The way we talk to ourselves matters - and science proves it! This week, Meg is joined by author, speaker, and entrepreneur Mary Shores to talk about how important it is that we are conscious of how we are speaking to ourselves. They also discuss Mary's theory that all of our choices either bring cleansing to our lives or they clog the pathway of our hopes and dreams. Tune in for all of this, plus Meg and Kelly share those Awesomes of the Week! Get Meg's 21 Days of Awesome Affirmations series delivered to you daily when you become a Super Star listener supporter! SPECIAL THANKS TO Daily Harvest! Use promo code AWESOME for three FREE Daily Harvest cups at daily-harvest.com You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Mary at MaryShores.com and in the Fearless Ambition Facebook Group. 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!

Chances are you have a skeleton or two tucked away in a closet gathering dust - we all do! But what if the stories you've kept yourself all these years might actually hold the key to unlocking the path to vulnerability and trust in relationships? Join Meg as she chats with author and podcaster Jamie Ivey about the importance of vulnerability in relationships and HOW to open up and talk to others more authentically. Jamie's book If Only You Knew Find Jamie at JamieIvey.com 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!

Awesomes! Give yourself a happy high five and a big squeeze! January has been fun, but it has also been some work, right? We're well on our way to making 2018 The Year of the Awesome, and today Meg is here to make sure you haven't missed a thing! Don't miss the 21 Days of Awesome Affirmations Series! Sign up to become a listener supporter at sortaawesomeshow.com/support Thank you to our sponsors: Daily Burn offers thousands of workouts for every level of athlete! Sign up today and get a SIXTY DAY FREE TRIAL at dailyburn.com/awesome RXBAR Kids is 100% whole food nutrition that tastes delcious! Get 25% off your first order by going to rxbar.com/awesome and use promo code awesome 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!

Three out of five people dream of writing a book. Few follow through. What does it take to make that dream into a reality? In this special preview we hear as John August (Go, Big Fish, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory) takes his dream and turns it into a reality. Will it be successful? You’ll find out when we do.  Subscribe to Launch today: www.wondery.fm/launch

Awesomes, no need to let the winter doldrums get you down! We're spending the month of January talking about how to take better care of YOU, and Episode 129 features Meg and Rebekah sharing a list of ten little luxuries to get you through these long winter months. From high-end lip balm to hot chocolate that will change your life, they are all about treating you WELL this week! Thank you to our sponsors: LOLA: Go to mylola.com/awesome and enter code AWESOME60 at checkout for 60% off your first subscription Sun Basket: Go to sunbasket.com/sorta for $35 off of your first order 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!

Are you ready for the Year of the Awesome? We know that the Awesomes can change the world, but only if we start from a strong foundation. This week's episode is a must-listen for anyone who has a body. Chances are, that's you. Listen to body and mindset expert Jen Hoffman of Healthy Moving drop some profound, mindset-changing truth that will start off your year with a revolutionary way of connecting with your body. Thank you to our sponsors: MissionU - MissionU.com/awesome to earn $500 upon completion of program Zola - Zola.com/awesome for $50 towards your registry Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram You can find Jen at HealthyMoving.com and on Facebook

We are ringing in 2018 in an AWESOME way this week! Meg and Kelly want to get you fired up with a message about the future of Sorta Awesome and a little peek at what this year will bring to our community. Then they dig into an exploration of the idea of energy - what if understanding how to manage your energy - not your time - could unlock personal fulfillment in this new year? Tune in to hear all about it! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

Awesomes, let's send 2017 off with all the gold glitter we can find! In this annual year end wrap-up, Meg is joined by co-hosts Kelly, Rebekah, and Laura, and together they talk through their favorites for the year in listening, reading, and watching. They also share their very favorite episodes of Sorta Awesome from 2017 as well as their Awesomes of the Year! Thank you to our sponsors: Zola - Get $50 toward your registry when you open an account at Zola.com/awesome Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

As 2017 comes to a close and we are all thinking about what 2018 might hold, we are wondering: are you ready for a pivot moment? Join Meg and Kelly as they explore the concept of pivoting in our lives, whether it's a change in work, beliefs, or relationships. We also hear incredibly powerful stories from Awesomes who have gone through big pivots and want to share their awesome advice with you. All of that plus Awesome of the Week! Thank you to our sponsors: Sun Basket - Get $35 off of your first order at SunBasket.com/sorta Storyworth - Get $20 off of your subscription at Storyworth.com/awesome Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

