With Father's Day just around the corner, we wanted to share some ideas for the Awesome men in your life! Join Meg and Kyle as they give specific suggestions sure to be a hit for your partner, your father or father-in-law, or any man you are shopping for this year! Mack Weldon Tommy John SAXX Fresh Clean Tees True Classic Tees Caswell Massey Jockey Club (and other classic products) Geo F Trumper Eucris, Lime Skin Food CRKT CEO Portable Battery Starter/Charger

Summer is here, friends! And we have some very awesome ideas for how you can have a GREAT one all based on YOUR Myers Briggs personality type! Tune in to hear Meg and her sister Sorta Awesome regular Emily Harris break down all 16 Myers Briggs types and give some suggestions for the season ahead! BECOME A SORTA AWESOME SUPER STAR! This summer, treat yourself to our exclusive Patreon content! Catch up on our latest Sorta Spicy series, enjoy monthly Awesome Overflow episodes and engage with other Super Stars in our Facebook community! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/AWESOME and download the Zocdoc app to sign up for free and book a top-rated doctor. Outfit Formula Summer 2021! Not sure what on earth to wear this summer? Pick up the Summer 2021 Outfit Formula and let AWESOME stylist Alison Lumbatis tell you what to wear every single day! SHOW NOTES: Emily’s AotW: Sweese 150.003 Porcelain Dinner Plates - 11 Inch - Set of 6, Cool Assorted Colors Meg’s AotW: Friends Reunion 16personalities.com CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR CHEAT SHEET with all the ideas from this episode! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Emily 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!

Roll up your sleeves, friends! It's the middle of the week and we've got a lot of awesome to get to! From Kyle's rotisserie chicken PTSD to Bennifer to a swimming pool floating ten stories above the ground, there's all kinds of fun stuff and silly stories to cover. A few notes: It's National Donut Day, baby! Stay At Home Mum's community will make you feel better about ruining the lives of your kids Go scroll @totheguysivedated WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO SWIM HERE

Pop the popcorn and grab a box of Junior Mints because summer movie season is here! This week in Watch, Read, Listen, Lifestyle updates, we have a mini-preview of movies coming out in June on both streaming platforms and in theaters! Plus the Awesomes showed up with some GAME-CHANGERS for your life. The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything, Fr. James Martin Hand in Hand, Katie Proctor (@katieproctorwritesandreads) Done Playing By The Rules podcast Carpenter Creek Cellars (Sara loves the Sunset Rosé) SMARTAKE parchment paper Conscious Crop Bra, Athleta FitOn app Face shaver GiveInKind Free Assembly shorts (Go check out the Summer 2021 Capsule Wardrobe from Outfit Formulas!) FrSara neck cooling fan

Whether this week is dragging or if it's racing by, you know you need a dose of awesome to get you through to the weekend! Meg and Kyle have holiday highlights for you to celebrate with your friends or on your own in the week ahead, plus a TON of fascinating, hilarious, puzzling, and weird news stories guaranteed to give you something to talk about at your Memorial Day cookouts. Meg's very favorite sunscreen EVER is this one from Paula's Choice! Isn't this mint julep kit THE CUTEST?! Order TODAY to get it in time for National Mint Julep Day! YouTuber Sarah Funk gives a little tour of NYC's Little Island Four Words: SUPER. FLOWER. BLOOD. MOON.

Wondering what to watch this week? Need some inspiration in the world of great recommendations? You know the Awesomes have got you covered! Meg and Kyle have the highlights of what was great in May on Netflix along with what the Awesomes are super loving on streaming right now, too. We've got reads to inspire your kids, the first great pop bop of the summer, and lots of products to check out, too! When Stars are Scattered, Victoria Jamieson Heartbreak Anthem, Little Mix, David Guetta, and Galantis Sephora #lipstories in A Little Magic and Oui Aquage Illuminating Gelade Garlic Ranch Pretzels Recipe

