that includes Meg’s reflections on the past eight years, future plans for each of them, and closing words to the Awesomes. (Plus a quadruple dose of Awesome of the Week!)As you are shopping Amazon this season, don’t forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazonTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Notion: Try Notion AI for free when you go to notion.com/sorta*OneSkin: New customers get 15% off with code SORTA at oneskin.co*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkoutSHOW NOTES:Laura’s AotW: Storygraph appRebekah’s AotW : Ali Hazelwood novellas on audioKelly’s AotW: Almond barsBirria beef (thanks to Awesome Jill):Combine one jar of Target's Mexican-inspired birria cooking sauce with 2.5 pounds of stew beef in a slow cooker; cool on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4. Serve over ramen noodles.Meg’s AotW: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara (in print and on audio)Lebanon series: October 2016, start with A Refuge for RefugeesClosing song: Oh My Heart, REMYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her <

It’s that time of year again, friends! Pop the bubbly and join Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah for a conversation covering ALL of their favorites from 2023! From pop culture picks to the meaningful lessons they will take from this year, there is a TON of awesome to explore in this super-sized episode!As you are shopping Amazon this season, don’t forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazonTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Book of the Month: For a limited time, you can join and get the first book for just $5 with code FORYOU at bookofthemonth.com*OneSkin: New customers get 15% off with code SORTA at oneskin.co*Lume: New customers get $5 off a Lume Starter pack with code AWESOME at LumeDeoderant.com*Green Chef: Go to GreenChef.com/60awesome and use code 60awesome to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two monthsSHOW NOTES:Kelly's Awesome of the Year: Salsa Verde Chicken Rice Tortilla SoupRebekah’s Awesome of the Year: Cayden Cross Body Bag from TargetMeg’s Awesome of the Year: Otherworld podcastKelly's Watching: Shrinking and Ted Lasso on Apple TV (sign up for Apple TV with our affiliate link!) Kelly's Reading: The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna QuinnKelly's Listening: Sold a Story podcastCozy Acoustic Morning playlist on SpotifyAwe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Lifeby Dacher KeltnerEnchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age by Katherine MayRebekah's Watching:Jury Duty (on Amazon prime)Traitors (on Peacock)Rebekah’s Reading:Nonfiction: How To Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key The Great Sex Rescue  by

We continue our reflection back on the best moments of Sorta Awesome, and this week, the spotlight is on Kelly Gordon! Do not miss this introspective conversation with Meg and Kelly as Kelly shares what the past eight years of creating Sorta Awesome has brought to her life personally and professionally, and she shares the one episode she wants to leave with the Awesomes!As you are shopping Amazon this season, don’t forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazonSHOW NOTES:Kelly’s AotW: American Auto Meg’s AotW: Ghost Story podcastBEST EPISODESEp 63: What We Know Now That We're HereEp 162: Self-care, self-comfort, what’s healthy, what’s notEp 223: Seven kinds of self-care for the holidaysEp 268 Self-care vs. Self-comfort: Everything you need to knowEp 39: Seeking rest, finding delightYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and

Friends, you are in for a treat this week! As we begin the final weeks of Sorta Awesome, we are taking some time to focus on some of our favorite moments with some of your favorite people. Today’s episode celebrates Rebekah! Meg and Rebekah take some time to reflect on lessons learned and moments to remember from the past eight years. Rebekah has picked her favorite episode to re-share with you, and we include a surprise never-heard-on-the-main-show accidental confession that you don’t want to miss!As you are shopping Amazon this season, don’t forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazonTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Notion: Try Notion AI for free when you go to notion.com/sorta*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkoutSHOW NOTES:Rebekah’s AotW: If We Disappear Here by Mindy Hayes (Get your Kindle 30 day free trial!)In Your Eyes on YouTubeMeg’s AotW: Illiyoon Ceramide Ato CreamSorta Awesome episodes mentioned: 10 Big Things We Stopped Doing (ep. 264) 10 Things We Wish We Had Done Sooner (ep. 183) Leaning Into The Squirm: How To Talk To Your Kids ABout Bodies, Sex, and Sexuality (ep. 99) Coming Out Conversations (ep. 137) Self-Care, Self-Comfort, What's Healthy, What's Not (ep. 162) Offering Gentle Comfort In Times Of Grief During The Holidays and Beyond (ep. 80) Heartbreak, Doubt, And Finding Faith Through The Storms (ep. 192) The Pandemic Broke Me, Now What? (ep. 426) Every Single Confessions Episode: Helpful PSAs and A Collection of Confessions (ep. 37) Lollipop Debates, Starbucks Half-Truth

Sure, you’ve seen other holiday gift guides, but how many gift guides are made BY Awesomes, FOR Awesomes?! Let’s revisit Meg’s favorite gift guide - the one where she, Kelly, and Rebekah share excellent gift ideas straight from our Awesome community!As you are shopping Amazon this season, don’t forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazonTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/AWESOME for up to 20% off your next purchase (limited time offer!)*OneSkin: Get 15% off with the code SORTA at oneskin.coSHOW NOTES:Easily shop items from today’s episode at Sorta Awesome: Things we LOVE!REBEKAH’S LISTS:Babies & LittlesWooden Tables & Chairs SetLearning Resources Jumbo DinosaursOther Learning Resources Jumbo Animal SetsFat Brain Toys Dimpl StackFat Brains Toys Whirly SquigzKids, Tweens, & TeensBook Series Suggestions:DogmanWhatever AfterCity SpiesOther ideas:Mail Order MysteryFace Planter PotNatural Crystal LED String LightsMooas Cube TimerAdultsErin Condren Lap DeskDaily Calendar from Social Print StudioMEG’S LISTS:Things I bought and liked:Shark HyperAir hair dryerlookHUMAN mugsLaneige lip maskGold hoop earringsBose Quiet Comfort Bluetooth HeadphonesQuirky gifts:Flower bouquet bricksMini greenhouseLCD drawing padFuture Ghost lineHard-to-shop-for gifts:<a href="https://www.gold

Gather ‘round, Awesomes! Today’s conversation is a big one; the time has come for the final episode in our Midlife with Mindy and Meg series. Sorta Awesome regular Mindy Brouse joins Meg for one last conversation in the midlife series that so many in our Awesome community have loved, and to close out the series, they are talking all things midlife books and reading. From helpful guides to permenopause to captivating storytelling featuring midlife characters, there is definitely a book for everyone on today’s list!FIND THE ENTIRE MIDLIFE WITH MINDY AND MEG SERIES HERENot a Super Star yet? Today is a great day to become one!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Green Chef: For Green Chef’s best deal of the year, get $250 off with code awesome250 at GreenChef.com/awesome250*Notion: Try Notion AI for free when you go to Notion.com/sortaSHOW NOTES:Mindy’s AotW: Stay Badass tank or shirtSlippers: XIHALOOK House SlippersBook: Hidden Potential by Adam GrantMeg’s AotW: The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy@holygnocchi on TikTokMIDLIFE BOOKS:Fast Like a Girl A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones, Dr. Mindy PelzThe Menopause Manifesto Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism, Dr. Jen GunterHot and Bothered: What No One Tells You About Menopause and How to Feel Like Yourself Again, Jancee DunnThe Upgrade: How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond Hardcover, Dr. Louann BrizendineCrones Don't Whine: Concentrated Wisdom for Juicy Women, Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen“Second Spring: The Self-Care Guide to Menopause,” by Kate CodringtonThe Galveston Diet by Dr. Mary Claire HaverThe Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire LombardoThis Time Tomorrow by Emma StraubMaybe Next Time by Cesca Major

Whether you’ve got a furry little animal soul mate at your side or you are happily pet-free, you will definitely want to press play on this conversation! Meg and Kelly are enthusiastic pet people, but Rebekah is not so sure. Tune in to hear Rebekah’s questions about the ins-and-outs and highs-and-lows of living that family pet life!Not a Super Star yet? Today is a great day to become one!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/AWESOME for 10% off your next purchase (or use code AWESOME at checkout)*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkoutSHOW NOTES:Rebekah's AotW: Sausage Tortellini Soup Kelly’s AotW: BlueyMeg AotW: Keys to the Kingdom podcast10 Best Kid-Friendly Soup Recipes for Cozy DaysSorta Awesome Soup Pinterest Board MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 465: Sorta GoodbyeEp. 162: Self-care, self-comfort, what’s healthy, what’s notEp. 417: Holiday home hacks you’re going to love!Ep. 400: Would You Rather? 4 vs 400 edition!You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her <

