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Sorta Awesome

538 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratings

Looking 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. 331 Books for that Back To School MOOD

August 20, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

This is the time of year for freshly sharpened pencils, brand new backpacks, and books! And if we are talking books and reading, you know that Sorta Awesome regular Katie Proctor is back! This week, Meg and Katie have a whole list filled with inspiration for that back to school mood. From middle grade books that can’t stop gushing about to young adult picks of all kinds to the books from their own school days that they remember fondly, they have something for EVERYONE in this conversation! We...

Ep. 330 Extra Awesome: What we're buying at Trader Joe's these days!

August 18, 2021 07:30 - 41 minutes

Grab your shopping cart and hit the aisles of Trader Joe's with us, friends! For this episode in the Extra Awesome series, Meg is joined by Kate Nixon Anania who returns to Sorta Awesome to talk about all the awesome at Trader Joe's right now. From food finds to household to the best in TJ's beauty, they cover what they are loving (and a few things they don't recommend, too!). Ep 185 Be More Awesome with your money! Extra Awesome: Let's go to Trader Joe's! Trader Joe's YouTube channel Trader...

Ep. 328 The photo organizing advice you are going to love!

August 13, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

On a scale of 1-10, how great do feel about where all of your photos are living right now? Not just the ones on your phone (but especially the ones on your phone!), we’re talking ALL the photos important to you? If thinking about how secure and organized your favorite memories are leaves you in the grips of anxiety, you are going to LOVE this conversation Meg had with professional digital organizer Lisa Mast! Lisa is an Awesome who specializes in helping people find answers to all of their qu...

Ep. 327 Extra Awesome: Changing lives one book at a time with Jennifer Williams

August 11, 2021 07:30 - 39 minutes

After nearly three decades teaching elementary students, Jennifer Williams left the classroom, but she couldn't leave behind her passion for books and reading. After so many years of watching how becoming a reader changes the life of a child, Jennifer found a new mission - getting books into the hands of some of the most vulnerable members of her community. Friends, you do NOT want to miss Meg's conversation with Jennifer, a conversation that moved them both to tears! Tune in, be inspired, an...

Ep. 326 Aeropress lattes, sleep hypnosis, and Martian wannabes

August 09, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

Why not start your week out awesome, friends? Meg and Kyle have the rundown you need on what’s coming out this week to Netflix, Prime, Hulu, and more! Plus Meg shares her experience with the ASMR channels helping her sleep lately (sorta) and she has lots of fun lifestyle picks from the Awesomes. Kyle brings you all the news you probably missed last week, but the news that is weird, fascinating, or downright Awesome. (Here’s looking at you, Allyson Felix!) Come talk all things Awesome every d...

Ep. 325 Ideal Me vs. Reality Me

August 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

It’s time for some REAL TALK, Awesomes! Let’s get honest, let’s let go of some stuff, and let’s live in better alignment with the person we are truly meant to be! Meg and Rebekah explore who they are ideally versus who they really are in this conversation that is part confession, part pep-talk, and 100% inspiring to be your best self! We are THRILLED to announce that our latest Super Star perk is texting with us! Through the Community app, we are able to send texts to our community and commun...

Ep. 324 Extra Awesome: Moving into a sparkly fresh start with Embo Tshimanga

August 04, 2021 10:53 - 26 minutes

Welcome back to the Extra Awesome series, friends! At Sorta Awesome, we’ve always hoped to make a place for women in all ages and stages of life, but it’s not often we get to hear from our Awesome community members on the younger side of life. Embo Tshimanga is a recent college graduate who just moved into her very first place, all on her own! Join her conversation with Meg as they talk about why, as a former foster youth, this big move is especially meaningful for Embo. They cover everything...

Ep. 323 A magic midi skirt, scary scary snakes, and a delightful nostalgia overload!

August 02, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

August is here, and let's make it AWESOME! We start this first week of August with Meg and Kyle giving you the rundown on all kinds of good stuff coming to streaming, much of it packed with nostalgia feel-good fuzzies. We've got recommendations from the Awesomes on all that is good to watch, two great reading picks, a bookish soundtrack, and some great recommends for awesome in the everyday. We also have crazy, funny, and bizarre news items you probably missed in the news last week! Come join...

