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Did you know August is the month of the year with the MOST birthdays? Let’s celebrate this sizzling month together - Enneagram style! Meg and Kelly talk allllll about what kind of parties (birthday and otherwise) that each type might like best, and the Awesomes weighed in with the ideal birthday party for their Enneagram number. Pop the corks and get your confetti ready - let’s party! Back to school shopping? SHOP OUR LINK to support the show! Make sure you are getting So Awesome Sunday! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *K12: Go to K12.com/AWESOME today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you! SHOW NOTES: Kelly’s AotW: Cucumber and Watermelon Salad recipe (Martha Stewart) Meg’s AotW: The Barbie Movie! MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 12 Oh the Enneagram? It’s awesome! Ep. 132 Why are you like that? Relationships and the Enneagram with Leigh Kramer Ep. 194 Enneagram Q&A Ep. 279 The Enneagram explains your reading life Ep. 373 Let’s destress with the Enneagram You can find Meg on Facebo

You know those little things that you just keep putting off? You know that idea that you suspected might be helpful but then when you actually do it, it is a total game changer? YEAH. We know those things, too, and today, we’re talking all about it. Meg and Rebekah are continuing a conversation from Sorta Awesome past and digging in deep on the things they have done recently that they WISH they had done sooner! From wardrobe upgrades to vehicle epiphanies to ingesting chlorophyll (what?!), this super-sized episode has inspiration for all of the little things that make life better! SIGN UP for Awesome deals on Amazon (and beyond!) here! Make sure you are getting So Awesome Sunday! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *OneSkin: Get 15% off with code AWESOME at oneskin.co SHOW NOTES: Rebekah’s AotW: Plant clips and plant cleaning wipes Meg’s AotW: The Doux Bee Girl Honey Curl Custard Meg’s Bonus AotW: Boygenius cover of Cowboy Take Me Away Joules Rain Coat One Sec (app) Rebekah's new TV stand How to set up location sharin

Who’s ready to do some MYTHBUSTING?! Mindy Brouse is back on Sorta Awesome this week, and that means it’s time for another round of Midlife with Mindy & Meg! From misunderstood terminology to controversial treatments to knowing just how long we’ll feel out of sorts, too many myths are still circulating when it comes to women in midlife. Push play to hear Meg and Mindy bust ‘em! Don’t forget that you can find ALL of our Midlife with Mindy and Meg episodes on this playlist SIGN UP for Awesome deals on Amazon (and beyond!) here! And we update our Amazon storefront daily, including the Awesome finds, Awesome-approved list! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/AWESOME for 10% off during the Summer Refresh Event (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: Meg’s AotW: Search Engine podcast ”Wait, should I not be drinking airplane coffee?” Mindy’s AotW: How to Stay Married by Harrison Sco

You know those little problems that annoy you, but not enough to stress out about? Great news! Meg, Julie, and the Awesomes have got you covered! Join them as they chat their way through awesome Amazon finds sourced straight from our community that will absolutely make your life BETTER! From ideas for your home to things to make travel easier, from beauty gear to excellent electronic finds, you’re going to be so surprised and happy with what we’ve found for you! SIGN UP for Awesome deals on Amazon (and beyond!) here - just in time for Prime Days! The So Awesome Summer Guide is HERE! Don’t forget to use code awesome23 at check-out for 23% off! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *OneSkin: Get 15% off with code AWESOME at oneskin.co SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: The Bear, Part 2 Julie’s AotW: Pampered Chef Chill and Serve ORIGINAL INSPIRATION THREAD from the Sorta Awesome Hangout with ALL Awesome-approved Amazon finds Find ALL the links mentioned in this episode on the Sorta Awesome website! MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:

Do you sometimes just want to look around and yell, “hey! It’s not that serious!” Heavens knows, we do! Today is a celebration of all things silly as Meg and Rebekah tell some of their silliest “oh my gosh, I can’t believe I did that” moments along with some ways they celebrate silliness in their own lives. Plus, they have tons of silly stories from the Awesomes to tell, too. Pop a silly straw into your favorite drink and let’s laugh! The So Awesome Summer Guide is HERE! Don’t forget to use code awesome23 at check-out for 23% off! Want even MORE Awesome? How about hundreds of hours of never-before-released-to-the-public episodes? How about ad-free versions of this show? Maybe an exclusive community of like-minded super awesome women? It’s the PERFECT time to come join us as a Super Star Awesome on Patreon! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Lume: As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code AWESOME at LumeDeodorant.com. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when y

Summer is now OFFICIAL-official, and we are kicking it off Meg and Kelly's FIRST FAVORITE season with their annual fave - the AWESOME list! Push play to discover everything you need to make the most of your summer. From body care to the very best in bike shorts, from delicious food and cool drinks to delightful books and TV - we've got it all covered. Join us as we chat about our favorite ways to make this summer one of your best! The So Awesome Summer Guide is HERE! Don’t forget to use code awesome23 at check-out for 23% off! Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Redd Remedies: Listeners can use the code AWESOME at www.reddremedies.com to receive 20% off Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/AWESOME for 10% off during their Summer Refresh Event (or use code AWESOME at checkout) SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: Never Have I Ever, season 4 Kelly’s AotW: Ryobi cordless hand vacuum MEG’S LIST: Underarm double-cleansing inspired b

Do you ever feel like you're overspending on groceries every month and want an easy solution? Join Meg and special guest Sarah Schweisthal, the glowing star and super practical guide from You Need a Budget, as they discuss very awesome solutions to spending less at the grocery store AND really using the food you have on hand to feed yourself and your family well. Sarah reduced her family’s grocery budget by $800 per month (!) and she has wisdom to share with you! The So Awesome Summer Guide is HERE! Don’t forget to use code awesome23 at check-out for 23% off! Looking for MORE Sorta Awesome? It’s a great time of year to become a Super Star! Get ad-free versions of Friday episodes, plus many, many hours of ad-free exclusive episodes created just for our Super Stars that you can download and binge right now! Plus text with Meg and the team and join our Super Star community on Facebook! Check it out at patreon.com/sortaawesome Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sor

Today, Mindy Brouse is back on Sorta Awesome for another episode of the wildly popular Midlife with Mindy and Meg series! Tune in to hear them discuss the surprising changes to our faces during perimenopause and menopause, and how making life pivots can lead to even greater happiness in midlife. Plus get helpful tips for navigating these changes with grace. Grab your favorite beverage and join us as we talk about all things midlife! The So Awesome Summer Guide is HERE! Don’t forget to use code awesome23 at check-out for 23% off! Looking for MORE Sorta Awesome? It’s a great time of year to become a Super Star! Get ad-free versions of Friday episodes, plus many, many hours of ad-free exclusive episodes created just for our Super Stars that you can download and binge right now! Plus text with Meg and the team and join our Super Star community on Facebook! Check it out at patreon.com/sortaawesome We’ve done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the Awesome Father’s Day Gift Guide! Did you know So

Summer is here, and we have a question - what if you could blend the magic of 1980s summers with all the conveniences of 2023? That’s exactly what Meg had in mind when she created the So Awesome Summer digital summer guide for you! Today, she tells all about something she’s never done before - create a thing based on a dream. No really, an actual dream. Plus she’s your tour guide into Sorta Awesome past into some true Hall of Fame Sorta Awesome summer moments! The So Awesome Summer Guide is HERE! Don’t forget to use code awesome23 at check-out for 23% off! Looking for MORE Sorta Awesome? It’s a great time of year to become a Super Star! Get ad-free versions of Friday episodes, plus many, many hours of ad-free exclusive episodes created just for our Super Stars that you can download and binge right now! Plus text with Meg and the team and join our Super Star community on Facebook! Check it out at patreon.com/sortaawesome We’ve done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the idea lists for Gradu

