Sorta Awesome

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Sorta Awesome

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!

  1. 12/22/2023

    AWESOME EVER AFTER

    The time has come, dear friends and Awesomes, to bring you one last conversation. And we thought it would be absolutely perfect to end the way we began - Meg, Kelly, Rebekah, and Laura - all on microphone together! Join the original Sorta Awesome squad for a discussion that includes Meg’s reflections on the past eight years, future plans for each of them, and closing words to the Awesomes. (Plus a quadruple dose of Awesome of the Week!) As you are shopping Amazon this season, don’t forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazon THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Notion: Try Notion AI for free when you go to notion.com/sorta *OneSkin: New customers get 15% off with code SORTA at oneskin.co *Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkout SHOW NOTES: Laura’s AotW: Storygraph app Rebekah’s AotW : Ali Hazelwood novellas on audio Kelly’s AotW: Almond bars Birria beef (thanks to Awesome Jill): Combine one jar of Target's Mexican-inspired birria cooking sauce with 2.5 pounds of stew beef in a slow cooker; cool on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4. Serve over ramen noodles. Meg’s AotW: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara (in print and on audio) Lebanon series: October 2016, start with A Refuge for Refugees Closing song: Oh My Heart, REM You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Find Laura on Instagram and on her podcast 10 Things to Tell You! 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! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 51m

  2. 12/15/2023

    471 The year in AWESOME: 2023

    It’s that time of year again, friends! Pop the bubbly and join Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah for a conversation covering ALL of their favorites from 2023! From pop culture picks to the meaningful lessons they will take from this year, there is a TON of awesome to explore in this super-sized episode! As you are shopping Amazon this season, don’t forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazon THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Book of the Month: For a limited time, you can join and get the first book for just $5 with code FORYOU at bookofthemonth.com *OneSkin: New customers get 15% off with code SORTA at oneskin.co *Lume: New customers get $5 off a Lume Starter pack with code AWESOME at LumeDeoderant.com *Green Chef: Go to GreenChef.com/60awesome and use code 60awesome to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two months SHOW NOTES: Kelly's Awesome of the Year: Salsa Verde Chicken Rice Tortilla Soup Rebekah’s Awesome of the Year: Cayden Cross Body Bag from Target Meg’s Awesome of the Year: Otherworld podcast Kelly's Watching: Shrinking and Ted Lasso on Apple TV (sign up for Apple TV with our affiliate link!) Kelly's Reading: The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn Kelly's Listening: Sold a Story podcast Cozy Acoustic Morning playlist on Spotify Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Lifeby Dacher Keltner Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age by Katherine May Rebekah's Watching: Jury Duty (on Amazon prime) Traitors (on Peacock) Rebekah’s Reading: Nonfiction: How To Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key The Great Sex Rescue  by Shelia Wray Gregoire Caste by Isabel Wilkerson Fiction: Yours Truly by Abby Jimeneze Rebekah's Listening: The Viall Files "Ask Nick"  episodes and update episodes Your Own Backyard Rebekah’s viral reel Rebekah’s post: How to think positively about my house Meg’s Watching: Never Have I Ever, Heartstopper, and The Bear Meg’s Reading: The Life Council, Laura Tremaine Happy Place, Emily Henry Divine Rivals, Rebecca Ross None of this is True, Lisa Jewell You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and 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! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 42m

  3. 12/08/2023

    470 BEST OF Kelly Gordon!

    We continue our reflection back on the best moments of Sorta Awesome, and this week, the spotlight is on Kelly Gordon! Do not miss this introspective conversation with Meg and Kelly as Kelly shares what the past eight years of creating Sorta Awesome has brought to her life personally and professionally, and she shares the one episode she wants to leave with the Awesomes! As you are shopping Amazon this season, don’t forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazon SHOW NOTES: Kelly’s AotW: American Auto Meg’s AotW: Ghost Story podcast BEST EPISODES Ep 63: What We Know Now That We're Here Ep 162: Self-care, self-comfort, what’s healthy, what’s not Ep 223: Seven kinds of self-care for the holidays Ep 268 Self-care vs. Self-comfort: Everything you need to know Ep 39: Seeking rest, finding delight You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website! 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! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 43m