If we’ve learned anything from Taylor Swift this year, it’s that eras come, and eras go. Today, the Sorta Awesome team is sharing with you that it’s the end of an era for Sorta Awesome. Take a moment to hit play to hear about the podcast closing, and what comes next for your favorite Friday friends!Not a Super Star yet? Today is a great day to become one!MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 464: The Sex EpisodeEp. 463: These discoveries will upgrade your life!Ep. 462: 15 new releases we absolutely loved!Ep. 461: The AWESOME LIST for Fall 2023You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adcho

What happens when all those Purity Culture kids from the 90s and early 2000s grow up and get married? Well one thing we discovered is a bunch of books were published to “help” us understand sex and marriage. Turns out, some of them were … not so helpful. Meg and Rebekah are here to discuss.Not a Super Star yet? Today is a great day to become one!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*OneSkin: Get 15% off with the code SORTA at oneskin.coSHOW NOTES:Rebekah’s AotW: Latuza Pajama PantsMeg’s AotW: Sam and Colby: Surviving a week at the Real Conjuring HouseThe Great Sex Rescue by Sheila Wray GregoireSheila Gregoire on InstagramCome As You Are by Emily NagoskiBooks Studied for The Great Sex Rescue (listed in order of best to worst):Helpful Books:The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M Gottman (tie - scored near perfect)- https://amzn.to/3QvFtE6The Gift of Sex by Clifford & Joyce Penner (tie - scored near perfect) - https://amzn.to/3FRLwgdBoundaries in Marriage by Henry Cloud & John Townsend (tie) - https://amzn.to/3QwSHQJSacred Marriage by Gary Thomas (tie) - https://amzn.to/3QwSHQJIntimate Issues by Linda Dillow & Lorraine Pintus - https://amzn.to/462KSHnNeutral Books:The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy & Kathy Keller - https://amzn.to/3tPTALBIntended for Pleasure by Ed & Gaye Wheat - https://amzn.to/3Shk3MkHarmful Books:Sheet Music by Kevin Leman - https://amzn.to/3SdKCBMThe Act of Marriage by Tim and Beverly LaHaye - https://amzn.to/3tUnsGpHis Needs, Her Needs by Willard F Harley Jr - https://amzn.to/4762DWVThe Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian - https://amzn.to/49bQDoyFor Women Only by Shaunti Feldahn - https://amzn.to/3Q9xLOxEvery Man's Battle by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker - https://amzn.to/3Q9xLOxLove & Respect by Emerson Eggerichs - https://amzn.

We are always all about taking care of YOU, and today, one of our favorite Enneagram 2s who always has the hook-up for the GOOD stuff is back! Meg is joined by Sorta Awesome regular Julie Tepperman, and Julie has brought a stash of discoveries that are sure to bring a little extra sparkle for a fun upgrade to daily life.Not a Super Star yet? Today is a great day to become one!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Brooklinen: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code AWESOME20 for $20 off your online order of $100 or more*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkoutSHOW NOTES:Julie’s AotW: Baked chicken recipe (Gimme Some Oven)Meg’s AotW: GUTS album, Olivia RodrigoHacks:artskills precut neon shapesProducts:Typology tinted lip OILLune and Aster eclipse volumizing and curling mascaraCharlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize cream eyeshadow in Rose GoldStatic nail polish remover (clear)Static nail polish remover (rose gold)Madgabs lipbalmBella Skin probiotic underarm tonerMake Up For Ever gentle eye gel remover – for sensitive eyes and lipsBeeKeepers’s Naturals Propolis Immune Support Throat SprayOxyfresh gentle formula unflavored mouthwashNonproductsSparta Candle CompanyTank tops from Etsy – KurveSpace heater: Vornado Velocity 3RCrossbody bagMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 462: 15 new releases we absolutely loved!<a href="https://open.spoti

Awesomes, have you noticed that 2023 is just killing it when it comes to amazing new book releases?! Meg is joined by Sorta Awesome regular Katie Proctor, and they have so MANY books to discuss! From memoir to essay collections to literary fiction and all kinds of genres in-between, there’s something on this list for every reader.Not a Super Star yet? Today is a great day to become one!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Green Chef: Go to GreenChef.com/60AWESOME and use code 60AWESOME to get 60% off plus free shipping*Rocket Money: Cancel unneccessary subscriptions with Rocket Money today. Go to RocketMoney.com/awesome. SHOW NOTES:Meg’s AotW: The Dating Detectives podcastKatie’s AotW: Sex Education on NetflixKATIE’S LISTFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosCongratulations, the Best is Over! By R. Eric ThomasVera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q SutantoChain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-BrenyahThe Seven Year Slip by Ashley PostonA Fever in the Heartland by Timothy EganShark Heart by Emily HabeckThe Covenant of Water by Abraham VergheseLove, Theoretically by Ali HazelwoodTom Lake by Ann PatchettMEG’S LISTTough Titties by Laura BelgrayFailure is not NOT an option by Patrick HindsTrue Love Experiment by Christina LaurenThe September House by Carissa OrlandoWoke Up Like This by Amy LeaMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 408: The books that shaped who we areEp. 461: The AWESOME LIST for Fall 2023Ep. 456: Midlife with Mindy and Meg: The Ultimate BittersweetEp. 396: Beach reads round-up!You can find Meg

What’s the color you’ll be seeing everywhere this autumn? What little hack can make your mums even more glorious? Which movies should you plan to catch in theaters in the next few months? Meg and Kelly are back with one of their favorite episodes - the seasonal list, and they’ve got everything you need to know for the aiutumnal months ahead. From what to sip to what to wear, from delightful recipes to game-changing hacks, they’ve got the scoop just for you!Not a Super Star yet? Today is a great day to become one!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Brooklinen: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code AWESOME20 for $20 off your online order of $100 or moreSHOW NOTES:Kelly’s AotW: LaufeyMeg’s AotW: None of this is True, Lisa Jewell (on audio)KELLY’S LISTWater mums from the bottomSpooky thrift painting—some examples:https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR7h9G9M/https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR7h5Suy/https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR7hDSK3/Vegan Coconut Lentil SoupTrader Joe’s Harvest Blend Herbal TeaHalloween char”boo”terieMEG’S LISTWe’re not really strangers conversation cardsFall movie releasesFall styleRed on trendLatte make-up including brownish lips: SAIE Nouveau at SephoraColourPop lux lipstick in latte at TargetColourPop lux lipstick in latte at ColourPopRevlon Toast of New York at AmazonFall cozyMuslin blanketTsh’s new journalFall fragrances from PULP Fragrances:EmbraceAutumn MorningPAST FALL LIST EPISODES:</st

It’s a big dream-come-true day for Meg as she gets to sit down with one of her all-time favorite podcasters: Patrick Hinds! Patrick is the co-creator and co-host of True Crime Obsessed, a podcast that is always at the top of Meg’s must-listen list of favorites. But he’s not here to talk all things TCO today! Instead, he’s sharing two incredible, unforgettable stories from his bestselling brand new book Failure Is Not NOT An Option: How the Chubby Gay Son of a Jesus-Obsessed Lesbian Found Love, Family, and Podcast Success … and a Bunch of Other Stuff. From hilarious misadventures with a golden (and grouchy!) celebrity to a touching story of saying yes to growing a family, you simply must hear the wisdom and the hilarity that Patrick has brought for the Awesomes!Not a Super Star yet? Today is a great day to become one!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkoutSHOW NOTES:Patrick’s AotW: Stage Combat podcastMeg’s AotW: Heartstopper Soundtrack on SpotifyFailure Is Not NOT an Option by Patrick HindsMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 459: What was the last…?Ep. 458: Soup season ideas to steal from The Cook’s Book with Bri McCoyEp. 454: The Internet made me buy itEp. 455: Midlife with Mindy & Meg: Facial changes & life pivotsYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Patrick Hinds is the author of the hilarious memoir Failure Is Not NOT an Option. He is also the creator, writer, and star of the touring show Patrick’s Traveling Book Party and the co-creator and co-host of the hit true crime/comedy podcast, <a href="https://www.truecrimeobsess

