Sorta Awesome
538 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsLooking for a podcast that will motivate and inspire you to become your best self? Look no further than Sorta Awesome! Hosted by the insightful and engaging Meg Tietz, this podcast is your one-stop-shop for all things lifestyle. Whether you're looking for tips on personal growth, relationship advice, health and wellness, or just some good old-fashioned girl talk, we've got you covered. So pop in your earbuds and become an Awesome! We're more than a podcast - we're your community on the go!
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Ep. 37 Helpful PSAs and a collection of confessions
December 10, 2015 15:25 - 1 hourThis week, Rebekah of SimplyRebekah.com joins Megan to bring you some interesting info you’ve probably never heard! First, they share some public service announcements about topics close to their hearts. Later in the show, they each reveal a collection of confessions involving pizza stones, McDonald’s, and not knowing east from west that get them both giggling. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! Show notes 1. The week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyMoving.com Go to healthymoving.com/...
Ep. 36 A sweet slice of life, farming, and Advent with Jerusalem Greer
November 19, 2015 18:00 - 53 minutesWhat a delight to have author and speaker Jerusalem Greer join Sorta Awesome as a guest co-host! Jerusalem’s book A Homemade Year is one of Megan’s very favorites, and in this episode, they dig into childhood memories, explore what a rebuilding year looks like on a farm, and give suggestions for those new to the practice of Advent. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! Show Notes 1. Acorn.tv 2. Sorta Awesome Holiday playlist on Spotify 3. A Homemade Year: The Blessings of Cooking, Crafting...
Ep. 35 Make your days merry, bright, and awesome!
November 12, 2015 18:00 - 1 hourYour holiday survival guide is here! In this episode, Megan and Kelly team up to tackle your questions about making the most of the holiday season. How do you un-stick yourself from sticky conversations around the dinner table? How do you know who to visit and when? And what do you do about all of those gifts? Plus, they share some of your INCREDIBLE ideas for holiday traditions. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! Show Notes 1. Mindware.com 2. Maybelline color tattoo eye shadow - Barely...
Ep. 34 Ruthless prioritizing and other matters of adulting
November 05, 2015 18:00 - 57 minutesIt’s been too long since we dug into the listener question bag and tossed around our best answers. Hollywood Housewife Laura joins Megan to talk about marking milestones as a young adult, getting cutthroat with the life priority list, Biore strips and other beauty surprises, as well as why they’re both off the good stuff. (Where good stuff = Dr. Pepper and Diet Coke.) All of that plus Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES 1. #onedayHH November 10th! 2. The List App 3. Hollywood Housewife: so biore ...
Ep. 33 Ten ways to make autumn awesome
October 29, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourThere is so much more to autumn than pumpkin spice and raking leaves! Megan and Rebekah have gathered a harvest of awesome to share with you this week including recipes, projects, and the secret to keeping cold weather germs away. Tune in for their top ten list plus Awesomes of the Week! 1. TakeThemAMeal.com 2. Comprehensive ENFP Survival Guide, Heidi Priebe Personality Hacker Podcast (especially Episode 0086) 3. Simply Rebekah: Amazingly Moist Turkey 4. The Pioneer Woman: Perfect Pot Roast...
Ep. 32 Sarah Bessey on the awesomeness of solitude, surprises, and Sonic
October 22, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourAuthor and speaker Sarah Bessey joins Megan as guest co-host this week, and the two of them get to giggling over everything from jars of Noxema to the irresistible appeal of chick lit. This conversation spans the silly to the serious as they discuss parenting, daily rituals, the joy of being Canadian, and cross-the-border Sonic runs. All of that plus Awesome of the Week on Episode 32! SHOW NOTES 1. The Great British Bake Off 2. El Sistema Oklahoma 3. Sarah Bessey: In which I am learning to li...
Ep. 31 Birthday parties: less stress, more awesome!
October 15, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourBirthday parties are a pretty solid fact of life. They can be magical or a major pain depending on the party-thrower! Kelly of lovewellblog.com joins Megan to talk birthday party philosophy while sharing practical tips to inspire your next soiree. Questions covered include to surprise or not to surprise? How to make a party happen when you are busy adulting? And who really wants the junk in those goody bags? All of that plus Awesome of the Week on Episode 31 of Sorta Awesome! SHOW NOTES 1. ...