Ep. 322 Awesome and inclusive play for all

July 30, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

One of our favorite things about being an Awesome is how we are all on a journey to knowing and doing better! This week’s conversation guides us all gently further down that path. Meg invites Awesome Mindy Brouse (co-host of Bookend Homeschoolers podcast and co-host of Currently Reading podcast) to have a warm, candid discussion about how we can recognize the need for more inclusive play for kids with special or additional needs in our families, schools, and communities. You do not want to mi...

Ep. 321 Extra Awesome: Art as vocation with Jordan Leigh Tellis

July 28, 2021 11:37 - 33 minutes

For many people, creating art was a beloved pastime of childhood, and it may be a source of creative relaxation as an adult. But some people follow their natural gifting and develop the skill to turn art into a vocation. Today, Meg talks to Awesome artist Jordan Leigh Tellis about what that path has looked like for her, and how an unexpected portrait subject has allowed her to be part of the lives of customers in a meaningful way. Find Jordan Leigh Tellis’ Etsy shop here, and follow her on In...

Ep. 320 Popsicle drinks, glitter mysteries, Slip-n-Slide Fest, and more

July 26, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

If the summer heat has you on the lookout for awesome ways to cool off, we’ve got the recommendations you need for the week ahead! Whether you are looking for a show to binge in the air-conditioning, a fun and fizzy drink to fix up for your kids (or yourself!), or a mountain-side festival with a big dose of nostalgia, you’ll find everything you need in our weekly Watch, Read, Listen, and Lifestyle updates along with the most fascinating news items you might have missed! The Invisible Life of ...

Ep. 319 The BIG Travel Episode!

July 23, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

Whether you're leaving on a jet plane or just packing up for a trip to Grandma's house, whether you're on the road in the summer or looking forward to a winter getaway, we have ALL THE GOOD TIPS to make travel a lot more awesome! Join Meg and Kelly in this episode that our community has been asking for for YEARS - travel! From plane trip tips to road trip hacks and more than a few funny stories in-between, we'll help you get out the door for wherever you are headed! We are THRILLED to announc...

Ep. 318 Extra Awesome: 5 Books Every Woman Should Read

July 21, 2021 11:31 - 20 minutes

It’s a question that lots of us could spend so much time discussing: what is a book that you think every woman should read? In this bite-size bit of Awesome in the Extra Awesome series, Meg shares her list of five books that SHE thinks should be read by every woman, and she shares some suggestions from the Awesomes, too! What books would be on your list? Come tell us @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram or in our Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook! Want to find out more about becoming a Super Star A...

Ep. 317 Miraculous skincare, the perfect summer shorts, getting Olympic-ready, and more!

July 19, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

What are you up to this week, Awesomes? Are you getting ready for some Olympic fun? Wondering what else there is to watch? Looking for a book recommendation? Meg and Kyle have tons of suggestions for what all you can check out this week that will bring more awesome to your life, plus a ton of news stories that you may have missed but you're going to want to hear! Any Way The Wind Blows, Rainbow Rowell Dial A for Aunties, Jesse Q. Sutano Your Own Backyard podcast Ultra Comfort Waist Utility Sh...

Ep. 316 Summer Meals Extravaganza!

July 16, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

Summertime and the living is … well, not that easy when you are trying to fight the heat and feed your family! Running out of meal ideas for these long summer days? We’ve got you, friend! Meg and Rebekah share all their best tips, recipes, and meal ideas for everything from fun breakfasts to no-oven dinners to eating on vacation with family. Plus some inspiring decluttering inspo and a great new podcast in Awesome of the Week! We are THRILLED to announce that our latest Super Star perk is tex...

Ep. 315 All the awesome to watch, read, listen to, and discuss in the week ahead!

July 12, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

Sorta Awesome had to take a little time off last week but we are back with our weekly round-up of everything good in pop culture! This week will leave Twilight fans rejoicing, Rainbow Rowell fans celebrating, #FreeBritney conversations buzzing, and Spotify playlists bumping! And in the weird news department, we’ve got heists and hidden treasure, a big wedding in the Sooner State, and ancient oil wrestling. A little bit of everything for everyone! Any Way the Wind Blows, Rainbow Rowell The Ten...

Ep. 314 Watch, Read, Listen, Lifestyle, News

July 05, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

It's Monday and we're here to start your week off with all the awesome you need to know! What to watch this week on streaming, something to listen to when you need help falling asleep, a TON of recommendations from the Awesomes, fascinating and weird news stories ... we've got a fun mix to start the first week of July! Show notes: Nothing Much Happens podcast Drama Queens podcast Countertop ice maker Peepers Recipe for pavlova Roomba Sign up for a free trial of Audible and listen to Project H...