Meg and Rebekah had SO MANY WORDS for this conversation that we had to trim it waaaaaay down, BUT! The full-length ad-free version is available right now for all Super Star Awesomes over on Patreon! Not a Super Star yet? Today is a great day to become one!Friends, what was the last … time you cried in public? felt embarrassed? laughed until you cried? Meg and Rebekah dig into each other’s personal lives by asking each other about all the lasts, and it takes them in some unexpected places!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Brooklinen: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code AWESOME20 for $20 off your online order of $100 or more*OneSkin: Get 15% off with the code AWESOME at oneskin.coSHOW NOTES:Rebekah’s AotW: Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday by Nick ViallThe Viall Files PodcastMeg’s AotW: Locket AppREBEKAH’S LINKS:Harry's House. by Harry StylesJury DutyHarry Styles Birthday CakesBig Brother 25Latuza Women's Pajama PantsHarry Styles LOT SweatshirtWatch TikToks at 2x SpeedThe Summer I Saved You by Elizabeth O'Roarke.l.f. Contour PaletteI Tried Swedish Death Cleaning My Entire House by Mia MaplesMEG’S LINKS:Steve Lacy’s Gemini Rights albumHeartstopper Season 2 Jury DutyLove At First SightAmazon pillow shamCar cup holder trash canKISS press-on nailsGlamnetic nail glueThis Is Why They Hate Us, Aaron H. AcevesGlossier Pro Tip EyelinerSaie Hydrabeam ConcealerGoodnight Moon - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/wa

Some of us find joy in the kitchen, and some of us … well, maybe it’s not joy we find in cooking. Or maybe we used to find joy in cooking until we got burned out. Regardless of whether you consider yourself a home cooking expert or if you are happy to get through a meal without setting off the smoke alarm, you are going to love this conversation between Meg and Bri McKoy! Bri’s brand new book The Cook’s Book is fresh off the press, and this beautiful book is packed with inspiration for all the awesome to be found in the kitchen!Can’t get enough Sorta Awesome? Become a Sorta Awesome Super Star! You’ll get immediate access to hundreds of hours of exclusive content made just for the Super Stars!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*K12: Go to k12.com/AWESOME to learn more and find a tuition-free K-12 powered school near you*Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions—and manage your money the easy way—by going to RocketMoney.com/awesomeSHOW NOTES:Meg’s AotW: Starwalk appBri’s AotW: Tipsy braised shortribs with mascarpone mashed potatoesThe Cook’s Book: Recipes for Keeps & Essential Techniques to Master Everyday CookingMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 356: Best meals for busy daysEp. 111: Our Favorite MealsEp. 234: Go-to recipes and foodie memoriesYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Buy Bri McKoy’s book The Cook’s Book: Recipes for Keeps & Essential Techniques to Master Everyday Cooking! Find stories and recipes on her food blog at OurSavoryLife.com. Watch her videos with recipe tips and tricks and read her reflections on Instagram @brimckoy. You can also find Bri on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/brimckoy. </

Oh, if only we could have known then what we know now, right? If you could tell your sixteen year old self anything, what would it be? That’s what Meg and Kelly explore this week, along with a heavy dose of nostalgia as they revisit who they were when they were sixteen!Can’t get enough Sorta Awesome? Become a Sorta Awesome Super Star! You’ll get immediate access to hundreds of hours of exclusive content made just for the Super Stars!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkout*Green Chef: Go to GreenChef.com/60AWESOME and use code 60AWESOME to get 60% off plus free shippingSHOW NOTES:Kelly’s AotW: Freeze jalapenos whole to use all winter!Meg’s AotW: How To with John Wilson (on Max)Amy Grant: Lead Me OnMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 454: The Internet Made Me Buy It (Part 1)Ep. 453: Advocating for people experiencing homelessness: a conversation by Nate HofferEp. 456: Midlife with Mindy and Meg: the ultimate bittersweetEp. 449: Amazon finds the Awesomes swear by!You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaaw

In our Midlife with Mindy & Meg series, we’ve covered lots of topics from many angles about the physical changes midlife brings, but what about the changes to our family dynamics and the roles we’ve fulfilled for years? Midlife brings seismic changes, and today, Mindy is here to hold Meg’s hand through the giant change of sending a grown child out into the world!How much do the people in your life know about perimenopause and menopause? Quiz them with our MIDLIFE survey and let’s see how much our people know!Find the Midlife with Mindy and Meg playlist on Spotify. (Bonus: share with friends!)Be like Mindy and be a Sorta Awesome Super Star!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*K12: Go to k12.com/AWESOME to learn more and find a tuition-free K-12 powered school near you*Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/AWESOME for 10% off your next purchase (or use code AWESOME at checkout)SHOW NOTES:Meg’s AotW: 4 Pocket High Waisted Skort Mindy’s AotW: Shark Heart: A NovelBrooks Falls Katmai Natl Park via explore.orgBeartown by Fredrick BackmanThis isn’t a Book About Benedict CumberbatchDoing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 427: Let’s Talk About Midlife: The struggle is real in the clothes closetEp. 380: Let’s Talk About Midlife: Brain Fog and Cycle ChaosEp. 395: Let’s Talk About Midlife: Parenting Our Parents and Life in the MiddleEp. 401: Let’s Talk About Midlife: The Ups and Downs of Sex!You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram

We know - we left you on a cliffhanger! Sorry about that, friends. But here is part TWO of Meg’s conversation with Kelly and Rebekah talkin’ all about the things the internet has made them buy. Not only do they finish our their purchases lists, they also fill you in on the things that are hanging out in their carts while their fingers linger over the BUY NOW buttons!This is PART TWO of a two-part conversation and it dropped ad-free for all Super Stars last Friday. Did you know that VERY Super Stars get ad-free episodes every Friday? Check out our VERY Super Star tier in your Membership to make the switch to all ad-free, all the time!Come over to Sorta Awesome on YouTube!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: OneSkin: Reverse the signs of aging with OneSkin’s ground-breaking approach! Get 15% off with code AWESOME at oneskin.co SHOW NOTES:Kelly: Uproot pet cleanerIN KELLY’S CART: Prose / tiny ice ball traysRebekah: Sweatshirt CultIN REBEKAH’S CART: Simple Modern TumblerMeg: Rainbow window clingsIN MEG’S CART (or is it?!) Bleame You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta

Fire up those browser tabs, friends! This week, Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah are here give you the scoop on all the things they’ve been influenced, pestered, arm-twisted, and convinced to buy some …. interesting … stuff online! From clever candles to chef knife perfection to hydration that may or may not just be water, they will tell you all about what made them hit BUY NOW.This is PART ONE of a two-part conversation. Part Two is available AD-FREE now for all Super Star Awesomes. Sign up to become a Super Star and get immediate access to part two of The Internet Made Me Buy It plus hundreds of hours of Sorta Awesome you’ve never heard before!Come over to Sorta Awesome on YouTube!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions—and manage your money the easy way—by going to RocketMoney.com/awesomeSHOW NOTES:Rebekah’s AotW: Stolen Heir by Sophie LarkKelly’s AotW: Fall menu at Starbucks release Aug. 24 - including Casi Cielo whole bean coffee (the best coffee Starbucks offers, in Kelly's opinion)Meg’s AotW: Red White and Royal Blue (movie)REBEKAH’S BUYS:Spiral Light CandleFriendship SocksKELLY’S BUYS:Misen chef’s knifeKitsch heatless hair curler in satinMEG’S BUYS:Electric Spin Scrubber LA1 PROBuoy hydration drops(Dr. Angela Stanton’s Migraine Protocol)MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 433: We’re obsessed: products we’re loving, hating and wanting right now!Ep. 453: Advocating for people experiencing homelessness: a conversation by Nate HofferEp. 404: Rom-Coms for the modern era!Ep. 449: Amazon finds the Awesomes swear by!You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

