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You could say that Leslie Knope is the patron saint of Sorta Awesome, so let’s get ready to celebrate her favorite holiday - Galentine’s Day! This week, Meg and Kelly have a conversation celebrating women’s friendships - why they are so important right now, and how you can celebrate the women in your life even during pandemic quarantine times. Plus, you’ll hear Awesomes from our community celebrating the women who mean so much to them! 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 FitTrack: Go to GetFitTrack.com/AWESOME to take 50% off your order. Plu

Buckle up, Awesomes! This week, we are bringing you the most super-sized episode of Sorta Awesome EVER! We got the band back together for this very special reunion episode featuring former Sorta Awesome co-host Laura Tremaine! Laura's new book Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. releases on February 2nd, and she's back on Sorta Awesome to get Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah to discuss some of the questions she poses to readers in her book, and the answers are touching, surprising, silly, and deeply honest. Plus four times the Awesome 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 the 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/AW

Looking for something to look forward to in 2021? You don’t want to miss this conversation Meg and Rebekah have exploring all the big trends for the year ahead as predicted by Pinterest! From candy charcuterie boards to Japandi home decor, fantasy travel to athflow, they cover it all! Plus a the coziest of blankets and a dreamy skin treatment in Awesome of the Week! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. Don't miss out! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play EveryPlate: Get three weeks of EveryPlate meals for only 2.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code awesome3 First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and

You know we love a good routine around here, and January is an awesome time to give some of your daily routines a refresh. Why not create a morning routine that is geared for the way your brain works - according to Myers Briggs? Join Meg and her sister and Sorta Awesome regular Emily Harris to deep dive personality talk as they share what works best for each of the 16 types in the mornings and why! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. So far we’ve shared: Emily’s story of recovery in a 12-step program, 10 great romance novels with Rebekah. and fangirl-ing for fandoms with Meg! Don’t miss out! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Sweaty Betty: Get 20% off your purchase at sweatybetty.com/AWESOME Bombas:  Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase at

Brrrr! With the holidays behind us, winter looms ahead and many of us are still living quarantine life close to home. Need something to look forward to and some ideas on how to treat yourself well in the frosty days ahead? Meg and Kelly are here for you, Awesomes! Check out this conversation filled with ten little luxuries for the wintry days of 2021 - you'll hear about everything from keeping your toes toasty to a light to keep you happy and even something to get you excited to clean out that underwear drawer! Plus buying/selling good stuff and bingeable TV in Awesome of the Week! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. So far we’ve shared: Emily’s story of recovery in a 12-step program, 10 great romance novels with Rebekah. and fangirl-ing for fandoms with Meg! Don’

AWESOMES! Happy New Year!! We have got an INCREDIBLE conversation to help you start 2021 in the best possible way - by embracing healing from the hurts of last year so we can receive all the goodness the new year holds. You absolutely MUST listen to Meg's conversation with Jen Hoffman of HealthyMoving.com. Jen returns to Sorta Awesome to gently explain why we should be pursuing healing right now and how we can do that. Plus there is a LOT of journaling and book talk in Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES: Leuchtturm Journal BookTok on TikTok SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. So far we’ve shared: Emily’s story of recovery in a 12-step program, 10 great romance novels with Rebekah. and fangirl-ing for fandoms with Meg! Don’t miss out! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Headsp

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Well, friends, we made it. ALMOST. But before we put 2020 to bed (finally!), we wanted to gather together to talk about how we were able to find moments of awesome in a year that definitely wasn’t. Join Meg and Kelly and Rebekah for this review of how they got through 2020 with favorite activities at home, best online purchases, self-comfort and self-care, and some pop culture picks. Plus each of them share the Awesome of the Week that turned out to be the Awesome of the Year! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. So far we’ve shared: Emily’s story of recovery in a 12-step program, 10 great romance novels with Rebekah. and fangirl-ing for fandoms with Meg! Don’t miss out! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward you

What is more awesome than diving into a GREAT book? Well, if you are anything like Meg, reading great books might be one of the things you lost track of in 2020. But no worries, we’ve got you covered in this GREAT books and reading conversation with Awesome Katie Proctor, mega-reader and recently published author of My Storied Year Tune in to hear Katie share fourteen (!!!) books that are sure to get you turning pages again in no time! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. Don't miss out! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Bombas: Visit bombas.com/awesome and save 20% off your first purchase True Botanicals: Get 15% off your first purchase at truebotanicals.com/awesome Theragun: Try Theragun risk-free for 30 days. Go to theragun.com/AWESOME and get your Gen 4 Theragun today

Pop the popcorn and pour a cup of cocoa, Awesomes! Holiday movie season is here, and we've got the perfect person to guide us to all the good stuff! Meg is joined this week by Mary Carver, host of The Couch podcast and Hallmark holiday movie enthusiast ready to tell Meg and any other holiday movie newbies all about why this is the most wonderful time of the year for cozy movie watching! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. Don't miss out! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 40% off your first order BlendJet: For 12% off your cute new BlendJet, visit blendjet.com/awesome Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trial Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Meg's favorite sweater is currentl

If you are looking for a laugh, there’s nothing quite so funny as thinking back on all the weird things you did as a kid! This week, Meg and Rebekah get nostalgic and laugh a LOT reminiscing about their own childhood weirdness like catching a school bus just to ride down the road and straight-up eating notebook paper. Then they share some funny, funny stories from the Awesomes! Plus something chocolatey and yummy plus highly flattering skinny jeans in Awesome of the Week! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. Don't miss out! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: CrateJoy: Get 30% off your first box when you sign up at cratejoy.com/awesome Amazon Music: Try Amazon Music UNLIMITED free for 30 days at amazon.com/sortaawesome LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 cred

If ever there was a moment to have a great understanding of how and why to take care of yourself, it's the wild ride that is 2020! This week, join Meg and Kelly as they talk about why you desperately need both self-care and self-comfort, and how to know you are getting a good balance of each. Plus a creative cat owner solution and an obsession-worthy Netflix binge in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome Theragun: Try Theragun risk-free for 30 days. Go to theragun.com/AWESOME and get your Gen 4 Theragun today. Function of Beauty: Hair care personalized for you at functionofbeauty.com/awesome Cove: Migraine warriors, good news! Go to withcove.com/awesome for 50% off of your first month’s medication for migraine, and free two day shipping! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Awesomes, are you ready? Because we sure weren't! The year 2020 just keeps serving up the surprises, and in the past few weeks, Meg and her family found themselves in the dark - literally. Tune in to hear Meg and her husband Kyle share about the alarming way they discovered how unprepared for any kind of emergency they were, and how awesome it has been for them to discover what they need to do better next time! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. Don't miss out! ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase PlushCare: PlushCare makes it easier than ever to take care of yourself, inside and out. Start your membership today. Go to PlushCare.com/awesome to start your FREE 30-day trial. Bombas:  Visit bomba

Fire up that campfire, friends! We've got a whole hour's worth of the creepiest, spookiest, real life goosebump-y stories to keep you entertained this ghostly season! Meg's sister Emily is back, and you wouldn't believe how many creepy stories they have from their childhoods, college years, and even now. (One of them lives in a maybe-haunted-house!) All of that plus hair happiness and a GREAT read in Awesome of the Week! Want to hear more from Emily? BECOME A SUPER STAR AWESOME when you join our Patreon! You’ll hear Emily’s story of recovery in a 12 step program and get access to HOURS more Sorta Awesome to binge! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Amazon Music: Try Amazon Music UNLIMITED free for 30 days at amazon.com/sortaawesome Cove: Migraine warriors, good news! Go to withcove.com/awesome for 50% off of your first month’s medication for migraine, and free two day shipping! Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 40% off your first order Function of Beauty: Hair care personalized for you at functionofbeaut

We are closing in on the end of 2020, and maybe you feel like you are limping to the finish line. (We relate so much!) Thankfully, there is a way to acknowledge the hard stuff this year has brought AND look to all the ways you can care for yourself and continue to grow as a person, and the Enneagram will show you how! Join Meg and Kelly for this conversation about how each Enneagram type has been challenged this year as well as how each type can SURVIVE the times we find ourselves in. Plus Kelly has a FUN announcement and Meg takes you around the world from one simple screen in Awesome of the Week! Find the first episode of SORTA SPICY featuring Emily’s story of recovery when you sign up to become a Sorta Awesome Super Star! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome Magic Spoon: Go to magicspoon.com/AWESOME to grab a variety pack. Enter promo code AWESOME for free shipping. EveryPlate: Get three weeks of EveryPlate meals for only 2.99 per me