Ep. 313 Awesome Overflow: Sisterly Advice Edition (AD-FREE)

July 02, 2021 07:30 - 58 minutes

Have you ever been listening to an episode of Sorta Awesome and thought "Gosh, I wish I could tell them _______!" or "Why don't they know that the name of that movie is  _____?" Have you ever wondered what TikToks we text our friends, or how we let each other know when we just finished an incredible book?  We are THRILLED to announce that our latest Super Star perk is texting with us! Through the Community app, we are able to send texts to our community and communicate back and forth via text...

Ep. 312 Extra Awesome: Christmas in July with Mary Carver!

June 30, 2021 07:30 - 31 minutes

You know we love any reason to celebrate the everyday around here, and this week, Meg is thrilled to kick off the revived Extra Awesome series with a conversation with Mary Carver about celebrating Christmas in July! Mary returns to Sorta Awesome with some background, inspiration, and ideas and more to get you thinking about making July really special this year with some holiday happiness. Frozen hot chocolate bars, Hallmark holiday movies, homemade cinnamon rolls and more! Show Notes: telepa...

Ep. 311 News & Watch/Read/Listen/Lifestyle Recs!

June 28, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

We’re just about to wrap up the month of June, and we’ve got a BUNCH of recommendations for you of what to watch, what to read, what to listen to, and fun lifestyle picks! But before that, Meg and Kyle dig into some silly, fascinating, and awesome news stories that you definitely missed in the big headlines! What to watch on streaming in July 2021 Starstruck HBO MAX Try Audible Plus (for Project Hail Mary and other good stuff!) Project Hail Mary The Stars of Whistling Ridge Amazon | Bookshop...

Ep. 310 Recent books that are worth the hype!

June 25, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

Summer reading season is in FULL SWING, and that means you are probably hearing about great books everywhere you turn. But how many of those books live up to the hype? This week, Meg is joined by Sorta Awesome Regular and author Katie Proctor, and they are here to give you the rundown on which recent books getting lots of buzz actually live up to all the hype! Plus a fun summer beauty pick and vicarious travel in Awesome of the Week! BECOME A SORTA AWESOME SUPER STAR! This summer, treat your...

Ep. 309 News: JLo's mom, feet pics, gorilla hugs and more

June 23, 2021 07:30 - 42 minutes

Happy mid-week, friends! We've got the scoop on all the stories you might have missed in the past few weeks. Instead of bumming you out, however, the stories we cover will keep you looped in on the inspiring, the silly, and the plain old weird. Tune in to hear Meg and Kyle give you your serotonin fix for the week! Don't forget to follow Sorta Awesome on Instagram for daily celebrations and birthday wishes! A few links: Gorilla and human moms bonding at the zoo Florida Man's birthday prank JL...

Ep 308 Watch, Read, Listen, Lifestyle

June 21, 2021 07:30 - 54 minutes

Happy summer solstice, friends! We're back with another round of Watch, Read, Listen, Lifestyle, and Meg and Kyle are sharing some great finds on streaming, a fascinating fiction podcast, a new novel everyone is buzzing about, and lots of great lifestyle picks from the Awesomes! Stephanie Harlowe's Bonnie and Clyde series Malibu Rising, Taylor Jenkins Reid King Falls AM Nightgown (with pockets!) Bubble tea kit Hotpop microwave popcorn popper Timber Ridge Botanical cologne sampler Karina Dress...

Ep. 307 Spilling the secrets of life with twins!

June 18, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

From fictional twins like Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia to real life twins like Mary Kate and Ashley Olson, the fascination around twins is real! This week, Rebekah puts Meg squarely in the hot seat with all kinds of questions about what it’s like to have twins. From the moment the ultrasound screen surprised her to what it’s like to navigate parenting older twins to her biggest fears and her favorite moments, she spills all the secrets behind twin life! Can’t get enough of conversations ...

Ep. 306 20+ things for 20+ years of marriage!

June 14, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour

This week, Meg and Kyle are celebrating twenty-three years of marriage, and they have filled this conversation with stories and moments big and small from having spent over half of their lives together. They dissect fights over McDonald’s on an interstate in Texas, revisit what made Meg clutch her pearls the first time she saw Kyle, and pinpoint some of the biggest surprises of the past few decades. They also share some of the disappointments (especially a very recent loss), as well as giving...