We're back with a new episode in our Awesome Haul series! This time, we're featuring small businesses owned by women, and we have found some GREAT products that we know you're going to L O V E. Meg is joined by Kelly and Rebekah, and the three of them found happy home goods, nourishing nutrients, fantastic fashion, and even something to treat that dreaded underboob rash! Are you loving Sorta Awesome's new look? Treat yourself to some BRAND NEW Sorta Awesome merch! New designs featuring the return of GOLD to our logo are in the shop NOW! sortaawesomeshow.com/merch THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME for 20% off your first purchase LinkedIn: Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/AWESOME Quip: Go to GETQUIP.com/AWESOME and get a FREE plastic dispenser with any refill plan Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and choose a FREE gift (with orders $30 or more). SHOW NOTES: Meg AotW: Pilot BOLD pens (YouTube clip of Conan O'Brien) Kelly's AotW: Sea salt smell: Seaglass candle (affiliate link) and Sea salt oil diffuser (affiliate link) Rebekah's AotW: Magic Track Meg's Haul Seed Cycle Blend Picaboo Underbreast rash treatment Humble Chic Bow Back Blouse Kelly's Haul Tortilla warmer basket and hand-stamped tile from Clay Decor on Etsy Stasher platinum silicone food-grade reusable storage bags (snack size) Bees Wrap wax cloth food wrap We Rise boho graphic tee from Natural Life Rebekah's Haul Happy Happy House Plant Plant Food Happy Happy House Plant on Instagram Olive & June (Get 20% off your order with Rebekah's referral link) 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!

We're serving up celebrations including Devil's Food cake, small batch spirits, biking to work, and digging out your old tap shoes. In the news, an ... unconventional ... approach to wellness that means you have to stay hydrated, buying stock in the lives of strangers, accent switching and more! It's your mid-week dose of AWESOME, friends!

What's new in awesome? We've got you covered for the week of May 17th with great picks on every streaming platform, a bunch of reading recommendations straight from the Awesomes, and some fun picks to bring more goodness to your everyday life! Links from our list: Don’t have Hulu? Sign up here with Sorta Awesome’s link! Want to check out Amazon Prime? Give it try and support Sorta Awesome Writers and Lovers, Lily King Who is Maud Dixon, Alexandra Andrews Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir A Name Unknown, Roseanna M. White Did you know with Kindle Unlimited you can get access to over 1 million e-reading titles? Zero G (Audible Plus) Pickleball set VTech KidiZoom Creator Cam

If there’s a mantra we will always preach to the Awesomes, it’s definitely to LOVE WHAT YOU LOVE! This week, Meg and Rebekah have a great conversation about all the things they are loving right now that they are indulging in as a way to escape a little bit. From book recommendations to podcasts they love to filling a home with plants to the best coffee on the planet and so, so much more, we’ve got so much that will surprise and delight you in this episode! Are you loving Sorta Awesome's new look? Treat yourself to some BRAND NEW Sorta Awesome merch! New designs featuring the return of GOLD to our logo are in the shop NOW! sortaawesomeshow.com/merch THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE on the App Store or Google Play Bombas:  Go to bombas.com/AWESOME and get 20% off your first purchase Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trial EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.99 per meal plus an additional 20% off another 2 weeks by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code awesome199 PlushCare: Go to PlushCare.com/awesome to start your FREE 30-day trial. SHOW NOTES: Rebekah’s AotW: In Five Years Meg’s AotW: Madam X perfume by Possetts Roomies by Christian Lauren Rebekah's Frugal Plant Tips TikTok Follows: Zachariah Porter - @zzzachariah Clinton Avery Tharp - @clintonaverytharp KC Davis - @domesticblisters Lubalin - @lubalin Free Day Popcorn Schitt’s Creek Fated Mates Vanilla massage oil (as mentioned on our recent Sorta Spicy: Sexy Haul episode exclusively available for our Patreon supporters!) Sasquatch (Don’t have Hulu? Sign up here with Sorta Awesome’s link!) Broken by Jenny Lawson (and her blog The Bloggess) 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!

