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Aug 2019
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Ep. 208 Awesome in Afghanistan!

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About this episode

Pack your bags, Awesomes! We're wrapping up the Sorta Awesome Stories summer series with a road trip around the world! You don't want to miss this conversation between Meg and Sorta Awesome Super Star Carolyn Montonati who is sharing all about the daily life for her and her family in Afghanistan. Tune in to hear about the beauty of the country, the warmth of the culture, and the challenges for the people. Carolyn tells us what family life looks like there as well as what it's like to parent a special needs child there. All of that plus some binge-watching and natural migraine relief in Awesome of the Week!


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SHOW NOTES:

Carolyn’s AoTW: The Night Manager TV show

Meg’s AoTW: Natural Calm + Vitamin B Complex

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