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Ep. 214 The Enneagram Gets Married Sep 27, 2019

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Okay Awesome, so you know your Enneagram number. Now what? One of the most awesome aspects of the Enneagram is discovering how it affects you and your relationships so that you can continue to grow in all areas of life. Today, Enneagram coach Beth McCord returns to Sorta Awesome, and this time, she’s brought her husband Jeff! They sit down with Meg to talk about all things Enneagram and marriage and their brand new book Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving Gospel-Centered Marriage. Tune in to hear them answer questions from the Awesomes ranging from what to do when your partner is totally uninterested in the Enneagram and other personality systems to how to communicate our fears to our partners and everything in between!

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SHOW NOTES:

Sorta Awesome Enneagram Lovers Group

Becoming Us on Amazon

Becoming Us pre-order specials

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You can find Beth at YourEnneagramCoach.com and becomingus.com , or find her on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

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Ep. 213 Awesome Guide to sick season! Sep 20, 2019

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Wash your hands and take your vitamins, Awesomes! Sickness season is about to begin! Meg and Rebekah have got you covered with a survival guide to help you avoid the germies in the months ahead, AND they are sharing all of their best tips for how to survive if you do come down with a case of I-don't-feel-good. All of that plus more Curly Girl recommendations and a comprehensive deep dive into boy band fun in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg AotW:

Shea Moisture Coconut Hibiscus Curling Gel Souffle

Rebekah's AotW: One Direction & Harry Styles solo album

Favorite One Direction Song:

Drag Me Down

Harry Styles Album

Reply All ep. 6: This Proves Everything

Rebekah's Favorite One Direction YouTube Finds:

One Direction Carpool Karaoke

Harry Styles Carpool Karaoke

Never Have I Ever with One Direction

Elderberry options:

Lexie Naturals DIY Elderberry Syryp Kit (First 20 people to use code SortaAwesome will get a free lip balm with the purchase of an elderberry kit. Must add lip balm to your cart.)

Elderberry Gummies for Kids

Dried Elderberries

Plant Therapy KidSafe Essential Oils:

POTION:

Mix equal parts lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Add boiling water to one tablespoon of concentrate. Stir, cool, and sip.

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Ep. 212 Something Bad Happened, Vol. 2 Sep 13, 2019

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Guess who is back on Sorta Awesome this week? It's Meg's sister Emily, and she's bringing her undying fascination with all things true crime back to the show! This is Volume 2 of Something Bad Happened, a series on Sorta Awesome where Meg and Emily tell stories of true crime in a way that even Highly Sensitive People (like Meg!) can listen to without getting too disturbed. Tune in to hear the missing persons case of Brandon Lawson (complete with unnerving 911 call) as well as the bizarre and mysterious death of Alexander Stevens.

All of that plus a new Trader Joe's favorite and a cheap way to add a bunch of brushes to your makeup collection in Awesome of the Week!

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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:

Sorta Awesome ep. 191 Something Bad Happened, Vol. 1

Trader Joe’s French Market Fresh Berry Lemonade

BS-MALL makeup brushes

True Crime Garage ep 310

Crawlspace: Brandon Lawson’s brother Kyle

Big Savage: The Death of Alexander Stephens

Mared and Karen: The WVU Co-Ed Murders

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You can find Emily on Instagram!

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Ep. 211 Awesome Overflow Summer 2019 Sep 06, 2019

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Awesomes, WE ARE BACK! Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah are back in real time with a brand new episode of Sorta Awesome. Tune in to get caught up on what they've been up to over the summer months, from plowing through the To Be Read list to an incredible deep dive into faith to finding the most awesome baby gear on the market, the Sorta Awesome team has been keeping busy! All of that plus their Awesomes of the SUMMER!

JOIN OUR SUPER STAR COMMUNITY! When you join, you get access to the full Awesome Overflow plus hours and hours of exclusive Sorta Awesome episodes. Also! You can join our Super Star Facebook group to have a more connected, more meaningful Hangout experience.

