Sorta Awesome

What are the ingredients to a perfect playlist? The Popcast's Jamie Golden joins Megan on this episode of Extra Awesome to spill the secrets to crafting a great playlist. They also talk about their history with music, the music styles they love and hate, the best albums no one has heard of, and what they cannot stop listening to right now. This super-sized episode of Extra Awesome has lots of laug...

It's April Fool's Day, but since neither Megan nor Rebekah are much into pranks, they decided to observe this silliest of holidays by exploring all the awesome ways there are to fool around in what precious little free time they have. Be prepared for lots of laughter and goofiness as they talk books, TV, and apps. They also delve right into some very revealing online quizzes. All of that plus Awes...

Dana White is a hero to her adoring fans, and many of you Awesomes have been asking to hear more from her. We are so excited to welcome her as this month's guest co-host! In today's episode, Megan and Dana discuss the secretive start to Dana's blog A Slob Comes Clean and what can happen when your side project becomes the main project. She also shares how she fills her (very limited) free time by w...

Megan wanted to do a deep dive into podcasting, and who better to join her than enthusiast of all things media Kelly? Together they explore the development of this medium along with their own personal histories and first favorite shows. They weigh in on the celebrity podcast trend, and then reveal some of the technical nitty-gritty of creating new episodes of Sorta Awesome each week. All of that p...

If you've ever done battle with your inner critic, you know that cycle of self-criticism and self-hatred is very not awesome. On today's episode of Extra Awesome, wellness and body image coach Melissa Toler explains why the secret to breaking this cycle is all about making friends with our Inner Mean Girl. SHOW NOTES MelissaToler.com: How to stop being a jerk to yourself: a lesson in self-compassi...

Ever wondered about the etiquette of encountering a celebrity, or if LA is crawling with paparazzi? How about what's so special about life in your 30s? Or what is the worst part about living far away from family? Laura joins Megan this week to answer a grab bag of listener questions. All of that plus Awesome of the Week! Healthy Moving has a free offer for YOU, Awesome! Text SortaAwesome to 33444...

Spring is on its way, and before it fills the sky with rain clouds and the streets with puddles, Megan and Rebekah are here to bring you awesome things for your spring! This list includes everything from Easter egg pink nail polish to ideas for filling those Easter baskets, and zesty salad dressing to a favorite natural sunscreen, plus a whole bunch more! All of that plus Awesome of the Week! Heal...

Today we are releasing the first episode of the Extra Awesome bonus episode series! Megan asked musician Nick Clark of the band Progger to join us on the show to talk about how he went from being a semiconductor engineer to a full-time musician in Austin, TX. Nick's story is fascinating and full of joy, and we hope it is inspiring to you today. SHOW NOTES: Texas State University BobcatsSXSW music...

Megan welcomes guest co-host Osheta Moore of Shalom in the City to the show this week! Together, they explore the concept of shalom and how its essential meaning of wholeness has the power to change the world in big and small ways. All of that plus Awesome of the Week! Healthy Moving is offering a free video for YOU, Awesome! Text SortaAwesome to 33444 to sign-up or go to HealthyMoving.com/sortaaw...

Can we interest you in a little more awesome in your life? Beginning March 1st, we're bringing you exactly that - some Extra Awesome to inspire you to find even more amazingness in the every day. Tune in to find out more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are right in the thick of the entertainment awards season, and Megan and Laura thought it would be fun to dish up the inside scoop on what really goes on behind the scenes of the entertainment industry. Laura tackles some listener questions on how she got her start in the biz, and she fills us in on just how real reality TV is. Later, she pulls up a chair for her husband Jeff who, in addition t...

Kelly joins Megan this week, and they take on a fascinating question about what to do when sparks unexpectedly fly between people. Chemistry, attraction, and connection between friends, family, and even strangers gives them a lot to talk about in this episode, and they can't wait to hear your thoughts! All of that, plus awesome of the week! Healthy Moving is offering a free video for YOU, Awesome!...

Megan and Rebekah dive into the fascinating ways that technology creates, influences, and enhances our relationships. Inspired by a listener question, they dig deep to share their love for Voxer, then they discuss everything from manners in the digital age to the ever-present possibility of screenshots of secrets. More than a few Awesomes sent in their stories of how technology has changed their r...