Explore the best books to read this summer with Meg and Sorta Awesome regular Katie Proctor, from buzz-worthy novels to inspiring non-fiction! If it's hot on TikTok's BookTok, you know Meg knows about it, and Katie brings selections for every kind of reader that you definitely want to check out in the summer months ahead. Looking for MORE Sorta Awesome? It’s a great time of year to become a Super Star! Get ad-free versions of Friday episodes, plus many, many hours of ad-free exclusive episodes created just for our Super Stars that you can download and binge right now! Plus text with Meg and the team and join our Super Star community on Facebook! Check it out at patreon.com/sortaawesome We’ve done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the idea lists for Graduation 2023 in our Sorta Awesome Amazon store! Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *OneSkin: Get 15% off with code AWESOME at oneskin.co *C

We all know that feeling - laying in bed at night, replaying a conversation from the day in your mind as you think through how you could have said something in a way that was a little more … awesome. Meg and Kelly know that feeling all too well, and in this conversation, they share some insights on engaging in respectful dialogue, navigating potentially sensitive topics, and having meaningful conversations with friends, family, co-workers, and more! Looking for ways to start the week off right? Make sure you are subscribed to So Awesome Sunday! Meg’s every-other-week newsletter gives you the rundown on what you might have missed in the Sorta Awesome universe as well as sparkly fun things to find around the web! Sign up for the So Awesome Sunday newsletter! We’ve done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the idea lists for Graduation 2023 in our Sorta Awesome Amazon store! Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel! THANK YOU

Most every reader struggles with making the tough decision to "DNF" (or "did not finish") a book, and there are a variety of reasons for what makes it so dang difficult! Meg and Rebekah discuss the reality of this anguish and how hard it can be to quit reading a book that isn't working for you. Hear their personal experiences with quitting books, why they made the decisions they did, and tips on how to recognize when it's time to put down a book. Tune into this episode of the Sorta Awesome podcast for some real talk and bookish confessions! Sign up for the So Awesome Sunday newsletter! We’ve done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the idea lists for Mother’s Day and Graduation 2023 in our Sorta Awesome Amazon store! Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *CrowdHealth: Visit joincrowdhealth.com and use code AWESOME at checkout to get your first 3 months for just $99/month SHOW NOTES: Rebekah’s

Get to know what Meg is like off-microphone on this special super-sized episode of Sorta Awesome! Her best friend (and social media manager) Kathryn has ten questions for her, and in her answers, she shares about her life as a mom, her passion for the podcast, and her dreams for the future. Press play to hear this insightful discussion that celebrates the power of community and connection (and ALSO to hear how Kathryn ended up with Paul Rudd on her honeymoon!). Sign up for the So Awesome Sunday newsletter! We’ve done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the idea lists for Mother’s Day and Graduation 2023 in our Sorta Awesome Amazon store! Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Redd Remedies: Listeners can use the code AWESOME at www.reddremedies.com to receive 20% off Peaceful Mama and Rhythm & Flo (and all other Redd Remedies products). SHOW NOTES: Kathryn’s AotW: Candle warmer lamp (like this

We started having candid, in-depth, personal, and consistent conversations about midlife (and perimenopause) (and menopause) in March 2022. Suddenly, it seems like there are headlines about this season of life everywhere we turn! Well, Meg and Mindy read recent articles so you don’t have to. They share their honest reactions to some major headlines about women in midlife that you might have missed! Don’t forget you can find all of our episodes about all things midlife on Spotify We’ve done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the idea lists for Mother’s Day and Graduation 2023 in our Sorta Awesome Amazon store! Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *iHerb: Get 22% off iHerb with promo code AWESOME at iherb.com/?rcode=AWESOME! *Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME30 for one month free of their entire mindfulness library SHOW NOTES: Our Midlife Discussion begins at 23:00 in! Meg’s AotW: Divine

