Sorta Awesome

Gather 'round, Awesomes! Episode 100 is finally here, and we are celebrating with a group show! Join Megan, Rebekah, Laura, and Kelly as they honor this highly memorable moment in Sorta Awesome history by digging into their personal histories to share some of their most memorable moments! Believe it or not, there were a few stories they hadn't told in the past 100 episodes, and you may gasp (and definitely giggle) about these moments from their lives. All of that plus a double dose of Awesome of the Week!  Episode 100 is sponsored by StoryWorth: the easiest way to share your story. The gift of Storyworth is a perfect last-minute gift for the Mother in your life! A Storyworth subscription provides a year's worth of story prompts and culminates in a beautiful keepsake book for families to enjoy for years to come. For $20 off of your Storyworth subscription, go to storyworth.com/awesome to get started!  SHOW NOTES: Athleta swimsuits Girls Modern Burlap (Rebekah's blanket) Cook's Country You can find Megan on Fac

Awesomes, have we got an INCREDIBLE show for you this week! One of the most important topics of our time is how to have healthy, dynamic, and informative conversations with kids about their bodies and sexuality. Join Megan and Kelly today as they dig into this topic with the help of licensed clinical social worker, ordained minister, and Awesome LeAnn Gardner. In this information-packed hour, you'll hear tips, stories, and myth-busters to help you know how better to talk to the kids in your life about this incredibly important topic! The interview with LeAnn starts at the 15:30 mark. Please know that this conversation includes candid conversations about sex and anatomy - be mindful of that as you push play!  SHOW NOTES: The Daily podcast Nancy podcast Link to LeAnn's list of resources: Parent and Child Sex Ed Resources Find LeAnn at leanngardner.com and on Facebook at Facebook.com/leannegardnercounseling Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Find Megan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! V

Cue the confetti! The day Awesomes have been waiting months for is finally here - regular co-host Rebekah returns from her maternity leave! We know that you've missed hearing Rebekah's voice on Sorta Awesome, and in this episode, she and Megan do what they do best - open up the confessional and tell secrets on themselves. After sharing a bit of the birth story of the new man in Rebekah's life, she and Megan talk about the parts of parenting that keep them up at night and then dish the dirt on other secrets like little white lies we tell our kids and how long we can make those maternity clothes work. All of that, plus awesome of the week! Just a few more days to grab a copy of Ultimate Homemaking Bundle 2017! And to say thank you for purchasing a copy of the bundle after clicking through from Sorta Awesome's link, we'll send you a free gift - All-Time Awesomes - right to your inbox. SHOW NOTES: Snack Factory Dark Chocolate Pretzel Crisps Anglophenia YouTube channel: How to Make Tea The British Way Why Brits

Today, Megan is joined by Laura, and they take some time to solve some of life’s biggest mysteries, like how do you navigate awkward conversations with a nanny about how to wash the dishes? How do you keep yourselves from going cuckoo bananas in the midst of spring craziness? Why is Laura’s complexion so gorgeous all the time, and also what is up with those tortoises? It's a grab bag episode of Sorta Awesome, and you'll hear wisdom on all of this, plus Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES Melanie Mills gleam body radiance Bare Minerals Bareskin Radio Public (Babysitters Club Club playlist) Ep 78 one thing that changed our life Is your extreme diet really an eating disorder? at Hollywood Housewife Spontaneity Child Care, OKC @konarocket on IG Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter You can find Megan 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

This week, Megan and Kelly take up the ancient practice of confession and get very honest about their personal lives and spiritual faiths. From the childhood experiences that formed the foundation of their belief systems to the moments in adulthood that turned their beliefs upside down, they share their thoughts on faith and how it has evolved over the years. This episode invites reflection from people of all backgrounds - whether you practice a spiritual discipline or not! And as always, you'll hear our Awesomes of the Week!  EPISODE 96 is brought to you by Plum Deluxe! Go to plumdeluxe.com/tea to sign up for Plum Deluxe's Tea Subscription. For just $10 a month, you'll receive a handcrafted, organic tea from Plum Deluxe's extensive tea selections. Members of the tea club also receive free shipping on ALL Plum Deluxe purchases and access to an awesome tea community. Thank you, Plum Deluxe!  SHOW NOTES: Shauna Niequist's Blueberry Crisp Six Sisters' Stuff Skinny Chunky Monkey Cookies ASMR Rooms: Harry Potter p

This week, Megan welcomes Tsh Oxenreider back to Sorta Awesome! Tsh and Megan have lots in common including discovering that they are Highly Sensitive People. That hasn't stopped Tsh from taking on world travel since she was a teenager, and today, she and Megan share all their best tips for traveling bliss for sensitive people (and the people who love them!). All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES MasterChef, Jr. Leslie Hershberger Highly Sensitive Person quiz 15 tips for Highly Sensitive Parents At Home in the World book page Find Tsh on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find Megan 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

