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Smash HitSmash Season 1, Episode 8 - "The Coup" with Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer of How to Be Fine Podcast (formerly: By The Book)Smash Hit: Season 1, Episode 8 — “The Coup”
Margaret is joined by podcast icons Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer (By the Book, How to Be Fine) to unpack the chaos of Smash Season 1, Episode 8. From Derek’s sleazy power plays to Ivy vs. Karen, trust funds to creative coups, this episode has it all—including a prison-bed musical number and some unfiltered thoughts on nepotism casting.
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What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny MomsFresh Take: Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg on Friendship DynamicsWhen we're the kinkeeper in our friend group—aka the one who organizes the get-togethers, remembers the birthdays, and sends out availability polls—it can get overwhelming, and we can even find ourselves resentful over it. Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg, hosts of the podcast "How to Be Fine," discuss how to approach conversations with friends about sharing the kinkeeping burden more evenly.Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg host the podcasts "By The Book" and "How to Be Fine." The current season of How to Be Fine is all about the loneliness epidemic and friendship quandaries, from jeal...2025-03-2845 min
10ish Podcast“BEST OF” 2-PACK: Most Popular Quotes + Most Common Proverbs"Don't bite off more than you can chew"... unless it's a new "BEST OF" 2-PACK featuring two of our most downloaded episodes from the archives!First, Nick and Dr. Buster review what book nerds voted as the Top 10 Most Best Quotes (Episode 196). Then, immediately following that, Nick and Jolenta Green break down the Top 10 Most Common Proverbs in the English Language (Episode 224).----------------------------------------------Summary of Episode 196: Most Popular Quotes of All Time, originally released November 2022There's been countless quotes...2024-12-172h 00
The One You FeedHow to Overcome Loneliness and Navigate Adult Friendships with Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta GreenbergIn this episode, Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg share their insights and experiences on how to overcome loneliness and navigate adult friendships. Kristen and Jolenta’s journey through self-help books and their unique friendship dynamic provide valuable perspectives on the complexities of personal growth and maintaining genuine connections. The conversation delves into the challenges of adult friendships, the evolving nature of connections, and the importance of open communication and vulnerability in fostering meaningful relationships. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover effective strategies for maintaining friendships as adults Learn powerful techniques to overcome loneliness and foster ge...2024-10-0458 minThe One You FeedHow to Overcome Loneliness and Navigate Adult Friendships with Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta GreenbergIn this episode, Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg share their insights and experiences on how to overcome loneliness and navigate adult friendships. Kristen and Jolenta’s journey through self-help books and their unique friendship dynamic provide valuable perspectives on the complexities of personal growth and maintaining genuine connections. The conversation delves into the challenges of adult friendships, the evolving nature of connections, and the importance of open communication and vulnerability in fostering meaningful relationships. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover effective strategies for maintaining friendships as adults Learn powerful techniques to overcome loneliness and foster ge...2024-10-0458 min
Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast632. Being Fine with Friends, with Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen MeinzerJolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer are podcasting powerhouses with shows like By the Book and How to be Fine With Friends.This season they’re looking at friendship, the research behind sustaining friendships, ending relationships, and creating new connections with people – and they joined me to talk all about it.You can find their show, How to be Fine with Friends where you get your podcasts – like this one!TW/CW: short discussion of diet culture and diet books just after Kristen introduces herself. When she stops talking, hit your 30 second skip...2024-09-1354 minSmart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast632. Being Fine with Friends, with Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen MeinzerJolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer are podcasting powerhouses with shows like By the Book and How to be Fine With Friends.This season they’re looking at friendship, the research behind sustaining friendships, ending relationships, and creating new connections with people – and they joined me to talk all about it.You can find their show, How to be Fine with Friends where you get your podcasts – like this one!TW/CW: short discussion of diet culture and diet books just after Kristen introduces herself. When she stops talking, hit your 30 second skip...2024-09-1354 minSmart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast632. Being Fine with Friends, with Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen MeinzerJolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer are podcasting powerhouses with shows like By the Book and How to be Fine With Friends.This season they’re looking at friendship, the research behind sustaining friendships, ending relationships, and creating new connections with people – and they joined me to talk all about it.You can find their show, How to be Fine with Friends where you get your podcasts – like this one!TW/CW: short discussion of diet culture and diet books just after Kristen introduces herself. When she stops talking, hit your 30 second skip...2024-09-1354 min