  4. 12/01/2023

    469 BEST OF Rebekah Hoffer!

    Friends, you are in for a treat this week! As we begin the final weeks of Sorta Awesome, we are taking some time to focus on some of our favorite moments with some of your favorite people. Today’s episode celebrates Rebekah! Meg and Rebekah take some time to reflect on lessons learned and moments to remember from the past eight years. Rebekah has picked her favorite episode to re-share with you, and we include a surprise never-heard-on-the-main-show accidental confession that you don’t want to miss! As you are shopping Amazon this season, don’t forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazon THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Notion: Try Notion AI for free when you go to notion.com/sorta *Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkout SHOW NOTES: Rebekah’s AotW: If We Disappear Here by Mindy Hayes (Get your Kindle 30 day free trial!) In Your Eyes on YouTube Meg’s AotW: Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Cream Sorta Awesome episodes mentioned: 10 Big Things We Stopped Doing (ep. 264) 10 Things We Wish We Had Done Sooner (ep. 183) Leaning Into The Squirm: How To Talk To Your Kids ABout Bodies, Sex, and Sexuality (ep. 99) Coming Out Conversations (ep. 137) Self-Care, Self-Comfort, What's Healthy, What's Not (ep. 162) Offering Gentle Comfort In Times Of Grief During The Holidays and Beyond (ep. 80) Heartbreak, Doubt, And Finding Faith Through The Storms (ep. 192) The Pandemic Broke Me, Now What? (ep. 426) Every Single Confessions Episode: Helpful PSAs and A Collection of Confessions (ep. 37) Lollipop Debates, Starbucks Half-Truths, and Other Things That Keep Us Up At Night (ep. 98) Confessions: Embarrassing Moments Edition! (ep. 136 - Rebekah ALMOST picked this one for the replay.) True Confessions: Home Life Edition (ep. 168 - group show!) Confessions: Year-End Edition (ep. 174) Confessions: Holiday Edition! (ep. 225 - group show!) So EMBARRASSING. Hear Our Confessions! (ep. 243 - replayed in this episode) Confessions: Weird New Habits, Lice Battles, Book Heartbreaks, and More! (ep. 280) Our Spiciest Confessions Yet! (ep. 359) Our MOST Memorable Confessions! (ep. 383 - clip show) You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and 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! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 49m

  5. 11/24/2023

    468 The all hits, no misses Gift Guide

    Sure, you’ve seen other holiday gift guides, but how many gift guides are made BY Awesomes, FOR Awesomes?! Let’s revisit Meg’s favorite gift guide - the one where she, Kelly, and Rebekah share excellent gift ideas straight from our Awesome community! As you are shopping Amazon this season, don’t forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazon THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/AWESOME for up to 20% off your next purchase (limited time offer!) *OneSkin: Get 15% off with the code SORTA at oneskin.co SHOW NOTES: Easily shop items from today’s episode at Sorta Awesome: Things we LOVE! REBEKAH’S LISTS: Babies & Littles Wooden Tables & Chairs Set Learning Resources Jumbo Dinosaurs Other Learning Resources Jumbo Animal Sets Fat Brain Toys Dimpl Stack Fat Brains Toys Whirly Squigz Kids, Tweens, & Teens Book Series Suggestions: Dogman Whatever After City Spies Other ideas: Mail Order Mystery Face Planter Pot Natural Crystal LED String Lights Mooas Cube Timer Adults Erin Condren Lap Desk Daily Calendar from Social Print Studio MEG’S LISTS: Things I bought and liked: Shark HyperAir hair dryer lookHUMAN mugs Laneige lip mask Gold hoop earrings Bose Quiet Comfort Bluetooth Headphones Quirky gifts: Flower bouquet bricks Mini greenhouse LCD drawing pad Future Ghost line Hard-to-shop-for gifts: Goldbelly’s Top 50 gifts Tempurpedic sleep mask Manta sleep mask Hotel Lobby candles Simple Modern insulated drinkware KELLY’S LISTS: Gifts for Geeks and Nerds: SnoogTees My Hero Academia board game Soundproof foam for walls Personalized minifigs Keyboard skins or covers Custom Converse Family Fun: Clue Escape and Solve game Bonus: Box One Jackbox Cravebox Pasta maker Nespresso Puzzle table Dowdle Buffalo Games puzzles (arcade puzzle) 50 States of Beauty Social Media Made Me Buy It: Kitch—Non-heating hair wrap for curly hair Woobles AirPods case Cool Pet glasses holder Cat glasses holder MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 357 Awesome Holiday Gift Guide 2021 Ep. 222 Sorta Awesome Holiday gift guide 2019! Ep. 171 Sorta Awesome Holiday Gift Guide 2018 Extra Awesome: Holiday Gift Guide 2017 You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website! 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! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 13m

