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.


All Episodes

K&J Become Party Animals

Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Jon Levy’s tips for making the most of parties. We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and...

How To Make The Most of Parties

Parties can be a lot of fun, but they can also be anxiety inducing. How can we have the most fun at parties? And how can we host parties...

Your Stories: Astrology, Politics, Friendship Ups and Downs

Jolenta and Kristen read some of the many stories you’ve shared about the topics we’ve recently covered on the show We want to hear from you! Share your own...

By The Book: Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies

*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Kristen and Jolenta live by Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies: And Other Rituals to Fix Your Life, from Someone Who’s Been There, by Tara Schuster....

K&J Mix Astrology and Friendship

Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Aliza Kelly’s tips for making the most of astrology in friendship. We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with...

The Astrology of Friendship

What’s your sign? Is it compatible with mine? Is our friendship written in the stars? Jolenta and Kristen talk astrology and friendship with Aliza Kelly, astrologer and author of...

K&J Survive Friendship Ups and Downs

Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Eric Zimmer’s tips for navigating friendship ups and downs.  We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and...

Surviving Friendship Ups and Downs

Friendships are comforting and fun in the best of times. But what about during the worst of times? How do we keep our friends close when things aren’t going...

By The Book: The Beginner’s Guide to Stoicism

*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Kristen and Jolenta live by The Beginner’s Guide to Stoicism, by Matthew Van Natta. To hear the entire episode and get lots of other great...

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