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In September 2016, Megan traveled with World Vision USA to Lebanon to see the work being done to provide aid to Syrian refugees there. This is part one of a three-part series telling the stories from her time there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Been wondering about the nitty-gritty of Megan's trip to Lebanon? Today, Kelly sits Megan down in the (not-so)-hot seat to talk all about her first trip overseas. From navigating airports to solving mysteries of the bathroom abroad, she tells all about this most amazing adventure. All of that, plus a brand-new take on a seasonal vegetable and tear-jerking TV in Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES: Eat...

Megan is home from her trip to Lebanon with World Vision USA, and you'll get to hear all about what she learned there very soon. BUT, before she left, she and Laura invited the Awesome community to talk about a time they took a risk on themselves personally or professionally. In this episode, you'll hear stories of picking up and moving, of starting a new path, and of making something happen - all...

Though the calendar says we technically still have a few days of summer left, everyone knows that now that Labor Day has come and gone, it's time to get back in the saddle of regular routines. This week, Kelly and Megan do a deep dive into routines - HOW their homes run on them and WHY people choose certain paths to setting up the rhythms of life based on personality and temperament.  All of that...

Whether you consider yourself as crunchy as a box of granola or soggy as this morning's oatmeal, you don't want to miss Megan and Rebekah's talk on all things natural living. They retrace their own steps on the pathway to natural living, and then tell all of the crunchy things they've let go of as well as the naturally-minded ways they just can't quit. The awesome that Rebekah loves to hate and a...

What did we read on summer vacation? Megan invited regular co-host Laura and returning guest Amy Allen Clark of MomAdvice.com to come talk all things books and reading to get your brain geared up for fall. They give their honest thoughts on some of the most buzzed-about books right now, as well as non-fiction and fiction selections that have kept them turning pages. All of that plus a great gift i...

You already know that YOU are one of our favorites, right? We hope you do know that! In this week's episode, Megan and Kelly run through a list of other favorites of theirs - a collection of the awesomes of their lives. Megan makes a big announcement and, as always, there's plenty of Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES EasyLunchboxes, Lunch Blox, plastic ball jars The Babysitter's Club Club podcast 1....

This week is all things pregnancy and new baby, and with good reason. The stork will soon be visiting the Sorta Awesome team! Tune in to find out who is expecting as well as hear some classic pregnancy confessions, thoughts on what to find out and when, and some of the best gift ideas for new moms. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! Episode 67 is brought to you by Your Camera and Your Life: A...

Hail, hail! The Sorta Awesome gang is all here, and our month-long summer break is over! Are you ready for a new group show? Rebekah, Kelly, and Laura join Megan this week as they break down the power of music in moments big and small. You'll hear their milestone music moments, songs that have had the most impact, and the silliest misunderstood lyrics from each of them. All of that plus DOUBLE the...

Megan is joined this week by someone who has known her nearly since birth. Her younger sister Emily Harris is the very special guest co-host for this week's episode! They dish about sister dynamics, INFJ + ENFP, what the dating scene is like for a single woman in her late 30s, and make-up recommendations you don't want to miss. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES 1. Maidenform Self-E...

This is an EXTRA Extra Awesome episode featuring blogger, author, and podcaster Tsh Oxenreider who joins Megan to talk all about the musical Hamilton! Neither of them can contain their enthusiasm for this smash Broadway musical - the creator, the cast, the songs, and the message. In this bonus episode, you'll hear their takes on the show itself as well as why this musical is so important to our cu...

Summer love is in full effect for Sorta Awesome, and Megan and Laura are celebrating this week by sharing their love stories, from their very first loves to how they met their husbands. Later in the show, they dish on some of the biggest surprises marriage has brought. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! LAST CHANCE to take the Sorta Awesome Listener survey! http://sortaawesomeshow.com/survey S...

Kelly joins Megan this week to indulge her in her birthday-inspired moment of deep reflection about life and learning and what wisdom they've gained along the way. They talk about how they've grown intellectually, what they are learning about their bodies, and the matters of the soul that they now know to be true. Lots of introspection ahead! And as always, Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES 1. Yoga...