Ep. 30 Our best beauty tips & all-time hits
October 08, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourWanna peek inside our make-up bags? Ever wondered what our beauty routines might be? You are in luck because it’s beauty week at Sorta Awesome! Hollywood Housewife Laura joins Megan in discussing favorite brands and products, dishing beauty confessions, and sharing great hacks and tips. We even deliberate what to teach our daughters about beauty and whether or not we would consider plastic surgery. All of that plus Awesome of the Week! Show Notes 1) Seriously, y’all. UTAH. 2) John Steinbeck...
Ep. 29 Who watches this stuff? Clearly, we do.
October 01, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourRebekah of SimplyRebekah.com joins Megan this week to talk all things REALITY TV! From the original cast of The Real World to the most recent season of Big Brother and every crazy concept in between, this week’s show is dedicated to all things (sorta) reality on the TV screen. All of that plus Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES 1) Simply Rebekah: I am really trying, but … (when intentional living is met with resistance) 2) Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook 3) i hate green beans blog 4) Rob has a...
Ep. 28 A peek behind-the-scenes of Sorta Awesome (a group show!)
September 24, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourHail, hail! The gang is all here! We’re celebrating six months of Sorta Awesome with our first ever group show! Kelly, Laura, and Rebekah all join Megan this week and they take you behind-the-scenes of the show they love creating for you each week. Which awesomes of the week were their favorites? Which ones do they regret sharing? What have they learned about themselves since the show began? All of that plus DOUBLE the awesome of the week for you on Episode 28 of Sorta Awesome! SHOW NOTES: ...
Ep. 27 Here, taste this!
September 17, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourCrisp cool weather is on its way to our part of the world, and you know what that means? Time to get serious. Serious about FOOD. This week, Megan and Kelly talk it up about all things eating. Which one grew up on from-scratch for every meal and which one endured the agony of fish sticks? Whose recipe fail is most embarrassing? What kitchen secrets will they spill? All of that plus meal planning recommendations from the Sorta Awesome community, plus a personality-filled Awesome of the Week! S...
Ep. 26 The truth about anxiety
September 10, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourWait! Before you decide that listening to an entire episode about anxiety will be very un-awesome, we ask that you go ahead and hit Play. Laura and Megan both feel so passionately about honest, compassionate, and helpful conversations about daily anxiety that they spent weeks planning this show. Nearly 20% of American adults struggle with anxiety, so chances are that even if you do not, someone you love does! In this super-sized episode, they each share their own very different stories as wel...
Ep. 25 Grab-bag: t-shirts, talkers, and tossing out nicknames
September 03, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourMegan and Rebekah rifle through the listener question bag and offer their answers on some pressing questions. Does a perfect t-shirt exist, and if so, where do you find it? Does your Myers Briggs type determine how talkative you are (or are not)? And what nickname of Megan’s is just completely unbelievable to Rebekah? All of that plus Awesome of the Week on Episode 25! SHOW NOTES 1) SORTA AWESOME HANGOUT in OKC! September 20th, 4PM, 2) All Nutrient ClarpHx Active Clarifying Treatment 12 oz ...
Ep. 24 Asking hard questions and answering your calling with guest co-host Dr. Cara Pence
August 27, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourDr. Cara Pence is a wife, mom, and active member of her church and community, and she is also a practicing general surgeon. This week, she joins us on Sorta Awesome to speak about the way her choices in life have defied the expected gender roles in both her faith community and the medical field. She shares the experience that almost made her quit medical school, how she battles mom guilt, and why having a husband who is a stay at home parent makes the most sense for their family right now. Al...
Ep. 23 Ten awesome tricks and helpful hints
August 20, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourMegan and Kelly are all about letting you in on some helpful tips and tricks that are sure to bring some sparkly awesome to your life. This week, we share ten little life hacks on topics ranging from laundry stains (we know! but really!) to pie crusts to essential oils. Also, Megan shares her number one most important YouTube trick that she forgot to tell you in episode 21! All of that plus Awesome of the Week in Episode 23 of Sorta Awesome. 1) Love Well Blog: Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken 2) T...
