Awesomes! Are you ready to take your Enneagram learning to the next level? Maybe you've finally discovered what Enneagram Number you are, but now what? Have no fear because Awesomes Know How to let the Enneagram guide them to new levels of personal growth. This week, Meg is joined by writer, podcaster, and Enneagram teacher Havilah Siegmann of The Transformation Collaborative and Little Faith podcast. Together, they answer your questions about the Enneagram including why discovering your instinctual subtype is important and how to actually do the work of the Enneagram!
All of that plus a surprising approach to helping kids through difficult phases and an affordable skin care tutorial in Awesome of the Week!
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SHOW NOTES:
Family Tree Therapies podcast
Stephanie Marie affordable anti-aging skin care, products and routine 
Sorta Awesome Enneagram Lovers Facebook Group
Havilah's Enneagram For Everyone course; use code AWESOME for $50 off!
Meg's episodes of Little Faith Podcast: Part 1, Part 2
Beatrice Chestnut's The Complete Enneagram
You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
You can find Havilah on Instagram @transformationcollaborative and @littlefaithpodcast
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!



      
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Ep. 194 Enneagram Q&A

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!

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Arts

Literature

Performing Arts

Design

Food

Fashion & Beauty

Visual Arts

Education

Training

Language Courses

Higher Education

K-12

Educational Technology

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!)
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SHOW NOTES:
Laura’s AotW: Storygraph app
Rebekah’s AotW : Ali Hazelwood novellas on audio
Kelly’s AotW: Almond bars
Birria 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 Refugees
Closing song: Oh My Heart, REM
You 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!
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AWESOME EVER AFTER

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!
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SHOW NOTES:
Kelly's Awesome of the Year: Salsa Verde Chicken Rice Tortilla Soup
Rebekah’s Awesome of the Year: Cayden Cross Body Bag from Target
Meg’s Awesome of the Year: Otherworld podcast
Kelly'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 Quinn
Kelly's Listening: Sold a Story podcast
Cozy Acoustic Morning playlist on Spotify
Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Lifeby  Dacher Keltner
Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age by Katherine May
Rebekah'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 Jimeneze
Rebekah's Listening:














The Viall Files "Ask Nick"  episodes and update episodes 














Your Own Backyard 







Rebekah’s viral reel
Rebekah’s post: How to think positively about my house
Meg’s Watching: Never Have I Ever, Heartstopper, and The Bear
Meg’s Reading: The Life Council, Laura Tremaine
Happy Place, Emily Henry
Divine Rivals, Rebecca Ross
None of this is True, Lisa Jewell
You 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!
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471 The year in AWESOME: 2023

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!
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SHOW NOTES:
Kelly’s AotW: American Auto 
Meg’s AotW: Ghost Story podcast
BEST EPISODES
Ep 63: What We Know Now That We're Here
Ep 162: Self-care, self-comfort, what’s healthy, what’s not
Ep 223: Seven kinds of self-care for the holidays
Ep 268 Self-care vs. Self-comfort: Everything you need to know
Ep 39: Seeking rest, finding delight
You 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!
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470 BEST OF Kelly Gordon!

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!
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SHOW NOTES:
Rebekah’s AotW: If We Disappear Here by Mindy Hayes (Get your Kindle 30 day free trial!)
In Your Eyes on YouTube
Meg’s AotW: Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Cream
Sorta 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!
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469 BEST OF Rebekah Hoffer!

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!
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SHOW NOTES:
Easily shop items from today’s episode at Sorta Awesome: Things we LOVE!
REBEKAH’S LISTS:
Babies & Littles
Wooden Tables & Chairs Set
Learning Resources Jumbo Dinosaurs
Other Learning Resources Jumbo Animal Sets
Fat Brain Toys Dimpl Stack
Fat Brains Toys Whirly Squigz

Kids, Tweens, & Teens
Book Series Suggestions:
Dogman
Whatever After
City Spies
Other ideas:
Mail Order Mystery
Face Planter Pot
Natural Crystal LED String Lights
Mooas Cube Timer
Adults
Erin Condren Lap Desk
Daily Calendar from Social Print Studio
MEG’S LISTS:
Things I bought and liked:
Shark HyperAir hair dryer
lookHUMAN mugs
Laneige lip mask
Gold hoop earrings
Bose Quiet Comfort Bluetooth Headphones
Quirky gifts:
Flower bouquet bricks
Mini greenhouse
LCD drawing pad
Future Ghost line
Hard-to-shop-for gifts:
Goldbelly’s Top 50 gifts
Tempurpedic sleep mask
Manta sleep mask
Hotel Lobby candles
Simple Modern insulated drinkware
KELLY’S LISTS:
Gifts for Geeks and Nerds:
SnoogTees
My Hero Academia board game
Soundproof foam for walls 
Personalized minifigs
Keyboard skins or covers
Custom Converse
Family Fun:
Clue Escape and Solve game
Bonus: Box One
Jackbox
Cravebox
Pasta maker
Nespresso
Puzzle table
Dowdle
Buffalo Games puzzles (arcade puzzle)
50 States of Beauty
Social Media Made Me Buy It:
Kitch—Non-heating hair wrap for curly hair
Woobles
AirPods case
Cool Pet glasses holder 
Cat glasses holder
MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME:
Ep. 357 Awesome Holiday Gift Guide 2021
Ep. 222 Sorta Awesome Holiday gift guide 2019!
Ep. 171 Sorta Awesome Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Extra Awesome: Holiday Gift Guide 2017
You 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!
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Ep. 194 Enneagram Q&A

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