Sorta Awesome

Over the years, we've shared dozens of Spotify recommendations on Sorta Awesome. There's no doubt that we are huge fans - especially Meg! In this Extra Awesome episode, Meg takes a question from an Awesome and creates a crash course in discovering all the awesome that Spotify has to offer. From how to decide whether this is the best music streaming service for you to tips and tricks for Spotify enthusiasts, this Spotify 101 will get you all set for all the warm weather, windows down days of music ahead! Spotify Playlists to Check Out In This House (created by Meg in 2017 for entertaining background music or for the family dance party!) Sorta Awesome Loves You! (Created by Meg for Sorta Awesome's first birthday in 2016) Friendsgiving (Created by Awesome Amy Allen Clark) Sorta Awesome 80s mixtape! (Created by Awesome Chelle) Let's Stay Together (Created by Awesome Keri) Sorta Awesome Hip-Hop Collab (Created and organized by Awesome Laura) You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomes

If there's one thing Awesomes Know How to do, it's finding the best books for any reading season. In this episode, Meg is joined by Meredith and Kaytee - Awesome creators and co-hosts of the Currently Reading podcast - and they are here to tell you everything you need to know about what's hot in reading this year, PLUS tons of books to keep you happily entertained while you wait for these new releases! All of that plus triple the awesome in Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES: Stranglers podcast; Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker birch tree decals for kids’ room Episode 50 of The Enneagram Journey podcast Daisy Jones and the Six, Taylor Jenkins Reid The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Maybe In Another Life Sleeping Giants Juliet’s School of Possibilities, Laura Vanderkam Off the Clock I Know How She Does It Inspection, Josh Malerman Bird Box The Princess and the Fangirl, Ashley Poston Geekerella From Twinkle With Love Carry On The Bride Test, Helen Hoang The Kiss Quotient The Wedding Date The Last Time I Saw

Awesomes, Meg and Kelly think it's time to give the word "homemaking" an extreme makeover! They're tossing out their once-held ideas about the drudgery of making a house a home and bringing a fresh, modern, empowered view on these forgotten arts. Tune in this week to hear how both of them grew up with similar un-awesome ideas about homemaking and how other women helped them reconsider their views. Then each of them share the areas where they are making home awesome again! No matter your age or stage of life, we all have a home - so let's get into how to make it great! Help us celebrate four years of Sorta Awesome by leaving a 5 Star Review in Apple Podcasts!! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: European Wax Center: Learn more at axthepinktax.com LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. Care/of: For 50% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, go to takecareof.com and enter promo code AWESOME50 Fabletics: Get two leggings for $24 by

This week's Extra Awesome takes us back in time to revisit an incredibly inspiring conversation Meg had with writer, speaker, and educator Melissa Toler. As we are preparing to spring clean your home, let's spring clean the way we speak to ourselves, too, with this brief lesson from Melissa! MelissaToler.com: How to stop being a jerk to yourself: a lesson in self-compassion Dr. Kristen Neff: Self-Compassion.org You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Melissa on her website MelissaToler.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

We've had enough of dreary skies and chilly temperatures, Awesomes! It's time to dig out our sunglasses, open the windows, and get ready for spring 2019! Meg and Rebekah are back with a new episode in a beloved Sorta Awesome series - the seasonal top ten list! Tune in to hear them talk about spring trends for wardrobe and accessories, handy hacks for spring fix-it projects, and the cutest little umbrellas to keep your kids dry in those springtime rains. All of that plus TONS more inspiration for the season ahead and our Awesomes of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: European Wax Center: Learn more at axthepinktax.com Kopari: Go to kopari.com/awesome and see how you can save $5 off your first order Shine Text: A personalized pep talk in your pocket. Get 50% off Shine Premium by visiting shinetext.com/AWESOME Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 40% off your first order Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Rebekah’s AotW: Tile Mate Meg’s AotW: Essential planner Rebekah’s Spri

Is it realistic to return to the days of civil discussion about hot topics? Is it possible to talk politics without damaging our closest relationships? If the thought of tuning into conversations about politics leaves you saying, "hard pass!" then this episode is for you! In this Extra Awesome episode, Meg is joined by Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers who host the revolutionary Pantsuit Politics - a bipartisan podcast created around creating nuanced perspectives to discussions about politics and current events. From how to have difficult conversations with people uninterested in hearing the views of others to how the Enneagram affects how these conversations play out, these women cover it all, answering questions from the Awesomes! Find Sarah and Beth's book I Think You're Wrong (but I'm listening) at Amazon. Find Pantsuit Politics on their website, on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc

What secrets are hiding in your shopping history? What do your favorite purchases say about you? Tune in to this episode when Meg is joined by her sister and Sorta Awesome regular Emily Harris as they reveal to the Awesomes the WEIRDEST things they've ever bought! On this list are things they love but also things that sound a little strange, including a marshmallow whip maker, pig ears, and mushroom ketchup. (Say what?!) All of that plus a great Netflix binge and makeup on the go in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: European Wax Center: Learn more at axthepinktax.com Fabletics: Get two leggings for $24 by using the link fabletics.com/AWESOME Grove: For a FREE $30 Mrs. Myers gift set with your first order at Grove.co/AWESOME Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Dating Around on Netflix The Little Book of Skin Care, Charlotte Cho Cushion compact Nooni marshmallow whip maker Mushroom ketchup eyeliner stamp folding massage table Catopoly pig ears, beef knee caps, hemp dog tre

You know you've curious about doing something a little more creative with your free time. But how do you find the courage to go from curious to creative? Awesome Katie Broussard joins Meg today in this Extra Awesome to share how coloring and painting with her children led her down a very unexpected path to becoming a children's book illustrator! Tune in to hear how Katie found the courage to be a beginner in the world of art, and how dabbling with watercolors eventually led to the book Audacious Ignatius! Find Audacious Ignatius at Corde Press! You 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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Oh yes, Awesomes! We are finally going there. Today's episode is all about how to be more awesome with your money! Meg sits down with Awesome Kate Nixon Anania, author of the book Twenties in Your Pocket, which is a guide to personal finance for women in the their twenties - and beyond! Kate answers YOUR questions about everything from salary negotiations to saving for small and big term goals to battling money guilt and so much more. You will LOVE Kate's friendly, approachable, relatable advice on money, and you'll be inspired to be an Awesome who knows how to feel great about money! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase Lola: Go to mylola.com and enter code awesome40 at checkout for 40% off your subscription Green Chef: For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/SORTAAWESOME Beach Body: Get a free trial membership when you text AWESOME to 303030. Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sp

Love 'em or hate 'em, the reality is that the many screens that bring technology to us have taken on a big role in our daily lives. Are we suffering from digital addiction? And if so, what do we do? Join Meg and Kelly this week as they fill you in on a movement to take back our time, our presence, and our lives from our screens in ways that are realistic and, well, awesome. PLUS! Stay tune to the end of the episode for a quick story from an Awesome whose story went a little viral and is sure to get you giggling! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. Care/of: For 50% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, go to takecareof.com and enter promo code AWESOME50 Fabletics: Get two leggings for $24 by using the link fabletics.com/AWESOME Grove: For a FREE 60-day VIP membership and a bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more, check out Grove at Grove.co/AWESOME Thank you to all of

Grab a shopping cart, Awesomes, because Meg and Kelly are taking you on a stroll through Trader Joe's! In this new episode in the Extra Awesome series, you'll hear tried-and-true ideas for fast, delicious, nourishing meals for moms at home, busy women in the workplace, or anyone who needs a simple meal solution at a great price point, plus hear Meg’s not-so-secret favorite resource for getting in on all the good stuff at TJ’s! TRADER JOE'S CHEAT SHEET: 1. Lentil Soup with Ancient Grains 2. Green Dragon Sauce 3. Tamales 4. Whole Milk Cream Top Custard Style Yogurt 5. Creamy Tomato Soup; Marinara Tomatoes; Garlic Cheese Croutons 6. Chili Lime Chicken Burgers; Salmon Burgers; Mahi Mahi Burgers; Jalepeno Artichoke Dip 7. Spinach Salad 8. Prosciutto; Smoked Salmon; French Frommage Slices; Spanish Manchego; Unexpected Cheddar; Truffle Smoked Marcona Almonds 9. Mango Sticky Rice spring rolls; Chantilly Cream Vanilla Bean mini sheet cake 10. Gone Berry Crazy Trader Joe’s Meal Ideas for Busy Moms You can find Meg on 

Hey Awesome, let's talk about your To-Do List - especially those things you keep putting off and shuffling to the bottom! We're here to tell you that sometimes, doing the things you've been putting off is actually easier than you think it's going to be! Join Meg and Rebekah as they share with you ten things that they've done that turned out so well, they really wish they had done it sooner. Plus, hear from the Awesomes what they have finally got around to doing that made a huge change in their lives! All of that plus a thrilling Netflix binge and simple skin care in Awesome of the Week. Don’t forget to send your Awesomes Know How ideas, suggestions, and recommendations to team@sortaawesomeshow.com THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Kopari: Go to kopari.com/awesome and see how you can save $5 off your first order Shine Text: A personalized pep talk in your pocket. Get 50% off Shine Premium by visiting shinetext.com/AWESOME Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: YOU on Netflix Cerave SA Renewing