How about a dose of mid-week AWESOME? For this installment of Celebrations & Trivia, Meg and Kyle are back with all kinds of fun, funny, delicious, and weird minor holidays to celebrate in the week ahead, and they mix in a healthy helping of date-based trivia and more than a few untold stories from their lives as well. We know you'll find something fun to look forward to celebrating with us this week! Don't forget to come follow up on Instagram where Meg is in Stories every day to talk about celebrations of the day and birthdays! Send us a DM on your birthday so she can wish you a happy one! @sortaawesomeshow

Wondering what book to pick up this week? Lost in the Netflix home screen and no idea what’s good to watch? Need some inspiration to bring a little more awesome to your life? We’ve got you covered, Awesome! Welcome to Watch, Read, Listen, Lifestyle - a weekly series where we tell you everything you need to know about what’s good in culture, entertainment, and lifestyle goodness for the week ahead. This is Watch, Read, Listen, Lifestyle for the week of May 10th! Here are some of the helpful links from our list: Don’t have Hulu? Sign up here with Sorta Awesome’s link! Kids Against Maturity Meet Me in Another Life, Catriona Silvey The Tidy App Make sure you are following us on Instagram for daily celebrations and birthday wishes!

It’s been over a year since the world turned upside down in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now we’re beginning to see a light at the end of this tunnel. Are we ready to go back to normal? What does that mean? And how can we make the transition a little less stressful and a little more awesome? You do NOT want to miss this conversation with Meg and Kelly as they process together what the months ahead might bring us! Are you loving Sorta Awesome's new look? Treat yourself to some BRAND NEW Sorta Awesome merch! New designs featuring the return of GOLD to our logo are in the shop NOW! sortaawesomeshow.com/merch THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME and save 50% while supplies last. EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.99 per meal plus an additional 20% off another 2 weeks by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code awesome199 First Leaf: Sign up to become a new member of First Leaf and get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 AND send $10 to the charity of your choice! Sorta Awesome’s affiliate link is sortaawesomeshow.com/firstleaf SHOW NOTES: Kelly’s AotW: Kelly Corrigan Wonders podcast series How to Make the Most of Family Life Meg AotW: The Ex-Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon Of course you’re anxious about returning to normal life Do We Even Know How To Socialize Anymore? There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing It’s OK to Grieve for the Small Losses of a Lost Year Why Our Mental Health Won't Just Go Back to Normal When the Pandemic Is Over 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!

Why wait for a M A J O R holiday or life event to celebrate? Truly, there is awesome to be found every day of the week, and we are once again expanding the Awesome Universe by bringing you weekly rundowns of all of the weird, wacky, and fun days to celebrate as well as interesting news items you might have missed! For the week of May 5th - 11th, we’ll get you ready to celebrate everything from Lost Sock Memorial Day to No Pants Day and lots more! Plus UFOs, Mark Wahlberg’s dad bod, Ben Affleck being a creeper and more in the news round-up! Links to check out: Go ahead and drink after your COVID vaccine! It’s not the hands. It’s the nose. Mark Wahlberg prepares to be Father Stu A ticket out of Switzerland Puppy love in Ireland Ben Affleck sliding into DMs Mom’s Own Milk jewelry The CIA has been holding out on us Justin Bieber is lonely tho Don’t forget to come follow us on instagram @sortaawesomeshow where Meg covers fun celebrations for the day along with BIRTHDAYS! Send us a DM on your birthday so she can wish you a happy one!