  6. 11/17/2023

    467 Midlife with Mindy & Meg: midlife books and reading

    Gather ‘round, Awesomes! Today’s conversation is a big one; the time has come for the final episode in our Midlife with Mindy and Meg series. Sorta Awesome regular Mindy Brouse joins Meg for one last conversation in the midlife series that so many in our Awesome community have loved, and to close out the series, they are talking all things midlife books and reading. From helpful guides to permenopause to captivating storytelling featuring midlife characters, there is definitely a book for everyone on today’s list! FIND THE ENTIRE MIDLIFE WITH MINDY AND MEG SERIES HERE Not a Super Star yet? Today is a great day to become one! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Green Chef: For Green Chef’s best deal of the year, get $250 off with code awesome250 at GreenChef.com/awesome250 *Notion: Try Notion AI for free when you go to Notion.com/sorta SHOW NOTES: Mindy’s AotW: Stay Badass tank or shirt Slippers: XIHALOOK House Slippers Book: Hidden Potential by Adam Grant Meg’s AotW: The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy @holygnocchi on TikTok MIDLIFE BOOKS: Fast Like a Girl A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones, Dr. Mindy Pelz The Menopause Manifesto Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism, Dr. Jen Gunter Hot and Bothered: What No One Tells You About Menopause and How to Feel Like Yourself Again, Jancee Dunn The Upgrade: How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond Hardcover, Dr. Louann Brizendine Crones Don't Whine: Concentrated Wisdom for Juicy Women, Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen “Second Spring: The Self-Care Guide to Menopause,” by Kate Codrington The Galveston Diet by Dr. Mary Claire Haver The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub Maybe Next Time by Cesca Major What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty Queen Bee by Ciara Geraghty The Change by Kirsten Miller Broken Light by Joanne Harris Wayward by Dana Spiotta Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 427: Let’s Talk About Midlife: The struggle is real in the clothes closet Ep. 380: Let’s Talk About Midlife: Brain Fog and Cycle Chaos Ep. 395: Let’s Talk About Midlife: Parenting Our Parents and Life in the Middle Ep. 401: Let’s Talk About Midlife: The Ups and Downs of Sex! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Mindy 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! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 28m

  7. 11/10/2023

    466 Pet mania! (A group show)

    Whether you’ve got a furry little animal soul mate at your side or you are happily pet-free, you will definitely want to press play on this conversation! Meg and Kelly are enthusiastic pet people, but Rebekah is not so sure. Tune in to hear Rebekah’s questions about the ins-and-outs and highs-and-lows of living that family pet life! Not a Super Star yet? Today is a great day to become one! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/AWESOME for 10% off your next purchase (or use code AWESOME at checkout) *Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkout SHOW NOTES: Rebekah's AotW: Sausage Tortellini Soup Kelly’s AotW: Bluey Meg AotW: Keys to the Kingdom podcast 10 Best Kid-Friendly Soup Recipes for Cozy Days Sorta Awesome Soup Pinterest Board MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 465: Sorta Goodbye Ep. 162: Self-care, self-comfort, what’s healthy, what’s not Ep. 417: Holiday home hacks you’re going to love! Ep. 400: Would You Rather? 4 vs 400 edition! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website! 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! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 32m

  8. 11/03/2023

    Ep. 465 Sorta Goodbye

    If we’ve learned anything from Taylor Swift this year, it’s that eras come, and eras go. Today, the Sorta Awesome team is sharing with you that it’s the end of an era for Sorta Awesome. Take a moment to hit play to hear about the podcast closing, and what comes next for your favorite Friday friends! Not a Super Star yet? Today is a great day to become one! MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 464: The Sex Episode Ep. 463: These discoveries will upgrade your life! Ep. 462: 15 new releases we absolutely loved! Ep. 461: The AWESOME LIST for Fall 2023 You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website! 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! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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    Cloud10
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  • Years Active
    2015 - 2023
  • Episodes
    533
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