Ep. 305 Awesome List for Summer 2021

June 11, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

You guys! It’s finally here! THE AWESOME LIST for SUMMER 2021! Every season, we have the most fun putting together a list of AMAZING things to check out in the months ahead, and this year, Meg and Kelly are thrilled to guide you through their very favorite season of all! From sunscreen and summer makeup to drinks and recipes to keeping bugs at bay and so very much more, there is something for everyone on this list! Plus delightful comedy TV and dreamy Scottish ASMR in Awesome of the Week! BEC...

Ep. 304 Celebrations & News

June 09, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

Grab some peanut butter cookies and draw yourself a bath because there’s all kinds of fun things to celebrate in the week ahead! And when it comes to the news you’ve missed, we’ve got everything from Canadian UFOs to robotic manicures, from women’s urinals to pizza vending machines and more! Don’t forget to follow Sorta Awesome on Instagram so you can get your daily dose of awesome along with a personal birthday greeting from Meg! We’re @sortaawesomeshow on IG! Learn more about your ad choic...

Ep. 303 Awesome Ideas for Father's Day Gifts

June 07, 2021 07:30 - 54 minutes

With Father's Day just around the corner, we wanted to share some ideas for the Awesome men in your life! Join Meg and Kyle as they give specific suggestions sure to be a hit for your partner, your father or father-in-law, or any man you are shopping for this year! Mack Weldon Tommy John SAXX Fresh Clean Tees True Classic Tees Caswell Massey Jockey Club (and other classic products) Geo F Trumper Eucris, Lime Skin Food CRKT CEO Portable Battery Starter/Charger Learn more about your ad choice...

Ep. 302 Have the best summer based on YOUR personality type!

June 04, 2021 07:30 - 57 minutes

Summer is here, friends! And we have some very awesome ideas for how you can have a GREAT one all based on YOUR Myers Briggs personality type! Tune in to hear Meg and her sister Sorta Awesome regular Emily Harris break down all 16 Myers Briggs types and give some suggestions for the season ahead! BECOME A SORTA AWESOME SUPER STAR! This summer, treat yourself to our exclusive Patreon content! Catch up on our latest Sorta Spicy series, enjoy monthly Awesome Overflow episodes and engage with oth...

Ep. 301 Celebrations & News

June 02, 2021 07:30 - 54 minutes

Roll up your sleeves, friends! It's the middle of the week and we've got a lot of awesome to get to! From Kyle's rotisserie chicken PTSD to Bennifer to a swimming pool floating ten stories above the ground, there's all kinds of fun stuff and silly stories to cover. A few notes: It's National Donut Day, baby! Stay At Home Mum's community will make you feel better about ruining the lives of your kids Go scroll @totheguysivedated WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO SWIM HERE Learn more about your ad choic...

Ep. 300 Watch, Read, Listen, Lifestyle

May 31, 2021 07:30 - 51 minutes

Pop the popcorn and grab a box of Junior Mints because summer movie season is here! This week in Watch, Read, Listen, Lifestyle updates, we have a mini-preview of movies coming out in June on both streaming platforms and in theaters! Plus the Awesomes showed up with some GAME-CHANGERS for your life. The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything, Fr. James Martin Hand in Hand, Katie Proctor (@katieproctorwritesandreads) Done Playing By The Rules podcast Carpenter Creek Cellars (Sara loves the Sunset...

Ep. 299 Celebrations & News

May 26, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

Whether this week is dragging or if it's racing by, you know you need a dose of awesome to get you through to the weekend! Meg and Kyle have holiday highlights for you to celebrate with your friends or on your own in the week ahead, plus a TON of fascinating, hilarious, puzzling, and weird news stories guaranteed to give you something to talk about at your Memorial Day cookouts. Meg's very favorite sunscreen EVER is this one from Paula's Choice! Isn't this mint julep kit THE CUTEST?! Order TO...

Ep. 298 Watch, Read, Listen, Lifestyle

May 24, 2021 07:30 - 56 minutes

Wondering what to watch this week? Need some inspiration in the world of great recommendations? You know the Awesomes have got you covered! Meg and Kyle have the highlights of what was great in May on Netflix along with what the Awesomes are super loving on streaming right now, too. We've got reads to inspire your kids, the first great pop bop of the summer, and lots of products to check out, too! When Stars are Scattered, Victoria Jamieson Heartbreak Anthem, Little Mix, David Guetta, and Gal...

