Sorta Awesome

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Ep. 114 Smash the lies, discover the awesome! Sep 22, 2017

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It happens to the best of us from time to time - we suddenly realize we've been believing something entirely untrue about ourselves (or about life in general!). This week, join Meg and Rebekah as they talk through some of the lies they've been believing and how they discovered the truth on the other side of that realization. PLUS, hear from therapist Annie Wright as she gives specific, actionable advice on how to counteract negative thought patterns and start to build healthy thoughts instead! All of that, plus Awesome of the Week!

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Roxana's Candles

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Anne Bogel's Reading People

Annie Wright: Neuroplasticity and the Critical Practice of Speaking More Kindly To Yourself

Find Annie at her blog AnnieWright.com (along with many free resources!) and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

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

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

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Episode 113 We don't know what we're doing Sep 15, 2017

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Awesomes, this is an episode quite unlike any other we've ever created. We're bringing you a peek behind the curtain of podcast production, and you'll quickly agree with us that honestly, we have no idea what we are doing. Join Meg and Laura in this completely un-produced, real life, real talk conversation about how difficult it has been for them to figure out how to structure their days and get stuff done as work at home moms. No matter your own vocation, work situation, or calling, you might hear a tidbit or two to inspire how you spend your days, and you'll most certainly be able to give us some advice on how to get our acts together! All of that plus Awesome of the Week!

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Find out how to become a Sorta Awesome listener-supporter!

Sorta Awesome is now on Spotify

Blue Grass Covers on Spotify

Gap's Live-in bra

Gap's Live-in unlined crossback bra

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

Smartest Person in the Room Podcast

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

Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and

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Ep. 112 Stop outsourcing your safety with Tony Blauer Sep 08, 2017

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“You are the First Responder in your fight.” This is at the heart of self-defense guru Tony Blauer's mission and message, and what he and his wife Jesse share in this episode of Sorta Awesome just might save your life. Join Megan and her husband Kyle as they share about a recent incident in their home that woke them up to the pivotal importance of understanding what self-defense really means.

SHOW NOTES:

Blauer Tactical Systems

VIDEOS:

Why you never see martial arts in life & death situations (language warning)

Tony's SPEAR system

Tony's ATM video

Tony's 3 Ds explained (blog post)

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

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Ep. 111 Our favorite meals! Sep 01, 2017

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Hungry? You will be after this delectable episode featuring Meg and Kelly's all-time favorite meals! You'll hear them share their top go-to family faves as well as crowd-pleasers, comfort foods, Trader Joe's best picks, and decadent splurges. All of that plus Awesome of the Week!

SHOW NOTES:

Hardy Hibiscus

The Liturgists - Names

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos

Cajun turkey burgers

Chicken Stir-Fry wraps

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Teriyaki Bowls

Greek Chicken Kebabs

1 lb ground chicken

1 onion, shredded (a food processor works great; you want the onion almost pulpy)

1/3 cup chopped parsley

1/2 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp pepper

3/4 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp smoked paprika

1. In a large bowl, mix all kebab ingredients. Shape into eight 4-inch-long portions on a foiled lined baking sheet.

2. Heat broiler. Broil chicken until lightly seared on both sides, flipping once. If desired, insert skewers at the end for eating fun.

Crockpot Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Simple Meatballs

African Pilaf

Roasted pork loin

Lasagna Soup (Ep. 43)

Wild Rice Soup (Ep. 83)

Pioneer Woman’s lasagna

Ina Garten’s chicken pot pie

Momadvice Brunch-themed birthday (French Toast Souffle and Overnight Breakfast Casserole)

Sausage Quiche Squares

Pioneer Woman Perfect Pot Roast

Cheese enchiladas

Chicken Salsa Chili

All-purpose marinade: equal parts olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce

Trader Joe’s Gyro Slices

Mandarin Orange Chicken

Party Sized Mini Meatballs

Thai quinoa salad

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

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

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Extra Awesome: Book of the Month Club September preview Sep 01, 2017

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Back by popular demand! Book of the Month Club just released their September selections, and Meg and Laura are here to talk you through your choices!

Learn more about signing up for Book of the Month Club by going to sortaawesomeshow.com/bookofthemonth

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

Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

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Extra Awesome: Erin Odom & More Than Just Making It! Aug 29, 2017

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Extra Awesome is back, and we are excited to feature Erin Odom, an author and popular blogger who also happens to have been the very FIRST guest on Sorta Awesome! Erin is the author of the new book More Than Just Making It and the founder of The Humbled Homemaker, a blog dedicated to grace-filled living designed to equip and encourage mothers in the trenches. Her Southern charm and wealth of inspirational, practical content has drawn an audience of millions over the years. Erin and her husband, Will, live in the South where they raise their four children.

Find Erin on her blog The Humbled Homemaker.

Find more information on ordering her book at MoreThanJustMakingIt.com

Find her free course at EatingWellOnABudget.com

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

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Ep. 110 Sorry/not sorry (a group show!) Aug 25, 2017

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Hey Awesomes? Maybe don't listen to this one with the littlest ears around because we go to some places in this group show that we've never gone before on Sorta Awesome - not publicly anyway. What else would you expect from a group show? Episode 110 features Meg, Kelly, Laura, and Rebekah sharing a long list of sorry/not sorry confessions, and you'll hear everything from anatomical correctness to environmental destruction and TONS of surprising revelations in between. All of that plus DOUBLE the awesome in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

The Brady Bunch on Hulu

Wooden Block Puzzle app

DryBar comedy (Kellen Erskine; Collin Moulton)

Kyle and Meg's Spotify playlist: In This House

Amazon Echo

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

Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

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

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

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The Handmaid's Tale: Discussion and dialogue Aug 22, 2017

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Extra Awesome returns this week with an episode of conversation between Megan and Laura about the recent Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale. Tune in to hear them talk spoiler-free in the first part of the episode about why everyone's talking about this adaptation of Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel. Then in the second part of the episode, you'll hear them talk about the most powerful moments and the most interesting character turns. Tell us what you think of The Handmaid's Tale!

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

Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

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Ep. 109 Experiments with habits, happiness, and cold showers Aug 18, 2017

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Is it possible that your daily habits could make you happier, healthier, and more successful? Meg and Rebekah checked out a list of 50 habits that the world's most successful people swear by, and they set out to find out what would happen in their own lives if they tried out a few of these ideas themselves. You'll hear them report back on everything from mindful prayer to taking cold showers. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Thrive Global: 50 Ways Happier, Healthier, and More Successful People Live On Their Own Terms

Bentgo leak-proof lunchbox

Bentology insulated lunch bag

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

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

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Ep. 108 Best books from our summer stack! Aug 11, 2017

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The happiest way to spend the summer days is with a stack of books by your side. Megan and Laura indulged in that summer tradition, and they are here to report on the best of their summer reading! It's like book report day in school, only WAY more awesome!

Don't forget to go to wondery.com/survey to tell us more about YOU!

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SHOW NOTES:

The Turnaround: Jerry Springer

The Nod: Good for the Blacks

Annotated: The Most Glamorous Librarian Ever

IT, Stephen King

The Crossover, Kwame Alexander

Anything is Possible, Elizabeth Strout

Upside of Unrequited, Becky Albertalli

This is How It Always Is, Laurie Frankel

Their Eyes Were Watching God, Zora Neale Hurston

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Taylor Jenkins Reid

Deep Work, Cal Newport