Need to find the perfect gift for someone awesome in your life? Join Meg and Sorta Awesome regular Julie Tepperman this week as they give you the scoop on gifts for Mother's Day and so much MORE! From new moms to new grads to your Chosen Mom to something shiny and new for yourself, we have got gift ideas of all kinds, and they are all BRILLIANT! Plus a great go-to recipe and a darling little desk in Awesome of the Week! BRAND NEW SORTA SPICY ALERT! BRAND NEW this week, Super Star Awesomes got the next installment in the Sorta Spicy series: Meg & Rebekah’s Sexy Haul! This episode is exclusively available for our Super Star Patreon supporters! Quip: Go to GETQUIP.com/AWESOME and get a FREE plastic dispenser with any refill plan Moink: Go to Moinkbox.com/AWESOME to get FREE ground beef for a year Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and choose a FREE gift (with orders $30 or more). PlushCare: Go to PlushCare.com/awesome to start your FREE 30-day trial. SHOW NOTES: Julie’s AotW: Flank steak recipe and Flank steak with chimichurri recipe Meg’s AotW: Vanity desk from Wayfair (affiliate link) GIFTS FOR NEW MOMS:Takeout menu organizer: this one or this onePretty serving trayFoot massage rollerMini fridge GIFTS FOR MOTHERS/MOTHERS-IN-LAW:Mandy's Gourmet SaladsPersonalized cutting board Tacklife Pro Car Starter/Mobile Battery PackSink side tray (Find this one using our Grove affiliate link: grove.co/awesome) SPIRITUAL/CHOSEN MOM:AirBnB experiences onlineLanshin MassagerCanon IVY Mobile Printer GIFTS FOR YOURSELF:BeautyCounter face maskKopari body scrubPajamas for yourself—like these nice ones at Target (affiliate link)Nice gold jewelry from QuinceJetPens sampler packs SUBSCRIPTION/ONLINE GIFTS:Subscription from independent bookstore like these: The Novel Neighbor in Webster Groves, MORead it Again Bookstore in Suanee, GeorgiaThe Last Bookstore in LA, CaliforniaThe Ripped Bodice in Culver City, CaliforniaShelf Subscription from The Bookshelf in Thomasville, GASubscription Rocksbox—Or get a free month for yourself when you sign up with Meg's linkKinder Beauty boxYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Julie on Instagram and Facebook! 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!

What if we told you there's an awesome solution for those situations where you want to take a stand or enforce a boundary but it's hard to summon the confidence? This week, we dive into a concept called "personal policies," and Meg and Rebekah are here to tell you everything they've learned, plus some of the personal policies that are finding to be so helpful in their own lives! BRAND NEW SORTA SPICY ALERT! Brand new THIS WEEK, Super Star Awesomes got the next installment in the Sorta Spicy series: Meg & Rebekah’s Sexy Haul! This episode is exclusively available for our Super Star Patreon supporters! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: ThirdLove: Your perfect fitting bra is waiting for you! Go to thirdlove.com/awesome to get 20% off of your first purchase! Best Fiends: Play the cutest game with tons of challenges and enjoy de-stressing at the same time! Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Bombas: Buy a pair of the best socks and around give one to someone in need! Get 20% off of your first purchase at bombas.com/awesome Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple.. Go to headspace.com/awesome for your FREE ONE MONTH TRIAL ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/awesome and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor now! SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: Spectacle: An Unscripted History of Reality TV podcast Rebekah’s AotW: Upopby Women's Vintage One Piece Swimsuit Two Words That Will Make you Happier, Calmer, and More Certain by Sarah Von Bargen 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!

If there's one thing we never shy away from on Sorta Awesome, it's spilling the tea on our secret confessions! Sorta Awesome regular Katie Proctor is back this week, so she and Meg thought it would be fun to tell all of their bookish confessions, and they are sharing some from the Awesomes, too. Listen in to hear about the book that almost caused a break-up, judging books by their covers with no shame, and questionable sex ed. All of that plus an Awesome-authored new release and a documentary packed with nostalgia in Awesome of the Week! BRAND NEW SORTA SPICY ALERT! In March, Super Star Awesomes got the next installment in the Sorta Spicy series: Kelly breaks down purity culture! This episode is exclusively available for our Super Star Patreon supporters! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome LinkedIn: Post a job for free at linkedin.com/AWESOME EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.99 per meal plus an additional 20% off another 2 weeks by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code awesome199 Moink: Go to Moinkbox.com/AWESOME to get FREE ground beef for a year SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: The Last Blockbuster documentary (Netflix) Katie’s AotW: Dear White Peacemakers, Osheta Moore Sorta Awesome Ep. 279 The Enneagram Explains Your Reading Life 10 Things to Tell You: Ep. 17 Revisiting Flowers in the Attic Sorta Awesome Ep. 261 The secret things we learned from books Currently Reading podcast A Prayer for Owen Meany 50 Shades of Gray Red White & Royal Blue Where the Red Fern Grows Bridge to Terabithia You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Katie at her website or on Facebook and Instagram! And be sure to check out her book My Storied Year! 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!

For years, the Awesomes have been asking for a conversation about basic, simple skin care that doesn’t break the bank. We’re here to help! Listen to Meg and Kelly talk about what a basic, 3 step skin care routine can look like, and how to expand beyond those basic steps if you want to up your skincare routine. Plus Kelly’s back with another delicious cookie recipe, and Meg has a podcast binge that she’s been obsessing over in Awesome of the Week! BRAND NEW SORTA SPICY ALERT! In March, Super Star Awesomes got the next installment in the Sorta Spicy series: Kelly breaks down purity culture! This episode is exclusively available for our Super Star Patreon supporters! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Kencko: The first 100 listeners will get 25% off their first order at kencko.com/AWESOME ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME for 20% off your first purchase BarkBox: Claim your free month of free dog stuff! CreativeBug: Get 3 Months of Creativebug for $1! Creativebug offers thousands of online video art and craft classes. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, bake, sew, screen print, and more! SHOW NOTES: Kelly’s AotW: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Monster Cookies Meg’s AotW: The Opportunist podcast, season 1 Cleansers: CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser No7 Radiant Results Purifying Foaming Cleanser Moisturizers: CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream No 7 HydraLuminous Water Surge Gel Sunscreen: Cetaphil Pro Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with SPF 30 broad spectrum sunscreen Paula's Choice Super Light Wrinkle Defense Exfoliating: CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser No7 Radiance+ Daily Energizing Exfoliating Cleanser Pack of exfoliating rounds Repair: Serums for No7 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!

We've been going through it for over a year now, and many of us are feeling more lonely than ever before. But chin up, Awesome! This week Meg is talking to THE Friendship Expert Danielle Bayard Jackson, and she's got advice about friendships you have GOT to hear. Danielle shares four tips for finding new friends that do NOT involve striking up conversations with strangers. She also talks about why our friendships are so pivotal to happiness in life, and she gives great advice on how to heal friendships that have been neglected in the past year. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! BRAND NEW SORTA SPICY ALERT! This month, Super Star Awesomes got the next installment in the Sorta Spicy series: Kelly breaks down purity culture! This episode is exclusively available for our Super Star Patreon supporters! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Apostrophe: Go to apostrophe.com/AWESOME and use our code AWESOME for fifteen dollars off your first visit First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome LinkedIn: Post a job for free at linkedin.com/AWESOME Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trial SHOW NOTES: Danielle’s AotW: Cinnabon Meg’s AotW: Rattan earrings betterfemalefriendships.com Friend Forward podcast You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Danielle on Instagram and TikTok! Listen to her podcast Friend Forward and give it a follow on IG! 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 all about helping you discover the little things that make life so much better, and this week, we are ALL ABOUT those little life hacks that make a big difference! Join Meg and Rebekah for a tip-packed conversation that is totally going to change your life. They have hacks for your home, your skin and hair, your kids, your marriage, and more! BRAND NEW SORTA SPICY ALERT! This week, Super Star Awesomes got the next installment in the Sorta Spicy series: Kelly breaks down purity culture! This episode is exclusively available for our Super Star Patreon supporters! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Bombas:  Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase at bombas.com/AWESOME Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.99 per meal plus an additional 20% off another 2 weeks by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code awesome199 Kencko: The first 100 listeners will get 25% off their first order at kencko.com/AWESOME SHOW NOTES: Rebekah’s AotW: I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella Meg AotW: Maybelline Snapscara Wet brush shower detangler Shoe storage cabinet at Wayfair 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!