The third time is, indeed, a charm for one of our favorite Sorta Awesome spouses - Nate Hoffer! Nate is back on Sorta Awesome this week, and he and Rebekah have fresh insights to share with Meg and the Awesomes about new perspectives and developments in the matter of caring for people with dignity. There’s so much to learn in this conversation, and of course, you know the discussion is an awesome one!Back to school shopping? SHOP OUR LINK to support the show!Come over to Sorta Awesome on YouTube!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkoutSHOW NOTES:Nate and Rebekah’s AotW: Jury DutyMeg’s AotW: Cutting Teeth, Chandler BakerGood Samaritan ServicesCaste by Isabel WilkersonMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 59: Nate Hoffer crushing misconceptions about homelessnessEp. 220 How to be awesome with holiday gifting (with Nate Hoffer)You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!This post may contain affiliate

Did you know August is the month of the year with the MOST birthdays? Let’s celebrate this sizzling month together - Enneagram style! Meg and Kelly talk allllll about what kind of parties (birthday and otherwise) that each type might like best, and the Awesomes weighed in with the ideal birthday party for their Enneagram number. Pop the corks and get your confetti ready - let’s party!Back to school shopping? SHOP OUR LINK to support the show!Make sure you are getting So Awesome Sunday!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*K12: Go to K12.com/AWESOME today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you!SHOW NOTES:Kelly’s AotW: Cucumber and Watermelon Salad recipe (Martha Stewart)Meg’s AotW: The Barbie Movie!MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 12 Oh the Enneagram? It’s awesome!Ep. 132 Why are you like that? Relationships and the Enneagram with Leigh KramerEp. 194 Enneagram Q&AEp. 279 The Enneagram explains your reading lifeEp. 373 Let’s destress with the EnneagramYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on

You know those little things that you just keep putting off? You know that idea that you suspected might be helpful but then when you actually do it, it is a total game changer? YEAH. We know those things, too, and today, we’re talking all about it. Meg and Rebekah are continuing a conversation from Sorta Awesome past and digging in deep on the things they have done recently that they WISH they had done sooner! From wardrobe upgrades to vehicle epiphanies to ingesting chlorophyll (what?!), this super-sized episode has inspiration for all of the little things that make life better!SIGN UP for Awesome deals on Amazon (and beyond!) here!Make sure you are getting So Awesome Sunday!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*OneSkin: Get 15% off with code AWESOME at oneskin.coSHOW NOTES:Rebekah’s AotW: Plant clips and plant cleaning wipesMeg’s AotW: The Doux Bee Girl Honey Curl CustardMeg’s Bonus AotW: Boygenius cover of Cowboy Take Me AwayJoules Rain CoatOne Sec (app)Rebekah's new TV standHow to set up location sharing on iPhonesTarget sleeping bras:From Auden:Women's Seamless Brami (black)Women’s Seamless Brami (gray)From Jockey:Jockey Generation Women's Seamfree Tank Strap BraletteJockey Generation Women's Recycled Seamfree Ribbed Plunge BralettePeriod sleep shorts:Jockey Generation Women's Worry Proof Heavy Absorbency Period Panty Pajama ShortsChlorophyll: https://amzn.to/453rPfVInformation on antihistamine and PMDDMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 448: Keep Awesomes Silly!Ep. 449: Amazon Finds the Awesomes Swear By!Ep. 442: Say this, not that!<a href="https://open.spotify.

Who’s ready to do some MYTHBUSTING?! Mindy Brouse is back on Sorta Awesome this week, and that means it’s time for another round of Midlife with Mindy & Meg! From misunderstood terminology to controversial treatments to knowing just how long we’ll feel out of sorts, too many myths are still circulating when it comes to women in midlife. Push play to hear Meg and Mindy bust ‘em!Don’t forget that you can find ALL of our Midlife with Mindy and Meg episodes on this playlistSIGN UP for Awesome deals on Amazon (and beyond!) here!And we update our Amazon storefront daily, including the Awesome finds, Awesome-approved list!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/AWESOME for 10% off during the Summer Refresh Event (or use code AWESOME at checkout)*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkoutSHOW NOTES:Meg’s AotW: Search Engine podcast”Wait, should I not be drinking airplane coffee?”Mindy’s AotW: How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott KeyWorld's Largest Man by Harrison Scott KeyCongratulations, Who are you Again? by Harrison Scott KeyThe Covenant of Water by Abraham VergheseMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 427: Let’s Talk About Midlife: The struggle is real in the clothes closetEp. 380: Let’s Talk About Midlife: Brain Fog and Cycle ChaosEp. 395: Let’s Talk About Midlife: Parenting Our Parents and Life in the MiddleEp. 401: Let’s Talk About Midlife: The Ups and Downs of Sex!You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomemeg/?hl

You know those little problems that annoy you, but not enough to stress out about? Great news! Meg, Julie, and the Awesomes have got you covered! Join them as they chat their way through awesome Amazon finds sourced straight from our community that will absolutely make your life BETTER! From ideas for your home to things to make travel easier, from beauty gear to excellent electronic finds, you’re going to be so surprised and happy with what we’ve found for you!SIGN UP for Awesome deals on Amazon (and beyond!) here - just in time for Prime Days!The So Awesome Summer Guide is HERE! Don’t forget to use code awesome23 at check-out for 23% off!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*OneSkin: Get 15% off with code AWESOME at oneskin.coSHOW NOTES:Meg’s AotW: The Bear, Part 2Julie’s AotW: Pampered Chef Chill and ServeORIGINAL INSPIRATION THREAD from the Sorta Awesome Hangout with ALL Awesome-approved Amazon findsFind ALL the links mentioned in this episode on the Sorta Awesome website!MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 447: Awesome list for Summer 2023Ep. 433: We’re obsessed: all the products we’re loving, hating and wanting right now!Ep. 445: Midlife with Mindy and Meg: facial changes & life pivotsEp. 404: Romcoms for the modern era!You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Julie in the Sorta Awesome Hangout!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Face

Do you sometimes just want to look around and yell, “hey! It’s not that serious!” Heavens knows, we do! Today is a celebration of all things silly as Meg and Rebekah tell some of their silliest “oh my gosh, I can’t believe I did that” moments along with some ways they celebrate silliness in their own lives. Plus, they have tons of silly stories from the Awesomes to tell, too. Pop a silly straw into your favorite drink and let’s laugh!The So Awesome Summer Guide is HERE! Don’t forget to use code awesome23 at check-out for 23% off!Want even MORE Awesome? How about hundreds of hours of never-before-released-to-the-public episodes? How about ad-free versions of this show? Maybe an exclusive community of like-minded super awesome women? It’s the PERFECT time to come join us as a Super Star Awesome on Patreon!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Lume: As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code AWESOME at LumeDeodorant.com. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code AWESOME.*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkoutSHOW NOTES:Meg’s AotW: Queer Eye, Season 7Rebekah’s AotW: Cayden Crossbody Bag from TargetSorta Awesome Ep. 107: Keep Awesomes WeirdMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 447: Awesome list for Summer 2023Ep. 430: What to do when your reading feels brokenEp. 427: Let’s talk about midlife: the struggle is real in the clothes closetEp. 425: How to make the most of your money in 2023You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook</

