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 Mix Friendship and Politics

Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Celeste Headlee’s tips for navigating friendship and politics. We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness...

Friendship Across the Political Divide

How do I make or maintain friendships across political divides? Should I even try? Jolenta and Kristen get tips from Celeste Headlee, author of “We Need to Talk: How...

Your Stories: Social Media, Intergenerational Friendships, and more

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...

K&J Turn Acquaintances into Friends

Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Kat Vellos’s tips for turning acquaintances into friends.  We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness...

By The Book: The Total Money Makeover

*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Kristen and Jolenta live by The Total Money Makeover, by Dave Ramsey. To hear the entire episode and get lots of other great bonus content,...

Turning Acquaintances Into Friends

How can we turn that person we barely know – but like – into a real friend? And how can we deepen the friendships we already have? Jolenta and...

K&J Make The Most of Social Media

Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Dr. Jeffrey Hall’s tips for using social media to feel less alone. We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences...

Putting The Social Back in Social Media

Media – particularly social media – is often pointed to as a culprit in our loneliness. Why is this? And are there ways to better harness the power of social...

K&J Nurture Their Friend Councils

Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Laura Tremaine’s tips for building and nurturing their friend councils.  We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship...

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