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It's EXTRA Awesome time, friends! In this conversation, Meg welcomes Super Star Awesome Kate Nixon Anania back to Sorta Awesome, and yes, they are talking about food again! Kate and her family have been eating less meat and more plants for the past few years, and she has some fantastic insights to share about how to make this work for you and your family in very awesome ways!

Family grain bowl

(Vinaigrette)

Sheet pan roasted gnocci

Garlicky lentils on toast

Cashew honey tofu

(How to cook tofu)

Buttery Moong Dal

(Tan France's version)

Mango Pickle

Cooking with Beyond and Impossible Meat cookbook

Sorta Tasty Facebook group

Find Kate's book Twenties in your Pocket - Amazon and find more from her on her website twentiesinyourpocket.com

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Is the rom-com dead? Are the romantic comedies of the 1980s, 90s, and early 2000s just relics of the past? This week, Meg welcomes Mary Carver back to Sorta Awesome, and wow does she have some great insights into the current state of rom-coms! Meg and Mary talk about new trends in inclusivity in this genre of film along with other ways the romantic comedy has been updated for 2022 audiences. Mary brought a TON of recommendations (in spreadsheet form!) for you to check out, too!

Come be a part of our Patreon community and join in our FIRST book club discussion in September! You’ll get exclusive content every month plus hundreds of hours of Super Star episodes to download and binge right now! And bonus - get our texting number so you can send us your thoughts anytime! Go to patreon.com/sortaawesome to become a Super Star Awesome!

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SHOW NOTES:

Mary’s AoTW: Troublemaker by Leah Remini (audiobook)

Meg’s AotW: PictureThis app

You Grow, Gurl by Christoper Griffin

Mary’s movie spreadsheet

Prayers from the Parking Lot: 50 Short Reflections for Moms on the Go (Mary’s new devotional!)

The Couch Podcast with Mary Carver

Visit Mary’s website and follow her on IG! Listen to her podcast The Couch Podcast with Mary Carver. And be sure to order her new devotional for moms called Prayers from the Parking Lot: 50 Short Reflections for Moms on the Go!

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I’m so excited to introduce the Smart Girl’s Podcast, the latest show launched by the American Girl Podcast Network. The Smart Girl’s Podcast brings to life the popular advice books on growing up dealing with topics ranging from body, mental health, social media, friendships, embarrassing moments, crushes, and so much more. Hosted by 16 year old actress + writer Shay Rudolph (from Netflix’s The Babysitters Club) and cultural expert and educator Jess Weiner, these hosts bring a fun, multi-generational dynamic to the show and share candid, practical advice alongside experts and celebrity guests all about the issues tweens, teens, and their parents face growing up in today’s world. I hope you tune in and subscribe to the Smart Girl’s Podcast on the American Girl Podcast Network!

apple.co/smartgirls

The Smart Girl's Podcast

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Career changes. Health issues. Family shake-ups. Extreme burnout. Throughout life, all of us will face moments when we choose to (or are forced to) make big changes that can shake up our sense of identity. This week, Meg and Kelly process through this together as they reflect on moments when they’ve asked themselves this question: “Who am I if I’m not THIS?” (Pssst - they share some helpful suggestions on how to recover your sense of self, too!)

Come be a part of our Patreon community and join in our FIRST book club discussion in September! You’ll get exclusive content every month plus hundreds of hours of Super Star episodes to download and binge right now! And bonus - get our texting number so you can send us your thoughts anytime! Go to patreon.com/sortaawesome to become a Super Star Awesome!

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SHOW NOTES:

Kelly's AotW: MamaMango Moscato

Meg’s AotW: Magical Mindset Moments podcast

Sorta Awesome Ep. 128: Love Your Body, Change Your World with Jen Hoffman

Sorta Awesome Ep. 273: A Must-Listen to Heal from 2020 for an Awesome 2021!

