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442 Say this, not that! May 19, 2023

Show notes

We all know that feeling - laying in bed at night, replaying a conversation from the day in your mind as you think through how you could have said something in a way that was a little more … awesome. Meg and Kelly know that feeling all too well, and in this conversation, they share some insights on engaging in respectful dialogue, navigating potentially sensitive topics, and having meaningful conversations with friends, family, co-workers, and more!

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SHOW NOTES:

Kelly’s AotW: Kelly's AotW: American Born Chinese coming to Disney+ on May 24

Meg’s AotW: School Spirits on Paramount+

The Couch Podcast #159 — Sorta Spooky Series & Movies About Ghosts (with Meg Tietz)

Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler

Em and Friends Empathy cards

Jenna Bush Hager Cries as She Says She 'Wasn't There' for Hoda Kotb When Daughter Hope Was Sick

MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:

Ep. 441: DNG angst: the dreadful feeling of abandoning books

Ep. 438: What we’ve been learning lately: Volume 2

Ep. 432: Let’s talk about midlife: supporting nervous systems & finding healthcare

Ep. 430: What to do when your reading feels broken

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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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441 DNF angst: the dreadful feeling of abandoning books May 12, 2023

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Most every reader struggles with making the tough decision to "DNF" (or "did not finish") a book, and there are a variety of reasons for what makes it so dang difficult! Meg and Rebekah discuss the reality of this anguish and how hard it can be to quit reading a book that isn't working for you. Hear their personal experiences with quitting books, why they made the decisions they did, and tips on how to recognize when it's time to put down a book. Tune into this episode of the Sorta Awesome podcast for some real talk and bookish confessions!

We’ve done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the idea lists for Mother’s Day and Graduation 2023 in our Sorta Awesome Amazon store!

Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

*CrowdHealth: Visit joincrowdhealth.com and use code AWESOME at checkout to get your first 3 months for just $99/month

SHOW NOTES:

Rebekah’s AotW: Scandalized by Ivy Owens

Meg’s AotW: You Must Remember This podcast series on Erotic 90s (especially this episode!)

MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:

Ep. 440: 10 questions for Meg!

Ep. 415: What happens when you love what you love

Ep. 435: We are THAT friend (a reunion show!)

Ep. 433: We’re obsessed: all the products we’re loving, hating and wanting right now!

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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

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440 10 questions for Meg! May 05, 2023

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Get to know what Meg is like off-microphone on this special super-sized episode of Sorta Awesome! Her best friend (and social media manager) Kathryn has ten questions for her, and in her answers, she shares about her life as a mom, her passion for the podcast, and her dreams for the future. Press play to hear this insightful discussion that celebrates the power of community and connection (and ALSO to hear how Kathryn ended up with Paul Rudd on her honeymoon!).

We’ve done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the idea lists for Mother’s Day and Graduation 2023 in our Sorta Awesome Amazon store!

Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Redd Remedies: Listeners can use the code AWESOME at www.reddremedies.com to receive 20% off Peaceful Mama and Rhythm & Flo (and all other Redd Remedies products).

SHOW NOTES:

Kathryn’s AotW: Candle warmer lamp (like this one and this one); Rewind candle in Chardonnay

Kathryn’s Second AotW: SmileDirect Club Cleaning Machine; Retainer Brite Tablets

Meg’s AotW: Super Star Awesome Heather’s Life Skills checklist

MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:

Ep. 439: Midlife with Mindy & Meg: our reactions to midlife in the news

Ep. 435: We are THAT friend (a reunion show!)

Ep. 431: Ten awesome things for Spring 2023!

Ep. 433: We’re obsessed: all the products we’re loving, hating and wanting right now!

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Find Kathryn on Instagram as our Sorta Awesome social media director!

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439 Midlife with Mindy & Meg: our reactions to midlife in the news Apr 28, 2023

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We started having candid, in-depth, personal, and consistent conversations about midlife (and perimenopause) (and menopause) in March 2022. Suddenly, it seems like there are headlines about this season of life everywhere we turn! Well, Meg and Mindy read recent articles so you don’t have to. They share their honest reactions to some major headlines about women in midlife that you might have missed! Don’t forget you can find all of our episodes about all things midlife on Spotify

We’ve done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the idea lists for Mother’s Day and Graduation 2023 in our Sorta Awesome Amazon store!

Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

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SHOW NOTES:

Our Midlife Discussion begins at 23:00 in!

Meg’s AotW: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Mindy’s AotW: Just One Damned Thing After Another: The Chronicles of St. Mary's Book One

Article: 25 years of research shows insidious effect of racism on Black women’s menopausal transition, health

Article: Oprah’s menopause symptom scare

The Vaginal Laser Controversy

Good news - our brains adapt and bounce back after menopause!

MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:

Ep. 427: Let’s Talk About Midlife: The struggle is real in the clothes closet

Ep. 419: Let’s Talk About Midlife: Support for Grief & Losing a Parent

Ep. 380: Let’s Talk About Midlife: Brain Fog and Cycle Chaos

Ep. 395: Let’s Talk About Midlife: Parenting Our Parents and Life in the Middle

Ep. 401: Let’s Talk About Midlife: The Ups and Downs of Sex!

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Find Mindy on Instagram!

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438 What we've been learning lately: Volume 2 Apr 21, 2023

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Even though life never seems to slow down on slinging new lessons and learning at us, sometimes WE need to slow down and process it with a friend. Today, Meg and Kelly have a fantastic conversation about what they’ve been learning lately and from redefining awe to finding new understandings of love (and its opposite!), there’s something for every Awesome in this discussion!

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Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

*Babbel: Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/awesome

*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkout

SHOW NOTES:

Meg’s AotW: JAMMY EGGS!

Kelly’s AotW: Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Tortilla Soup

Timber Hawkeye (@BuddhistBootcamp) on Mayim Bialik's Breakdown

Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life by Dacher Keltner

Dacher Keltner on the show Kelly produces at MPR

MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:

Ep. 437: Feeling the vibe: Harry, Taylor and the power of collective effervescence

Ep. 433: We’re obsessed: products we’re loving, hating and wanting right now!

Ep. 429: Nom Nom for us, Awesomes!

Ep. 434: The awesome guide to Trader Joe’s and ALDI

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Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!

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437 Feeling the vibe: Harry, Taylor, and the power of collective effervescence Apr 14, 2023

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You know that feeling of electricity that runs through the crowd at a great live show? What about how easy it is to get teary-eyed at parades or how you can feel so collectively stressed you might feel at a nearly-tied sporting event? There’s a word for that experience, and today, Meg and Rebekah talk through big-crowd concerts and other places humans vibe with the same energy!

Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

*CrowdHealth: Visit joincrowdhealth.com and use code AWESOME at checkout to get your first 3 months for just $99/month

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg’s AotW: Urban Decay Vice lip bond glossy lipstick in Unbreakable

Rebekah’s AotW: Splitwise (app)

What’s behind the magic of live music? at The Conversation

MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:

Ep. 435: We are THAT friend (a reunion show!)

Ep. 415: What happens when you love what you love

Ep. 386: Never have I ever (a group show!)

Ep. 426: The pandemic broke me. Now what?

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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

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436 Unlock healing and strengthen your intuition through somatic movement featuring Jen Hoffman Apr 07, 2023

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There’s a new buzzword in the world of health, wellness, and body movement: somatic. But the concept of somatic movement isn’t new at all - in fact, it’s a practice that has been creating healing and helping people connect with their intuition for decades! Today, Meg welcomes Jen Hoffman of HealthyMoving.com back to Sorta Awesome. Jen explains the concepts behind somatic movement and how these practices can create powerful changes in your life as you connect body, mind, and spirit.

Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

*Honeylove: Save 20% off at honeylove.com with code AWESOME

SHOW NOTES:

Plush Puddin’ from Fenty (Meg’s AotW)

Jen created this intro to somatics just for the Awesomes! It’s all free and easy to access!

MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:

Ep. 128 Love your body, change the world

Ep. 164 How to be smart, strong, and social at any age

Ep. 273 A MUST-LISTEN to heal from 2020 for an awesome 2021!

