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The first half of 2022 is in the books, and Meg and Kelly are feeling energized to reflect on the months we’ve made it through so far, and they are definitely thinking about what’s to come in the remainder of 2022. Come join their conversation as they check in with goals and get retrospective and contemplative about how they are caring for mind, body, and soul so far this year! Looking for a summer podcast binge? It’s a great time become a Super Star and get access to HUNDREDS of hours of exclusive, never-heard-before episodes! It’s super easy to sign up at patreon.com/sortaawesome and bonus - get our texting number so you can send us your thoughts anytime! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Hiya: Go to hiyahealth.com/AWESOME and receive 50% off your first order Shopify: Go to shopify.com/awesome for a FREE fourteen day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features Rothys: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AWESOME SHOW NOTES: Kelly’s AotW: Jen Hatmaker Meg’s AotW: All the Feels, Olivia D

Fire up those library cards, gather up those bookstore gift cards, and charge up your earbuds because if there’s one thing we know our Awesomes love, it’s summer reading - no beach required! This week, Meg is joined by books and reading regular Katie Proctor, and Katie has a whole list of readerly delights to look forward to reading, discussing, and loving in summer 2022! Looking for a summer podcast binge? It’s a great time become a Super Star and get access to HUNDREDS of hours of exclusive, never-heard-before episodes! It’s super easy to sign up at patreon.com/sortaawesome and bonus - get our texting number so you can send us your thoughts anytime! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Thrive Market: Join Thrive Market today and get $80 in free groceries. Go to thrivemarket.com/awesome! Fabric: Apply today in just 10 minutes at meetfabric.com/awesome Fuzzy: Go to yourfuzzy.com/awesome for a FREE 7-day trial membership Organifi: Go to organifi.com and use code AWESOME for 15% off any item in the store SHOW NOTES: cont

We know you’ve been hoping Mindy Brouse would be back on Sorta Awesome soon, and your wish has been granted! The Midlife with Mindy and Meg series returns today, and Meg and Mindy are opening the conversation that many, many of us are needing right now - how do we make the transition to caring for our aging parents? And HOW are we supposed to do all of that while our own children are navigating brand new territory as adults, too? There are no easy answers, but there is compassionate conversation to be had! Looking for a summer podcast binge! It’s a great time become a Super Star and get access to HUNDREDS of hours of exclusive, never-heard-before episodes! It’s super easy to sign up at patreon.com/sortaawesome and bonus - get our texting number so you can send us your thoughts anytime! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Truebill: Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.com/AWESOME Organifi: Go to organifi.com and use code AWESOME for 15% off any item in the store Hiya: Go to hiyahealth.c

Here we are again! Time for another LIST OF AWESOME to make sure your summer 2022 absolutely rocks! Join Meg and Kelly in this conversation about ten things (well, plus a few more) that will bring the sparkly goodness to YOUR summer groove! From recipes and kitchen hacks to summer beauty and swimming gear, they’ve got you all set up with everything you need to know for the season ahead. Looking for a summer podcast binge! It’s a great time become a Super Star and get access to HUNDREDS of hours of exclusive, never-heard-before episodes! It’s super easy to sign up at patreon.com/sortaawesome and bonus - get our texting number so you can send us your thoughts anytime! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Organifi: Go to organifi.com and use code AWESOME for 15% off any item in the store Fabric: Apply today in just 10 minutes at meetfabric.com/awesome Manscaped: Get 20% + free shipping with the code AWESOME at manscaped.com Upside: Download the FREE Upside app and use promo code awesome to get $5 or more cash back on your

Last week, Meg and Rebekah brought you Part 1 of their SUPER-SIZED Romance Starter Pack. Today, you are getting Part 2 AND (!!!) a brand-new double delightful Awesome of the Week from each of them. Tune in to have a Harry’s House mini-listening party and get into the Stranger Things spirit! Then things really heat up when they share with you some super sizzling romance books to keep your summer spicy! Not into the romance novel thing? NO WORRIES! We got you! Come over to our Patreon where Meg and Julie just released a full-length Awesome Overflow for May that is PACKED with incredible finds! It’s super easy to sign up at patreon.com/sortaawesome and you’ll get hundreds of hours of Super Star exclusive episodes along with our texting number so you can send us your thoughts anytime! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Olive and June: Visit oliveandjune.com/awesome for 20% off your first Mani System! Billie: Go to mybillie.com/awesome to get the best razor you will ever own and for free shiping always! Shopify: Go to sho

Ready to get your summer started in a very fun, very sexy way? Meg and Rebekah have put together the ultimate romance book starter pack just for you, Awesomes! And this conversation was SO SUPER SIZED that they had to break it down into two parts! Today, all of the Awesomes get part 1 of their conversation that introduces you to some great closed-door and fade-to-black romance novels. Super Start Awesomes who support Sorta Awesome on Patreon will get part 2 today, too! For everyone else, come back next week for a fresh new Awesome of the Week and part 2 of their conversation on romance novels. Spoiler: part 2 is where they get REALLY SPICY! So yes, today is a great day to become a Sorta Awesome Super Star! You’ll get HUNDREDS of hours of exclusive podcast episodes to download and binge right now, plus get our texting number so you can REALLY share your thoughts! Join us at patreon.com/sortaawesome THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Rothys: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/AWESOME Stitch Fix Kids: Try to

Hey you, before you head out to shop for this year’s summer wear and swimsuits, you NEED to listen to this conversation! Meg is joined by Awesome and fat activist Amanda Martinez Beck who has so much to share with our community about how we can avoid the body shame spiral by changing our understanding of what are bodies are FOR. You do NOT want to miss this conversation! Pass it on to the people in your life who need to hear Amanda’s wisdom, too! AND! It’s the PERFECT time of year to become a Sorta Awesome Super Star! You’ll get HUNDREDS of hours of exclusive podcast episodes to download and binge right now, plus get our texting number so you can REALLY share your thoughts! Join us at patreon.com/sortaawesome THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Stitch Fix Kids: Try today at stitchfixkids.com/awesome and get 25% off when you keep everything in your Kid’s Fix Truebill: Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.com/AWESOME LinkedIn: Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/AWESOME SHOW NO

Is it just us, or does it seem like chaos is on the upswing these days? If you need to take a minute (or sixty) to breathe, relax, unclench your jaw, and hang with friends - we got you covered! Join Meg and Kelly this week as they talk through some of the things that are making them so happy right now! From a surprising app that makes moving your body so FUN to the most magical summer scent Meg has ever smelled to something yummy you can take on the go, they will get you set up to enjoy the days ahead! HEY! It’s the PERFECT time of year to become a Sorta Awesome Super Star! You’ll get HUNDREDS of hours of exclusive podcast episodes to download and binge right now, plus get our texting number so you can REALLY share your thoughts! Join us at patreon.com/sortaawesome THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Just Thrive: Get 15% off when you go to justthrivehealth.com and use code AWESOME at checkout Genucel: Go to genucel.com/AWESOME and enter code AWESOME for a FREE gift plus an additional 20% off when you purchase their M

GET READY, friends! We’ve got the next installment in the Midlife with Mindy & Meg series ready for you today, and you are not going to BELIEVE some of information that gets revealed in this conversation. From the bear-y interesting reasons why you might be feeling hungry all the time to the shocking ideas about women and menopause from centuries past, there is so much must-know info in this discussion! HEY! It’s the PERFECT time of year to become a Sorta Awesome Super Star! You’ll get HUNDREDS of hours of exclusive podcast episodes to download and binge right now, plus get our texting number so you can REALLY share your thoughts! Join us at patreon.com/sortaawesome THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Olive and June: Visit oliveandjune.com/awesome for 20% off your first Mani System! Billie: Go to mybillie.com/awesome to get the best razor you will ever own and for free shiping always! SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: Target’s A New Day Women's High-Rise Wide Leg Linen Pull-On Pants (affiliate link) Mindy’s AotW: Born Cove Mod

Wearing makeup can be a lot of things - fun, adventurous, creative … we just don’t think it should be stressful! This week, Meg lets loose with her passion for all things makeup to give a little awesome support for anyone who is new to makeup, including the tweens and teens in your life! From basic, minimalist products to starter kits she created for three of her favorite (cruelty-free!) brands, Meg is here to hook you up with everything you need to know whether you are a cosmetics beginner or a beauty product pro! HEY! It’s the PERFECT time of year to become a Sorta Awesome Super Star! You’ll get HUNDREDS of hours of exclusive podcast episodes to download and binge right now, plus get our texting number so you can REALLY share your thoughts! Join us at patreon.com/sortaawesome THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Genucel: Go to genucel.com/AWESOME and enter code AWESOME for a FREE gift plus an additional 20% off when you purchase their Most Popular Package. Free priority shipping for a limited time too! Pair Eyewear:

