Sorta Awesome

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...

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 s...

“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...

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-Fr...

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 Visit sortaawesomeshow...

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 inspi...

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...

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...

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...

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! Episode 108 is brought to you by LOLA: 100% organic cotton feminine product...

In the newest episode in the Extra Awesome series, Megan welcomes author and speaker Chrystal Evans Hurst to the show! Chrystal Evans Hurst co-authored the bestselling Kingdom Woman with her father, author and pastor Tony Evans. And her newest book, She’s Still There, releases on August 8th! She reaches a wide audience of women speaking at conferences, sharing on her blog and podcast, “Chrystal’s...

Fire off the confetti cannons - Sorta Awesome is back! And this week, Megan and Kelly are celebrating all the wonderfully wild ways we are WEIRD! They'll tell you five great reasons to enjoy all of your weirdness (spoiler: it just might change the world!), then they'll spill the strange little beans on their own weirdness while sharing some of the wackiest weirds from the Awesome community. All of...

In this brand new Extra Awesome episode, Megan and Laura take a break from Sorta Awesome's summer break to discuss allllll of their big feelings about HBO's Game of Thrones! Just in time for the Game of Thrones season 7 premiere, you can tune in to hear them talk series background, story arcs, best and worst characters, and why even a (very) highly sensitive person like Megan lists this as one of...

What's it like to get naked at a spa? What's the worst thing about middle school kids? And DO YOU HAVE ANY LIFE REGRETS?! These are all questions that only a sister could get away with asking, and this week, Megan welcomes her sister Emily back to Sorta Awesome for a conversation filled with answers to questions that might make you raise an eyebrow. Tune in to hear them dish on professional lives,...

If you're feeling busy and out of the loop of what's new and interesting in culture right now, this week's episode is just for you! Megan and Laura celebrate Megan's 40th birthday by indulging in one of her favorite subjects - all that's good to know in cultural trends! They'll give you the scoop on what to wear, what to watch, what to listen to, and what to read for summer 2017. All of that plus...

Sometimes the smallest change can change everything. Today, Megan and Rebekah explore some game-changing discoveries that have genuinely changed their lives! From the kitchen to the bedroom, from grocery hacks to curly hair tips, they share the best discoveries that just might change your life a little bit, too. All of that plus Awesome of the Week!  Episode 104 is brought to you by Talkspace - th...

It's time for our favorite summer ritual - the awesome summer list episode! Megan is joined this week by fellow summer-lover Kelly, and they have put together a list of ten ideas to make this summer a little bit more amazing. From flip-flops that are good to your feet to what your skin needs to be protected from the sun to really cool ways to keep your kids engaged with learning over the summer, t...

We hope you're ready to kick off the summer season in a VERY awesome way! With months of warm weather, road trips, and lazy afternoons ahead of us, we know many of you have summer books and reading on your mind. Today, Megan is joined by Young Adult author Aisha Saeed to talk about writing books with kids underfoot, how the We Need Diverse Books movement began, and what books to be sure to include...

Anne with an E is a new adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's classic Anne of Green Gables. In this episode in the Extra Awesome series, Megan is joined by author and speaker Sarah Bessey to discuss the merits and concerns in new adaptations of beloved books. This conversation is spoiler-free and might be just what you need to hear to help you decide if you'll watch or pass on this series now streaming...

One of the most-discussed, most-downloaded episodes in Sorta Awesome history is Episode 26 in which Laura and Megan discuss the truth about anxiety. Today, they are sharing their long-anticipated follow-up discussion to that episode which includes symptoms of anxiety, recognizing it in children, supporting a spouse or loved one suffering from it, and when to get help. This episode also features an...

Gather 'round, Awesomes! Episode 100 is finally here, and we are celebrating with a group show! Join Megan, Rebekah, Laura, and Kelly as they honor this highly memorable moment in Sorta Awesome history by digging into their personal histories to share some of their most memorable moments! Believe it or not, there were a few stories they hadn't told in the past 100 episodes, and you may gasp (and d...

Awesomes, have we got an INCREDIBLE show for you this week! One of the most important topics of our time is how to have healthy, dynamic, and informative conversations with kids about their bodies and sexuality. Join Megan and Kelly today as they dig into this topic with the help of licensed clinical social worker, ordained minister, and Awesome LeAnn Gardner. In this information-packed hour, you'...

Cue the confetti! The day Awesomes have been waiting months for is finally here - regular co-host Rebekah returns from her maternity leave! We know that you've missed hearing Rebekah's voice on Sorta Awesome, and in this episode, she and Megan do what they do best - open up the confessional and tell secrets on themselves. After sharing a bit of the birth story of the new man in Rebekah's life, she...

Today, Megan is joined by Laura, and they take some time to solve some of life’s biggest mysteries, like how do you navigate awkward conversations with a nanny about how to wash the dishes? How do you keep yourselves from going cuckoo bananas in the midst of spring craziness? Why is Laura’s complexion so gorgeous all the time, and also what is up with those tortoises? It's a grab bag episode of So...

This week, Megan and Kelly take up the ancient practice of confession and get very honest about their personal lives and spiritual faiths. From the childhood experiences that formed the foundation of their belief systems to the moments in adulthood that turned their beliefs upside down, they share their thoughts on faith and how it has evolved over the years. This episode invites reflection from p...