Yes, friends! It’s time once again for one of our favorite episodes of the year: our top ten list for the season ahead! Join Meg and Emily as they give you the inside scoop on all there is to look forward to in Spring 2021! They’ve got home decor ideas, books to read, movies to watch, makeup and skin care recommendations and more! AND! If you want even more conversation with the four original Awesomes, go check out the Sorta Spicy series on Patreon. The newest episode in the series is called "Covid Confessions," and in it, you'll hear Meg, Kelly, Rebekah, and Laura share their most heartfelt confessions of how the Covid pandemic has impacted their private lives. This episode is exclusively available for our Super Star Patreon supporters! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME for 20% off your first purchase Bombas:  Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase at bombas.com/AWESOME Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome Apostrophe: Go to apostrophe.com/AWESOME and use our code AWESOME for fifteen dollars off your first visit SHOW NOTES: Emily’s AotW: Murder Among the Mormons (Netflix) True Crime Obsessed podcast Meg’s AotW: Unsolved Mysteries podcast TrueCrimePodcasts subreddit 1. Nick Lewis YouTube Channel 2. Three movies:Raya and the Last DragonGodzilla vs KongBlack Widow3. Plantable flowers from Paper Source 4. Three perfumes:Aphrodite by Poesie PerfumsGrapefruit Soda by Firebird PerfumeLagoon by Firebird Perfume:5. Cute fake succulents 6. On-trend eyewear: 7 Eyewear Trends for 2021 (Who What Wear) 7. Rifle paper company tea towel 8. Three books by Awesomes:Strong, Brave, and Beautiful (edited by Emily Allen)Dear White Peacemakers by Osheta MooreHand in Hand by Katie Proctor9. Bronzer: Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer in Milk Chocolate 10. Tend skin for razor bumps You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Emily 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!

Future You REALLY doesn't want you to miss this one, Awesome! Join Meg and Kelly for a fun conversation on all the ways we can create routines now to take care of the future versions of ourselves - whether it's later today or a few months or even a few years down the road! Plus a powerful book of prayer and a game-changer for facial massage and TMJ relief in Awesome of the Week! AND! If you want even more conversation with the four original Awesomes, go check out the Sorta Spicy series on Patreon. The newest episode in the series is called "Covid Confessions," and in it, you'll hear Meg, Kelly, Rebekah, and Laura share their most heartfelt confessions of how the Covid pandemic has impacted their private lives. This episode is exclusively available for our Super Star Patreon supporters! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: FitTrack: Go to GetFitTrack.com/AWESOME to take 50% off your order. Plus, for a limited time get an additional 30% off your order with the code Build30 at checkout! PlushCare: Go to PlushCare.com/awesome to start your FREE 30-day trial. CreativeBug: Get 3 Months of Creativebug for $1! Creativebug offers thousands of online video art and craft classes. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, bake, sew, screen print, and more! SHOW NOTES: Kelly’s AotW: A Rhythm of Prayer by Sarah Bessey Meg’s AotW: Gua sha rose quartz Morning Jen/Nighttime Jen post by Jen Hatmaker Morning Self post by Jen Hatmaker 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!