Ready to beat those winter blues? We have such a fun show full of so much awesome for you this week! Amy Allen Clark of MomAdvice.com joins Megan as guest co-host, and Amy has brought with her some perspectives on fashion, reading, and technology that just might change your life. From capsule wardrobes to rearview mirror conversations, they cover some fascinating topics that are sure to surprise y...

Kelly joins Megan this week to talk about one topic they can never get enough of - the Myers Briggs personality system! Some of you have sent in questions on Myers Briggs, and they are more than happy to share their thoughts on what resources are best for beginners, whether or not they buy into the ambivert theory, and how to apply Myers Briggs without feeling constricted by labels. All of that, p...

Laura joins Megan this week to talk about one of the hottest topics in culture right now: true crime. Long-time true crime fan Laura has lots of opinions on what makes for great true crime (and why some of the most talked-about true crime features are far from being the best). She also brings her recommendations for the best books and films in this genre. All of that plus Awesome of the Week! From...

Sorta Awesome is back! Rebekah joins Megan for this first show of the brand new year, and they are going to get you inspired for 2016 with insane goals, powerful words, and meaningful mantras. They've invited other Awesomes to share their hopes and plans for the new year, too! Later in the show, they dig into home care and keeping, and you might just be surprised by what they have to say! All of t...

Here we are at the end of 2015, and to celebrate, Megan asked all three co-hosts to join her for another group show! Kelly, Rebekah, Laura, and Megan open up with thoughtful reflections on what they've learned and how they've grown in the past year. Then things get a little silly (and hopefully a little helpful, too!) as they share their favorites of 2015 in listening, reading, watching, eating, a...

It's the end of the year, and we're feeling reflective. Megan and Kelly explore the spiritual practice of Sabbath and you might be surprised by what they discover. Plus lots of information about the show at the top of the episode - make sure you tune in! Healthy Moving is offering a free class for YOU, Awesome! Text SortaAwesome to 33444 to sign-up or go to HealthyMoving.com/sortaawesome ! SHOW NO...

Modern Mrs. Darcy’s Anne Bogel joins Megan and Laura to dish on the best in books for 2015. From their favorite authors and most-beloved reads to the books that surprised and disappointed them, you’ll hear all their big feelings about the best reads of the year. All of that, plus awesome of the week!   SHOW NOTES Healthy Moving is offering a free class for YOU, Awesome! Text SortaAwesome to 33444...

This week, Rebekah of SimplyRebekah.com joins Megan to bring you some interesting info you’ve probably never heard! First, they share some public service announcements about topics close to their hearts. Later in the show, they each reveal a collection of confessions involving pizza stones, McDonald’s, and not knowing east from west that get them both giggling. All of that, plus Awesome of the Wee...

What a delight to have author and speaker Jerusalem Greer join Sorta Awesome as a guest co-host! Jerusalem’s book A Homemade Year is one of Megan’s very favorites, and in this episode, they dig into childhood memories, explore what a rebuilding year looks like on a farm, and give suggestions for those new to the practice of Advent. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week!   Show Notes 1. Acorn.tv 2....

Your holiday survival guide is here! In this episode, Megan and Kelly team up to tackle your questions about making the most of the holiday season. How do you un-stick yourself from sticky conversations around the dinner table? How do you know who to visit and when? And what do you do about all of those gifts? Plus, they share some of your INCREDIBLE ideas for holiday traditions. All of that, plus...

It’s been too long since we dug into the listener question bag and tossed around our best answers. Hollywood Housewife Laura joins Megan to talk about marking milestones as a young adult, getting cutthroat with the life priority list, Biore strips and other beauty surprises, as well as why they’re both off the good stuff. (Where good stuff = Dr. Pepper and Diet Coke.) All of that plus Awesome of t...

There is so much more to autumn than pumpkin spice and raking leaves! Megan and Rebekah have gathered a harvest of awesome to share with you this week including recipes, projects, and the secret to keeping cold weather germs away. Tune in for their top ten list plus Awesomes of the Week!   1. TakeThemAMeal.com 2. Comprehensive ENFP Survival Guide, Heidi Priebe Personality Hacker Podcast (especiall...