We are going gaga for babies this week on Sorta Awesome! Meg invites co-host Rebekah to talk all things baby as they prepare to celebrate the first birthday of the littlest Hoffer baby. You'll hear Meg talk about how she (literally) wrote the book on thriving in baby's first year, and what has changed for her since her twins were born. Then Meg and Rebekah both share all of their best tips, resources, gift ideas, and more to help bring on the awesome for all in those crazy baby days! Thank you to our sponsors Storyworth and LOLA! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Every now and again, we take Sorta Awesome back to our roots with a grab bag episode filled with our answers to YOUR questions! This week, Laura joins Meg to answer questions about the weird and wonderful ways friendships work in 2017, how personality systems can sometimes feel stressful, and how an episode of Sorta Awesome ended up changing their lives (and the future of the show!). All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! Find out more about how to become a SUPER Awesome supporter! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Happy holiday season, Awesomes! We know that as many of you gather with family and friends this week, you are also gathering up your shopping lists for holiday gift-giving. We hope our AWESOME recommendations will help you pick things for the naughty and the nice on your list. Show notes for this and every episode of Sorta Awesome can be found at sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes Find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

It's our first ever Sorta Awesome Thanksgiving episode! Tune in to feast with us on how to bring so much more awesome to your Thanksgiving gathering this year. You'll hear Meg and Kelly discuss recipes, hosting hacks, best-guest tips, and the voices of some Awesomes sharing great Thanksgiving stories. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Megan chats with Kate Casey about their favorite episodes on each other's podcasts! Feast on these shows @ www.Wondery.com/Thanksgiving   Sorta Awesome Binge:Popcast with Knox & Jamie - Ep 181”Misunderstood and Misheard Song Lyrics”What Should I Read Next? - Ep 102 “Featuring Gretchen Rubin”The Simple Show - Ep 89 “What (and How) to Watch Stuff”Reply All - Ep 56 “Zardulu”The Babysitter’s Club - “Ep 5 “Dawn and the Impossile Three” Reality Life Binge:The Forward with Lance Armstrong - Ep 6Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald - Whitney CummingsHow to Be Amazing with Michael Ian Black - Ina GartenStories Podcast - Legend of Sleepy HollowMissing Richard Simmons - Ep 1

Obsessed with Netflix's original series Stranger Things? Curious about what all the hype is about? Join Meg as she and her dear friend, author, and podcast host Nish Weiseth spend an hour flailing and yelling about all the reasons everyone should be watching Stranger Things! The first twenty minutes are a broad, spoiler-free overview of the show, and after that, they dive into deep discussion of the social, psychological, and spiritual aspects of the series they can't stop talking about. Find Nish's NEW podcast Impolite Company wherever you listen to podcasts! Nish is on Twitter as @NishWeiseth Washington Post: 5 80s tropes that Stranger Things turns upside down 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!

It's the most wonderful time of the year ... sorta. The holidays are fast approaching, and along with this season of joy and thankfulness, there are often difficult family dynamics to navigate. Meg and Kelly invite therapist Annie Wright back to Sorta Awesome to answer some of your questions about how to set (and keep!) healthy boundaries to keep your days merry and bright. All of that plus yummy snacking and a podcast obsession in Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES: True Crime Obsessed Annie Wright Psychotherapy Annie Wright: Challenged by holiday time spent with family? Explore my build-your-own holiday coping kit Annie Wright: How boundaries impact every area of your life and what to do if yours needs work Find Annie at her blog AnnieWright.com (along with many free resources!) and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, 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!

Whether you are a well-organized photo fanatic or a drowning in a photo mess, Meg and Laura have ideas, tips, advice, and more to help you figure out your digital photo situation! You'll hear how to fight the photo overwhelm as well as fantastic ideas on what to do with all those pictures! All of that plus Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES: Aveeno shower facial BENEFIT POREfessional Imagine Dragons Thunder Chatbooks Shutterfly Mixbook MPIX Canvas on Demand Framebridge Project Life Follow @laura.tremaine on Instagram to participate in #OneDayHH You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter 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!

Book of the Month Club has released the November selections! To hear about five hot reads for fall, tune in to hear Meg's preview of this list which includes name recognition debuts and new fiction from old favorites! To find out more about signing up for Book of the Month Club, go to sortaawesomeshow.com/bookofthemonth

Ever wonder how other people are organizing their lives in a digital world? Or how people go about protecting the privacy of their family in the age of Facebook-stalking? Meg gathered all of the co-hosts to talk through some of the biggest digital decisions we make every day, and they are all too happy to share how and why they do what they do! All of that plus a DOUBLE-DOSE of Awesome of the Week! 1000 Books Before Kindergarten PLAYMOBIL Advent Calendar Tim Ferriss's Tools of Titans Smartest Person in the Room Ep 25 Eating Disorders with dietician Nicole Avila Inkwell Daily Planner Moleskine Planner Nomatic Planner Meg's favorite skinny glittery washi tape You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and 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!

If you are a woman or cares about someone who is, this episode of Extra Awesome is a must-listen! Thanks to one of our very own Awesomes, Meg was able to connect with Dr. Mary Yamashita - a breast cancer imaging specialist - who is here today to share her answers to some of the biggest questions we have about mammograms and breast cancer screening. You'll hear about one of the biggest risk factors that most women don't know they have, as well as the future of breast cancer screening which may include a spa-like experience! Find out more about Dr. Mary Yamashita here. Find out more about SoftVue clinical trials here.