Do you love hearing what others are obsessed with because they make life SO much better? You have hit the jackpot! This week, Meg is joined by new Sorta Awesome regular Julie Tepperman, and they have crammed so much good stuff into this episode, you might be a little mind-blown by all of the awesome! From skin care to food and cooking to stuff for the family to love to gift ideas and more, this is a super-sized episode of fun stuff to discover! AND! If you want even more conversation with the four original Awesomes, go check out the Sorta Spicy series on Patreon. The newest episode in the series is called "Covid Confessions," and in it, you'll hear Meg, Kelly, Rebekah, and Laura share their most heartfelt confessions of how the Covid pandemic has impacted their private lives. This episode is exclusively available for our Super Star Patreon supporters! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Apostrophe: Go to apostrophe.com/AWESOME and use our code AWESOME for fifteen dollars off your first visit First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trial SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert Starbuck’s medicine ball (now called honey citrus mint tea) Julie’s homemade medicine ball recipe:1 bag Teavana Jade Citrus Mint tea (or other citrus mint tea like Tazo Zen)1 bag Teavana Peach Tranquility Tea (or other peach flavored tea)2 T honey8 oz hot water8 oz steamed lemonade (I microwave mine)Optional but not necessary – one pump peppermint syrupHeat your water and lemonade either separately or together, put in your tea bags and honey, let it steep for a few minutes and enjoy! Pamela Salzman website, Pamela Salzman Quicker than Quick cookbook, Pamela Salzman recipe for Greek sheet pan chicken with lemon and potatoes Merben Dry brush CND Rescue Rx Self expression cards Last defense board game Jenny Boston leggings (might be sold out) Pilates – the balanced life sisterhood on YouTube Shinola journals Skylight digital photo frame Boba tea: Boba Explained: A Taxonomy of Taipei’s Bubble Tea Pioneer Woman hard boiled eggs No7 Lift & Luminate Triple Action Serum Foundation SPF 15 Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadow, Skinlights Homitem Men Slippers Memory Foam Moccasin Slipper for Men Fleece Lined House Shoes with Anti-Slip Indoor Outdoor Ham&Sam Men's Robe Knit Bamboo Cotton 100% Wolf movie Thumbtack App Airpods Pro You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Julie on Instagram and Facebook! 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 a time-honored tradition on Sorta Awesome for us to share our deepest, darkest, and goofiest confessions with you, and this round of confessions definitely gets sorta silly! This week, Meg and Rebekah spill the tea on themselves as they talk about strange new habits they've developed, getting lice in a pandemic, and a surprising new love of trashy coffee. All of that plus America's favorite government teacher on TikTok and PBS's The Black Church in Awesome of the Week! AND! If you want even more conversation with the four original Awesomes, go check out the Sorta Spicy series on Patreon. The newest episode in the series is called "Covid Confessions," and in it, you'll hear Meg, Kelly, Rebekah, and Laura share their most heartfelt confessions of how the Covid pandemic has impacted their private lives. This episode is exclusively available for our Super Star Patreon supporters! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Literati: Go to Literati.com/AWESOME for 25% off your first TWO orders and pick your kids book club today Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play Kencko: The first 100 listeners will get 25% off their first order at kencko.com/AWESOME Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and choose a FREE gift (with orders $30 or more). SHOW NOTES: Rebekah’s AotW: Sharon McMahon’s IG @SharonSaysSo Meg’s AotW: The Black Church on PBS Ep 37 - Helpful PSAs and a collection of confessions 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!

You know we are all about helping you understand YOU a little better here on Sorta Awesome! This week, we are exploring how your Enneagram type impacts your reading life! Join Meg and Sorta Awesome regular Katie Proctor for a DEEP DIVE into how the Enneagram might influence the books you read, the ways you read, and how much time you spend reading. All of that plus an incredible leggings discovery and a newfound podcast delight in Aweosme of the Week! AND! If you want even more conversation with the four original Awesomes, go check out the Sorta Spicy series on Patreon. The newest episode in the series is called "Covid Confessions," and in it, you'll hear Meg, Kelly, Rebekah, and Laura share their most heartfelt confessions of how the Covid pandemic has impacted their private lives. This episode is exclusively available for our Super Star Patreon supporters! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome Bombas: Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase at bombas.com/AWESOME First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome SHOW NOTES: Meg AotW: Madness Madness! podcast Beyond Yoga Spacedye Out of Pocket leggings Past Enneagram episodes on SA: Episode 12: Oh the Enneagram? It's awesome! Ep 194 Enneagram Q&A Ep 132 Why are you like that? Enneagram and relationships The Honest Enneagram, Sarajane Case The Complete Enneagram, Beatrice Chesnut Currently Reading podcast You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Katie at her website or on Facebook and Instagram! And be sure to check out her book My Storied Year! 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!