One of our foundational beliefs at Sorta Awesome is that strive to be awesome to ourselves so that we can be awesome to the world around us. This week’s guest has a story that shows just how true that is! Meg sat down with Arkansas Lt. Governor candidate Kelly Krout to talk about how her family’s story led her to a passion for advocating for children, and from that passion, she’s looking to make change in a civic capacity. Tune in to hear how Kelly blends family life with life on the campaign trail, what her kids and husband really think about her being in politics, and how her viral TikTok is helping her make a name with voters! Want to join Meg and Rebekah in the 22 Tropes in 2022 Romance Reading Challenge?! Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the reading challenge plus hundreds of hours of ad-free episodes you can binge-listen to right now. PLUS! Get full access to texting privileges with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for one month f

Never have we ever played a game like this on Sorta Awesome! Meg is joined by Kelly and Rebekah to commemorate seven years of Sorta Awesome, and surprises abound when they play a good old-fashioned game of Never Have I Ever. Think you know all of their secrets? Push play and find out! Want to join Meg and Rebekah in the 22 Tropes in 2022 Romance Reading Challenge?! Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the reading challenge plus hundreds of hours of ad-free episodes you can binge-listen to right now. PLUS! Get full access to texting privileges with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Raycon: Get 15% off your Raycon order at BUYRAYCON.com/sorta Thrive Causemetics: Get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/AWESOME Dipsea: For an extended 30 day free trial go to dipseastories.com/AWESOME Genucel: Go to genucel.com/AWESOME and enter code AWESOME for a FREE gift plus an additional 20% off when you purchase their Most Popular Package. Free priority shipping for a l

What book whisked you away into the wonderful world of reading when you were younger? What book written for young teens do you find yourself recommending over and over? This week, Meg is joined by Sorta Awesome’s books and reading regular Katie Proctor, and they are here to shout out ten of their favorites from the middle grade genre of reading! From monkeys in Oklahoma to a magical harmonica and all kinds of beautiful, heart-soaring themes in-between, Meg and Katie will get you excited to check out a middle grade book for your family or for yourself! Want to join Meg and Rebekah in the 22 Tropes in 2022 Romance Reading Challenge?! Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the reading challenge plus hundreds of hours of ad-free episodes you can binge-listen to right now. PLUS! Get full access to texting privileges with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Olive and June: Visit oliveandjune.com/awesome for 20% off your first Mani System! Framebridge: Go to framebridge.com and use promo co

Spring is here, and we know you need to know what to look out for to keep life AWESOME these days! Join Meg and Kelly with a list of ten amazing things to bring more color, joy, and fun to your spring season. They have everything from spring-y scents to spring cleaning products for the less-than-motivated to fashion trends from their teenage years that are very much the vibe for Spring 2022 and MORE! Want to join Meg and Rebekah in the 22 Tropes in 2022 Romance Reading Challenge?! Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the reading challenge plus hundreds of hours of ad-free episodes you can binge-listen to right now. PLUS! Get full access to texting privileges with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: Go to grove.com/AWESOME and get a free gift set worth up to fifty dollars with your first order Genucel: Go to genucel.com/AWESOME and enter code AWESOME for a FREE gift plus an additional 20% off when you purchase their Most Popular Package. Free priority shipping for a limited t

Join Meg as she shares some of the most memorable confessions of the podcast! Including a NEVER BEFORE heard confession! Want to join Meg and Rebekah in the 22 Tropes in 2022 Romance Reading Challenge?! Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the reading challenge plus hundreds of hours of ad-free episodes you can binge-listen to right now. PLUS! Get full access to texting privileges with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: HelloFresh: Go to hellofresh.com/awesome16 and use code "awesome16" for up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts. Dipsea: Get 30 days of full access for free when you go to dipseastories.com/awesome Ana Luisa: Go to shop.analuisa.com/awesome and use code "AWESOME" for 10% off. Truebill: Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.com/AWESOME Headspace: Go to headspace.com/awesome and get one month free of their entire mindfulness library. You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and