This special edition of the Extra Awesome series from Sorta Awesome is all about the smash hit podcast S-Town from Serial Productions! Join Megan and Laura as they dissect, discuss, and analyze this limited series podcast that invites listeners to unravel mysteries and answer questions and meet fascinating people along the way in Woodstock, Alabama. The first part of this episode is spoiler-free for listeners who want to hear more about what S-Town is about, and in the second part of the episode, they dive into the complexities and the complications of the life of John B. McLemore. Want to weigh in with your thoughts? Join us in the comment section at sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/s-town-by-serial to share your thoughts, theories, and analysis of this wildly popular podcast! Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter You can find Megan 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

It's a historic day for Sorta Awesome! Today, Megan and Kelly are joined by Kelly's husband Corey which means that now all four of the Sorta Awesome husbands have volunteered for the hot seat.  This week, Corey shares his powerful, compelling story of going from street kid in South Korea to growing up in Minnesota. Then, he and Kelly talk through some adoption myths and answer questions from the Awesomes about adoption and foster care. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES CLEAR Beauty and the Beast Dr. Karyn Purvis's work Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) CAFO trusted agencies Safe Families Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Find Megan 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 , @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Open up the windows and be inspired by that springtime sunshine! This week, Megan chats with home care expert Becky Rapinchuk whom you may know as Clean Mama! There is a LOT of personality talk in this episode as these two ENFPs dig into Becky's story of becoming a housekeeping guru. Becky shares her homemaking confessions along with her best tips for spring cleaning. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES Living Proof Dry Shampoo Hot Tools 1 1/2 inch curling iron Clean Mama printable shop Simply Clean, Becky Rapinchuk Find Becky at CleanMama.net, on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram You can find Megan 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

Fire up Netflix, login to Amazon, or start searching YouTube! This week, Megan and Laura are running down a list of ten excellent documentaries you'll want to watch right now! Whether you are a devoted fan of documentary film or you haven't watched one in years (or ever!), there's sure to be something on this list that will intrigue, challenge, or inspire you. All of that plus public shaming and #trypod recommendations in Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES So You've Been Publicly Shamed, Jon Ronson #trypod challenge The Simple Show Shalom in the City The Mama Sherpas $ellebrity For the Record The True Cost The Hunting Ground Missoula, Jon Krakauer Tickled The Staircase Sorta Awesome Ep. 42 Talking all about true crime The Witness Columbine, Dave Cullen 30 for 30 The Price of Gold Planet Earth 2 Salam Neighbor Iris Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter You can find Megan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And

Sorta Awesome is back! This week, Megan and Kelly explore the question, "what did SHE do to get such a happy life?" The science shows that cultivating a happy life might be much more attainable than you might think! They'll walk you through 8 habits that build happiness in life and fill you in on the #happyawesome challenge! SHOW NOTES Blue Babies Pink Missing Richard Simmons Nicole Zefanya on YouTube, Anaheim single Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Find Megan 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 , @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's guest co-host is way more than sorta awesome - she's an incredibly awesome woman, mom, and member of our Awesome community! Katie Pace joins Megan this week, and together they discuss their experiences with postpartum depression. Megan brings in expert advice from Dr. LaKeischa Webb McMillan - an OBGYN and host of the House Call with Dr. Mac podcast, as well as Brodie Welch - an expert in Chinese Medicine and the house of the A Healthy Curiosity podcast. This episode is packed with information important for all women, including the MTHFR gene mutation, how depression can impact the health of children, and what nourishing foods can bring the mind/body connection back into alignment. You don't want to miss this, and as always, you'll hear Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES: Dr. LaKeischa Webb McMillan: House Call with Dr. Mac Brodie Welch: A Healthy Curiosity A Chef's Table Brain.FM (un)steady as she goes: on grieving a good thing at SortaCrunchy You can find Megan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

All of us are given twenty-four hours each day, and somehow in the midst of all of our responsibilities, we're supposed to follow our dreams? How exactly does that work? Few people can better answer that question than Lora Lynn Fanning - writer, teacher, wife, and homeschooling mom to seven. Today she joins Megan to talk about what it looks like to narrow your focus so you can make time to be true to the passions you want to pursue. All of that plus Awesome of the Week! Episode 89 is brought you by PrepDish.com! If you are ready to organize and systematize your family's dinnertime, go to PrepDish.com/sortaawesome and use code AWESOME to start your two week FREE trial! SHOW NOTES Smartick math app I'll have what Phil's having Hollar.com BOSE noise-canceling earphones - Lora Lynn says to look for them on Craigslist! Find Lora Lynn at LoraLynnFanning.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter You can find Megan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every epis

Stuck in a rut? When was the last time you tried something new? Today, Laura and Megan run down a list of (new to them) things they've tried lately and have surprised themselves by really liking! You'll hear make-up recommendations, book talk, breakfast ideas, and more. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! And! Now is a GREAT time to support Sorta Awesome through Patreon. We have a new series coming out soon that will bring exclusive episodes to our supporters filled with topics you won't hear us talking about anywhere else! Patreon.com/sortaawesome Episode 88 is brought you by PrepDish.com! If you are ready to organize and systematize your family's dinnertime, go to PrepDish.com/sortaawesome and use code AWESOME to start your two week FREE trial! SHOW NOTES Puppy Apartment AllSides.com alarm clocks RUMIO Beauty Blender sponge similar sponge: Lagure beauty blender (LA Girl HD PRO concealer, Maybelline Instant Age Rewind, Hard Candy Glamoflauge) Dior Hydralife BB Cream (Laura's basic routine: moisturizer, B