Summer is now OFFICIAL-official, and we are kicking it off Meg and Kelly's FIRST FAVORITE season with their annual fave - the AWESOME list! Push play to discover everything you need to make the most of your summer. From body care to the very best in bike shorts, from delicious food and cool drinks to delightful books and TV - we've got it all covered. Join us as we chat about our favorite ways to make this summer one of your best!The So Awesome Summer Guide is HERE! Don’t forget to use code awesome23 at check-out for 23% off!Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Redd Remedies: Listeners can use the code AWESOME at www.reddremedies.com to receive 20% offCaraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/AWESOME for 10% off during their Summer Refresh Event (or use code AWESOME at checkout)SHOW NOTES:Meg’s AotW: Never Have I Ever, season 4Kelly’s AotW: Ryobi cordless hand vacuumMEG’S LIST: Underarm double-cleansing inspired by Sara Biquele Bike shorts: These Awesome-approved ones and these Meg-approved ones for Plus Size. Bonus: this Hangout thread about Awesome-approved bike shorts! Espresso tonic ChatGPT for travel hacks: this post and this one! Happy Place by Emily Henry KELLY’S LIST: Room-sized air purifier Personal air conditioner Espadrille sandals Dairy-free chia seed pudding made with chocolate almond milk or coconut milk. Kelly's ratio is 1 tbsp chia seeds to 1/4 cup liquid. Don't forget to stir twice before you put it in the fridge! Trader Joe's summer products for 2023: Trader Joe’s Splendid Summertime Shopping List (podcast) and <a href="https://

Do you ever feel like you're overspending on groceries every month and want an easy solution? Join Meg and special guest Sarah Schweisthal, the glowing star and super practical guide from You Need a Budget, as they discuss very awesome solutions to spending less at the grocery store AND really using the food you have on hand to feed yourself and your family well. Sarah reduced her family’s grocery budget by $800 per month (!) and she has wisdom to share with you!The So Awesome Summer Guide is HERE! Don’t forget to use code awesome23 at check-out for 23% off!Looking for MORE Sorta Awesome? It’s a great time of year to become a Super Star! Get ad-free versions of Friday episodes, plus many, many hours of ad-free exclusive episodes created just for our Super Stars that you can download and binge right now! Plus text with Meg and the team and join our Super Star community on Facebook! Check it out at patreon.com/sortaawesomeDid you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*OneSkin: Get 15% off with code AWESOME at oneskin.co*Babbel: Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/awesomeSHOW NOTES:Meg’s AotW: Jergen’s Natural GlowSarah’s AotW: Bigelow Tea Vanilla Caramel Black TeaMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 444: Get ready for So Awesome Summer!Ep. 356: Best Meals for Busy Days!Ep. 375: 10 inexpensive buys that improved our lives!Ep. 443: YOUR Awesome Summer guide to summer reading!You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Sarah at www.YNAB.com and follow Sarah on TikTok @YNABOfficial and Instagram @

Today, Mindy Brouse is back on Sorta Awesome for another episode of the wildly popular Midlife with Mindy and Meg series! Tune in to hear them discuss the surprising changes to our faces during perimenopause and menopause, and how making life pivots can lead to even greater happiness in midlife. Plus get helpful tips for navigating these changes with grace. Grab your favorite beverage and join us as we talk about all things midlife!The So Awesome Summer Guide is HERE! Don’t forget to use code awesome23 at check-out for 23% off!Looking for MORE Sorta Awesome? It’s a great time of year to become a Super Star! Get ad-free versions of Friday episodes, plus many, many hours of ad-free exclusive episodes created just for our Super Stars that you can download and binge right now! Plus text with Meg and the team and join our Super Star community on Facebook! Check it out at patreon.com/sortaawesomeWe’ve done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the Awesome Father’s Day Gift Guide!Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkoutSHOW NOTES:Mindy’s AotW: This blanket and this air pod caseMeg’s AotW: Everybody Come Alive, Marcie Alvis WalkerArticle: The Existential Necessity of Midlife Change (Harvard Business Review)MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 427: Let’s Talk About Midlife: The struggle is real in the clothes closetEp. 380: Let’s Talk About Midlife: Brain Fog and Cycle ChaosEp. 395: Let’s Talk About Midlife: Parenting Our Parents and Life in the MiddleEp. 401: Let’s Talk About Midlife: The Ups and Downs of Sex!You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!</strong

Summer is here, and we have a question - what if you could blend the magic of 1980s summers with all the conveniences of 2023? That’s exactly what Meg had in mind when she created the So Awesome Summer digital summer guide for you! Today, she tells all about something she’s never done before - create a thing based on a dream. No really, an actual dream. Plus she’s your tour guide into Sorta Awesome past into some true Hall of Fame Sorta Awesome summer moments!The So Awesome Summer Guide is HERE! Don’t forget to use code awesome23 at check-out for 23% off!Looking for MORE Sorta Awesome? It’s a great time of year to become a Super Star! Get ad-free versions of Friday episodes, plus many, many hours of ad-free exclusive episodes created just for our Super Stars that you can download and binge right now! Plus text with Meg and the team and join our Super Star community on Facebook! Check it out at patreon.com/sortaawesomeWe’ve done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the idea lists for Graduation 2023 in our Sorta Awesome Amazon store!Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code AWESOME at lumedeodorant.comRedd Remedies: Listeners can use the code AWESOME at www.reddremedies.com to receive 20% offSHOW NOTES:Netflix series Jewish MatchmakingMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 443: YOUR Awesome guide to summer reading!Ep. 302: Your Best Summer Based on Your Personality TypeEp. 316: Summer Meals Extravaganza!Ep. 394: Awesome Summer List 2022You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Explore the best books to read this summer with Meg and Sorta Awesome regular Katie Proctor, from buzz-worthy novels to inspiring non-fiction! If it's hot on TikTok's BookTok, you know Meg knows about it, and Katie brings selections for every kind of reader that you definitely want to check out in the summer months ahead.Looking for MORE Sorta Awesome? It’s a great time of year to become a Super Star! Get ad-free versions of Friday episodes, plus many, many hours of ad-free exclusive episodes created just for our Super Stars that you can download and binge right now! Plus text with Meg and the team and join our Super Star community on Facebook! Check it out at patreon.com/sortaawesomeWe’ve done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the idea lists for Graduation 2023 in our Sorta Awesome Amazon store!Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*OneSkin: Get 15% off with code AWESOME at oneskin.co*Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/AWESOME for 10% off your next purchase (or use code AWESOME at checkout)*Babbel: Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/awesomeSHOW NOTES:Awesomes! Find ALL the books mentoined in today’s episode on Amazon or on Bookshop! Or use the individual affiliate links included below!Meg AotW: Can We Read? newsletter by Sarah MillerKatie’s AotW: The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary D Schmidt Amazon | Bookshop LibroFM audiobook platform MEG’S LIST:Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Amazon | BookshopWhat I Carry, Jennifer Longo Amazon | BookshopIcebreaker, Hannah Grace Amazon | BookshopTwisted Games, Ana Huang Amazon | <a href="

We all know that feeling - laying in bed at night, replaying a conversation from the day in your mind as you think through how you could have said something in a way that was a little more … awesome. Meg and Kelly know that feeling all too well, and in this conversation, they share some insights on engaging in respectful dialogue, navigating potentially sensitive topics, and having meaningful conversations with friends, family, co-workers, and more!Looking for ways to start the week off right? Make sure you are subscribed to So Awesome Sunday! Meg’s every-other-week newsletter gives you the rundown on what you might have missed in the Sorta Awesome universe as well as sparkly fun things to find around the web! Sign up for the So Awesome Sunday newsletter!We’ve done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the idea lists for Graduation 2023 in our Sorta Awesome Amazon store!Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkoutRedd Remedies: Listeners can use the code AWESOME at www.reddremedies.com to receive 20% off Peaceful Mama and Rhythm & Flo (+ all other Redd Remedies products).*Babbel: Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/awesomeSHOW NOTES:Kelly’s AotW: Kelly's AotW: American Born Chinese coming to Disney+ on May 24Meg’s AotW: School Spirits on Paramount+ Sign up for Paramount+ using our affiliate link!The Couch Podcast #159 — Sorta Spooky Series & Movies About Ghosts (with Meg Tietz)Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate BowlerEm and Friends Empathy cards<a href="https://people.com/parents/jenna-bush-hager-cries-wasnt-there-for-hoda-kotb-daughter-sick/?hid=7aead41b9916a301845784e5e4317b561927b67d&did=9107171-20230511&utm_source=ppl&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=people-news_newsletter&utm_content=051123&lctg=7aead41b9916a301845784e5

