Welcome back to Sorta Awesome Dacey, Meg's fourteen year old daughter. In this episode in the Extra Awesome series, Dacey explains for us what the teenage crowd means when they talk about "aesthetic," why Discord is the best messaging platform, and how she feels about starting high school in just a few months. What advice do you have for Dacey as she starts ... Show More
Dec 2023
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- ... Show More
1h 41m
Mar 2020
Things I Wish I Knew in High School
As we all know, being a teenager and surviving high school is not easy!! This week, Maddie shares some important lessons that she’s learned over the years that she wishes she knew when she was in high school. We give advice on avoiding friendship drama, tips for getting good grad ... Show More
31 m
Dec 2022
in my dms | Ellie Zeiler | I'LL BE YOUR SISTER EP 5
Join Ellie Zeiler in "I'll Be Your Sister," a new weekly podcast that takes you behind the scenes and into her real life as she navigates turning 18 and heading to college, reflecting on her high school experience, and discusses social media, fashion and beauty. This week on the ... Show More
19m 47s
Jan 2023
No, You Can’t Marry Your Mom
On this episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Zak answer a question about a princess-obsessed little girl who keeps asking if she can marry her mom. The mom finds it sweet but doesn’t know how to respond. Recommendations: Jamilah: Vintage Contemporaries by Dan Kois Zak: Keep Going Fir ... Show More
17m 35s
Apr 2022
ATG 69: The messy art of raising modern teenagers - My interview with my 18yo L.E. Acuff
<p>What’s it like being a teenager today? What’s up with Gen Z’s meme obsession? How do you motivate a teenager to have goals? As a parent, I’ve asked myself all these questions, so I decided to ask them to someone who might be able to answer, a real-life teenager, my 18-year-old ... Show More
46 m
Sep 2022
Courtney Summers returns!
Bestselling Young Adult author Courtney Summers returns to discuss her new book I'm the Girl. She shares with Jill the inspiration behind her book, writing books about teen girls for teen girls, the cultural systems in place that perpetuate violence against girls and women, and w ... Show More
51m 36s
May 2021
Success Story with Amy! UBE Graduate
<p>Today I’m joined by Amy! She’s a follower of mine, and part of our online community. In this episode, she’ll share with us her transition from conventional parenting, to connective parenting. </p>
<p>She’s also a graduate of the UBE Course! She’ll share with us her experience, ... Show More
19m 8s
Nov 2023
A Smartphone-Free Adolescence: Melissa’s Story (#172)
<p>Today, Melanie has a very special guest—her daughter, Melissa! In this episode, we will hear how Melissa feels about growing up without social media or a smartphone. They discuss an overview of teen brain science, what makes social media irresistible for teens, the risks for t ... Show More
1h 7m