Sorta Awesome Ep. 193: Stressed Out, Burned Out and Ready to Recover

Slate article: Rob Lowe on sending his son off to college

True You: Letting Go of Your False Self to Uncover the Person God Created

Come As You Are Amazon | Bookshop

Burnout Amazon | Bookshop

This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch Amazon | Bookshop

Your Blue Flame Amazon | Bookshop

Well + Good article: 13 Steps to Finding Yourself—It’s Not Your Average Game of Hide-and-Seek

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We would love to introduce you to “Humble & Hungry,” a podcast for moms, storytellers and lovers of life. Tune in weekly as you follow host, Natalie Puche, embark on her new journey in motherhood, keeping up with her chef fiancé, and blindly navigating through her 30’s the only way she knows best…humbly and hopefully not hangrily. 

apple.co/humble

Humble & Hungry

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Ever wish you had someone to hold your hand at the hair salon and tell you exactly what is going to work best for your hair? How many times have you gotten home from getting your hair done, only to realize you hate it? Our hair is such an important part of our style, but most of us don’t know where to turn for expert advice on what will help us look and feel great! Today, Meg is joined by Jenny Eversole, the creator of Style Space - a company dedicated to helping everyone look and feel as awesome as they are! Tune in to hear why people have bad experiences in the salon and how to avoid hair heartbreak along with some great do’s and don’t for amazing hair!

Sometimes it’s hard to find the good in the world around us, but you can be a light in the darkness with your support for Sorta Awesome and all of our communities when you become a Sorta Awesome SUPER STAR! You’ll get exclusive content every month plus hundreds of hours of Super Star episodes to download and binge right now! And bonus - get our texting number so you can send us your thoughts anytime! Go to patreon.com/sortaawesome to become a Super Star!

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg’s lipstick organizer, earring box, and new favorite pens!

Book a Hair Styling Consultation with Christina

To get a free guide for discovering your dream style, download your guide at www.stylespace.com

You can also book any styling session in clothing, hair, makeup or skincare with an expert stylist. Click here to get style matched!

Christina's Top 3 Product Links for dry shampoo:

Kenra Professional Dry Volume Burst 3

OGX Extra Strength Refresh & Restore + Coconut Miracle Oil Dry Shampoo

Cake Beauty the All Powderful Tinted Dry Shampoo Powder

Pro haircare tip: Christina recommends doing an Apple Cider Vinegar rinse 1x a month to balance the Ph of your scalp. This also hinders bacteria, adds shine and luster to your hair. While in the shower, massage 1/2 a cup of apple cider vinegar (with the mother in it) into your scalp. Leave on up to 5 minutes. Rinse very well.  (or you will smell like a salad).

BRAGG Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar

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Find Jenny on Instagram and at https://www.stylespace.com!

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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Welcome back to the Midlife with Mindy and Meg series here on Sorta Awesome! For this midlife conversation, Meg and Mindy open the door to conversation about the part of midlife that can be the most surprising, the most emotional, the most challenging, and the most exciting - our sex lives! Tune in to hear them have the kind of frank, honest, and transparent conversation that you need when it comes to the challenges of sex after 35, as well as some of the thrills and awesome discoveries!

Sometimes it’s hard to find the good in the world around us, but you can be a light in the darkness with your support for Sorta Awesome and all of our communities when you become a Sorta Awesome SUPER STAR! You’ll get exclusive content every month plus hundreds of hours of Super Star episodes to download and binge right now! And bonus - get our texting number so you can send us your thoughts anytime! Go to patreon.com/sortaawesome to become a Super Star!

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SHOW NOTES:

Noah Kavan’s Stick Season

(fun covers on TikTok from @ratthew413 @imisabeldumaa @moiraandclaire and this clever version from @maisiehpeters )

Sorta Awesome sponsors Dame Products (code AWESOME for 15% off sitewide) and Foria Wellness (code AWESOME for 20% off)

Come As You Are, Dr. Emily Nagoski

Dataclysm: Love, Sex, Race, and Identity--What Our Online Lives Tell Us about Our Offline Selves

Hey Vulva Owners, Your Sexual Peak May Last Longer Than You Think

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Find Mindy at bookendhomeschoolers.com and on Instagram! You can also find her as a co-host on the Currently Reading podcast!

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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Four hundred is a LOT, you guys! And no one knows that better than Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah - ESPECIALLY after playing five rounds of Would You Rather? to celebrate 400 episodes of Sorta Awesome! You do NOT want to miss the laughs, the tears, and the moral dilemmas your three favorite friends find themselves sharing in this super-sized episode! There are no words to describe it - just hit play and find out for yourself!