Ep. 22 Break-ups, favorites, and other confessions
August 13, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourThis week, Laura joins Megan on the show, and they take some follow-up questions from listeners. What do you do when a friendship comes to an end? How can you work on a friendship the same way you would work on a marriage? Then the topic turns to books and they compare notes on all-time favorite authors and books. Finally, both of them reveal their lists of pop culture guilty pleasures. SHOW NOTES sortaawesomeshow on Instagram! 1) Hollywood Housewife: birkenstocks are (back) in style Women’s ...
Ep. 21 Uncovering the awesome of YouTube
August 06, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourIn Episode 21, a listener question about kids and YouTube safety inspired Megan and Rebekah to leave no stone unturned in exploring just what it is that makes YouTube so awesome. The history of YouTube, why millions of people are subscribing to channels, how much money professional YouTube personalities make, and what parents need to know to keep their kids safe - all of that and a whole bunch more gets covered today! The audio in this episode is at times very UN-awesome. Thank you for bearin...
Ep. 20 How to fit the fun into busy lives with Jessica Turner
July 30, 2015 17:00 - 54 minutesJessica Turner is the blogger behind TheMomCreative.com and is the author of The Fringe Hours. Today, she joins the show as guest co-host! As a working mom of three children, she knows the importance of creating efficient systems so you can free up time to have fun and pursue your passions. In this episode, she takes listener questions and shares her tips and examples of what this looks like in her life. SHOW NOTES 1) Honest Company epantry 2) AMC’s Turn 3) BONUS! The Fall; Bletchley Circle...
Ep. 19 Asked and answered: Megan in the hot seat!
July 23, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourOur incredibly awesome listeners have submitted some questions just for Megan, so Kelly returns to her journalist roots to pin her down for some answers. Topics include God and Myers Briggs, approaches to family planning, public school parenting joys and struggles, and the one item on her bucket list that might surprise friends and family. SHOW NOTES 1) STORM app 2) Bialetti Moka Express 6 Cup Espresso Maker From YouTube: Moka Express Review and Demonstration 3) Gary Thomas, Sacred Pathways...
Ep. 18 Host an awesome party - Hollywood Housewife tells you how!
July 16, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourLaura brings her A-game this week to answer a listener question on how to actually enjoy hostessing without running around crazy in the kitchen. She’s been practicing the art of hospitality since long before she became the Hollywood Housewife, and her Top Five Tips for hosting parties are inspiring for beginner hostesses as well as those who are no stranger to hosting others. SHOW NOTES 1) braingpickings.org; Musicked Down The Mountain: How Oliver Sacks Saved His Own Life by Literature and ...
Ep. 17 How to build a love-filled home
July 09, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourThis week, Megan and Rebekah talk about building a loving home. Whether you are single or married, a parent or not, tune and hear us discuss how to learn to speak a new love language, what to do when you are NOT feeling the love for those around you, and how to foster love (and like!) between siblings. Click here to listen to Episode 17 of the Sorta Awesome Podcast! SHOW NOTES 1) Mystery Show from Gimlet Media. Starlee Kine on Twitter 2) Acoustic Covers playlist on Spotify Imagine Dragons co...
Ep. 16 Wisdom, grace, and a donkey with author Rachel Anne Ridge
July 02, 2015 17:00 - 54 minutesWhat a delight to welcome my long-time blogging friend and acclaimed author Rachel Anne Ridge to Sorta Awesome! Publisher’s Weekly listed her book Flash: The Homeless Donkey Who Taught Me about Life, Faith, and Second Chances one of their Best Summer Books 2015. Today, she joins us to talk about coffee, parenting (especially parenting teens! eek!), and a donkey named Flash who changed everything for their family. SHOW NOTES 1) Joy Williams on VENUS song by song at Medium.com 2) Heather King...