Our latest Extra Awesome is an excellent follow-up to Sorta Awesome Episode 60: All the awesome for summer 2016. Jerusalem Greer joins us today to inspire all of our working moms to make a plan to make this summer great! She also shares some great tips and ideas for technology and teens in the summer months.   Find Jerusalem on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! You can find Megan on Face...

*** You can take our brand new listener survey by clicking here. It will only take a few minutes of your time and will help us SO MUCH! Thank you! *** Rebekah is here this week to team up with Megan to answer a listener question about their blogging histories - what were the good, the bad, and the ugly parts? They also ponder whether or not blogging is dead and discuss current alternatives to blog...

Track down your library cards, charge up the Kindles, and find a bag big enough to haul all of your books to the pool this summer! This week, Megan welcomes regular co-host Laura Tremaine and returning guest Cara Pence to Sorta Awesome to spill on the best books you're going to want to read right now. From gorgeously crafted fiction to engaging true stories to books they can't wait to be released,...

Summer is just weeks away, and Megan and Kelly are both so giddy about it! This episode has ten awesome recommendations and top picks to make your summer better than ever. Everything from summer desserts and drinks to kissable lipstick and sweat-free skin are included in their top ten list. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! Awesome of the Week The Liturgists Episode 34 - Black and White: Raci...

You've been asking to hear from more of the Sorta Awesome husbands, and this week, we are thrilled to welcome co-host Rebekah's husband Nate to the show! Nate is the executive director of a homeless shelter, and in this week's episode, he challenges many of the misunderstandings and misconceptions regarding people experiencing homelessness. We know you'll appreciate his humble approach to this top...

This week, Leigh Kramer returns to the show to continue our Enneagram conversation! Leigh gave us an incredible introduction to the Enneagram system of understanding personalities back in episode 12 of Sorta Awesome. Today, she returns to answer your questions about wings, arrows, deciding on your type, and why we are attracted to certain types more than others! Make sure you've signed up for the...

Who run the grill? Girls! Yes, even you you, girl ... after you hear this episode! Hollywood Housewife Laura joins Megan this week to tell you everything you need to know about getting set up to grill this summer. Whether you're a nervous newbie like Megan or a seasoned pro like Laura, there are tips, tricks, and recipes for all in this week's episode. Plus Laura's best tips for feeding a crowd in...

What a joy to welcome special guest co-host Crystal Paine of Money Saving Mom to Sorta Awesome! She and Megan talk about projects that have taken Crystal around the world, as well as how Periscope has transformed her relationship with her readers. Plus, she reveals the things she doesn't mind splurging on and the ways she still practices her frugal principles. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week...

Will you still love us tomorrow? MAYBE NOT after you hear us let loose with our most unpopular opinions! To celebrate the show's one year birthday, we decided to create a group show for you all, and in it, we let loose with our Dark Side. Find out which of us hates Christmas, which one thinks your purse is dumb, who is the biggest coffee snob of all, and what the uni-boob has to do with any of it....

Laura Vanderkam knows the secrets behind what successful people do before breakfast, and today she is sharing some of those insights in ways that are practical for all ages and stages of a woman's life! Tune into this bonus episode to find out more about making mornings awesome. Laura's books: 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You ThinkWhat the Most Successful People Do Before BreakfastI Know How...

How do the places we live on this earth shape the people we become? That's the question Megan and Kelly take on this week, exploring what is accurate and what is not about their home states as well as how the climate, culture, and characteristics of the people living there have shaped who they've become. All of that plus Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES Awesome of the WeekDr. Emily Nagoski's Come A...

Does your circle of friends include a Yes Man? Or someone who knows what is in your freezer? Or someone who knows all of your passwords? This week, Megan and Laura return to the topic of friendship to run down a list of ten friends every woman needs in her life. They explain why each of these kinds of friends is so pivotal to your friend list as well as how these friendships build your Life Counci...