You know that moment when you stop and realize "wow, I can't believe I haven't done that in a while"? Join Meg and Rebekah as they assess some of the most surprising revelations of what they are no longer buying, thinking, doing, and even the things they've stopped doing but really miss in their lives. Plus it's soup season and an escape to Paris in Awesome of the Week! VISIT THE BRAND NEW SORTA AWESOME MERCH SHOP! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: LinkedIn: Find your next great hire with LinkedIn Jobs at linkedin.com/awesome Theragun: Try Theragun risk-free for 30 days. Go to theragun.com/AWESOME and get your Gen 4 Theragun today. Function of Beauty: Hair care personalized just for you at Function of Beauty! Save 20% off your first order at functionofbeauty.com/awesome Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: Emily in Paris (Netflix) Rebekah AotW: Cheddar Broccoli Potato Soup Rebekah's 10 Best Kid-Friendly Soup Recipes You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebeka

Here at Sorta Awesome, we are so excited to introduce a brand new series: AWESOME HAUL! We believe that our shopping dollars can be a force for good in the world, and we are on a mission to introduce you to some incredible finds that are sure to bring some good stuff to your life! To kick off the series, Meg, Rebekah, and Kelly take you on a shopping trip discovering businesses owned by Black women. From cosmetics to home goods to books and more, they've got something for everyone in this episode! Plus a triple play of great stuff in Awesome of the Week! VISIT THE BRAND NEW SORTA AWESOME MERCH SHOP! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive a free five piece cleaning set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial. True Botanicals: Get 15% off your first purchase at truebotanicals.com/awesome PlushCare: PlushCare makes it easier than ever to take care of yourself, inside and out. Start your membership today. Go to PlushCare.com/awesome to start your FREE 30-day trial. Sweat

Awesomes! IT IS TIME! October is here, and that means we've got your list of ten awesome things for Fall 2020! This is always one of our very favorite episodes of the whole entire year, and this year is no different. Meg and Kelly share ten things to keep you cozy, comfy, well-fed, well-read, and in good spirits in the weeks ahead! All of that plus delicious dinner for the whole family and a fascinating peek at life in NYC in Awesome of the Week! VISIT THE BRAND NEW SORTA AWESOME MERCH SHOP! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase Legacybox.: Go to legacybox.com/awesome for 40% off your first order Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Kelly’s AotW: Chicken Zucchini Meatballs; Chicken Zucchini Meatball Subs Meg AotW: Nyasia C on YouTube Kelly’s list: Weighted blanket: Kelly’s Costco blanket. (This is a similar one with h

When will I get my first period? How do bras work? Am I ready to have sex? These questions and more filled the minds of our teenage selves, but we weren't sure where to find the answers. Before the internet existed, many of us turned to books. This week, Meg is joined by the creator and host of the SSR podcast Alli Hoff Kosik to talk about all the secret and important and life-changing things we learned from young adult literature, and Alli fills us in on how YA books have changed since we were teens. All of that plus a great read for right now and music for these last sunny days of late summer in Awesome of the Week! VISIT THE BRAND NEW SORTA AWESOME MERCH SHOP! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 40% off your first order True Botanicals: Get 15% off your first purchase at truebotanicals.com/awesome Theragun: Try Theragun risk-free for 30 days. Go to theragun.com/AWESOME and get your Gen 4 Theragun today. Amazon Music: Try Amazon Music UNLIMITED free for 30 days at amazo

We’re all spending more time at home these days - why not make it a lovely place to hang out? No worries if sprucing up your home space doesn’t come naturally to you. Meg’s got you covered! This week, she welcomes bestselling author and home decor blogger Myquillyn Smith to Sorta Awesome! Myquillyn has five hacks for you to create a home that is welcoming and warm - for yourself and for those you host at home! VISIT THE BRAND NEW SORTA AWESOME MERCH SHOP! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive a free five piece cleaning set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial. ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 10% off your first purchase 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. Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Welcome Home by Myquillyn Sm