By The Book

By The Book

Hosted ByJolenta Greenberg & Kristen Meinzer

Half reality show, half self-help podcast, and one wild social experiment. Join comedian Jolenta Greenberg and culture critic Kristen Meinzer as they live by the rules of a different self-help book each episode to figure out which ones might actually be life changing.

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Bonus: KC Davis

July 14, 2022 By The Book 00:39:25 Comments Off on Bonus: KC Davis

Kristen and Jolenta talk to therapist and author KC Davis about her mental health platform, Struggle Care.

Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you receive that PLUS a weekly affirmation podcast hosted by Jolenta and Kristen! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/listentobythebook

Kristen and Jolenta’s new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].

You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen’s show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts [podcasts.apple.com], or wherever you listen to podcasts.

We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod.

And if you haven’t already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687

To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book

Check out Kristen’s other podcasts! The Pursuit of Happier on Knowable https://knowable.fyi/courses/happiness [knowable.fyi]

Innovation Uncovered https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-uncovered/id1516667844

Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-therapy-with-rafer-kristen/id1508455193

Bonus: James Barr

June 30, 2022 By The Book 00:33:31 Comments Off on Bonus: James Barr

Kristen and Jolenta talk to podcaster James Barr about the world of Harry Potter, J. K. Rowling, and whether or not you can separate an artist from their art.

Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you receive that PLUS a weekly affirmation podcast hosted by Jolenta and Kristen! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/listentobythebook

Kristen and Jolenta’s new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].

You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen’s show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts [podcasts.apple.com], or wherever you listen to podcasts.

We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod.

And if you haven’t already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687

To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book

Check out Kristen’s other podcasts! The Pursuit of Happier on Knowable https://knowable.fyi/courses/happiness [knowable.fyi]

Innovation Uncovered https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-uncovered/id1516667844

Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-therapy-with-rafer-kristen/id1508455193

Introducing Our New Show: Romance Road Test!

June 16, 2022 By The Book 00:44:00 Comments Off on Introducing Our New Show: Romance Road Test!

Kristen and Jolenta bring you the first episode of their new Audible Original podcast, Romance Road Test! You can listen to the entire series at audible.com/romanceroadtest.

Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you receive that PLUS a weekly affirmation podcast hosted by Jolenta and Kristen! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/listentobythebook

Kristen and Jolenta’s new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].

You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen’s show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts [podcasts.apple.com], or wherever you listen to podcasts.

We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod.

And if you haven’t already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687

To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book

Check out Kristen’s other podcasts! The Pursuit of Happier on Knowable https://knowable.fyi/courses/happiness [knowable.fyi]

Innovation Uncovered https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-uncovered/id1516667844

Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-therapy-with-rafer-kristen/id1508455193

Bonus: The Husbands Vote

June 9, 2022 By The Book 00:34:19 Comments Off on Bonus: The Husbands Vote

The husbands are here! They join Kristen and Jolenta to reflect on a season’s worth of mushrooms, rituals, and more.

Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you receive that PLUS a weekly affirmation podcast hosted by Jolenta and Kristen! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/listentobythebook

Kristen and Jolenta’s new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].

You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen’s show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts [podcasts.apple.com], or wherever you listen to podcasts.

We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod.

And if you haven’t already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687

To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book

Check out Kristen’s other podcasts! The Pursuit of Happier on Knowable https://knowable.fyi/courses/happiness [knowable.fyi]

Innovation Uncovered https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-uncovered/id1516667844

Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-therapy-with-rafer-kristen/id1508455193

Bonus: The Voters Speak

May 26, 2022 By The Book 00:25:47 Comments Off on Bonus: The Voters Speak

Kristen and Jolenta respond to listener feedback on the Season 9 voters’ picks.

Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you receive that PLUS a weekly affirmation podcast hosted by Jolenta and Kristen! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/listentobythebook

Kristen and Jolenta’s new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].

You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen’s show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts [podcasts.apple.com], or wherever you listen to podcasts.

We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod.

And if you haven’t already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687

To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book

Check out Kristen’s other podcasts! The Pursuit of Happier on Knowable https://knowable.fyi/courses/happiness [knowable.fyi]

Innovation Uncovered https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-uncovered/id1516667844

Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-therapy-with-rafer-kristen/id1508455193

Bonus: Season Nine Wrap-Up

May 12, 2022 By The Book 00:42:05 Comments Off on Bonus: Season Nine Wrap-Up

The ladies reflect on the latest season! Did Kristen and Jolenta learn anything new living by your Season 9 book recommendations? What stuck and what was pure torture?

Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you receive that PLUS a weekly affirmation podcast hosted by Jolenta and Kristen! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/listentobythebook

Kristen and Jolenta’s new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].

You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen’s show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts [podcasts.apple.com], or wherever you listen to podcasts.

We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod.

And if you haven’t already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687

To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book

Check out Kristen’s other podcasts! The Pursuit of Happier on Knowable https://knowable.fyi/courses/happiness [knowable.fyi]

Innovation Uncovered https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-uncovered/id1516667844

Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-therapy-with-rafer-kristen/id1508455193

Epilogue: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

April 28, 2022 By The Book 00:29:16 Comments Off on Epilogue: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles. Join the By The Book...

Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

April 21, 2022 By The Book 00:49:33 Comments Off on Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

Kristen & Jolenta live by Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles. Will they learn how to keep busy and...

Epilogue: The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices

April 14, 2022 By The Book 00:31:05 Comments Off on Epilogue: The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices

Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices, by Casper ter Kuile. Join the By The Book Patreon Community!...

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