The Best Advice ShowHow to Be Alone with Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta GreenbergHow to Be Fine is half advice show, half cultural critique, and one wild ride through the world of wellness. Join podcast besties Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg as they dissect the inner workings of the betterment industry - and offer up some advice along the way. Their goal? To help get you a little closer to fine. In a prior episode of HTBF, Jolenta and Kristen talked with Dr. Jeremy Nobel, author of Project Unlonely, about how to enjoy time alone. In this episode, they try some of Dr. Nobel's tips on for size, while recording th...2024-08-2037 min
Happier in HollywoodEp. 373: Conquering The Loneliness Epidemic With Kristen Meinzer & Jolenta GreenbergLiz and Sarah talk to the fabulous podcast hosts, Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg, about the new season of How To Be Fine, which dives into the loneliness epidemic and the sometimes fraught nature of friendship. What advice to they have for making friends as an adult? Do they ascribe to the idea of having a friend for “a reason, a season, or a lifetime?” In The Mailroom, Liz and Sarah answer a question about how to stay excited about material that may be put out into the world months (or even years) after you’re done working on it. Thi...2024-07-0430 min
Fixing Famous People with Chris DeRosa & Dominick PupaBradley Cooper with Jolenta GreenbergThe Dynamic Duo is fired up this week, and not just because of NYC Pride! Dominick is enraged that George Santos has an Only Fans and Chris is furious with the filmmakers of I Am Celine Dion for doing Celine such a disservice. Then, Jolenta Greenberg joins to help Dom and Chris walk through Bradley Cooper's expansive filmography, count his MANY award nominations, and discuss how many insufferably self-indulgent roles he's willing to take in order to finally win an Oscar.You can find Jolenta at @jolenta_g and you can find the new season of...2024-06-261h 19
Clearer Thinking with Spencer GreenbergWhat happens when you follow 100 self-help books to the letter? (with Kristen Meinzer)Read the full transcript here. Why does it seem that many people read self-help books with no intention of actually doing what the books prescribe? Why are self-help books often less clear than it seems they ought to be? What are self-help books actually designed to do? Why do self-help authors continue to write as though their ideas will help everyone when it seems fairly obvious that no single self-help book has ever been a global panacea? Should self-help advice differ based on the gender of the receiver? How does life coaching differ from self-help? How does...2024-05-161h 15
You Need TherapyDo Self Help Books Really Help? With Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta GreenbergThis week Kat is joined by not one but two guests, Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer. Jolenta and Kristen both consider themselves advice critics. They spent years living by and critiquing advice from self-help books for their podcast By The Book and now they’re ready to discuss wellness-related questions and help debunk all the self-help myths and promises in their new podcast, How To Be Fine which premiered on February 23rd. In this episode, Kat, Jolenta, & Kristen talk about their experiences- what they thought was all BS, what they learned, what worked, and what was just weird. Follow...2024-02-2647 min
Awkward Sex And The City with Natalie WallDon't put yourself in a box with Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen MeinzerThis week Natalie sits with Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg of How to Be Fine Podcast. They talk being stuck, feeling lost and releasing the idea of fitting a specific archetype! 2023-09-2759 min
Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastSarah Ferguson’s Memoir Finding Sarah (with Kristen Meinzer & Jolenta Greenberg)Chelsea and fellow podcasters Kristen Meinzer & Jolenta Greenberg (How To Be Fine/By The Book) get royally screwed by Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson’s 2011 memoir Finding Sarah: A Duchess's Journey to Find Herself. From riding her pony to the candy store as a child to still being in love with her ex-husband, to relying on Oprah perhaps…too much, this book sure did get written quickly!For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantezBecome a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon! Thank you to our sponsor...2023-07-211h 05
10ish Podcast224) Most Common Proverbs in the English LanguageBetter late than never. Strike while the iron is hot. Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Which common, everyday proverbs are the most well-known in the English language?On this episode, professional advice analyst, Jolenta Greenberg, joins the show to analyze the Top 10 Most Common Proverbs.PLUS... which proverbs are good advice vs. bad advice?, the origin of each proverb, famous uses of each proverb, Jolenta's mom, birds, free advice for serial killers, and MUCH more.----------------------------------------------...2023-07-1955 min
Dying To AskHow To Be Fine With Jolenta Greenberg And Kristen MeinzerFine is just fine.