Don't let the name fool you, Awesomes! Play therapy is serious stuff - and it is seriously amazing. In this episode in the Extra Awesome series, Meg sits down with her friend, fellow Awesome, and registered play therapist Nancy Rumley Soliz for an information-packed conversation on how play therapy works, which children can benefit from it, and the explanation behind one of the most talked-about trends in therapy right now - Eye Movement Densensitization and Reprocessing or EMDR. You won't want to miss this incredibly insightful conversation! SHOW NOTES: Oklahoma Play Therapy Training Institute Association for Play Therapy The Theraplay Institute You 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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Dreary winter days getting you down, Awesome? Hit play right now on this episode to find your inspiration to make home a cozy retreat whether you are shivering through winter or sweating out summer! Meg sits down with the one and only Coziness Consultant Amber Brandt who has turned that cozy, welcoming vibe into her actual J-O-B. Amber makes creating coziness easy for anyone while doing some mythbusting on what hygge really means (spoiler: you don't have to buy one more throw pillow!). And you don't have to put cozy away with your winter candles! Amber tells us how to keep that warm, connected feeling strong all year long! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase Man Crates: Save 14% when you spend one hundred dollars or more at mancrates.com/AWESOME Fabletics: Get two leggings for $24 by using the link fabletics.com/AWESOME Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin No

Get excited for this Extra Awesome, you guys! One of our original Team Awesome favorites is back - Laura Tremaine! Tune in to hear Meg and Laura revisit past conversations on Sorta Awesome and how sometimes even when they didn’t know what to do, their intuition was leading them toward the right path all along. Laura shares the mission and message behind her brand new podcast 10 Things To Tell You, and Meg reveals a truth about Sorta Awesome that she has never spoken publicly before! Make 2019 the year you take your Awesome to the next level! Become a Super Star Awesome! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Check out her blog 10 Things To Tell You and find the podcast 10 Things To Tell You wherever you listen to podcasts! 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 Twitte

Hey Awesome! There's no doubt that you are out there spreading that glow-y gold awesome to the world around you every day, but what do you do when you find yourself in a tricky conversation? Today, Meg is joined by an Awesome who knows how to navigate any conversation with grace through listening and learning. Colleen Powell is the creator and host of the podcast A Year of Listening - a podcast dedicated to conversations where all sides are shared with civility. Tune in to hear this great conversation that is filled with philosophical inspiration and practical advice! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Green Chef: For $50 off of your first box of Green Chef, go to greenchef.us/sortaawesome Man Crates: Save 14% when you spend one hundred dollars or more at mancrates.com/AWESOME Lola: Go to mylola.com and enter code awesome40 at checkout for 40% off your subscription Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Colleen on her website, Twitter, and

If there's one thing that Awesomes really know about life, it's that sometimes life asks us to take a great big pivot. Tune in this week to hear Meg sit down with co-host Kelly to discuss the big pivot she has taken that involves public radio, walking stairwells for exercise, and 6 AM wake-up times for this confirmed night owl. All of that plus wintry recipe heaven and spectacular photos with your phone in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Madison Reed: Find your perfect shade and get 10% off your first color kit at Madison-Reed.com PROMO CODE: SORTAAWESOME LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. Beach Body: Get a free trial membership when you text AWESOME to 303030. Shine Text: A personalized pep talk in your pocket. Get 50% off Shine Premium by visiting shinetext.com/AWESOME Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, a

Hey Awesome, decluttering doesn't have to be all fun and no play! Tune in to this Extra Awesome episode to hear Meg and her sister Emily tell you when, how, and why to declutter your makeup bag! They share tips on when to toss that mascara tube, how to clean your brushes, and which lipsticks are their go-to, never-leave-home-without-it picks. Some of the products mentioned: Eyeko Lash Alert Mascara benefit porefessional NARS Shrinagar NARS Anna Lighted makeup mirror/organizer Find a full list of shsow notes at sortaawesomeshow.com You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Emily on 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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Whether you are decluttering your house from attic to basement or if you just want to keep your kitchen junk drawer tidy, we are here to keep you company and keep you inspired while you work! This week, join Meg and Rebekah as they give you a list of five clever clutter solutions to help guide you through a decluttering project from start to finish with practical advice on how to get started all the way to keeping your home neat and clutter-controlled! All of that plus fascinating reading and the Powersheets revolution in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Madison Reed: Find your perfect shade and get 10% off your first color kit at Madison-Reed.com PROMO CODE: SORTAAWESOME Fabletics: Get two leggings for $24 by using the link fabletics.com/AWESOME Kopari: Go to kopari.com/awesome and see how you can save $5 off your first order Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir Lara Casey’s Powersheets Intentional Goal Planner *Decluttering Inspi

Get our your favorite gel ink pens and fire up that washi tape, Awesomes! In this episode of Extra Awesome, Meg is joined by the Awesome community's own Alisha Johnson - creator of the Sorta Awesome Planner Peeps Facebook group and all-around guru for all things planners and more! In this bonus episode, Alisha fills us in on what's hot in planners for the upcoming year (hint: it's all about customization!) as well as which planners people love most. All of that plus the most inspiring social media accounts to follow to help you find "planner peace." Check out SHOW NOTES for this episode! You 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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com