Most every reader struggles with making the tough decision to "DNF" (or "did not finish") a book, and there are a variety of reasons for what makes it so dang difficult! Meg and Rebekah discuss the reality of this anguish and how hard it can be to quit reading a book that isn't working for you. Hear their personal experiences with quitting books, why they made the decisions they did, and tips on how to recognize when it's time to put down a book. Tune into this episode of the Sorta Awesome podcast for some real talk and bookish confessions!Sign up for the So Awesome Sunday newsletter!We’ve done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the idea lists for Mother’s Day and Graduation 2023 in our Sorta Awesome Amazon store!Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*CrowdHealth: Visit joincrowdhealth.com and use code AWESOME at checkout to get your first 3 months for just $99/monthSHOW NOTES:Rebekah’s AotW: Scandalized by Ivy Owens Meg’s AotW: You Must Remember This podcast series on Erotic 90s (especially this episode!)MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 440: 10 questions for Meg!Ep. 415: What happens when you love what you loveEp. 435: We are THAT friend (a reunion show!)Ep. 433: We’re obsessed: all the products we’re loving, hating and wanting right now!You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Rebekah on her<a href="http://simplyrebek

Get to know what Meg is like off-microphone on this special super-sized episode of Sorta Awesome! Her best friend (and social media manager) Kathryn has ten questions for her, and in her answers, she shares about her life as a mom, her passion for the podcast, and her dreams for the future. Press play to hear this insightful discussion that celebrates the power of community and connection (and ALSO to hear how Kathryn ended up with Paul Rudd on her honeymoon!).Sign up for the So Awesome Sunday newsletter!We’ve done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the idea lists for Mother’s Day and Graduation 2023 in our Sorta Awesome Amazon store!Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Redd Remedies: Listeners can use the code AWESOME at www.reddremedies.com to receive 20% off Peaceful Mama and Rhythm Rewind candle in ChardonnayKathryn’s Second AotW: SmileDirect Club Cleaning Machine; Retainer Brite TabletsMeg’s AotW: Super Star Awesome Heather’s Life Skills checklistMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 439: Midlife with Mindy & Meg: our reactions to midlife in the newsEp. 435: We are THAT friend (a reunion show!)Ep. 431: Ten awesome things for Spring 2023!Ep. 433: We’re obsessed: all the products we’re loving, hating and wanting right now!You can find Meg on Facebook, <a href="https://twitter.com/sort

We started having candid, in-depth, personal, and consistent conversations about midlife (and perimenopause) (and menopause) in March 2022. Suddenly, it seems like there are headlines about this season of life everywhere we turn! Well, Meg and Mindy read recent articles so you don’t have to. They share their honest reactions to some major headlines about women in midlife that you might have missed! Don’t forget you can find all of our episodes about all things midlife on SpotifyWe’ve done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the idea lists for Mother’s Day and Graduation 2023 in our Sorta Awesome Amazon store!Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*iHerb: Get 22% off iHerb with promo code AWESOME at iherb.com/?rcode=AWESOME!*Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME30 for one month free of their entire mindfulness librarySHOW NOTES:Our Midlife Discussion begins at 23:00 in!Meg’s AotW: Divine Rivals by Rebecca RossMindy’s AotW: Just One Damned Thing After Another: The Chronicles of St. Mary's Book OneArticle: 25 years of research shows insidious effect of racism on Black women’s menopausal transition, healthArticle: Oprah’s menopause symptom scareThe Vaginal Laser ControversyGood news - our brains adapt and bounce back after menopause!MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 427: Let’s Talk About Midlife: The struggle is real in the clothes closetEp. 4

Even though life never seems to slow down on slinging new lessons and learning at us, sometimes WE need to slow down and process it with a friend. Today, Meg and Kelly have a fantastic conversation about what they’ve been learning lately and from redefining awe to finding new understandings of love (and its opposite!), there’s something for every Awesome in this discussion!This is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! When you sign up, you get instant access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, ad-free versions of Sorta Awesome, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It’s a GREAT day to become a Super Star!Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Babbel: Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/awesome*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkoutSHOW NOTES:Meg’s AotW: JAMMY EGGS!Kelly’s AotW: Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Tortilla SoupTimber Hawkeye (@BuddhistBootcamp) on Mayim Bialik's BreakdownAwe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life by Dacher KeltnerDacher Keltner on the show Kelly produces at MPRMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 437: Feeling the vibe: Harry, Taylor and the power of collective effervescenceEp. 433: We’re obsessed: products we’re loving, hating and wanting right now!Ep. 429: Nom Nom for us, Awesomes!Ep. 434: The awesome guide to Trader Joe’s and ALDIYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!</p

You know that feeling of electricity that runs through the crowd at a great live show? What about how easy it is to get teary-eyed at parades or how you can feel so collectively stressed you might feel at a nearly-tied sporting event? There’s a word for that experience, and today, Meg and Rebekah talk through big-crowd concerts and other places humans vibe with the same energy!This is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! When you sign up, you get instant access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, ad-free versions of Sorta Awesome, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It’s a GREAT day to become a Super Star!Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*CrowdHealth: Visit joincrowdhealth.com and use code AWESOME at checkout to get your first 3 months for just $99/month*Headspace: Try Headspace free for 30 days by going to headspace.com/AWESOME30 to unlock all of Headspace FREE for 30 daysSHOW NOTES:Meg’s AotW: Urban Decay Vice lip bond glossy lipstick in UnbreakableRebekah’s AotW: Splitwise (app)What’s behind the magic of live music? at The ConversationMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 435: We are THAT friend (a reunion show!)Ep. 415: What happens when you love what you loveEp. 386: Never have I ever (a group show!)Ep. 426: The pandemic broke me. Now what?You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and <a h

There’s a new buzzword in the world of health, wellness, and body movement: somatic. But the concept of somatic movement isn’t new at all - in fact, it’s a practice that has been creating healing and helping people connect with their intuition for decades! Today, Meg welcomes Jen Hoffman of HealthyMoving.com back to Sorta Awesome. Jen explains the concepts behind somatic movement and how these practices can create powerful changes in your life as you connect body, mind, and spirit.This is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! When you sign up, you get instant access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, ad-free versions of Sorta Awesome, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It’s a GREAT day to become a Super Star!Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Honeylove: Save 20% off at honeylove.com with code AWESOMESHOW NOTES:Plush Puddin’ from Fenty (Meg’s AotW)Jen created this intro to somatics just for the Awesomes! It’s all free and easy to access!MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 128 Love your body, change the worldEp. 164 How to be smart, strong, and social at any ageEp. 273 A MUST-LISTEN to heal from 2020 for an awesome 2021!You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!You can find Jen at HealthyMoving.com and on Facebook and Instagram! and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional co

We did it again - we got the band back together, friends! You do not want to miss this conversation with Meg, Kelly, Rebekah, and OG Sorta Awesome co-host Laura Tremaine! Laura’s new book The Life Council: Ten Friends Every Woman Needs comes out very soon, and she’s here to catch up with friends as they discuss all the ways friendship can look over time.This is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! When you sign up, you get instant access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, ad-free versions of Sorta Awesome, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It’s a GREAT day to become a Super Star!Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Jenni Kayne: Get 15% off your first order when you use code AWESOME at checkout at jennikayne.com*Headspace: Try Headspace for FREE for 30 days at headspace.com/AWESOME30SHOW NOTES:Kelly's AotW: Rob Lowe's new Netflix sitcom, UnstableRebekah's AotW: One Sec (app)Laura's AotW: Pat McGrath MatteTrance lipstick in Full PanicMeg AotW: Bejeweled by Meg Tietz—sign up at megtietz.substack.com!MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 433: We’re obsessed: products we’re loving, hating and wanting right now!Ep. 277: Sharing Our Stuff: A Reunion EpisodeEp. 434: The awesome guide to Trader Joe’s and ALDIEp. 230: Things we are loving and learningYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her <a href="https://www