That's the premise of a book and podcast taking aim at the self-development and wellness industries.
Marketresearch.com estimates the self-improvement industry is worth more than $10 billion a year. It exploded virtually during the pandemic.
Jolenta Greenberg, a comedian and self-described reality TV historian, and Kristen Meinzer, a culture critic, lived by 100 self-improvement books. They evaluated the good, the bad and the truly ridiculous.
Their adventures were the basis for a podcast called "By the Book."
Their big conclusion? Being fine is just fine.
G...2023-05-0531 min
Burnout: What I Have Learned So Far with Meg LeddyWhat stuck after 80 Self Help Books - Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta GreenbergAdvice critics Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg spent years living by and critiquing advice from self-help books for their podcast By The Book. I am asking them about their burnout and what stuck from all of that self help reading! They have a new podcast, How To Be Fine, that discusses wellness-related questions and help debunk all the self-help myths and promises. Click here to listen: How to Be Fine PodcastInterested in the little yellow activator (aka Protandim Nrf2 Synergizer) from the commercial? Check it out here.Other amazing products that I re...2023-04-3035 min
How Were U Brainwashed?"Working for Free is an Honor" (w/ Jolenta Greenberg)Jenny & Nicole welcome comedian, author, podcaster, and fellow Bravoholic Jolenta Greenberg to the pod. They get into why cult leaders love to make sure someone's always following them around with a camera, Tom Sandoval's appearance on the Howie Mandel podcast (ew???? bad???? no????), and the parallels between Greek Mythology and The Real Housewives (OKAY ACADEMIA!!!).Make sure you check out Jolenta's podcast, How to Be Fine! @howtobefinepod@jolenta_g@theheiser@nicolespiezio@howwereubrainwashedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-1957 min
Big Mood, Little Mood with Daniel M. LaveryFly-By FriendsDanny Lavery welcomes Kristen Meinzer, an award-winning podcaster and author, and Jolenta Greenberg, a New York-based comedian and author. Together, Meinzer and Greenberg host a new podcast called How To Be Fine, where they discuss wellness-related questions and help debunk all the self-help myths and promises.Lavery, Meinzer and Greenberg give advice to someone who is feeling under appreciated by friends who frequently park their cars at his home. Another letter writer is wondering how to cope with a boyfriend who suffers from delusions. Also, Meinzer and Greenberg give us a behind the scenes look at their...2023-04-1149 min
Coming Out PodEpisode 243: Jolenta GreenbergThere's "I didn't realize I was queer!" and then there's "An actual pastor's kid had to inform me that I was queer!" Comedian and podcast host Jolenta Greenberg (How to Be Fine) hilariously falls into the second category. Although Jolenta spent all of high school in blissful obliviousness, the evidence of her bisexuality had been piling up since childhood, notably with simultaneous crushes on LeVar Burton and a female side character on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. But despite frequently hooking up with her female friends and regularly attending a queer club, Jolenta genuinely believed that she was just a REALLY...2023-04-051h 07You Need TherapyDo Self Help Books Really Help? With Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta GreenbergThis week Kat is joined by not one but two guests, Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer. Jolenta and Kristen both consider themselves advice critics. They spent years living by and critiquing advice from self-help books for their podcast By The Book and now they’re ready to discuss wellness-related questions and help debunk all the self-help myths and promises in their new podcast, How To Be Fine which premiered on February 23rd. In this episode, Kat, Jolenta, & Kristen talk about their experiences- what they thought was all BS, what they learned, what worked, and what was just weird. Follow...2023-03-2047 min
Trashy DivorcesBein' Fine, with Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta GreenbergToday we are joined by friends of the show - and podcast besties - Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg. Kristen and Jolenta have spent years living the self-help lifestyle and documenting it all on their podcast By The Book. Their new show, How To Be Fine, puts the wellness world under their funny and humane microscope. They are also astute watchers of Royals and Housewives, and we hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation on Royal coronations, Housewives convictions, and the best ways to move on from a breakup.Also, no worries: Alicia lost her voice, but is...2023-03-1929 min
How to Be FineIntroducing How to Be FineHalf advice show, half cultural critique, and one wild ride through the world of wellness. Join podcast besties Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg as they dissect the inner workings of the betterment industry - and offer up some advice along the way. Their goal? To help get you a little closer to fine. How to Be Fine launches February 23rd on this feed.