Ep. 15 Sixteen shades of awesome: all about Myers Briggs
June 25, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourThis week, Kelly is my co-host and we are giddily geeking out about all things Myers Briggs. After we share our Awesomes of the Week (red lipstick! great movies!), we dig into some fantastic listener questions about the Myers Briggs personality typing system. Which type is the most introverted of the extroverts? And can a cabin in the woods help you discover which type you are? Take a listen and find out! We would love to hear your type, too! Find us on Twitter @SortaAwesomeMeg or in the Face...
Ep. 14 All about friendship
June 18, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourEpisode 14 brings our Hollywood Housewife Laura back to the show and we have a deluxe edition of Sorta Awesome for you this week! We are talking all about friendship: the good, the bad, and the Facebook. Laura shares the two ways she was able to overcome loneliness as a newcomer to LA, and we talk about the key ingredient to building strong friendships as grown-ups. We would love to hear your advice on the topic of friendships! Find us on Twitter @SortaAwesomeMeg or in the Facebook Group: Sor...
Ep. 13 Just a few helpful how-tos
June 11, 2015 17:00 - 59 minutesRebekah is here for Episode Lucky Number 13! Today, we are all about telling you HOW-TO on a fantastic array of topics. Listen in to hear us tell:1) How-to get your summer sizzling with a beloved series premiere 2) How-to make a super frugal backyard kid-pleaser3) How-to navigate a seat-squirming awkward dinner with friends4) How-to potty train a toddler boy (I used a lifeline and called a friend on this one!)5) How-to start a blog! SHOW NOTES:1) Rebekah’s viral video (and the post from Sim...
Ep 12 Oh, the Enneagram? It’s Awesome!
June 04, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourMy friend and Enneagram coach Leigh Kramer visits Sorta Awesome today as guest co-host. Most of you know me as a big Myers-Briggs geek, but what you may not know is that I TOTALLY dig the Enneagram system, too! Before we get into personalty types, we share our Awesome of the Week (Leigh’s revolves around a secret haunt in Nashville known for celebrity and ghostly appearances, and I share what recent event made my whole body completely flush). Then Leigh explains the Enneagram system for us wh...
Ep. 11 Ready, set, summer!
May 28, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourKelly is here for Episode 11, and we are talking all about summer! In this episode, we start as always with Awesome of the Week. Then, we each share our top summer finds - recipes, activities, treats, and more! Later in the show, I beg advice from her on how she handles screen time and scheduling in the summer. We would love to hear about your top summer finds, too! Find us on Twitter @SortaAwesomeMeg or in the Facebook Group: Sorta Awesome Hangout SHOW NOTES: 1) Dude Perfect 2) Mastrad Ice ...
Ep. 10 Being An Adult in LA: film school, self-care, and fans who want to be friends
May 21, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourEpisode 10 is all about our Hollywood Housewife, Laura. After we share our Awesome of the Week, we dig into some listener questions that are just for her. She gives us the scoop on getting started in the film industry, shares her thoughts on the line between her readers and her friends, and describes the once-a-year ritual that strengthens her as a person. SHOW NOTES: 1) Crime Writers On … Vincent Bugliosi on Amazon 2) The Bullet Journal System Examples of Bullet Journal on Pinterest Bu...
Ep. 09 Voxer & Viral Videos & Oh So Much More
May 14, 2015 17:00 - 1 hourEpisode 9 is a Rebekah show! Rebekah from SimplyRebekah.com - our pop culture guru - joins us today as co-host. We cover so much ground in this episode! Everything from pregnancy announcements (the lame to the extraordinary) to the app that changed everything for how we keep up with friends. Also up for discussion? Oil pulling and No Poo also get some air time along with our thoughts on navigating boundaries in the entertainment we consume. SO MANY THOUGHTS. Better go ahead and hit play, righ...
Ep. 08 A mantra for moms
May 07, 2015 17:00 - 12 minutesEpisode 08 is different! And I feel nervous! This episode is me flying solo. I had something on my heart that I wanted to share with you, and Mother’s Day weekend seemed like the perfect time to offer this little gift to you. And since I know many people will have lots of plans in the next few days, I made this one nice and short for you. One announcement of note - we now have our own space to hangout on Facebook! Join us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout group on Facebook to have the chance to s...