Pull up a chair, and we'll pour you some tea. A recent Executive Order from President Trump has the world talking about the United States and refugees. This week, Megan asked Kelly to help her sit down and sort through the news, identifying facts, gathering some expert opinions, and listening to the stories of people close to the situation. It's a super-sized episode of Sorta Awesome (and they still didn't even come close to covering it all!), and of course, you'll hear your Awesomes of the Week!   SHOW NOTES E Ku'u Morning Dew on Pandora Twice Removed President Trump's Refugee Order: 5 Things to Know, Preemptive Love Facts and Figures about Refugees, UNHCR Refugees are already vigorously vetted. I know because I vetted them, The Washington Post Five Myths of the Debate over Trump's Refugee Executive Order, National Review Terrorism and Immigration, A Risk Analysis, CATO Institute The 1951 Refugee Convention, UNHCR Syrian Refugees Feel More Welcome in Europe that in the Gulf, Bloomberg What Trump's Exec

Megan is joined this week by a VERY special guest co-host who also happens to be the guy who has been at her side for the past two decades - her husband Kyle. Together, they break down everything you need to know about helping the men in your life know exactly how to build an outfit that is classic and timeless. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES Have a great day! playlist theodd1sout on YouTube AskAndyAboutClothes.com Oxford Cloth Button Down Levi's Allen Edmonds The Art of Manliness You can find Megan 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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Are you a Penelope? Today, Meredith Schwartz joins Megan to answer that question! Chances are if it brings you happiness to bring order to your home and workspace (or if you just aspire to be that way!), you're going to want to hear Meredith's perspective on embracing - not apologizing for! - your wonderfully organized ways. All of that plus Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES: Cleaning me softly facial cleansing brush Calm-A-Mama flower essences "I was relieved when you couldn't come" at Penelope Loves Lists Block scheduling at Penelope Loves Lists Aqua Notes for the shower You can find Meredith on her website Penelope Loves Lists.com, on Facebook,  Instagram, and Pinterest! You can find Megan 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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Today we're celebrating the people who make our social media feeds so much more awesome! Join Megan and Laura as they tell who makes them think, who helps them learn, and who gives them the giggles on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! All of that plus Awesome of the Week! Episode 84 is brought you by PrepDish.com! If you are ready to ditch the 5:00 dinner freak-out, go to PrepDish.com/sortaawesome and use code AWESOME to start your two week FREE trial! SHOW NOTES DayOneApp.com The Sun is Also a Star, Nicola Yoon TWITTER Russell Simmons @UncleRUSH Book Riot @BookRiot Shaun King @ShaunKing Rainbow Rowell @rainbowrowell Chrissy Tiegen @ChrissyTeigen Amy Kauffman @AmyKinLA FACEBOOK Brain Pickings A Mighty Girl AhaParenting.com - Dr. Laura Markham Humans of New York Melissa Toler Pen Center USA Dan Rather The Royal Family Lin-Manuel Miranda Unvirtuous Abbey The Holderness Family Darren Knight - Southern Momma INSTAGRAM Dallas Clayton @dallasclayton : https://www.instagram.com/dallasclayton Neil Kramer @neilochka

Here we are at the top of 2017! Sorta Awesome kicks off the new year today with Megan and Kelly exploring the question of what the generation of Befores can teach the Afters when it comes to how much tech we have in our lives. They also introduce the first Sorta Awesome challenge of the year! All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! Episode 83 is brought you by PrepDish.com! If one of your intentions for 2017 is to focus more on home-cooked meals with nourishing ingredients, go to PrepDish.com/sortaawesome to start your two week FREE trial! SHOW NOTES Kelly's creamy wild rice and chicken soup Pray-as-you-go podcast The End of Absence, Michael Harris Simon Sinek, Millennials in the Workplace "Teaching Digital Natives to be Alone," Michael Harris at HuffPo "The New Science of the Creative Brain on Nature," Outside Magazine Sorta Yogis on Facebook Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Find Megan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every epi

There are only a few hours left in 2016, but there's still plenty of time to look back on everything we loved in the past year. In this episode, Megan brings in Kelly, Rebekah, and Laura, and together they all reflect back on how they've grown and changed in the past 12 months. Then they put together a list of favorites in listening, reading, watching, and dining. All of that plus they each choose their very favorite Awesome of the Week from 2016 as Awesome of the Year! SHOW NOTES: Spaghetti squash SORTD Apple Watch Modern Kiwi Wrap Maxi Dress Lighten Up, Man Sara Groves, Floodplain Rob has a podcast Here to Make Friends StartUp SiriusXM Hits 1 The Lively Show Babysitters Club Club Hamilton Mixtape The Year of Living Danishly, Helen Russell The Sin of Certainty, Peter Enns John Blase on Instagram The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood 10% Happier, Dan Harris Never Split the Difference, Chris Voss Book Riot Read Harder 2017 NikkieTutorials Numi Dry Desert Lime Tea Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea Find Laur