Sometimes it’s hard to find the good in the world around us, but you can be a light in the darkness with your support for Sorta Awesome and all of our communities when you become a Sorta Awesome SUPER STAR! You’ll get exclusive content every month plus hundreds of hours of Super Star episodes to download and binge right now! And bonus - get our texting number so you can send us your thoughts anytime! Go to patreon.com/sortaawesome to become a Super Star!

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Faherty: Go to fahertybrand.com/AWESOME and use code AWESOME at checkout to get 20% off

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SHOW NOTES:

Rebekah’s AotW: CrockPot Tuscan Garlic Chicken with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Kelly’s AotW: Ms. Marvel on Disney+ AND Only Murders in the Building on Hulu (Get a FREE trial with our affiliate link!)

Meg’s AotW: The Summer I Turned Pretty (the show and the book!)

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Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!

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We are closing in on 400 episodes of Sorta Awesome, you guys! And back at the beginning of the show, Meg and the team loved tackling listener questions. This week, Meg invites Rebekah to go back to their roots as they answer questions from you - the Awesomes! From the podcast origin story to dealing with DMs to whether or not they ever ever ever plan to meet in person and SO MUCH MORE, they get REAL with their answers!

Sometimes it’s hard to find the good in the world around us, but you can be a light in the darkness with your support for Sorta Awesome and all of our communities when you become a Sorta Awesome SUPER STAR! You’ll get exclusive content every month plus hundreds of hours of Super Star episodes to download and binge right now! And bonus - get our texting number so you can send us your thoughts anytime! Come join us at patreon.com/sortaawesome

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Raycon: Get 15% off your Raycon order at BUYRAYCON.com/sorta

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SHOW NOTES:

Rebekah’s AotW: Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey (Netflix)

Meg’s AotW: Kate Bush Runnin’ Up That Hill

Two Bossy Dames newsletter

Cloudbusting/Ecto playlist on Spotify

Sorta Awesome Ep. 99: Learning Into the Squirm: How to talk to your kids about bodies, sex, and sexuality

Sorta Awesome Ep. 137 Coming Out Conversations with Brett Trapp (Now BT Harman)

Sorta Awesome Ep 192: Heartbreak, doubt, and finding faith through the storms

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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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You’ve been missing her, Awesome Nation, but today Sorta Awesome regular Emily Massenburg is back on the show! Meg’s sister is here to dive into conversation with her about the wonderful world of dupes, duplicates, and alternatives to favorite products so you can avoid the big price tags and feel great! They’ve got a BUNCH of dupes to share for skin care, makeup, and lifestyle products, plus sunscreen talk and The Bear in Awesome of the Week!

Wanna hear the behind-the-scenes details on Emily’s wedding and DREAM honeymoon in Greece? She was on the Awesome Overflow for June 2022, and so it’s a great time become a Super Star and get access to HUNDREDS of hours of exclusive, never-heard-before episodes! It’s super easy to sign up at patreon.com/sortaawesome and bonus - get our texting number so you can send us your thoughts anytime!

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg AotW: The Bear on Hulu (Use our affiliate link to sign up for Hulu—$1/month for three months!)

Emily’s AotW: Black Girl Sunscreen

Brandefy app

Em's Dupes:

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2%

e.l.f. 16 Hour Camo Concealer

Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer

Loreal Infallible Fresh Foundation

Meg's Dupes:

Bioderma Micellar Water

Neutrogena Hydroboost water gel moisturizer

Equate brand water gel moisturizer

Laneige sleeping mask for lips

CARE:NEL sleeping mask

Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen

Trader Joe’s Daily Facial Sunscreen

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk

FLOWER beauty Petal Pout

NARS Blush in Orgasm

Milani baked blush in Luminoso

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand

Makeup Revolution Eye Bright Concealer

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish

Wet N Wild Photo Focus Pressed Powder

Women’s Mad Love Keava Footbed Sandals

Real Techniques beauty sponge

COWIN E7 Noise cancelling headphones

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

You can find Emily on 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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