Dear Awesome, can we interest in you in some extremely niche and also extremely helpful food geekery? We sure do hope so because this week, Meg and Kelly are prepared to buckle you into their shopping carts as they stroll the aisles of two nationwide grocery stores with BIG cult followings! Trader Joe’s and ALDI are frequent topics of conversation amongst the Sorta Awesome team, so this week, they are bringing you all the best tips, hacks, and recipe inspirations you need to really get the most out of the TJ’s and ALDI experience!This is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! When you sign up, you get instant access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It’s a GREAT day to become a Super Star!Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to prose.com/awesome!*Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/SORTA!*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkoutSHOW NOTES:Kelly’s AotW: rest!Meg’s AotW: Alaska Daily on Hulu (Sign up for a free trial using our affiliate link!)Aldi Hack: Use their a box of their Deluxe Mac and Cheese to make a decadent semi-homemade mac and cheese: https://www.kellygordonmn.com/recipes/homemade-mac-and-cheeseInside Trader Joe's podcast Episode 49: Trader Joe’s Trips the Light HackstasticInside Trader Joe's podcast Episode 54: Trader Joe’s Product Hacks, the SequelArticle: 29 of the Very Best Trader Joe’s Food Hacks I’ve Learned from the Internet (And a Few of My Own)Article: 14 Best Trader Joe’s Food and Recipe Hacks, According to Employees<a href="ht

Don’t be mad, but Meg has been holding out on you — but it’s only because she knew this would make a great conversation for the Awesomes! Sorta Awesome regular Julie Tepperman is back on the show this week, and she and Meg have a TON of products they’ve been stockpiling to share with you. They are giving you the scoop on all the skin, body, and makeup products they are loving, the ones they are not-loving, and the ones they really want to try!This is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! When you sign up, you get instant access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It’s a GREAT day to become a Super Star!Visit the Sorta Awesome Amazon storefront to find our cleaning & organizing list and our fridge & pantry inspiration list!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Honeylove: Save 20% off at honeylove.com with the code AWESOME*CrowdHealth: Visit joincrowdhealth.com and use code AWESOME at checkout to get your first 3 months for just $99/monthSHOW NOTES:Awesome of the WeekJulie: Reverse Coloring BookMeg: K-Pop Dreaming from California Love podcastCheck out our complete list of products in our ShopMy shop!JULIE IS LOVING:Sunbum Roll-on SunscreenCharlotte Tilbury Goddess Cleansing DuoLollia wish hand creambelif Aquabomb lip maskTula rose glow brightening eye balmBenefit Precisely, My BrowCoverGirl Simply Ageless Lip Flip liner in Elegant NudeMakeup bag cleaning ballJones Road What The FoundationMEG IS LOVING:Paula’s Choice Ceramide-Enriched Firming Moisturizer and Phytoestrogen Elasticity Renewal Serum</a

You hit midlife, and suddenly it feels like your nerves are raw. You’re jumpy, you can’t remember anything, and you feel overwhelmed. While all of this feels very un-awesome, we’ve got good news for you! You aren’t alone, and we’ve got some ideas that just might help. Midlife with Mindy and Meg is back, and this time, they are talking all things nervous system. What causes this upheaval in our minds and bodies, and how can we feel a little more centered? And also, how exactly are we supposed to find health care providers who are knowledgeable about all of the changes that perimenopause brings? Push play on this conversation to hear Meg and Mindy bring you the best friend advice you need to get through this stage of life.Find EVERY episode in the Midlife with Mindy and Meg series on our Spotify playlist!This is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! When you sign up, you get instant access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It’s a GREAT day to become a Super Star!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/SORTA!*Babbel: Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/awesomeSHOW NOTES:Mindy’s AotW: Anthony's Premium Nutritional Yeast FlakesMeg’s AotW: How to keep house while drowning by KC DavisHow to do laundry while depressed - Ted Talk by KC DavisKC Davis on TikTokArticle: Signs your nervous system is struggling & how to support it better during menopauseArticle: How to survive the great progesterone crash of perimenopauseArticle: 7 ways to support the vagus nerve and improve heart rate variability (HRV)Dr Mary Claire Haver on IGThe North American Menopause SocietyMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:<a href="http

Whether you are shivering under late winter snowfalls or sneezing eight times in a row from seasonal allergies, there’s no denying that spring is just around the corner, and we have got you COVERED! Meg is joined this week by Rebekah and they have put together all you need to make spring a little more awesome this year. From fragrances to activities for kids to what to watch in theaters to the one trend no asked for, you cannot miss a minute of the spring seasonal list!This is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! When you sign up, you get instant access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It’s a GREAT day to become a Super Star!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for one month free of their entire mindfulness library*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkout*LuvBug: Go to LuvBuglearning.com and sign up for a 7-day free trial or simply download from the app store and subscribe!SHOW NOTES:Rebekah’s AotW: Pink Picasso Paint By Number Kits(Here’s one that is most like Rebekah's!)Meg’s AotW: Cozy RipplesREBEKAH’S LIST:Beckham Hotel Collection PillowsEasy Baked TortelliniCrazy Forts KitsDaisy Jones & The SixA Good Good PersonAirAre You There God? It's Me, Margaret?Love AgainThe Little MermaidHappy Place by Emily HenryThe True Love Experiment by Christina LaurenExtra link: @iamlevelingup on TikTok talks about the crunchy community being a cultMEG’S LIST:REN AHA exfoliatorSkin brush setLulu candles (Wild Lemongrass scent)<a href="https://goto.target.com/qnez

Do you feel like your enthusiasm for reading has gone into a downward spiral, creating an un-awesome urge to turn away from books? Don't worry - we get it! This week, Meg is joined by books and reading regular Katie Proctor who is here to help lift your spirits and show you how book-lovers can avoid the dreaded reading slump. So grab your favorite reading snack and journey with us down this literary rabbit hole of tips, tricks, and inspiration!This is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! Earlier this month, Super Stars Live featured a Spicy Book Show & Tell and hilarity ensued. You can catch up with the video and audio replays PLUS get access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It’s a GREAT day to become a Super Star!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to prose.com/awesome!*Babbel: Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/awesomeSHOW NOTES:Katie’s AotW: The Source of Self Regard by Toni MorrisonInciting Joy by Ross GayOne Day We’ll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter by Scaachi KoulMeg’s AotW: AD Open Door Celebrity Home Tours on YouTubeLiv Tyler’s home tourBOOKSThe Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser (whole series)Cinder by Marissa Meyer (whole Lunar Chronicles series)Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann SchaferA Prayer for Owen Meany by John IrvingThe Salt Path by Raynor WinnAUDIOBOOKSSign up for audiobooks.com using our link and get 3 audiobooks with a 30-day free trial!The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Amazon | AudibleBroken Horses by Brandi Carlile Amazon | AudibleI Take My Coffee Black by Tyler Merritt Amaz

Snacks, snacks, snacks. Who doesn’t love a snack?! This week, Meg and Kelly dig into a delicious conversation about their favorite snacks. Meg enlightens Kelly to growing up in an ingredients-only household, and Kelly reveals her microwave-less childhood. Then, they decide to form the Raisin Mafia! From crunchy to creamy, salty to sweet, low-cook to no-cook, they’ve got all their favorites to share.And if you are in the mood for spicy, this is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! Earlier this month, Super Stars Live featured a Spicy Book Show & Tell and hilarity ensued. You can catch up with the video and audio replays PLUS get access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It’s a GREAT day to become a Super Star!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Fabric: Apply today in just 10 minutes at meetfabric.com/awesomeSHOW NOTES:Kelly's AotW: Shrinking on Apple TVStart your Apple TV+ free trial by using our link—must be a new userMeg’s AotW: Extraordinary on HuluGet your Hulu free trial by using our link!Ingredients-only household on TikTokSAVORY SNACKS:Jalapeno Lime Tortilla ChipsOff the Eaten Path Veggie CrispsAldi Gourmet Snacking Cheese (Habanero Jack)Aldi Snack Selects (Pepper Jack, Raisins, Honey Roasted Peanuts)Alabama Fire-CrackersSWEET SNACKS:Target's Filled Mini Straws Sour RainbowVergo Mango suckersThe Best Chocolate Mug Cake from Table for TwoTikTok MangonadaMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 377: How to REALLY love yourselfEp. 415: What happens when you lo

