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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... more

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AWESOME EVER AFTER

The time has come, dear friends and Awesomes, to bring you one last conversation. And we thought it would be... more

22 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 51 minutes
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... more

15 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 41 minutes
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... more

08 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 43 minutes
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... more

01 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 48 minutes
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... more

24 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
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... more

17 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
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... more

10 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
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... more

03 Nov 2023 · 27 minutes
464 The Sex Episode

What happens when all those Purity Culture kids from the 90s and early 2000s grow up and get married? Well... more

27 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
463 These discoveries will upgrade your life!

We are always all about taking care of YOU, and today, one of our favorite Enneagram 2s who always has... more

20 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
462 15 new releases we absolutely loved!

Awesomes, have you noticed that 2023 is just killing it when it comes to amazing new book releases?! Meg is... more

13 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
461 The AWESOME LIST for Fall 2023

What’s the color you’ll be seeing everywhere this autumn? What little hack can make your mums even more glorious? Which... more

06 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
460 Pro Tip: Failure can be fun! with Patrick Hinds

It’s a big dream-come-true day for Meg as she gets to sit down with one of her all-time favorite podcasters:... more

29 Sep 2023 · 44 minutes
459 What was the last ... ?

Meg and Rebekah had SO MANY WORDS for this conversation that we had to trim it waaaaaay down, BUT! The... more

22 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Ep. 458 Soup season ideas to steal from The Cook's Book with Bri McKoy!

Some of us find joy in the kitchen, and some of us … well, maybe it’s not joy we find... more

15 Sep 2023 · 43 minutes
457 Dear me at sixteen ...

Oh, if only we could have known then what we know now, right? If you could tell your sixteen year... more

08 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
456 Midlife with Mindy & Meg: the ultimate bittersweet

In our Midlife with Mindy & Meg series, we’ve covered lots of topics from many angles about the physical changes... more

01 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
455 The internet made me buy it! PART TWO

We know - we left you on a cliffhanger! Sorry about that, friends. But here is part TWO of Meg’s... more

25 Aug 2023 · 43 minutes
454 The internet made me buy it! PART ONE

Fire up those browser tabs, friends! This week, Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah are here give you the scoop on all... more

18 Aug 2023 · 53 minutes
453 Advocating for people experiencing homelessness: a conversation with Nate Hoffer

The third time is, indeed, a charm for one of our favorite Sorta Awesome spouses - Nate Hoffer! Nate is... more

11 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
452 Let's party, Enneagram style!

Did you know August is the month of the year with the MOST birthdays? Let’s celebrate this sizzling month together... more

04 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
451 Things we wish we had done sooner: volume 2

You know those little things that you just keep putting off? You know that idea that you suspected might be... more

28 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
450 Midlife with Mindy & Meg: Busting midlife myths

Who’s ready to do some MYTHBUSTING?! Mindy Brouse is back on Sorta Awesome this week, and that means it’s time... more

21 Jul 2023 · 55 minutes
449 Amazon finds the Awesomes swear by!

You know those little problems that annoy you, but not enough to stress out about? Great news! Meg, Julie, and... more

07 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
448 Keep Awesomes Silly!

Do you sometimes just want to look around and yell, “hey! It’s not that serious!” Heavens knows, we do! Today... more

30 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Ep 447 Awesome list for SUMMER 2023!

Summer is now OFFICIAL-official, and we are kicking it off Meg and Kelly's FIRST FAVORITE season with their annual fave... more

23 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
446 Three ways to save on groceries in thirty minutes

Do you ever feel like you're overspending on groceries every month and want an easy solution? Join Meg and special... more

16 Jun 2023 · 42 minutes
445 Midlife with Mindy and Meg: facial changes & life pivots

Today, Mindy Brouse is back on Sorta Awesome for another episode of the wildly popular Midlife with Mindy and Meg... more

09 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
444 Get ready for a So Awesome Summer!

Summer is here, and we have a question - what if you could blend the magic of 1980s summers with... more

02 Jun 2023 · 50 minutes
443 YOUR Awesome guide to summer reading!

Explore the best books to read this summer with Meg and Sorta Awesome regular Katie Proctor, from buzz-worthy novels to... more

26 May 2023 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
442 Say this, not that!

We all know that feeling - laying in bed at night, replaying a conversation from the day in your... more

19 May 2023 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
441 DNF angst: the dreadful feeling of abandoning books

Most every reader struggles with making the tough decision to "DNF" (or "did not finish") a book, and there are... more

12 May 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
440 10 questions for Meg!

Get to know what Meg is like off-microphone on this special super-sized episode of Sorta Awesome! Her best friend (and... more