You know you need it, but how much are you getting? Probably not enough! Join Meg and Kelly as they explore how not getting enough sleep is taking more of a toll than you might know. They also share TONS of great tips for getting more and better sleep! All of that plus Awesome of the Week! To hear the original conversation that sparked this show, become a monthly supporter of Sorta Awesome! To find out how to join our team at Patreon, click on our Support page. Kelly's Salted Caramel Oatmeal Cookies MIZON Black Snail All-in-one cream MISSHA Super Aqua Cell Renewal Cream MIZON Snail repair ampoule Show Notes: 1. Learning How to Sleep Again, Lisa @ 100 Days of Real Food 2. Could some ADHD be a type of sleep disorder?  3. 8 Reasons You Don’t Feel Well-Rested and What You Can Do About It Natural Calm magnesium powder Magnesium spray Megan's favorite booklight You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, 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!

Long before Sorta Awesome debuted in your earbuds, we had a long list of loved (and maybe a few hated) jobs filling our time and our bank accounts. Join Meg and Rebekah as they dip back into their job histories to tell stories and share lessons learned, all while contemplating just what exactly they are doing with those college degrees. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES A Discovery of Witches, Deborah Harkness This American Life episode #360 "Switched at Birth Sight & Sound Theatres Behind the Scenes at Sight & Sound: The Lighting Department 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!

Fast fashion can be lots of fun, but there are some very awesome reasons why we should stop buying those $5 t-shirts. Join Meg and Laura as they share the very different reasons that they've arrived at the same opinion - cheap clothes aren't good for you! All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES: Braving the Wilderness, Brene Brown The Michalaks on YouTube (check out their About video and also try The Story Behind Our Matching Tattoos) Sorta Awesome Episode 92 Ten documentaries that are too awesome to miss! The True Cost Adam Ruins Everything, Episode 22 Why Fast Fashion Fails Us Laura's guide of what to look for in buying apparel: 1) Fabric 2) Seams and buttons 3) Lining Patagonia Everlane Krochet Kids Tapered Collection Eshakti Rabble and Rouse Slow Factory Kendi Everyday You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter 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!

We are thrilled to welcome Osheta Moore back to Sorta Awesome! You loved the wisdom and insight she shared in her first appearance on Sorta Awesome back in Episode 48, and now she is back to talk to Meg about imaginative, creative, and awesome ways to create peace and wholeness in the community around you. Osheta's book Shalom Sistas: Living Wholeheartedly in a Brokenhearted World releases today! You can find more of Osheta on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and look for her Shalom Sistas podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! 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!

It is now officially autumn in our part of the world, and we are officially excited to bring you another best of fall episode! Tune in to hear Meg and Kelly talk about the ten things they are counting on to be SO awesome for this fall season! All of that plus an inspiring book and playing dress-up with jewelry in Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES: Huffington Post: Don't apologize for your obsession with fall. It's science. It Won’t Be Easy: An Exceedingly Honest (and Slightly Unprofessional) Love Letter to Teaching by Tom Rademacher Rocksbox Nut-free protein balls Woodfire Candles Dearfoams Women's Memory Foam Sweater Knit Indoor/Outdoor Bootie Slippers Maple-Glazed Butternut Squash with Clementine and Pancetta Vintage washed flannel shirts Mel's Kitchen Cafe: Cinnamon Roll Caramel Popcorn Meg's floral cardigan Meg's velvet purse NARS Audacious Lipstick in Rita Maybelline Super Stay Matte lipstick in Pioneer How to make body butter from A Delightful Home's Body Scrub Bible: Makes approximately 4 ounces of body butter. Ingredients 3 ounces cocoa butter 1.5 ounces jojoba oil 5 drops of essential oil (optional) You will also need: Double-boiler Mixing bowl Hand mixer Container for body butter Method 1. Weigh cocoa butter then place in the top of a double-boiler. If you are using large chunks of cocoa butter, cut into smaller pieces to make the melting process a little quicker. Heat over medium heat until the cocoa butter has melted. 2. Once cocoa butter has melted, remove from heat. Add jojoba oil. 3. Let cool briefly then pour oil mixture into a bowl. Leave to cool. The cooling process can take a number of hours. You can speed things along by placing bowl in the fridge or freezer for a little while, or sit bowl in an ice bath. Once the oils have cooled and begun to turn opaque, it’s time to whip. 4. Using a hand mixer, whip the body butter. Whip for two minutes and let sit for another five minutes. Whip for another two minutes, then let sit for another five. Continue this process until the body butter is whipped to your liking. Once body butter is thick and creamy, scoop into jar. A Delightful Home: Body Butter Basics e-course (use code AWESOME for 50% off at check-out!) You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, 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!