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg: Simple Modern insulated tumbler

Kelly: cocktails in a can

Rebekah: Walmart Dress

Currently Reading podcast

The Complete Guide of What to Read in 2019 (Episode 189)

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton

MPR News with Kerri Miller: Women of Faith

Happy Baby Carrier

Halo Bassinest

Copper Pearl Swaddle Blanket

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Ep. 210 Serving Sorta Awesome FAMILY STYLE Aug 30, 2019

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Pull up a chair and pour a drink, Awesomes! This week, we're inviting you over for some casual conversation around our dining room table as Meg welcomes her husband Kyle back to Sorta Awesome. This episode is truly different from most - it's a slice of real life complete with all of the chaos that a family of seven brings to the table. Tune it to hear Meg ask Kyle what it's like to be a new dad again at 44, how Myers Briggs helped him find peace with who he is, and what his daily uniform for work has become. Plus, they reveal the newest project they are launching into the world!

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SHOW NOTES:

Gone with the Wynns

Ep. 86 How to dress a man

Ep. 112 Stop outsourcing your safety

Wohven

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Ep. 209 Let's discuss ten friends every woman needs! Aug 23, 2019

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Awesomes, who sits on your life council? Who are the people you can count on for everyday chit-chat and for making big decisions in life? In this week's episode, we revisit a conversation between Meg and Sorta Awesome alumna Laura Tremaine - now the host of 10 Things To Tell You podcast - as they dissect the different roles played by different friends in our lives. Don't miss this deep dive from the archives into why each of these friends are important to seek out, and how we can think about becoming better friends ourselves!

All of that plus an update from Meg on personal life as well as Sorta Awesome at the top of the show!

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Ep. 208 Awesome in Afghanistan! Aug 16, 2019

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Pack your bags, Awesomes! We're wrapping up the Sorta Awesome Stories summer series with a road trip around the world! You don't want to miss this conversation between Meg and Sorta Awesome Super Star Carolyn Montonati who is sharing all about the daily life for her and her family in Afghanistan. Tune in to hear about the beauty of the country, the warmth of the culture, and the challenges for the people. Carolyn tells us what family life looks like there as well as what it's like to parent a special needs child there. All of that plus some binge-watching and natural migraine relief in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Carolyn’s AoTW: The Night Manager TV show

Meg’s AoTW: Natural Calm + Vitamin B Complex

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Ep. 207 Breaking free from imposter syndrome Aug 02, 2019

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We all know there's nothing less awesome than feeling like a fake, so what do you do when you're overwhelmed by doubting yourself? This week, the Sorta Awesome Stories series continues with Dr. Grace Wilson who shares with Meg her story of learning to overcome imposter syndrome as she completed her PhD, battled infertility, and eventually became a mom to triplets. Don't miss Grace's powerful advice about how each of us can break free from those imposter-y feelings that are holding us back from achieving our own awesome!

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SHOW NOTES:

Grace’s AoTW: Benefit gimme brow + volumizing eyebrow gel

Meg’s AoTW: Trader Joe’s micellar water wipes

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Find Grace on Instagram!

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Ep. 206 Love, community, and pastoring ... all in a day's work Jul 26, 2019

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Imagine adding to the mix of your daily home life and responsibilities: a vibrant social life, an active commitment to developing community, oh and also, the care and nurture of souls. Now imagine doing all of this side by side with your husband! That's the story our Super Star Awesome has brought to share with us this week as the Sorta Awesome Stories summer series continues. The Reverend Paige Evers joins Meg to talk about her path to seminary, how parenting brought a pause to her call to ministry, and how she and her husband have developed an approach to co-pastoring that allows them to live within healthy boundaries while each of them fulfill their callings.

All of that plus some journaling inspiration and a glossy red lip favorite in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Paige’s AoTW: Draw Your Day: An Inspiring Guide to Keeping a Sketch Journal by Samantha Dion Baker

@sdionbakerdesign

Meg’s AoTW: Stila sheer red liquid lipstick in Beso

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Ep. 205 We need to talk about intimate partner violence Jul 19, 2019

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On Sorta Awesome, we not only share all of the good stuff of life together, we also talk to each other about the tough topics, too. Today, the Sorta Awesome Stories series continues when Meg talks to Super Star Awesome Jill Goolsby about an issue that affects one out of four women: intimate partner violence. Jill shares her story of losing a friend to domestic violence and helps us know how we can push through the discomfort of awkward conversations to help each other recognize and respond to warning signs of violence and abuse. This episode is a must-listen and will empower you to help make a difference that could potentially save a life.

All of that plus some easy summertime treats in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Jill’s AoTW: Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker

Meg’s AoTW: cold brew popsicles

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