05 May 2023 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
439 Midlife with Mindy & Meg: our reactions to midlife in the news

We started having candid, in-depth, personal, and consistent conversations about midlife (and perimenopause) (and menopause) in March 2022. Suddenly, it... more

28 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
438 What we've been learning lately: Volume 2

Even though life never seems to slow down on slinging new lessons and learning at us, sometimes WE need to... more

21 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
437 Feeling the vibe: Harry, Taylor, and the power of collective effervescence

You know that feeling of electricity that runs through the crowd at a great live show? What about how easy... more

14 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
436 Unlock healing and strengthen your intuition through somatic movement featuring Jen Hoffman

There’s a new buzzword in the world of health, wellness, and body movement: somatic. But the concept of somatic movement... more

07 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
435 We are THAT friend (a reunion show!)

We did it again - we got the band back together, friends! You do not want to miss this conversation... more

31 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
434 The awesome guide to Trader Joe’s and ALDI

Dear Awesome, can we interest in you in some extremely niche and also extremely helpful food geekery? We sure do... more

24 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
433 We're obsessed: all the products we're loving, hating, and wanting right now!

Don’t be mad, but Meg has been holding out on you — but it’s only because she knew this would... more

17 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
432 Let's talk about midlife: supporting nervous systems & finding health care

You hit midlife, and suddenly it feels like your nerves are raw. You’re jumpy, you can’t remember anything, and you... more

10 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
431 Ten awesome things for spring 2023!

Whether you are shivering under late winter snowfalls or sneezing eight times in a row from seasonal allergies, there’s no... more

03 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
430 What to do when your reading feels broken

Do you feel like your enthusiasm for reading has gone into a downward spiral, creating an un-awesome urge to turn... more

24 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
429 Nom Nom for us, Awesomes!

Snacks, snacks, snacks. Who doesn’t love a snack?! This week, Meg and Kelly dig into a delicious conversation about their... more

17 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
428 Becoming the love of your life!

Roses are red, chocolates are fine, but we think you should ask YOURSELF, “will you be mine?” Okay, that was a... more

10 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
427 Let's talk about midlife: the struggle is real in the clothes closet

Welcome back to the Midlife with Mindy and Meg series! Sorta Awesome regular Mindy Brouse is back, and this week,... more

03 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
426 The pandemic broke me. Now what?

Gather ‘round, friends. We think this is a good time to circle up and contemplate the changes brought upon our... more

27 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
Ep. 425 How to make the most of your money in 2023!

Let’s talk about money, Awesomes! Yes, this topic makes some of us squirmy, but you know for THIS money conversation,... more

20 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Ep 424 Trends & predictions for 2023!

Let’s grab our crystal balls, Awesomes. What do we see for the year ahead? Meg and Kelly have done the... more

13 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
Ep. 423 Why habits fail & the secret to real progress

How many times have you determined you want to create a new habit, only to have your plans, dreams, and... more

06 Jan 2023 · 56 minutes
Introducing: Help Me Be Me

We would love to introduce you to “Help Me Be Me,” a podcast and emotional toolkit for creating positive change... more

27 Dec 2022 · 5 minutes
Ep. 422 All the Awesome of 2022 (a group show!)

Well, 2022 was a year, right?! And as is their annual tradition, Meg is joined by Kelly and Rebekah to... more

23 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
Ep. 421 Sorta Spicy Takes: 2022 Edition

As December ticks by, the end-of-year lists are popping up everywhere! Meg and Kelly have got some thoughts that might... more

16 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Ep. 420 Let's deep dive!

Raise your hand if you’d like to take a little break from all things holiday, and go deeeeep into some... more

08 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
Ep. 419 Let's talk about midlife: support for grief & losing a parent

The holidays are here, but not everyone is feeling festive. Grief all of kinds can feel even heavier during the... more

02 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Ep. 418 Gift Guide 2022: All the gifts we love!

Sure, you’ve seen other holiday gift guides, but how many gift guides are made BY Awesomes, FOR Awesomes?! Meg is... more

25 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
Ep. 417 Holiday home hacks you're going to love!

The holiday season can be … complicated. But your friends at Sorta Awesome want to make things EASIER for you... more

18 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Ep. 416 You're invited to our FAVORITE THINGS party!

