Sorta Awesome

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 reflections on the past eight years, future plans for each of them, and closing words to the Awesomes. (Plus a quadruple dose of Awesome of the Week!)As you are shopping Amazon this season, don’t forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazonTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Notion: Try Notion AI for free when you go to notion.com/sorta*OneSkin: New customers get 15% off with code SORTA at oneskin.co*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkoutSHOW NOTES:Laura’s AotW: Storygraph appRebekah’s AotW : Ali Hazelwood novellas on audioKelly’s AotW: Almond barsBirria beef (thanks to Awesome Jill):Combine one jar of Target's Mexican-inspired birria cooking sauce with 2.5 pounds of stew beef in a slow cooker; cool on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4. Serve over ramen noodles.Meg’s AotW: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara (in print and on audio)Lebanon series: October 2016, start with A Refuge for RefugeesClosing song: Oh My Heart, REMYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Find Laura on Instagram and on her podcast 10 Things to Tell You!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 you are shopping Amazon this season, don’t forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazonTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Book of the Month: For a limited time, you can join and get the first book for just $5 with code FORYOU at bookofthemonth.com*OneSkin: New customers get 15% off with code SORTA at oneskin.co*Lume: New customers get $5 off a Lume Starter pack with code AWESOME at LumeDeoderant.com*Green Chef: Go to GreenChef.com/60awesome and use code 60awesome to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two monthsSHOW NOTES:Kelly's Awesome of the Year: Salsa Verde Chicken Rice Tortilla SoupRebekah’s Awesome of the Year: Cayden Cross Body Bag from TargetMeg’s Awesome of the Year: Otherworld podcastKelly's Watching: Shrinking and Ted Lasso on Apple TV (sign up for Apple TV with our affiliate link!) Kelly's Reading: The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna QuinnKelly's Listening: Sold a Story podcastCozy Acoustic Morning playlist on SpotifyAwe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Lifeby Dacher KeltnerEnchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age by Katherine MayRebekah's Watching:Jury Duty (on Amazon prime)Traitors (on Peacock)Rebekah’s Reading:Nonfiction: How To Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key The Great Sex Rescue  by Shelia Wray Gregoire Caste by Isabel Wilkerson Fiction:Yours Truly by Abby JimenezeRebekah's Listening: The Viall Files "Ask Nick"  episodes and update episodes Your Own Backyard Rebekah’s viral reelRebekah’s post: How to think positively about my houseMeg’s Watching: Never Have I Ever, Heartstopper, and The BearMeg’s Reading: The Life Council, Laura TremaineHappy Place, Emily HenryDivine Rivals, Rebecca RossNone of this is True, Lisa JewellYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 professionally, and she shares the one episode she wants to leave with the Awesomes!As you are shopping Amazon this season, don’t forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazonSHOW NOTES:Kelly’s AotW: American Auto Meg’s AotW: Ghost Story podcastBEST EPISODESEp 63: What We Know Now That We're HereEp 162: Self-care, self-comfort, what’s healthy, what’s notEp 223: Seven kinds of self-care for the holidaysEp 268 Self-care vs. Self-comfort: Everything you need to knowEp 39: Seeking rest, finding delightYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to remember from the past eight years. Rebekah has picked her favorite episode to re-share with you, and we include a surprise never-heard-on-the-main-show accidental confession that you don’t want to miss!As you are shopping Amazon this season, don’t forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazonTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Notion: Try Notion AI for free when you go to notion.com/sorta*Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkoutSHOW NOTES:Rebekah’s AotW: If We Disappear Here by Mindy Hayes (Get your Kindle 30 day free trial!)In Your Eyes on YouTubeMeg’s AotW: Illiyoon Ceramide Ato CreamSorta Awesome episodes mentioned: 10 Big Things We Stopped Doing (ep. 264) 10 Things We Wish We Had Done Sooner (ep. 183) Leaning Into The Squirm: How To Talk To Your Kids ABout Bodies, Sex, and Sexuality (ep. 99) Coming Out Conversations (ep. 137) Self-Care, Self-Comfort, What's Healthy, What's Not (ep. 162) Offering Gentle Comfort In Times Of Grief During The Holidays and Beyond (ep. 80) Heartbreak, Doubt, And Finding Faith Through The Storms (ep. 192) The Pandemic Broke Me, Now What? (ep. 426) Every Single Confessions Episode: Helpful PSAs and A Collection of Confessions (ep. 37) Lollipop Debates, Starbucks Half-Truths, and Other Things That Keep Us Up At Night (ep. 98) Confessions: Embarrassing Moments Edition! (ep. 136 - Rebekah ALMOST picked this one for the replay.) True Confessions: Home Life Edition (ep. 168 - group show!) Confessions: Year-End Edition (ep. 174) Confessions: Holiday Edition! (ep. 225 - group show!) So EMBARRASSING. Hear Our Confessions! (ep. 243 - replayed in this episode) Confessions: Weird New Habits, Lice Battles, Book Heartbreaks, and More! (ep. 280) Our Spiciest Confessions Yet! (ep. 359) Our MOST Memorable Confessions! (ep. 383 - clip show) You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazonTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:*Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/AWESOME for up to 20% off your next purchase (limited time offer!)*OneSkin: Get 15% off with the code SORTA at oneskin.coSHOW NOTES:Easily shop items from today’s episode at Sorta Awesome: Things we LOVE!REBEKAH’S LISTS:Babies & LittlesWooden Tables & Chairs SetLearning Resources Jumbo DinosaursOther Learning Resources Jumbo Animal SetsFat Brain Toys Dimpl StackFat Brains Toys Whirly SquigzKids, Tweens, & TeensBook Series Suggestions:DogmanWhatever AfterCity SpiesOther ideas:Mail Order MysteryFace Planter PotNatural Crystal LED String LightsMooas Cube TimerAdultsErin Condren Lap DeskDaily Calendar from Social Print StudioMEG’S LISTS:Things I bought and liked:Shark HyperAir hair dryerlookHUMAN mugsLaneige lip maskGold hoop earringsBose Quiet Comfort Bluetooth HeadphonesQuirky gifts:Flower bouquet bricksMini greenhouseLCD drawing padFuture Ghost lineHard-to-shop-for gifts:Goldbelly’s Top 50 giftsTempurpedic sleep maskManta sleep maskHotel Lobby candlesSimple Modern insulated drinkwareKELLY’S LISTS:Gifts for Geeks and Nerds:SnoogTeesMy Hero Academia board gameSoundproof foam for walls Personalized minifigsKeyboard skins or coversCustom ConverseFamily Fun:Clue Escape and Solve gameBonus: Box OneJackboxCraveboxPasta makerNespressoPuzzle tableDowdleBuffalo Games puzzles (arcade puzzle)50 States of BeautySocial Media Made Me Buy It:Kitch—Non-heating hair wrap for curly hairWooblesAirPods caseCool Pet glasses holder Cat glasses holderMORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:Ep. 357 Awesome Holiday Gift Guide 2021Ep. 222 Sorta Awesome Holiday gift guide 2019!Ep. 171 Sorta Awesome Holiday Gift Guide 2018Extra Awesome: Holiday Gift Guide 2017You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices