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Sorta Awesome
by Cloud10
Looking for a podcast that will motivate and inspire you to become your best self? Look no further than Sorta Awesome! Hosted by the insightful and engaging Meg Tietz, this podcast is your one-stop-shop for all things lifestyle. Whether you're looking for tips on personal growth, relationship advice, health and wellness, or just some good old-fashioned girl talk, we've got you covered. So pop in your earbuds and become an Awesome! We're more than a podcast - we're your community on the go!
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AWESOME EVER AFTER
The time has come, dear friends and Awesomes, to bring you one last conversation. And we thought it would be absolutely perfect to end the way we began - Meg, Kelly, Rebekah, and Laura - all on microphone together! Join the original Sorta Awesome squad for a discussion that includes Meg’s...
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471 The year in AWESOME: 2023
It’s that time of year again, friends! Pop the bubbly and join Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah for a conversation covering ALL of their favorites from 2023! From pop culture picks to the meaningful lessons they will take from this year, there is a TON of awesome to explore in this super-sized episode! As...
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470 BEST OF Kelly Gordon!
We continue our reflection back on the best moments of Sorta Awesome, and this week, the spotlight is on Kelly Gordon! Do not miss this introspective conversation with Meg and Kelly as Kelly shares what the past eight years of creating Sorta Awesome has brought to her life personally and...
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469 BEST OF Rebekah Hoffer!
Friends, you are in for a treat this week! As we begin the final weeks of Sorta Awesome, we are taking some time to focus on some of our favorite moments with some of your favorite people. Today’s episode celebrates Rebekah! Meg and Rebekah take some time to reflect on lessons learned and moments...
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468 The all hits, no misses Gift Guide
Sure, you’ve seen other holiday gift guides, but how many gift guides are made BY Awesomes, FOR Awesomes?! Let’s revisit Meg’s favorite gift guide - the one where she, Kelly, and Rebekah share excellent gift ideas straight from our Awesome community! As you are shopping Amazon this season, don’t...
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467 Midlife with Mindy & Meg: midlife books and reading
Gather ‘round, Awesomes! Today’s conversation is a big one; the time has come for the final episode in our Midlife with Mindy and Meg series. Sorta Awesome regular Mindy Brouse joins Meg for one last conversation in the midlife series that so many in our Awesome community have loved, and to close...
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466 Pet mania! (A group show)
Whether you’ve got a furry little animal soul mate at your side or you are happily pet-free, you will definitely want to press play on this conversation! Meg and Kelly are enthusiastic pet people, but Rebekah is not so sure. Tune in to hear Rebekah’s questions about the ins-and-outs and...
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Ep. 465 Sorta Goodbye
If we’ve learned anything from Taylor Swift this year, it’s that eras come, and eras go. Today, the Sorta Awesome team is sharing with you that it’s the end of an era for Sorta Awesome. Take a moment to hit play to hear about the podcast closing, and what comes next for your favorite Friday...
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464 The Sex Episode
What happens when all those Purity Culture kids from the 90s and early 2000s grow up and get married? Well one thing we discovered is a bunch of books were published to “help” us understand sex and marriage. Turns out, some of them were … not so helpful. Meg and Rebekah are here to discuss. Not a...
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463 These discoveries will upgrade your life!
We are always all about taking care of YOU, and today, one of our favorite Enneagram 2s who always has the hook-up for the GOOD stuff is back! Meg is joined by Sorta Awesome regular Julie Tepperman, and Julie has brought a stash of discoveries that are sure to bring a little extra sparkle for a…
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462 15 new releases we absolutely loved!
Awesomes, have you noticed that 2023 is just killing it when it comes to amazing new book releases?! Meg is joined by Sorta Awesome regular Katie Proctor, and they have so MANY books to discuss! From memoir to essay collections to literary fiction and all kinds of genres in-between, there’s...
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461 The AWESOME LIST for Fall 2023
What’s the color you’ll be seeing everywhere this autumn? What little hack can make your mums even more glorious? Which movies should you plan to catch in theaters in the next few months? Meg and Kelly are back with one of their favorite episodes - the seasonal list, and they’ve got everything…
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460 Pro Tip: Failure can be fun! with Patrick Hinds
It’s a big dream-come-true day for Meg as she gets to sit down with one of her all-time favorite podcasters: Patrick Hinds! Patrick is the co-creator and co-host of True Crime Obsessed, a podcast that is always at the top of Meg’s must-listen list of favorites. But he’s not here to talk all…
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459 What was the last ... ?
Meg and Rebekah had SO MANY WORDS for this conversation that we had to trim it waaaaaay down, BUT! The full-length ad-free version is available right now for all Super Star Awesomes over on Patreon! Not a Super Star yet? Today is a great day to become one! Friends, what was the last … time you...