It’s a party, and of COURSE you are invited, Awesome! As the holiday season kicks off, we want to make... more

11 Nov 2022 · 59 minutes
Ep. 415 What happens when you love what you love

Here on Sorta Awesome, our very first call to action was about discovering the awesome in the everyday, and that... more

04 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Ep. 414 Pro-tips and products to make life easier

One universal truth unites us all - life is hard right now! But we want to make life just a... more

28 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Ep. 413 Let's talk about midlife: how to know if you are in the club

It seems like perimenopause is a buzzing trend word right now, but how do you know if you are experiencing... more

21 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
Ep. 412 Planning for festive and frugal holidays!

Times are tough for so many of us right now, and the thought of the holidays approaching might make the... more

14 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
Ep. 411 How to make moving more awesome (or at least less terrible!)

We all know one of the TOP stressors in life is moving. Moving house, moving cities, moving countries … no... more

07 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Ep. 410 Your AWESOME list for autumn 2022!

Break out the apple cider and grab a pumpkin for painting (or carving, if you’re old school!) - it’s time... more

30 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Ep. 409 Would You Rather: Round 2!

Take a break from your September stress and get SILLY with Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah as they play another round... more

23 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Ep. 408 The books that shaped who we are

From picture books read to us as children to our first visits to the public library to the school-assigned reading... more

16 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Ep. 407 Let's talk about midlife: hot & sweaty, itchy & dull

Our Midlife with Mindy & Meg series is back this week, and in this conversation, Meg and Mindy get physical... more

09 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
Extra Awesome: The key to making (and keeping!) friends with Dr. Marisa G. Franco

What if the secret to knowing how to make friends and to deeply enjoy your friendships is hidden in the... more

06 Sep 2022 · 33 minutes
Ep. 406 What we're loving for back to school!

For some, it’s the most wonderful time of the year; for others, it’s the most chaotic! Whether or not you... more

02 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Ep. 405 Listener Mailbag: PERSONAL edition!

As promised, this week Meg and Rebekah return to the listener mailbag to uncover the questions that you want answered!... more

26 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Extra Awesome: Eating less meat and more plants with Kate Nixon Anania

It's EXTRA Awesome time, friends! In this conversation, Meg welcomes Super Star Awesome Kate Nixon Anania back to Sorta Awesome,... more

23 Aug 2022 · 44 minutes
Ep. 404 Rom-Coms for the modern era!

Is the rom-com dead? Are the romantic comedies of the 1980s, 90s, and early 2000s just relics of the past?... more

19 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Introducing American Girl: The Smart Girl's Podcast

I’m so excited to introduce the Smart Girl’s Podcast, the latest show launched by the American Girl Podcast Network. The... more

17 Aug 2022 · 4 minutes
Ep. 403 Who am I if I'm not this?

Career changes. Health issues. Family shake-ups. Extreme burnout. Throughout life, all of us will face moments when we choose to... more

12 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Introducing: Humble & Hungry

We would love to introduce you to “Humble & Hungry,” a podcast for moms, storytellers and lovers of life. Tune... more

06 Aug 2022 · 6 minutes
Ep. 402 Overcoming salon anxiety and getting that perfect cut!

Ever wish you had someone to hold your hand at the hair salon and tell you exactly what is going... more

05 Aug 2022 · 49 minutes
Ep. 401 Let's talk about midlife: the ups and downs of sex

Welcome back to the Midlife with Mindy and Meg series here on Sorta Awesome! For this midlife conversation, Meg and... more

29 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
Ep. 400 Would You Rather? 4 vs 400 edition!

Four hundred is a LOT, you guys! And no one knows that better than Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah - ESPECIALLY... more

22 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
Ep. 399 Listener mailbag: podcasting edition!

We are closing in on 400 episodes of Sorta Awesome, you guys! And back at the beginning of the show,... more

15 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
Ep. 398 Dupes extravaganza!

You’ve been missing her, Awesome Nation, but today Sorta Awesome regular Emily Massenburg is back on the show! Meg’s sister... more

08 Jul 2022 · 1 hour,
Ep. 397 Let's do a mid-year check-in!

The first half of 2022 is in the books, and Meg and Kelly are feeling energized to reflect on the... more

01 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Ep. 396 Beach reads round-up!

Fire up those library cards, gather up those bookstore gift cards, and charge up your earbuds because if there’s one... more

24 Jun 2022 · 59 minutes
Ep. 395 Let's talk about midlife: parenting our parents & life in the middle

We know you’ve been hoping Mindy Brouse would be back on Sorta Awesome soon, and your wish has been granted!... more

17 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Ep. 394 Awesome list for summer 2022!