Even though life never seems to slow down on slinging new lessons and learning at us, sometimes WE need to slow down and process it with a friend. Today, Meg and Kelly have a fantastic conversation about what they’ve been learning lately and from redefining awe to finding new understandings of love (and its opposite!), there’s something for every Awesome in this discussion! This is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! When you sign up, you get instant access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, ad-free versions of Sorta Awesome, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It’s a GREAT day to become a Super Star! Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Babbel: Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/awesome *Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkout SHOW NOTES: Meg’s

You know that feeling of electricity that runs through the crowd at a great live show? What about how easy it is to get teary-eyed at parades or how you can feel so collectively stressed you might feel at a nearly-tied sporting event? There’s a word for that experience, and today, Meg and Rebekah talk through big-crowd concerts and other places humans vibe with the same energy! This is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! When you sign up, you get instant access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, ad-free versions of Sorta Awesome, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It’s a GREAT day to become a Super Star! Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *CrowdHealth: Visit joincrowdhealth.com and use code AWESOME at checkout to get your first 3 months for just $99/month *Headspace: Try Headspace free for 30 days by going to headspace.com/AWESOME30 to

There’s a new buzzword in the world of health, wellness, and body movement: somatic. But the concept of somatic movement isn’t new at all - in fact, it’s a practice that has been creating healing and helping people connect with their intuition for decades! Today, Meg welcomes Jen Hoffman of HealthyMoving.com back to Sorta Awesome. Jen explains the concepts behind somatic movement and how these practices can create powerful changes in your life as you connect body, mind, and spirit. This is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! When you sign up, you get instant access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, ad-free versions of Sorta Awesome, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It’s a GREAT day to become a Super Star! Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Honeylove: Save 20% off at honeylove.com with code AWESOME SHOW NOTES: Plush Puddin’ from Fen

We did it again - we got the band back together, friends! You do not want to miss this conversation with Meg, Kelly, Rebekah, and OG Sorta Awesome co-host Laura Tremaine! Laura’s new book The Life Council: Ten Friends Every Woman Needs comes out very soon, and she’s here to catch up with friends as they discuss all the ways friendship can look over time. This is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! When you sign up, you get instant access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, ad-free versions of Sorta Awesome, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It’s a GREAT day to become a Super Star! Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Jenni Kayne: Get 15% off your first order when you use code AWESOME at checkout at jennikayne.com *Headspace: Try Headspace for FREE for 30 days at headspace.com/AWESOME30 SHOW NOTES: Kelly's AotW: Rob Lowe's new Netflix si

Dear Awesome, can we interest in you in some extremely niche and also extremely helpful food geekery? We sure do hope so because this week, Meg and Kelly are prepared to buckle you into their shopping carts as they stroll the aisles of two nationwide grocery stores with BIG cult followings! Trader Joe’s and ALDI are frequent topics of conversation amongst the Sorta Awesome team, so this week, they are bringing you all the best tips, hacks, and recipe inspirations you need to really get the most out of the TJ’s and ALDI experience! This is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! When you sign up, you get instant access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It’s a GREAT day to become a Super Star! Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first or

Don’t be mad, but Meg has been holding out on you — but it’s only because she knew this would make a great conversation for the Awesomes! Sorta Awesome regular Julie Tepperman is back on the show this week, and she and Meg have a TON of products they’ve been stockpiling to share with you. They are giving you the scoop on all the skin, body, and makeup products they are loving, the ones they are not-loving, and the ones they really want to try! This is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! When you sign up, you get instant access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It’s a GREAT day to become a Super Star! Visit the Sorta Awesome Amazon storefront to find our cleaning & organizing list and our fridge & pantry inspiration list! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Honeylove: Save 20% off at honeylove.com with the code AWESOME *CrowdHealth: Visit joincrowdhealth.com and use code AWESOME at checkout to get your first