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Ep. 458 Soup season ideas to steal from The Cook's Book with Bri McKoy!
Some of us find joy in the kitchen, and some of us … well, maybe it’s not joy we find in cooking. Or maybe we used to find joy in cooking until we got burned out. Regardless of whether you consider yourself a home cooking expert or if you are happy to get through a meal without setting off the...
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457 Dear me at sixteen ...
Oh, if only we could have known then what we know now, right? If you could tell your sixteen year old self anything, what would it be? That’s what Meg and Kelly explore this week, along with a heavy dose of nostalgia as they revisit who they were when they were sixteen! Can’t get enough Sorta...
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456 Midlife with Mindy & Meg: the ultimate bittersweet
In our Midlife with Mindy & Meg series, we’ve covered lots of topics from many angles about the physical changes midlife brings, but what about the changes to our family dynamics and the roles we’ve fulfilled for years? Midlife brings seismic changes, and today, Mindy is here to hold Meg’s hand...
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455 The internet made me buy it! PART TWO
We know - we left you on a cliffhanger! Sorry about that, friends. But here is part TWO of Meg’s conversation with Kelly and Rebekah talkin’ all about the things the internet has made them buy. Not only do they finish our their purchases lists, they also fill you in on the things that are hanging...
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454 The internet made me buy it! PART ONE
Fire up those browser tabs, friends! This week, Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah are here give you the scoop on all the things they’ve been influenced, pestered, arm-twisted, and convinced to buy some …. interesting … stuff online! From clever candles to chef knife perfection to hydration that may or may...
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453 Advocating for people experiencing homelessness: a conversation with Nate Hoffer
The third time is, indeed, a charm for one of our favorite Sorta Awesome spouses - Nate Hoffer! Nate is back on Sorta Awesome this week, and he and Rebekah have fresh insights to share with Meg and the Awesomes about new perspectives and developments in the matter of caring for people with…
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452 Let's party, Enneagram style!
Did you know August is the month of the year with the MOST birthdays? Let’s celebrate this sizzling month together - Enneagram style! Meg and Kelly talk allllll about what kind of parties (birthday and otherwise) that each type might like best, and the Awesomes weighed in with the ideal birthday...
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451 Things we wish we had done sooner: volume 2
You know those little things that you just keep putting off? You know that idea that you suspected might be helpful but then when you actually do it, it is a total game changer? YEAH. We know those things, too, and today, we’re talking all about it. Meg and Rebekah are continuing a conversation...
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450 Midlife with Mindy & Meg: Busting midlife myths
Who’s ready to do some MYTHBUSTING?! Mindy Brouse is back on Sorta Awesome this week, and that means it’s time for another round of Midlife with Mindy & Meg! From misunderstood terminology to controversial treatments to knowing just how long we’ll feel out of sorts, too many myths are still...
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449 Amazon finds the Awesomes swear by!
You know those little problems that annoy you, but not enough to stress out about? Great news! Meg, Julie, and the Awesomes have got you covered! Join them as they chat their way through awesome Amazon finds sourced straight from our community that will absolutely make your life BETTER! From…
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448 Keep Awesomes Silly!
Do you sometimes just want to look around and yell, “hey! It’s not that serious!” Heavens knows, we do! Today is a celebration of all things silly as Meg and Rebekah tell some of their silliest “oh my gosh, I can’t believe I did that” moments along with some ways they celebrate silliness in their...
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Ep 447 Awesome list for SUMMER 2023!
Summer is now OFFICIAL-official, and we are kicking it off Meg and Kelly's FIRST FAVORITE season with their annual fave - the AWESOME list! Push play to discover everything you need to make the most of your summer. From body care to the very best in bike shorts, from delicious food and cool…
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446 Three ways to save on groceries in thirty minutes
Do you ever feel like you're overspending on groceries every month and want an easy solution? Join Meg and special guest Sarah Schweisthal, the glowing star and super practical guide from You Need a Budget, as they discuss very awesome solutions to spending less at the grocery store AND really...
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445 Midlife with Mindy and Meg: facial changes & life pivots
Today, Mindy Brouse is back on Sorta Awesome for another episode of the wildly popular Midlife with Mindy and Meg series! Tune in to hear them discuss the surprising changes to our faces during perimenopause and menopause, and how making life pivots can lead to even greater happiness in midlife....
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444 Get ready for a So Awesome Summer!
Summer is here, and we have a question - what if you could blend the magic of 1980s summers with all the conveniences of 2023? That’s exactly what Meg had in mind when she created the So Awesome Summer digital summer guide for you! Today, she tells all about something she’s never done before -...
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443 YOUR Awesome guide to summer reading!