Join Kelly and Rebekah as they share favorite family games! Learn some of their personal favorites as well as recommendations for families of all ages and stages! Want to join Meg and Rebekah in the 22 Tropes in 2022 Romance Reading Challenge?! Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the reading challenge plus hundreds of hours of ad-free episodes you can binge-listen to right now. PLUS! Get full access to texting privileges with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/AWESOME and download the Zocdoc app for FREE then start your search for a top-rated doctor. LinkedIn: Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/AWESOME LMNT: Go to drinkLMNT.com/AWESOME and get a free LMNT Sample Pack (just cover the cost of shipping) Thrive Causemetics: Get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/AWESOME Daily Harvest: Go to dailyharvest.com/awesome to get up to forty dollars off your first box Genucel: Go to genucel.com/AWESOME and enter code AWESOME for

This is the ultimate girlfriend chat. Rebekah and Kelly take over the podcast this week, to allow Meg to tend to her hospitalized mother. They asked the Awesomes in the Hangout if they had questions they wanted us to tackle - and as usual, the Awesomes delivered. Expect a few life updates, some honest talk about what they are watching these days and what will happen if/when (we're going with when) the Sorta Awesome team ever meets in person. Then they share their favorite frugal meal tips - including a snack from Kelly that shocked Rebekah - and some recipes that work well to feed your people when you are pinching pennies. Want to join Meg and Rebekah in the 22 Tropes in 2022 Romance Reading Challenge?! Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the reading challenge plus hundreds of hours of ad-free episodes you can binge-listen to right now. PLUS! Get full access to texting privileges with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: PrettyLitter: Visit prettylitter.com and use promo code aweso

Wait, wait! Don’t worry - you are going to want to listen to this conversation no matter what your age or stage of life might be! Our culture has placed a nasty stigma on women’s experiences with midlife, and that has left many of us saying, “No one ever told me this!” But you know you can trust us to get very candid and very real to have the conversations that you won’t find anywhere else. Meg is thrilled to introduce a new Sorta Awesome regular this week — Mindy Brouse will be joining her frequently in a series of conversations all about the ups and downs of the midlife season of life. Tune in to hear them discuss the unexpected challenges of brain fog and the wild and wacky chaos of midlife periods! Want to join Meg and Rebekah in the 22 Tropes in 2022 Romance Reading Challenge?! Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the reading challenge plus hundreds of hours of ad-free episodes you can binge-listen to right now. PLUS! Get full access to texting privileges with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team! THANK Y

Many of us know the thrills and joys of reading, and it’s natural for us to want that love of reading to rub off on the kids in our lives. But not all kids are enthusiastic readers - especially when there are so many screens and things competing for their attention. This week, Meg is joined by her longtime friend and children’s librarian Emily Jones who has some compassionate, thoughtful, and encouraging advice for anyone who wants to encourage reluctant readers. She also brought a ton of suggestions to get even the most skeptical of readers excited to dive in! Plus the cutest sneakers, delicious chocolate, and riveting journalism in Awesome of the Week! Want to join Meg and Rebekah in the 22 Tropes in 2022 Romance Reading Challenge?! Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the reading challenge plus hundreds of hours of ad-free episodes you can binge-listen to right now. PLUS! Get full access to texting privileges with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: HelloFresh: Go to hellofresh.

Hey Awesomes, as you know, we are all about discovering new things here at Sorta Awesome. Except sometimes the most important discoveries aren’t actually things — new knowledge, new perspectives, and new insights are so important to discover, too! This week, Meg and Kelly share some of the most fascinating things they have learned lately. From giving yourself permission to quit to letting yourself free of the parenting guilt to how to order the perfect boba tea, they have so many interesting things that they think you need to know, too! Want to join Meg and Rebekah in the 22 Tropes in 2022 Romance Reading Challenge?! Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the reading challenge plus hundreds of hours of ad-free episodes you can binge-listen to right now. PLUS! Get full access to texting privileges with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: Go to grove.com/AWESOME and get a free gift set worth up to fifty dollars with your first order Thrive Causemetics: Get 15% off your first ord