Ep. 297 Awesome Haul: Woman-Owned Businesses!

May 21, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

We're back with a new episode in our Awesome Haul series! This time, we're featuring small businesses owned by women, and we have found some GREAT products that we know you're going to L O V E. Meg is joined by Kelly and Rebekah, and the three of them found happy home goods, nourishing nutrients, fantastic fashion, and even something to treat that dreaded underboob rash! Are you loving Sorta Awesome's new look? Treat yourself to some BRAND NEW Sorta Awesome merch! New designs featuring the re...

Ep. 296 Celebrations & News

May 19, 2021 07:30 - 56 minutes

We're serving up celebrations including Devil's Food cake, small batch spirits, biking to work, and digging out your old tap shoes. In the news, an ... unconventional ... approach to wellness that means you have to stay hydrated, buying stock in the lives of strangers, accent switching and more! It's your mid-week dose of AWESOME, friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 295 Watch, Read, Listen, Lifestyle

May 17, 2021 07:30 - 43 minutes

What's new in awesome? We've got you covered for the week of May 17th with great picks on every streaming platform, a bunch of reading recommendations straight from the Awesomes, and some fun picks to bring more goodness to your everyday life! Links from our list: Don’t have Hulu? Sign up here with Sorta Awesome’s link! Want to check out Amazon Prime? Give it try and support Sorta Awesome Writers and Lovers, Lily King Who is Maud Dixon, Alexandra Andrews Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir A Name Un...

Ep. 294 Our favorite indulgences and escapes

May 14, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

If there’s a mantra we will always preach to the Awesomes, it’s definitely to LOVE WHAT YOU LOVE! This week, Meg and Rebekah have a great conversation about all the things they are loving right now that they are indulging in as a way to escape a little bit. From book recommendations to podcasts they love to filling a home with plants to the best coffee on the planet and so, so much more, we’ve got so much that will surprise and delight you in this episode! Are you loving Sorta Awesome's new l...

Ep. 293 Celebrations & Trivia

May 12, 2021 07:30 - 50 minutes

How about a dose of mid-week AWESOME? For this installment of Celebrations & Trivia, Meg and Kyle are back with all kinds of fun, funny, delicious, and weird minor holidays to celebrate in the week ahead, and they mix in a healthy helping of date-based trivia and more than a few untold stories from their lives as well. We know you'll find something fun to look forward to celebrating with us this week! Don't forget to come follow up on Instagram where Meg is in Stories every day to talk about ...

Ep. 292 Watch, Read, Listen, Lifestyle

May 10, 2021 07:30 - 48 minutes

Wondering what book to pick up this week? Lost in the Netflix home screen and no idea what’s good to watch? Need some inspiration to bring a little more awesome to your life? We’ve got you covered, Awesome! Welcome to Watch, Read, Listen, Lifestyle - a weekly series where we tell you everything you need to know about what’s good in culture, entertainment, and lifestyle goodness for the week ahead. This is Watch, Read, Listen, Lifestyle for the week of May 10th! Here are some of the helpful li...

Ep. 291 Back to ... normal?

May 07, 2021 07:30 - 59 minutes

It’s been over a year since the world turned upside down in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now we’re beginning to see a light at the end of this tunnel. Are we ready to go back to normal? What does that mean? And how can we make the transition a little less stressful and a little more awesome? You do NOT want to miss this conversation with Meg and Kelly as they process together what the months ahead might bring us! Are you loving Sorta Awesome's new look? Treat yourself to some BRAND ...

Ep. 290 Celebrations & News

May 05, 2021 07:30 - 52 minutes

Why wait for a M A J O R holiday or life event to celebrate? Truly, there is awesome to be found every day of the week, and we are once again expanding the Awesome Universe by bringing you weekly rundowns of all of the weird, wacky, and fun days to celebrate as well as interesting news items you might have missed! For the week of May 5th - 11th, we’ll get you ready to celebrate everything from Lost Sock Memorial Day to No Pants Day and lots more! Plus UFOs, Mark Wahlberg’s dad bod, Ben Afflec...

Ep. 289 We're Obsessed: Gifts for moms and more!

April 23, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

Need to find the perfect gift for someone awesome in your life? Join Meg and Sorta Awesome regular Julie Tepperman this week as they give you the scoop on gifts for Mother's Day and so much MORE! From new moms to new grads to your Chosen Mom to something shiny and new for yourself, we have got gift ideas of all kinds, and they are all BRILLIANT! Plus a great go-to recipe and a darling little desk in Awesome of the Week! BRAND NEW SORTA SPICY ALERT! BRAND NEW this week, Super Star Awesomes got...

Ep. 288 You need personal policies (here's why)

April 16, 2021 07:30 - 58 minutes

What if we told you there's an awesome solution for those situations where you want to take a stand or enforce a boundary but it's hard to summon the confidence? This week, we dive into a concept called "personal policies," and Meg and Rebekah are here to tell you everything they've learned, plus some of the personal policies that are finding to be so helpful in their own lives! BRAND NEW SORTA SPICY ALERT! Brand new THIS WEEK, Super Star Awesomes got the next installment in the Sorta Spicy s...

Ep. 287 Revealing readerly confessions

April 09, 2021 07:30 - 58 minutes

If there's one thing we never shy away from on Sorta Awesome, it's spilling the tea on our secret confessions! Sorta Awesome regular Katie Proctor is back this week, so she and Meg thought it would be fun to tell all of their bookish confessions, and they are sharing some from the Awesomes, too. Listen in to hear about the book that almost caused a break-up, judging books by their covers with no shame, and questionable sex ed. All of that plus an Awesome-authored new release and a documentary...

Ep. 286 Three-Step Awesome Skincare!

April 02, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

For years, the Awesomes have been asking for a conversation about basic, simple skin care that doesn’t break the bank. We’re here to help! Listen to Meg and Kelly talk about what a basic, 3 step skin care routine can look like, and how to expand beyond those basic steps if you want to up your skincare routine. Plus Kelly’s back with another delicious cookie recipe, and Meg has a podcast binge that she’s been obsessing over in Awesome of the Week! BRAND NEW SORTA SPICY ALERT! In March, Super S...

Ep. 285 The friendship advice we all need right now

March 26, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes

We've been going through it for over a year now, and many of us are feeling more lonely than ever before. But chin up, Awesome! This week Meg is talking to THE Friendship Expert Danielle Bayard Jackson, and she's got advice about friendships you have GOT to hear. Danielle shares four tips for finding new friends that do NOT involve striking up conversations with strangers. She also talks about why our friendships are so pivotal to happiness in life, and she gives great advice on how to heal f...

Ep. 284 Small hacks with BIG impact!

March 19, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour

We are all about helping you discover the little things that make life so much better, and this week, we are ALL ABOUT those little life hacks that make a big difference! Join Meg and Rebekah for a tip-packed conversation that is totally going to change your life. They have hacks for your home, your skin and hair, your kids, your marriage, and more! BRAND NEW SORTA SPICY ALERT! This week, Super Star Awesomes got the next installment in the Sorta Spicy series: Kelly breaks down purity culture!...

Ep. 283 Awesome List for Spring 2021!

March 12, 2021 08:30 - 48 minutes

Yes, friends! It’s time once again for one of our favorite episodes of the year: our top ten list for the season ahead! Join Meg and Emily as they give you the inside scoop on all there is to look forward to in Spring 2021! They’ve got home decor ideas, books to read, movies to watch, makeup and skin care recommendations and more! AND! If you want even more conversation with the four original Awesomes, go check out the Sorta Spicy series on Patreon. The newest episode in the series is called...

Ep. 282 Thank you, past me!

March 05, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour

Future You REALLY doesn't want you to miss this one, Awesome! Join Meg and Kelly for a fun conversation on all the ways we can create routines now to take care of the future versions of ourselves - whether it's later today or a few months or even a few years down the road! Plus a powerful book of prayer and a game-changer for facial massage and TMJ relief in Awesome of the Week! AND! If you want even more conversation with the four original Awesomes, go check out the Sorta Spicy series on Pat...

Ep. 281 We're obsessed!

February 26, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour

Do you love hearing what others are obsessed with because they make life SO much better? You have hit the jackpot! This week, Meg is joined by new Sorta Awesome regular Julie Tepperman, and they have crammed so much good stuff into this episode, you might be a little mind-blown by all of the awesome! From skin care to food and cooking to stuff for the family to love to gift ideas and more, this is a super-sized episode of fun stuff to discover! AND! If you want even more conversation with the...

Guests

Jessica Turner
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Gretchen Rubin
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Jamie Ivey
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Julia Child
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Justin Long
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Laura Vanderkam
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Mary Shores
1 Episode
Melissa Toler
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Tony Blauer
1 Episode

Books

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