Here we are again! Time for another LIST OF AWESOME to make sure your summer 2022 absolutely rocks! Join Meg... more

10 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Ep. 393 Romance Starter Pack, Part 2

Last week, Meg and Rebekah brought you Part 1 of their SUPER-SIZED Romance Starter Pack. Today, you are getting Part... more

03 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Ep. 392 Romance Starter Pack, Part 1

Ready to get your summer started in a very fun, very sexy way? Meg and Rebekah have put together the... more

27 May 2022 · 1 hour,
Ep. 391 How to stop the body shame spiral!

Hey you, before you head out to shop for this year’s summer wear and swimsuits, you NEED to listen to... more

20 May 2022 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Ep. 390 The things that are making us happy!

Is it just us, or does it seem like chaos is on the upswing these days? If you need to... more

13 May 2022 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Ep. 389 Let's talk about midlife: nonstop appetite & historical hysterics

GET READY, friends! We’ve got the next installment in the Midlife with Mindy & Meg series ready for you today,... more

06 May 2022 · 57 minutes
Ep. 388 Makeup help for beginners and beyond!

Wearing makeup can be a lot of things - fun, adventurous, creative … we just don’t think it should be... more

29 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
Ep. 387 Heartfelt passion to awesome action!

One of our foundational beliefs at Sorta Awesome is that strive to be awesome to ourselves so that we can... more

22 Apr 2022 · 42 minutes
Ep. 386 Never have I ever! (a group show)

Never have we ever played a game like this on Sorta Awesome! Meg is joined by Kelly and Rebekah to... more

15 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
Ep. 385 Ten favorite middle grade reads!

What book whisked you away into the wonderful world of reading when you were younger? What book written for young... more

08 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
Ep. 384 Awesome list for Spring 2022!

Spring is here, and we know you need to know what to look out for to keep life AWESOME these... more

31 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
Ep. 383 Our MOST memorable confessions!

Join Meg as she shares some of the most memorable confessions of the podcast! Including a NEVER BEFORE heard confession! Want... more

25 Mar 2022 · 46 minutes
Ep. 382 Awesome family games!

Join Kelly and Rebekah as they share favorite family games! Learn some of their personal favorites as well as recommendations... more

18 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
Ep. 381 Sorta frugal eating and Q&A

This is the ultimate girlfriend chat. Rebekah and Kelly take over the podcast this week, to allow Meg to tend... more

11 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Ep. 380 Let's talk about midlife: brain fog and cycle chaos!

Wait, wait! Don’t worry - you are going to want to listen to this conversation no matter what your age... more

04 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Ep. 379 Three things to know to help reluctant readers

Many of us know the thrills and joys of reading, and it’s natural for us to want that love of... more

25 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Ep. 378 Need to know: what we've been learning lately

Hey Awesomes, as you know, we are all about discovering new things here at Sorta Awesome. Except sometimes the most... more

18 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Awesome Today announcement!

Just a quick programming note - the Monday episodes with Meg and Kyle are moving back to the Awesome Today... more

14 Feb 2022 · 2 minutes
Ep. 377 How to REALLY love yourself!

Instead of asking, “be mine, Valentine?”what if this year, you decided to be your OWN best Valentine? Meg and Rebekah... more

11 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Ep. 376 All the awesome of Encanto!

Pop the popcorn and settle in to a comfy seat because this week, we are all about a deep dive... more

04 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Ep. 375 10 inexpensive buys that improved our lives!

Here’s the thing, Awesomes. We could ALL use a new discovery that will actually make life easier, but none of... more

28 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Ep. 374 Dark Cheer, YouTube Jeepin', and Kilroy was Here

Is the longest January on record? Or is just us? This week, Meg and Kyle update on family happenings, and... more

24 Jan 2022 · 42 minutes
Ep. 373 Let's destress with the Enneagram!

Gather around, friends! We have all been living in a constant place of stress and enduring trauma upon trauma for... more

21 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
Ep. 371 Our favorite bookish delights!

Don’t panic, Awesomes - we aren’t going to overload your To Be Read lists (yet!). It’s just that Meg and... more

14 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
Ep. 370 Weird flexes, Yellowjackets, and the meaning of risque

What are you into at the start of 2022? It’s Monday, and Meg and Kyle are here to talk about... more

10 Jan 2022 · 52 minutes
Ep. 369 Compassionate advice for the new year with Rev. Mary Lee Downey

Welcome to the new year, friends! In this first episode of 2022, Meg sits down with long-time Super Star Awesome... more

07 Jan 2022 · 55 minutes
Ep. 368 What we learned in 2021, and our favorites, too!

Isn't it SO AWESOME that the very last day of the year is on a Friday?! This week, Meg is... more

31 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
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Gather around, friends! We have all been living in a constant place of stress and enduring trauma upon trauma for almost two... more