Roses are red, chocolates are fine, but we think you should ask YOURSELF, “will you be mine?”Okay, that was a little silly, but it’s the heart of our conversation going into today’s episode! What would happen if you decided to treat yourself as the love of your life? The women of Sorta Awesome have thoughts and ideas to get you inspired!Join our Patreon community! When you become a supporter of Sorta Awesome on Patreon, you get access to fun things like the Super Star book club and texting with Meg and the team. Plus HUNDREDS of hours of ad-free exclusive episodes to download right now! We would love to have you!!! Go to patreon.com/sortaawesome to become a Super Star Awesome!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkoutSHOW NOTES:Meg’s AotW: Seatmate on AudibleNeed to sign-up for Audible? No problem, we got you!Try Audible Plus and get three months FREE!MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 377: How to REALLY love yourselfEp. 392: Romance starter pack, Part 1Ep. 393: Romance starter pack, Part 2Ep. 404: Rom-Coms for the modern eraYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad

Welcome back to the Midlife with Mindy and Meg series! Sorta Awesome regular Mindy Brouse is back, and this week, she brought the Perimenopause Critters with her! She and Meg are exploring the many conflicted feelings and paradoxes of this stage of life. From not recognizing our own bodies to feeling guilt over anti-aging products, from hearing advice from all sides and not knowing who to trust, this very candid conversation brings so much to the surface. All those things you thought you couldn’t say out loud? Mindy and Meg have created a safe place to have THOSE conversations!Also WE MADE A VALENTINE’S GIFT GUIDE for you - find something for everyone on your list (or something just for you!)THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Grove: Go to grove.com/AWESOME and get a free gift set worth up to fifty dollars with your first order. Plus free shipping!SHOW NOTES:Meg’s AotW: The Bandit Queens, Parini ShroffMindy’s AotW: Peace by Chocolate: The Hadhad Family’s Remarkable Journey from Syria to Canada and Peace by Chocolate movie and Peace by Chocolate chocolateLet's talk about midlife playlist on SpotifyThe Galveston Diet by Dr Mary Claire HaverFollow Dr. Mary Claire Haver on IGThe Change by Kirsten MillerBodies are Cool by Tyler FederHonor by Thrity UmrigarMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 419: Let’s Talk About Midlife: Support for Grief & Losing a ParentEp. 380: Let’s Talk About Midlife: Brain Fog and Cycle ChaosEp. 389: Let’s Talk About Midlife: Nonstop Appetite & Historical HysteriaEp. 395: Let’s Talk About Midlife: Parenting Our Parents and Life in the MiddleEp. 401: Let’s Talk About Midlife: The Ups and Downs of Sex!You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or <

Gather ‘round, friends. We think this is a good time to circle up and contemplate the changes brought upon our lives and the changes that have happened within OURSELVES in the past three years. Rebekah joins Meg this week with some vulnerable reflections on how she feels different as a person following the pandemic, and not in very awesome ways. Meg digs deep into Myers Briggs theory to surface some reasons why our shadow types come out when we are under significant stress. You might not be prepared for how emotional this conversation gets!Join our Patreon community! When you become a supporter of Sorta Awesome on Patreon, you get access to fun things like the Super Star book club and texting with Meg and the team. Plus HUNDREDS of hours of ad-free exclusive episodes to download right now! We would love to have you!!! Go to patreon.com/sortaawesome to become a Super Star Awesome!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to prose.com/awesome!SHOW NOTES:Rebekah’s AotW: Spare by Prince Harry (Psst! Sign up for audiobooks.com using our affiliate link and get 3 audiobooks with a 30 day free trial!)Meg’s AotW: Otherworld PodcastFind your Myers Briggs type here: https://www.truity.com/test/type-finder-personality-test-newSara by the Season newsletterMy Sweet Dumb Brain newsletterArticle: Differential Personality Change Earlier and Later in the Coronavirus Pandemic MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 178: The truth about personality, organization and productivity!Ep. 279: The Enneagram explains your reading lifeEp. 415: What happens when you love what you loveEp. 383: Our MOST memorable confessions!Ep. 302: Have the best summer based on your personality type!You can find Meg on </stro

Let’s talk about money, Awesomes! Yes, this topic makes some of us squirmy, but you know for THIS money conversation, you’re just chatting with friends. Meg welcomes Kate Nixon Anania back to the show, and Kate gets to talk about one of her biggest passions - personal finance! No matter where you are in your relationship with money, Kate has some great advice of both the practical and the mindset variety!Join our Patreon community! When you become a supporter of Sorta Awesome on Patreon, you get access to fun things like the Super Star book club and texting with Meg and the team. Plus HUNDREDS of hours of ad-free exclusive episodes to download right now! We would love to have you!!! Go to patreon.com/sortaawesome to become a Super Star Awesome!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Babbel: Get 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/awesome*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkoutSHOW NOTES:Kate’s AotW: Souper CubesMeg’s AotW: IM THRIVIN playlist on SpotifyValues-Based Wills and Trusts WorkbookKate’s book: Twenties in Your PocketMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 185: Be More Awesome With Your MoneyExtra Awesome: Eating Less Meat and More Plants with Kate Nixon AnaniaEp. 424: Trends & Predictions for 2023!Ep. 423: Why Habits Fail & the Secret to Real ProgressYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!You can find Kate on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram or visit her website ww

Let’s grab our crystal balls, Awesomes. What do we see for the year ahead? Meg and Kelly have done the research and they are here to tell you everything you need to know 2023! Is this the year that Artificial Intelligence takes over? Will the trip back to the 90s and early 2000s finally come to an end? Are the kids really wearing underwear as PANTS?! Tune in for everything you don’t want to miss for the future!Join our Patreon community! When you become a supporter of Sorta Awesome on Patreon, you get access to fun things like the Super Star book club (next meeting: January 14th!) and texting with Meg and the team. Plus HUNDREDS of hours of ad-free exclusive episodes to download right now! We would love to have you!!! Go to patreon.com/sortaawesome to become a Super Star Awesome!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Fabric: Apply today in just 10 minutes at meetfabric.com/awesomeSHOW NOTES:Kelly's AotW: Puzzle board. Here is Kelly’s puzzle board…or try this similar one!Meg’s AotW: LED Night Light, Touch Lamp with Wireless Charger, Portable Bluetooth SpeakerYoga with Adriene 30 Days of Yoga January seriesSorta Yogis Facebook spin-off groupYouTube videos:My 2023 Trend Precitions (That You’ll Actually Wear)My 2023 Makeup Predictions!2023 Year Ahead: A Year of Thresholds and ShiftsMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 384: Awesome list for Spring 2022Ep. 283: Awesome list for Spring 2021Ep. 334: What I Wish I’d Bought Sooner!Ep. 274: 10 (more) little luxuries to get you through the winterYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Kelly on T

How many times have you determined you want to create a new habit, only to have your plans, dreams, and goals crash and burn within the first week? If this is you, please hit play on this episode! Meg is starting off the new year with a FANTASTIC conversation with Monica Packer of the super popular podcast About Progress. Monica is here to assure us that there is nothing wrong with you, we just need to have a new understanding around how we can create lasting changes in our lives in some very awesome ways. You do NOT want to miss this one!Join our Patreon community! When you become a supporter of Sorta Awesome on Patreon, you get access to fun things like the romance reading challenge and our monthly book club! We would love to have you!!! Go to patreon.com/sortaawesome to become a Super Star Awesome!There's still time to join for our next book club discussion on January 14th! We'll be discussing Bonnie Garmus's novel Lessons in Chemistry. We would love to have you!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Grove: Go to grove.com/AWESOME and get a free starter set worth up to fifty dollars with your first order*Babbel: Get 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/awesomeSHOW NOTES:Shark Steam and Scrub mopSAIE Beauty lip blurSign up for Monica’s (FREE!) habit classAbout Progress websiteMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 422: All the Awesome of 2022 (a group show!)Ep. 369: Compassionate advice for the new year with Rev. Mary Lee DowneyEp. 273: A MUST-LISTEN to heal from 2020 for an awesome 2021Ep. 162: Self-care, self-comfort, what’s healthy, what’s notYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Monica at the About Progress website and on <