Explore the best books to read this summer with Meg and Sorta Awesome regular Katie Proctor, from buzz-worthy novels to inspiring non-fiction! If it's hot on TikTok's BookTok, you know Meg knows about it, and Katie brings selections for every kind of reader that you definitely want to check out…
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442 Say this, not that!
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…
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441 DNF angst: the dreadful feeling of abandoning books
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....
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440 10 questions for Meg!
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...
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439 Midlife with Mindy & Meg: our reactions to midlife in the news
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...
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438 What we've been learning lately: Volume 2
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…
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437 Feeling the vibe: Harry, Taylor, and the power of collective effervescence
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...
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436 Unlock healing and strengthen your intuition through somatic movement featuring Jen Hoffman
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...
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435 We are THAT friend (a reunion show!)
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…
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434 The awesome guide to Trader Joe’s and ALDI
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!…
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433 We're obsessed: all the products we're loving, hating, and wanting right now!
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…
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432 Let's talk about midlife: supporting nervous systems & finding health care
You hit midlife, and suddenly it feels like your nerves are raw. You’re jumpy, you can’t remember anything, and you feel overwhelmed. While all of this feels very un-awesome, we’ve got good news for you! You aren’t alone, and we’ve got some ideas that just might help. Midlife with Mindy and Meg…
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431 Ten awesome things for spring 2023!
Whether you are shivering under late winter snowfalls or sneezing eight times in a row from seasonal allergies, there’s no denying that spring is just around the corner, and we have got you COVERED! Meg is joined this week by Rebekah and they have put together all you need to make spring a little...
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430 What to do when your reading feels broken
Do you feel like your enthusiasm for reading has gone into a downward spiral, creating an un-awesome urge to turn away from books? Don't worry - we get it! This week, Meg is joined by books and reading regular Katie Proctor who is here to help lift your spirits and show you how book-lovers can...
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429 Nom Nom for us, Awesomes!
Snacks, snacks, snacks. Who doesn’t love a snack?! This week, Meg and Kelly dig into a delicious conversation about their favorite snacks. Meg enlightens Kelly to growing up in an ingredients-only household, and Kelly reveals her microwave-less childhood. Then, they decide to form the Raisin…
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428 Becoming the love of your life!
Roses are red, chocolates are fine, but we think you should ask YOURSELF, “will you be mine?” Okay, that was a little silly, but it’s the heart of our conversation going into today’s episode! What would happen if you decided to treat yourself as the love of your life? The women of Sorta Awesome...
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427 Let's talk about midlife: the struggle is real in the clothes closet
Welcome back to the Midlife with Mindy and Meg series! Sorta Awesome regular Mindy Brouse is back, and this week, she brought the Perimenopause Critters with her! She and Meg are exploring the many conflicted feelings and paradoxes of this stage of life. From not recognizing our own bodies to...
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426 The pandemic broke me. Now what?
Gather ‘round, friends. We think this is a good time to circle up and contemplate the changes brought upon our lives and the changes that have happened within OURSELVES in the past three years. Rebekah joins Meg this week with some vulnerable reflections on how she feels different as a person...
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Ep. 425 How to make the most of your money in 2023!
Let’s talk about money, Awesomes! Yes, this topic makes some of us squirmy, but you know for THIS money conversation, you’re just chatting with friends. Meg welcomes Kate Nixon Anania back to the show, and Kate gets to talk about one of her biggest passions - personal finance! No matter where you...
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Ep 424 Trends & predictions for 2023!
Let’s grab our crystal balls, Awesomes. What do we see for the year ahead? Meg and Kelly have done the research and they are here to tell you everything you need to know 2023! Is this the year that Artificial Intelligence takes over? Will the trip back to the 90s and early 2000s finally come to…
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Ep. 423 Why habits fail & the secret to real progress
How many times have you determined you want to create a new habit, only to have your plans, dreams, and goals crash and burn within the first week? If this is you, please hit play on this episode! Meg is starting off the new year with a FANTASTIC conversation with Monica Packer of the super…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Looking for a podcast that will motivate and inspire you to become your best self? Look no further than Sorta Awesome! Hosted by the insightful and engaging Meg Tietz, this podcast is your one-stop-shop for all things lifestyle. Whether you're looking for tips on personal growth, relationship advice, health and wellness, or just some good old-fashioned girl talk, we've got you covered. So pop in your earbuds and become an Awesome! We're more than a podcast - we're your community on the go!
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Looking for a podcast that will motivate and inspire you to become your best self? Look no further than Sorta Awesome! Hosted by the insightful and engaging Meg Tietz, this podcast is your one-stop-shop for all things lifestyle. Whether you're looking for tips on personal growth, relationship...
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