Ep. 07 Baby-Making & Art-Promoting :: Sorta Awesome Podcast
April 30, 2015 17:00 - 55 minutesEpisode 7 is a Kelly show! Yes, my lovely friend Kelly Gordon of LoveWellBlog.com is back in the co-host seat. In non-recorded-non-podcast conversations with Kelly, we spend a lot of time giggling and a not small amount of time being serious. That’s the way today’s show is - plenty to laugh about before we answer some somewhat tough listener questions. SHOW NOTES (available at SortaAwesomeMegan.tumblr.com): 1) Periscope and some of Megan’s favorites on there:Jon AcuffAmanda Musethatblondegir...
Ep. 06 TriBeCa & OKC & Hollywood Kids
April 23, 2015 17:00 - 49 minutesOur Hollywood Housewife is in New York City this week, so while she’s there, we talk about the TriBeCa film festival, the Oklahoma City bombing and memorial, and what it’s like to choose a school in Los Angeles. Plus, a few ideas on what to do with all those Instagram pics! 1) Oklahoma City Bombing 2) Former President Clinton’s visit to OKC 3) OKC Memorial Marathon & The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum 4) TriBeCa film festival 5) Angry Sky, The Birth of Big Air, Being Evel 6) Lau...
Ep. 05 Erin Odom & Secrets to Sanity at Home
April 20, 2015 17:00 - 57 minutesToday is a special edition of Sorta Awesome! If you are reading the show’s description on iTunes or in an app, you’ll want to click on over to http://sortaawesomemegan.tumblr.com/ to access all the links. Many of you may know that the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle sale launches today. Erin Odom (of thehumbledhomemaker.com) is one of the co-founders of Ultimate Bundles, and I wanted to invite her on the show to talk shop … er … to talk home, I suppose. Shortly after my twins turned a year old, Er...
Ep. 04 Awesome Podcasts & Books for Babes
April 16, 2015 17:00 - 54 minutesEpisode 4 is a Rebekah show! In this episode, we chase a bunny far down a trail talking all about our favorite podcasts. Then, when a listener asks a question about best books for toddlers, Rebekah brings us some actual expert advice. Click here to listen to Ep. 04! SHOW NOTES: We have a TON of links this week, so I’m keeping the commentary brief: Afterbuzz’s TV’s The Bachelor After ShowRob Has a PodcastLOST Rewatch PodcastThe PopcastSome of Megan’s current favoritesRewatchHow to Do Everythin...
Ep. 03 Meet Kelly!
April 12, 2015 17:00 - 58 minutesYou’ll be happy to know this is the first episode in which I get to prove I really am only sorta awesome - not fully awesome. In the opening minute of the show, I mistakenly refer to this as episode two of the show, even though it is, in reality, episode three. Viva la sorta! That doesn’t dampen my excitement about this episode at all, however, because I am so thrilled to introduce you to the third regular co-host of this incredibly awesome team! Kelly Gordon of Love Well is one of my long-ti...
Ep. 02 Meet Laura!
April 10, 2015 17:00 - 48 minutesI am SO STOKED for this episode of Sorta Awesome! In it, I get to introduce you to one of my closest friends and most favorite people on the planet - Laura Tremaine of Hollywood Housewife. She’s walked red carpets home and abroad, traveled with humanitarian organizations to Sri Lanka and Haiti, and her beautiful home has been featured on Design Mom and on the show Tanked. And now, she’s in your ears as a regular on Sorta Awesome! Today, we talk about just how long we’ve known each other, sha...
Ep. 01 Meet Rebekah!
April 07, 2015 17:00 - 38 minutesHey all! In this episode of Sorta Awesome, I’m introducing you to my dear friend and show co-host Rebekah Hoffer of Simply Rebekah. We had such a great time recording this episode! In it, you’ll get an overview of Rebekah’s life story (including the very fun, very unusual way she met her husband) as well as hear about what is challenging her right now and what topic she is always talking about. Rebekah is just one of my very favorite people and I know you are going to love her as much as I do...
Introducing Sorta Awesome!
April 07, 2015 17:00 - 25 minutesI'm Meg Tietz, and THIS is Sorta Awesome! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices