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Sorta Awesome

538 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 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. 280 Confessions: weird new habits, lice battles, book heartbreaks and more!

February 19, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour

It's a time-honored tradition on Sorta Awesome for us to share our deepest, darkest, and goofiest confessions with you, and this round of confessions definitely gets sorta silly! This week, Meg and Rebekah spill the tea on themselves as they talk about strange new habits they've developed, getting lice in a pandemic, and a surprising new love of trashy coffee. All of that plus America's favorite government teacher on TikTok and PBS's The Black Church in Awesome of the Week! AND! If you want e...

Ep. 279 The Enneagram explains your reading life

February 12, 2021 11:55 - 1 hour

You know we are all about helping you understand YOU a little better here on Sorta Awesome! This week, we are exploring how your Enneagram type impacts your reading life! Join Meg and Sorta Awesome regular Katie Proctor for a DEEP DIVE into how the Enneagram might influence the books you read, the ways you read, and how much time you spend reading. All of that plus an incredible leggings discovery and a newfound podcast delight in Aweosme of the Week! AND! If you want even more conversation w...

Ep. 278 Ladies celebrating ladies for Galentine's Day!

February 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour

You could say that Leslie Knope is the patron saint of Sorta Awesome, so let’s get ready to celebrate her favorite holiday - Galentine’s Day! This week, Meg and Kelly have a conversation celebrating women’s friendships - why they are so important right now, and how you can celebrate the women in your life even during pandemic quarantine times. Plus, you’ll hear Awesomes from our community celebrating the women who mean so much to them! AND! If you want even more conversation with the four ori...

Ep. 277 Sharing Our Stuff (A REUNION EPISODE!)

January 29, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour

Buckle up, Awesomes! This week, we are bringing you the most super-sized episode of Sorta Awesome EVER! We got the band back together for this very special reunion episode featuring former Sorta Awesome co-host Laura Tremaine! Laura's new book Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. releases on February 2nd, and she's back on Sorta Awesome to get Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah to discuss some of the questions she poses to readers in her book, and the answers are touching, surprising, silly, and deeply hone...

Ep. 276 The biggest trends of 2021 EXPLAINED

January 22, 2021 10:23 - 1 hour

Looking for something to look forward to in 2021? You don’t want to miss this conversation Meg and Rebekah have exploring all the big trends for the year ahead as predicted by Pinterest! From candy charcuterie boards to Japandi home decor, fantasy travel to athflow, they cover it all! Plus a the coziest of blankets and a dreamy skin treatment in Awesome of the Week! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes ...

Ep. 275 Your ideal morning routine: Myers-Briggs style!

January 15, 2021 11:02 - 54 minutes

You know we love a good routine around here, and January is an awesome time to give some of your daily routines a refresh. Why not create a morning routine that is geared for the way your brain works - according to Myers Briggs? Join Meg and her sister and Sorta Awesome regular Emily Harris to deep dive personality talk as they share what works best for each of the 16 types in the mornings and why! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, R...

Ep. 274 10 (more) little luxuries to get you through the winter

January 08, 2021 10:52 - 1 hour

Brrrr! With the holidays behind us, winter looms ahead and many of us are still living quarantine life close to home. Need something to look forward to and some ideas on how to treat yourself well in the frosty days ahead? Meg and Kelly are here for you, Awesomes! Check out this conversation filled with ten little luxuries for the wintry days of 2021 - you'll hear about everything from keeping your toes toasty to a light to keep you happy and even something to get you excited to clean out tha...

Ep. 273 A MUST-LISTEN to heal from 2020 for an awesome 2021

January 01, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes

AWESOMES! Happy New Year!! We have got an INCREDIBLE conversation to help you start 2021 in the best possible way - by embracing healing from the hurts of last year so we can receive all the goodness the new year holds. You absolutely MUST listen to Meg's conversation with Jen Hoffman of HealthyMoving.com. Jen returns to Sorta Awesome to gently explain why we should be pursuing healing right now and how we can do that. Plus there is a LOT of journaling and book talk in Awesome of the Week! SH...

A big announcement!

December 21, 2020 13:44 - 33 minutes

Join Meg and Awesome Colleen Cook for a conversation about a brand new experience created just for the Awesomes! Find all the details at sortaawesomeshow.com/wakingupawesome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 272 Finding awesome in a year that wasn't (a group show!)

December 18, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour

Well, friends, we made it. ALMOST. But before we put 2020 to bed (finally!), we wanted to gather together to talk about how we were able to find moments of awesome in a year that definitely wasn’t. Join Meg and Kelly and Rebekah for this review of how they got through 2020 with favorite activities at home, best online purchases, self-comfort and self-care, and some pop culture picks. Plus each of them share the Awesome of the Week that turned out to be the Awesome of the Year! SORTA SPICY IS ...

Ep. 271 The best books you might have missed in 2020!

December 11, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour

What is more awesome than diving into a GREAT book? Well, if you are anything like Meg, reading great books might be one of the things you lost track of in 2020. But no worries, we’ve got you covered in this GREAT books and reading conversation with Awesome Katie Proctor, mega-reader and recently published author of My Storied Year Tune in to hear Katie share fourteen (!!!) books that are sure to get you turning pages again in no time! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new s...

Ep. 270 Hallmark and chill: cozy movies for your holiday season!

December 04, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes

Pop the popcorn and pour a cup of cocoa, Awesomes! Holiday movie season is here, and we've got the perfect person to guide us to all the good stuff! Meg is joined this week by Mary Carver, host of The Couch podcast and Hallmark holiday movie enthusiast ready to tell Meg and any other holiday movie newbies all about why this is the most wonderful time of the year for cozy movie watching! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly...

AWESOME TODAY: Drugs, Alcohol, Nudity and Thanksgiving

November 27, 2020 06:30 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

Happy holiday weekend, Awesomes! Are you ready for a special CROSSOVER episode with Awesome Today? (Spoiler: you may not be ready! Buckle up!) Traditionally, Sorta Awesome is off during Thanksgiving week, but we knew you might need a boost to get you through the difficulties of a pandemic holiday, so Meg and Kyle are here for you with some of the CRAZIEST Thanksgiving stories the internet has to offer. They scoured the world wide web in search of families behaving badly before, dur...

Ep 269 Why are kids SO WEIRD?!

November 20, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour

If you are looking for a laugh, there’s nothing quite so funny as thinking back on all the weird things you did as a kid! This week, Meg and Rebekah get nostalgic and laugh a LOT reminiscing about their own childhood weirdness like catching a school bus just to ride down the road and straight-up eating notebook paper. Then they share some funny, funny stories from the Awesomes! Plus something chocolatey and yummy plus highly flattering skinny jeans in Awesome of the Week! SORTA SPICY IS HERE,...

Ep. 268 Self-care vs. self-comfort: everything you need to know

November 13, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes

If ever there was a moment to have a great understanding of how and why to take care of yourself, it's the wild ride that is 2020! This week, join Meg and Kelly as they talk about why you desperately need both self-care and self-comfort, and how to know you are getting a good balance of each. Plus a creative cat owner solution and an obsession-worthy Netflix binge in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome The...

Ep. 267 Do this (not that!), and YOU will be prepared

November 06, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour

Awesomes, are you ready? Because we sure weren't! The year 2020 just keeps serving up the surprises, and in the past few weeks, Meg and her family found themselves in the dark - literally. Tune in to hear Meg and her husband Kyle share about the alarming way they discovered how unprepared for any kind of emergency they were, and how awesome it has been for them to discover what they need to do better next time! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome ...

Ep. 266 Goosebumps, daytime chills, creepy stories, and more!

October 30, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour

Fire up that campfire, friends! We've got a whole hour's worth of the creepiest, spookiest, real life goosebump-y stories to keep you entertained this ghostly season! Meg's sister Emily is back, and you wouldn't believe how many creepy stories they have from their childhoods, college years, and even now. (One of them lives in a maybe-haunted-house!) All of that plus hair happiness and a GREAT read in Awesome of the Week! Want to hear more from Emily? BECOME A SUPER STAR AWESOME when you join ...

Ep. 265 The Enneagram Survival Guide for 2020!

October 23, 2020 10:25 - 1 hour

We are closing in on the end of 2020, and maybe you feel like you are limping to the finish line. (We relate so much!) Thankfully, there is a way to acknowledge the hard stuff this year has brought AND look to all the ways you can care for yourself and continue to grow as a person, and the Enneagram will show you how! Join Meg and Kelly for this conversation about how each Enneagram type has been challenged this year as well as how each type can SURVIVE the times we find ourselves in. ...

Ep. 264 10 big things that we stopped doing

October 16, 2020 10:14 - 1 hour

You know that moment when you stop and realize "wow, I can't believe I haven't done that in a while"? Join Meg and Rebekah as they assess some of the most surprising revelations of what they are no longer buying, thinking, doing, and even the things they've stopped doing but really miss in their lives. Plus it's soup season and an escape to Paris in Awesome of the Week! VISIT THE BRAND NEW SORTA AWESOME MERCH SHOP! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: LinkedIn: Find your next great hire with LinkedIn J...

Ep. 263 Awesome Haul: Black-owned businesses

October 09, 2020 10:23 - 1 hour

Here at Sorta Awesome, we are so excited to introduce a brand new series: AWESOME HAUL! We believe that our shopping dollars can be a force for good in the world, and we are on a mission to introduce you to some incredible finds that are sure to bring some good stuff to your life! To kick off the series, Meg, Rebekah, and Kelly take you on a shopping trip discovering businesses owned by Black women. From cosmetics to home goods to books and more, they've got something for everyone in this epi...

Ep. 262 The AWESOME List for Fall 2020!

October 02, 2020 10:38 - 1 hour

Awesomes! IT IS TIME! October is here, and that means we've got your list of ten awesome things for Fall 2020! This is always one of our very favorite episodes of the whole entire year, and this year is no different. Meg and Kelly share ten things to keep you cozy, comfy, well-fed, well-read, and in good spirits in the weeks ahead! All of that plus delicious dinner for the whole family and a fascinating peek at life in NYC in Awesome of the Week! VISIT THE BRAND NEW SORTA AWESOME MERCH SHOP! ...

Ep. 261 The secret things we learned from books

September 25, 2020 10:52 - 1 hour

When will I get my first period? How do bras work? Am I ready to have sex? These questions and more filled the minds of our teenage selves, but we weren't sure where to find the answers. Before the internet existed, many of us turned to books. This week, Meg is joined by the creator and host of the SSR podcast Alli Hoff Kosik to talk about all the secret and important and life-changing things we learned from young adult literature, and Alli fills us in on how YA books have changed since we we...

Ep. 260 Love your home with these five hacks from Myquillyn Smith

September 18, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes

We’re all spending more time at home these days - why not make it a lovely place to hang out? No worries if sprucing up your home space doesn’t come naturally to you. Meg’s got you covered! This week, she welcomes bestselling author and home decor blogger Myquillyn Smith to Sorta Awesome! Myquillyn has five hacks for you to create a home that is welcoming and warm - for yourself and for those you host at home! VISIT THE BRAND NEW SORTA AWESOME MERCH SHOP! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: Go...

Ep. 259 What it's really like to work online

September 11, 2020 10:41 - 1 hour

Instagram influencers, YouTube creators, podcast personalities, bloggers of all kinds … they all share one vast work space - the ever-expanding universe of the internet! Meg and Rebekah have each been working online for over a decade, and today, they invite you to join them in a conversation about what that is really like. Inspired by the honest revelations of a popular YouTube star, they dig into the professional difficulties and personal challenges of working in the online space, and they ...

Ep. 258 Empowering women to have awesome births

August 28, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes

It's a topic women have been conversations about for all of human history: bringing babies into the world! This week, the conversation continues as Meg invites Bryn Huntpalmer - creator and host of The Birth Hour podcast - to share about her passion for women, birth, and babies. Not only do they talk about how her mission is making meaningful change in the world of birth, they also cover surprising trends and what it's like to give birth during a global pandemic. All of that plus a luxury lis...

Ep. 257 What's trending for Fall 2020

August 21, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour

Okay listen, we know it's still August! You are managing back-to-school plans and searching for your sunglasses before you head out the door, right? But we also know you love to be a little more in-the-know about what's on-trend for each season, and this week, Meg and Kelly are here to fill you in on all the trends for fall 2020! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite...

Ep. 256 TikTok and Instagram Reels EXPLAINED!

August 14, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour

If the recent news headlines about TikTok have left you wondering what you are missing, or if you magically started seeing Reels in your Instagram feed and have been asking what the heck is going on, this episode is for you! This week, Meg and Rebekah get together to talk about all things TikTok, Instagram Reels, and the future of video in social media. Plus there's brand new TV talk and a life-changing Amazon discovery in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Legacy Box: Go to lega...

Ep. 255 Life is more awesome The Lazy Genius Way!

August 07, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour

Who doesn't want to be a genius? And if you can be a little, well, lazy about it, isn't that even more awesome? This week, Meg is joined by the one and only Lazy Genius herself, Kendra Adachi! Tune in to hear this conversation which includes Kendra sharing how the Enneagram influenced her journey to being a beloved life hack guru AND she walks Meg through a step-by-step solution to one of her biggest ongoing messes. All of that plus Awesomes of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Bombas:  Vi...

Ep. 254 Secrets to becoming the gift-giver you've always wanted to be!

July 31, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes

You know the friend who always gives the perfect gift on every occasion? Ever wonder how she does it? This week's conversation features Meg and a real-life Awesome-turned-friends story with Julie Tepperman, and Julie is giving us the scoop on how she finds, organizes, and gives great gifts. Get ready for personality talk, practical advice, and lots of inspiration! Plus a lovely lip gloss and all things folklore in Awesome of the Week! Lune and Aster in Bestie folklore The Strategist Uncommon ...

Ep. 253 Can we go from anxiety to awesome?

July 24, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes

As the entire globe grapples with what a return to workplaces and schools will look like as Quarantine 2020 continues, many of us are grasping for whatever help and support we can find. This week, join Meg and her sister and Sorta Awesome regular Emily as they look at the bigger picture - the need for each of us to have a solid foundation of mental health and wellness to survive and thrive in the months ahead! From practical ways to get out of survival mode to the best mental health apps for ...

Ep. 252 It wasn't all grunge and BIG hair

July 17, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes

Hey, teens of the 90s! What was THAT like? Many of us who lived out our teenage years in that wild, wild decade of the 1990s are filled with delight and cringe when we think back on those glory days. This week, Meg is joined by co-host Rebekah who unearthed a TEEN Magazine from August 1993. Together, they go peruse the pages and contemplate 90s fashion, celebrate their celebrity crushes, and conquer the ubiquitous teen mag quiz. All of that 90s nostalgia plus a treat-yourself discovery and ba...

Ep. 251 Askers vs Guessers (and other things we wish we had known!)

July 10, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour

Earlier this year, Meg and Kelly revealed some of the things they had discovered that no one ever told them (Ep. 238 Why didn't the tell me?!), and this week, they continue that discussion by sharing even more of the things that they wish they had known. From a practical hack for a summer favorite to pinching your plants to how to know if you are an Asker or a Guesser, they talk about the wisdom that is making life easier and more awesome. PLUS an extended discussion of Hamilton and a summer ...

Introducing AWESOME TODAY!

July 04, 2020 16:20 - 5 minutes

Get ready for talk radio, but make it awesome! Sorta Awesome Media's newest podcast - Awesome Today - is ready to launch, and we are inviting YOU to be part of bringing more awesome to the world. Find Awesome Today in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Go RIGHT NOW, subscribe, and support the Awesome family by leaving a 5 star rating and review. Hooray for Awesome! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 250 Sprinklers, limeade, library books, and what made summer awesome

June 26, 2020 06:51 - 57 minutes

Summer 2020 may be unlike anything we had hoped or planned for, but maybe that gives us an opportunity to rediscover the awesome of summer days of our childhoods. Join Meg as she shares what a variety of friends and Awesomes have said made for incredible summers when they were kids. You might just find yourself inspired to enjoy this summer more than you thought possible! Theragun: Find out why Theragun is changing the lives of Meg AND Kyle! Learn more at theragun.com/awesome Magic Spoon: Go ...

Ep. 249 Internet life hacks: could you, would you, should you?

June 19, 2020 10:55 - 54 minutes

We all need a little helpful from time to time, but is the internet the place to find it? This week, Meg is joined by her sister and Sorta Awesome regular Emily Harris, and together they explore some of the most intriguing life hacks from TikTok, YouTube, and more and discuss if these are tips they could, would, or should try! All of that plus some delicious kitchen inspiration and a delightful beach read in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: First Leaf: For six bottles of wine ...

Ep. 248 The best drink is the one you enjoy

June 12, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes

Bottoms up, Awesomes! This week, we're taking you down the aisles of the liquor store to help you feel more confident in picking just the right bottle of spirits! Join Meg and her husband Kyle as they talk about the history of alcohol, how wine and beer are different from liquor and how they are the same, and they give their picks and recommendations to take to the store with you. Even if you don't drink, this list will give you tons of ideas for buying gifts for the connoisseur in your life!...

Revisiting How to Chat with Your Girlfriends About Race

June 10, 2020 16:33 - 54 minutes

In March 2018, Meg got to visit with race educator Krystle Cobran about how to have conversations with your friends about race. Her words and wisdom are more timely than ever, and we wanted to revisit it with you this week. Krystle's expertise is in creating conversations invite connection and understanding, and you can discover more of her work for individuals or for corporate settings at krystlecobran.com Other recommended listening: Getting Started as a White Ally with Anna Hithersay at C...

Ep. 247 Awesome Summer List: 2020

June 05, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes

We know that our Awesomes are smart, strong, and social, and we know you are exhausted right now, too. Between managing life upheaval in quarantine to listening, learning, and advocating for justice and change, our world feels extremely not awesome right now. But we want to remain true to what our mission has been from the beginnning - helping you find the awesome in the everyday. So when you are ready to take a break, we want to hang out with you! Let's talk about what we have to look forwar...

Ep. 246 Every thorn has its rose (a group show!)

May 22, 2020 11:32 - 1 hour

Our planet is just over two months into pandemic, quarantine, and all the very un-awesome things that have happened since, and we are all doing our best to make it through these chaotic times. This week, Meg is joined by both Kelly and Rebekah, and together they explore both the unexpected roses that have appeared in their lives during this time as well as the thorns that continue to be prickly. Join them for that conversation along with a fun TV show that you can recreate at home, a deliciou...

Ep. 245 Good splurge/bad splurge

May 15, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour

When was the last time you had a case of full-blown sticker shock? Was that high price tag worth it? This week, Meg and Kelly get together to compare notes on the things they've purchased that were worth every single penny, as well as the items that were big bummers. From the kitchen to the closet and lots of things in-between, they share what splurges were worth it and which ones weren't! Plus drastic social media measures and a fun Netflix binge for YA lovers everywhere in Awesome of the We...

Ep. 244 Dinner with the stars

May 08, 2020 07:30 - 55 minutes

If you're like us, you are watching a lot more television these days. And if you are also like us, you might be getting nostalgic for some of your all-time favorite characters, the ones you love so much, you'd want to invite them to a dinner party. This week, Meg and her sister Emily reveal who would land an invite for a party like that, and we want to hear who makes your list, too! All of that plus some great reads in Awesome of the Week! Find all of our link's in this week's show notes. Com...

SA+ offseason 002 – all day PLAYIN’ with it

May 04, 2020 13:58 - 32 minutes

New microphone in use!; Today is a day; all day playin’ with it; a one web browser kind of man; mediating a contract negation, as a professional hobbyist; reddit inspired - stories of things that can’t be explained  Get access to ALL Sorta Awesome Plus content at patreon.com/sortaawesome Find Sorta Awesome on FB at facebook.com/sortaawesome and on IG @sortaawesomeshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 243 So EMBARRASSING. Hear our confessions!

May 01, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes

You know what we haven't done in a hot minute? Shared our confessions with the Awesomes! Tune in this week to hear Meg and Rebekah spill some truly cringe-worthy moments and questionable choices. Plus two binge-worthy watches in Awesome of the Week! Find a complete list of show notes here: Episode 243 Become a Super Star Awesome when you join our Patreon community! Thank you, Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, o...

Ep. 242 10 ways to be smart, strong, and social right now!

April 24, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes

Hey Awesome! For over five years, we’ve been hopelessly devoted to YOU, and to helping you be smart, strong, and social in so many ways. Even during the troubled times of this pandemic, we want to encourage you each step of the way. Tune in this week to hear Meg and Kelly share ten ideas they have about how to keep on keepin’ on with being smart, strong, and social right now! Plus aliens and PUPPY LOVE in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: for your $9 starter kit, go to m...

SA+ 010 Dog food DELIGHT!!!

April 23, 2020 01:53 - 19 minutes

Stella-Roby and Francie-Pants; Meg fat shames Francie; dog food is good and good for you; pretentious food for everyone!; Kyle isn’t tough; dear diary; fromm, fromage, braum’s;  Intro and outro song – DJ Quads - Millionaire New episodes of Sorta Awesome + released DAILY on video and podcast for our Super Star Awesomes! Sign up at patreon.com/sortaawesome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SA+ 004 Welcome to Wal-mart, DRAMA QUEEN!!!

April 17, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes

This is episode 004 of Sorta Awesome PLUS! To get access to every episode in this daily series (both video and audio), come join us as a Super Star on Patreon! In this episode: apocalyptic shopping spree; Quara Ntine; nightmares of the socially irresponsible; DRAMA QUEEN; Kyle's first slip into his redneck side (send bail money); David Koresh's brother, Adam; Meg reveals Kyle's past as a single-client gigolo; Tom Jones fangirl/boy; Meg is not a pig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Ep. 241 Extra! Extra! Awesome news!

April 17, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes

Hey Awesomes! Can you believe that this month Sorta Awesome is celebrating FIVE YEARS of bringing you all the awesome you need to know every Friday morning? This week, Meg shares with you a new addition to the Sorta Awesome you’ve loved for so long, and she grabbed her husband Kyle to help explain what they’ve been working on. All of that plus some Netflix goodness and a must-listen podcast episode for fans of Schitt’s Creek! It's the BEST TIME to come join us as a Super Star Awesome. Click o...

Ep. 240 How are you doing? (No. Really.)

April 10, 2020 11:16 - 1 hour

Hey, friend. How are you doing? Let’s talk. Lots of us are on a roller coaster of emotion right now as we navigate the New Normal of life under quarantine. This week, Meg is joined by both Kelly and Rebekah, and they want to invite each of you to process all of this together. Whether you are tapping into new levels of productivity or struggling to get off the couch, whatever you are experiencing, know that it’s okay! We talk about all of that plus that kooky Tiger King Joe Exotic, digital fun...

Ep. 239 Quarantine vs. your personality type

April 03, 2020 10:48 - 56 minutes

Check in, Awesome. How are you doing in life under quarantine? Some of us have relaxed into the solitude of social distancing and found a new normal, while others of us are climbing the walls with lack of interaction with the outside world. In this week’s episode, Meg and Rebekah discuss how your Myers Briggs type might explain the specific kinds of reactions you may be having to the stress of our lives right now, and more importantly, they share what adjustments to make to feel a little bit ...

Ep. 238 Why didn't they tell me?!

March 27, 2020 10:53 - 1 hour

Awesomes, the older we get, the more ways we realize we were #unprepared for this life! In this week’s episode, Meg and Kelly talk about the things that no one ever told them, and they share some insights from the Awesomes, too! Tune in to hear them cover everything topics like student loan debt, breastfeeding secrets, newlywed advice for the bedroom and so much more. Plus activities to enjoy when you’re stuck at home and a sweet romance novel with just a dash of spice in Awesome of the Week!...

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Laura Vanderkam
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Mary Shores
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Melissa Toler
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Tony Blauer
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