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

You can find Jen at HealthyMoving.com and on Facebook and Instagram!

and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

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435 We are THAT friend (a reunion show!) Mar 31, 2023

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We did it again - we got the band back together, friends! You do not want to miss this conversation with Meg, Kelly, Rebekah, and OG Sorta Awesome co-host Laura Tremaine! Laura’s new book The Life Council: Ten Friends Every Woman Needs comes out very soon, and she’s here to catch up with friends as they discuss all the ways friendship can look over time.

Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

*Jenni Kayne: Get 15% off your first order when you use code AWESOME at checkout at jennikayne.com

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SHOW NOTES:

Kelly's AotW: Rob Lowe's new Netflix sitcom, Unstable

Rebekah's AotW: One Sec (app)

Laura's AotW: Pat McGrath MatteTrance lipstick in Full Panic

Meg AotW: Bejeweled by Meg Tietz—sign up at megtietz.substack.com!

MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:

Ep. 433: We’re obsessed: products we’re loving, hating and wanting right now!

Ep. 277: Sharing Our Stuff: A Reunion Episode

Ep. 434: The awesome guide to Trader Joe’s and ALDI

Ep. 230: Things we are loving and learning

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!

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

Preorder Laura’s book The Life Council, which releases April 4th! Learn more about Laura’s book here! Find Laura on Instagram @laura.tremaine and be sure to listen to her show 10 Things To Tell You!

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434 The awesome guide to Trader Joe’s and ALDI Mar 24, 2023

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Dear Awesome, can we interest in you in some extremely niche and also extremely helpful food geekery? We sure do hope so because this week, Meg and Kelly are prepared to buckle you into their shopping carts as they stroll the aisles of two nationwide grocery stores with BIG cult followings! Trader Joe’s and ALDI are frequent topics of conversation amongst the Sorta Awesome team, so this week, they are bringing you all the best tips, hacks, and recipe inspirations you need to really get the most out of the TJ’s and ALDI experience!

This is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! When you sign up, you get instant access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It’s a GREAT day to become a Super Star!

Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel!

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SHOW NOTES:

Kelly’s AotW: rest!

Meg’s AotW: Alaska Daily on Hulu (Sign up for a free trial using our affiliate link!)

Aldi Hack: Use their a box of their Deluxe Mac and Cheese to make a decadent semi-homemade mac and cheese: https://www.kellygordonmn.com/recipes/homemade-mac-and-cheese

Inside Trader Joe's podcast Episode 49: Trader Joe’s Trips the Light Hackstastic

Inside Trader Joe's podcast Episode 54: Trader Joe’s Product Hacks, the Sequel

Article: 29 of the Very Best Trader Joe’s Food Hacks I’ve Learned from the Internet (And a Few of My Own)

Article: 14 Best Trader Joe’s Food and Recipe Hacks, According to Employees

Almost all ALDI Facebook group

Aldi subreddit

Trader Joe’s subreddit

MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:

Ep. 433: We’re obsessed: products we’re loving, hating and wanting right now!

Ep. 429: Nom Nom for us, Awesomes!

Ep. 365: The best meals for busy days!

Ep. 234: Go-to recipes and foodie memories

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!

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433 We're obsessed: all the products we're loving, hating, and wanting right now! Mar 17, 2023

Show notes

Don’t be mad, but Meg has been holding out on you — but it’s only because she knew this would make a great conversation for the Awesomes! Sorta Awesome regular Julie Tepperman is back on the show this week, and she and Meg have a TON of products they’ve been stockpiling to share with you. They are giving you the scoop on all the skin, body, and makeup products they are loving, the ones they are not-loving, and the ones they really want to try!

Visit the Sorta Awesome Amazon storefront to find our cleaning & organizing list and our fridge & pantry inspiration list!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

*Honeylove: Save 20% off at honeylove.com with the code AWESOME

*CrowdHealth: Visit joincrowdhealth.com and use code AWESOME at checkout to get your first 3 months for just $99/month

SHOW NOTES:

Awesome of the Week

Julie: Reverse Coloring Book

Meg: K-Pop Dreaming from California Love podcast

Check out our complete list of products in our ShopMy shop!

JULIE IS LOVING:

Sunbum Roll-on Sunscreen

Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Cleansing Duo