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Trusting our hunger, our bodies, and ourselves May 14, 2019

Show notes

When it comes to food, eating, and body size, most of us have more questions than answers. What would happen if I stopped restricting certain kinds of foods? Can I trust my body to tell me the truth about what I need to feel satisfied and full? What if I want to both love my body AND lose weight for health reasons? Thankfully, Awesomes Know How to find advice and direction on these topics, and in today's Extra Awesome, Meg is joined by certified health coach and podcast host Christine Brandt of We Feel Super Nourished!

Tune in to hear some encouraging feedback and powerful wisdom from Christine who is ready to accompany you on your journey to long-term, sustainable nutrition!

SHOW NOTES:

Intuitive Eating

We Feel Super Nourished podcast

We Feel Super Nourished series on body positivity parts 1, 2, 3, and 4

We Feel Super Nourished Ep. 14 A Nourishing Vocabulary Lesson

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You can find Christine on her website 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!

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Ep. 195 No time, always behind, what now? May 10, 2019

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Awesomes! Get excited! Time management and productivity guru Laura Vanderkam is BACK at Sorta Awesome! Today, she and Meg sit down to talk about how we can best clarify our priorities, how to stop letting the expectations of others get in the way of what we want to accomplish in life, and how to create a priority-centered approach to how we choose to spend our time.

All of that plus a very cool app for the outdoors and yummy street food in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

SEEK app

Street Food on Netflix

Laura's book Juliet's School of Possibilities

168 Hours: You have more time than you think

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How to raise a boy May 07, 2019

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Is it possible that this moment in our culture is the best possible time to be raising a boy? According to today's guest, it definitely is! Tune in to hear Meg talk to Dr. Michael Reichert, a psychologist and author whose new book How To Raise a Boy: the power of connection to raise good menconfronts conventional wisdom about the ways we raise boys and how we need a total shift in thinking when it comes to boys, men, masculinity, and relationships.

Find How to Raise a Boy on Amazon or wherever you shop for books.

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Ep. 194 Enneagram Q&A May 03, 2019

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Awesomes! Are you ready to take your Enneagram learning to the next level? Maybe you've finally discovered what Enneagram Number you are, but now what? Have no fear because Awesomes Know How to let the Enneagram guide them to new levels of personal growth. This week, Meg is joined by writer, podcaster, and Enneagram teacher Havilah Siegmann of The Transformation Collaborative and Little Faith podcast. Together, they answer your questions about the Enneagram including why discovering your instinctual subtype is important and how to actually do the work of the Enneagram!

All of that plus a surprising approach to helping kids through difficult phases and an affordable skin care tutorial in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Family Tree Therapies podcast

Stephanie Marie affordable anti-aging skin care, products and routine

Sorta Awesome Enneagram Lovers Facebook Group

Havilah's Enneagram For Everyone course; use code AWESOME for $50 off!

Meg's episodes of Little Faith Podcast: Part 1, Part 2

Beatrice Chestnut's The Complete Enneagram

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You can find Havilah on Instagram @transformationcollaborative and @littlefaithpodcast

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Ep. 193 Stressed out, burned out, and ready to recover Apr 26, 2019

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Let's talk about stress, Awesomes. Dealing with stressors - both big and small - are a part of life, but sometimes we find ourselves trapped in a stress cycle which, over time, leads to being burned out. This week, Kelly joins Meg to talk about a life-changing book they read from Emily and Amelia Nagoski called Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. This episode is a must-listen if you want to find ways to teach your body how to recover from stress so that you can get back into an awesome groove.

All of that plus two binge-worthy podcasts in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

The Big One

I Hate It But I Love It

(some of Meg’s favorite episodes: The Matrix, Titanic, 13 Going on 30, My Best Friend’s Wedding, and LOST)

Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life, Emily Nagoski

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, Emily and Amelia Nagoski

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Introverted moms: finding your awesome in life with kids Apr 23, 2019

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Being an introverted mother can be exhausting, but there are many ways it's also a unique gift to your family and to the world. In this Extra Awesome episode, Meg is joined by author Jamie C. Martin whose new book Introverted Mom: Your Guide to More Calm, Less Guilt, and Quiet Joy provides encouragement, understanding, and inspiration for introverted moms everywhere!

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Ep. 192 Heartbreak, doubt, and finding faith through the storms Apr 19, 2019

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It has become something of a tradition at Sorta Awesome that on Easter weekend, we get vulnerable in trusting to you our thoughts on our spiritual lives. In this episode, Rebekah shares for the first time her story of faith which includes growing up Mennonite, being plunged into grief over the pain of others as well as her own story of miscarriage, and ultimately finding peace with God even in the midst of painful seasons. You don't want to miss Rebekah's story! And of course, we bring you some light-hearted recommendations including comedy on Netflix and curly girl updates in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Rebekah’s AoTW: Nate Bargatze's Neflix Comedy Special (view the trailer)

John Crist: Instagram/ YouTube

Cantu Curl Activating Cream, Cantu Come Back Curl

Pam Esh's story of walking through cancer: Booklet/ Podcast

"The Fight for Faith" Spotify Playlist

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Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

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Ep. 191 Something Bad Happened (true crime for sensitive people) Apr 12, 2019

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True crime is having a MOMENT, Awesomes, and it has been for a few years now! But for those of us who are Highly Sensitive People, it's easy to feel left out of this cultural conversation because some true crime stories are just too disturbing to tune into. However, Meg's sister Emily is back at Sorta Awesome to share her obsessive love for all things true crime in a way that even sensitive types like Meg can appreciate. Tune in to hear them discuss all of Emily's favorite true crime resources, plus she's prepared three mysterious missing person cases for us to ponder - all while being sensitive to our sensitivities! All of that plus a dupe for a cult favorite concealer and freshen up your car for spring in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer

Essential Oil Car Vent Diffusers (selection at Amazon)

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You can find Emily on Instagram!

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Q&A with Dacey: aesthetics explained, messaging magic, and high school jitters Apr 10, 2019

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Welcome back to Sorta Awesome Dacey, Meg's fourteen year old daughter. In this episode in the Extra Awesome series, Dacey explains for us what the teenage crowd means when they talk about "aesthetic," why Discord is the best messaging platform, and how she feels about starting high school in just a few months. What advice do you have for Dacey as she starts this new chapter in her life? Share your awesome advice on our social media so we can pass it on to her!

Plant Mom starter pack

Art Mom

#arthoe: the teens who kickstarted a feminist art movement

Everything you need to know about Discord

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Ep. 190 The awesome of better sex, more often Apr 05, 2019

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Get ready, Awesomes! In this GROWN-UPS ONLY episode of Sorta Awesome, we are taking on a topic we've never covered before, but it's a topic that plays a big role in all of our lives: SEX. This week, Meg is joined by Caitlin Doemner, co-author of the book Sex Every Day, a book she wrote with her husband Michael to help couples everywhere discover how an active sex life can bring greater confidence and fulfillment in every area of our lives. Tune in to hear Caitlin's inspiring advice for overcoming the three big obstacles many women face when it comes to having better sex more often, as well as what it means to expand our ideas about how we define sex. All of this plus so much more, and they share their Awesomes of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Pussy, Regena Thomashauer

The Minimal Mom on YouTube

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