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A Superbloom PodcastMy Version of Fine Looks Different From Yours w/ Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen MeinzerThis week Candice is joined by the hosts of the podcast, "By The Book," Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer. They discuss all things self-help, including: taboos, celebrity "gurus," tropes, and their own book, "How to Be Fine."Jolenta and Kristen's Social Media:www.instagram.com/bythebookpod/twitter.com/bythebookpodbythebookpod.comCandice's Social Media:www.instagram.com/candiceking/www.instagram.com/asuperbloompod/www.tiktok.com/@itscandicekingUpcoming guests:Qveen HerbyAlessandra Torresani...2022-11-2459 min
The CutIn Her Shoes: Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta GreenbergKristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg are really good at testing things out. On their podcast, By The Book, they apply the advice given from different self help books to their own lives to see what’s actually helpful. From their discoveries, they went on to write How to be fine: What We Learned from Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help books. Now, on their latest podcast, Romance Road Test, they’ve extended the experimenting to their partners. Their new show tests out relationship hacks in their marriages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...2022-08-3134 min
Just Between UsKeeping Romance Alive with Kristen Meinzer & Jolenta Greenberg, Leaving A Stressful Job and Updating Our LanguageTW: In Topix, some slurs for gay people, disabled people, little people, and others are discussed
Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YcldSlYQGf4NF39s_iKEUgiAseKEPb9c6Bk508FJCpU/edit?usp=sharing
First, Allison tries to explain to a newly engaged Gaby why marriages can bring out a lot of emotions and complicated family dynamics. (Gaby remains confused.) The duo then address a listener's question about potentially leaving a hard job behind for a lower salary but a happier existence. Next, Romance Road Test's Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg join the podcast to talk about publicly trying all kinds of ro...2022-08-241h 20
Fake the NationNips Out in the Spanish Parliament (w/ Jolenta Greenberg & Andrew Ti)Negin is joined this week by host of the By the Book podcast, Jolenta Greenberg, and host of Yo, Is This Racist podcast, Andrew Ti! They talk about all the democratic emails they've been receiving, why wearing ties to work might be coming to an end, and their thoughts on Will Smith's apology video.
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Forever35Episode 231: Pop Culture As Self-Care with Kristen Meinzer & Jolenta GreenbergKate and Doree rethink their summer skincare as the weather gets hotter. Then, Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg of By The Book return to the pod to discuss their new podcast Romance Road Test, the soothing-nature of pop culture as self-care, and how embracing a little chaos invites some of the best moments into your life. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com.Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show o...2022-08-1757 min
The Science of Happiness36 Questions to Spark IntimacyWhat if you could fall in love, or forge deep connections in just 45 minutes? Our guests try out 36 questions with their partners to see if they can strengthen their connection.
Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3vxdzmnv
Episode summary:
There are 36 questions that have been shown over and over again in lab studies to help people fall in love or form fast connections. In this week’s episode, we bring back Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg of By the Book podcast*.* They recruit their husbands to ask and answer these questions and th...2022-08-0418 min
Troubled WatersMonkey Barbie vs Dolly BusKristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg join host Dave Holmes for some polysyllabic clues to monosyllabic movies, quick biopic trivia, and unexpected musical duets.Kristen Meinzer would like to plug The Royal Report and By the Book and recommends Loot on Apple TV+Jolenta Greenberg would like to plug Romance Road Test and recommends Would It Kill You To Laugh on PeacockAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug Magic Sign by Martin CourtneyFind us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverma...2022-07-2144 min
Alison Rosen Is Your New Best FriendKristen Meinzer and Jolenta GreenbergKristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg of By the Book podcast and the book How to Be Fine join the show to talk about their new Audible podcast, Romance Road Test, where they try out a series of romance "hacks" with their partners to see what works. We discuss terrifying dates, The Bachelor, role-playing, erotica, the seven-year itch, how Kristen and Jolenta met, Spencer Pratt, Teal Swan, cult leaders, Dolly Parton, John Gray, peeing in the shower and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Products I Use...2022-07-041h 23
UnladylikePep Talk: Losing Your Job with Kristen Meinzer + Jolenta GreenbergFired, laid off, downsized — whatever you call it, losing your job can feel like losing everything. By the Book podcast co-hosts Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg are here to commiserate, reset your self-worth and forge ahead.Unladylike: A Field Guide to Smashing the Patriarchy and Claiming Your Space is available now, wherever books and audiobooks are sold. Signed copies are available at podswag.com/unladylike.Follow Unladylike on social @unladylikemedia. Subscribe to our newsletter at unladylike.co/newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...2022-01-0423 min
Book DreamsEp. 37 - Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer on Do Self-Help Books Help?Self-help books: How helpful are they? Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer--co-hosts of the highly acclaimed By The Book podcast and co-authors of How to Be Fine: What We Learned from Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books--pull up their handcrafted (not really) armchairs to discuss with Eve and Julie the keys to picking the right self-help book, the reality of diversity (or lack thereof) within the genre, and the importance of self-awareness for both the author and the reader. They even play a round of the Glad Game, which we’re so glad you’ll get to hear!Fi...2021-01-2535 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Tiara: Follow-UpKristen and Jolenta check in with Tiara, who moved across the country to follow her boyfriend, rather than following her own dreams. She was a master at going out and meeting people, but now that everyone's staying at home... how's all that going? Plus, we get listeners' tips for moving to a new place.
Be sure to check out the podcast Tiara has been working on, NATAL: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/natal and her other podcast, High, Good People: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tiara-darnell/high-good-people?refid=stpr And you can find Tiara’s pi...2020-06-2337 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Carolyn: Follow-UpNow that "normal" life is basically on hold, Kristen and Jolenta check in with Carolyn to see how she's coping. Is that to-do list still daunting? Is she finding ways to balance? Plus, a LOT of you listeners seemed to resonate with Carolyn's story!
Note to listeners: This episode was recorded before the revelations of Bon Appetit's discriminatory culture and racist practices. We Love You obviously does not tolerate those viewpoints. Apologies for not catching this before the episode was released.
Want to be a future guest on the show? Does your to-do list ever...2020-06-0926 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Carolyn: Saying NoYou might know someone like Carolyn: She’s super productive, generous, always willing to help out. And yet, she has a hard time getting around to helping herself. This week, Kristen and Jolenta try to help Carolyn relax a little bit, while trying not to just pile more things on to her to-do list.
Want to be a future guest on the show? Does your to-do list ever get out of hand? How did you learn to say no? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jo...2020-05-2644 min
Payne in the PodBy the Book with Kristen MeinzerKristen Meinzer is an overachiever. She currently hosts three podcasts, has authored three books (including a book on podcasting), and regularly delivers lectures and keynote addresses. In this episode, Kristen speaks with Mary Payne about her podcast, By The Book, in which she and her co-host, Jolenta Greenberg, experiment with different self-help books.By The BookKristen and Jolenta are former co-workers living in New York City. Kristen is a culture critic and Jolenta is a comedian. In 2017, they decided to combine their talents and perspectives to create the By The Book podcast. Over the...2020-05-2057 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Deepti: Follow-UpAfter working with Deepti, Kristen and Jolenta were so curious if she was able to finally make that dream podcast of hers. So, for this week, we followed up to see how it was going. Plus, we hear how all of you deal with your inner heckler. Want to listen to Deepti’s podcast? It’s called Pop Culture Prisoner: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-prisoner/id1502032934
Want to be a future guest on the show? What's your creative outlet? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at u...2020-05-1931 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Deepti: Scared of FailureHave you ever started a hobby — just for fun — that’s creative and a nice relief from the daily grind, only to feel worse because you aren’t the best at it? Even though you literally are just doing it for fun? This week, Kristen and Jolenta meet Deepti, who really wishes she could find a creative outlet, but her own internal heckler is standing in her way.
Want to be a future guest on the show? What's your creative outlet? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG...2020-05-1243 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Brian: Follow-UpSo, the last time Kristen and Jolenta talked to Brian, he was gearing up for a big move. But… is that even possible right now, when we’re all social distancing? This week, we get an update from Brian, and hear from all of you!
Want to be a future guest on the show? How do you stay motivated when you’re working toward something that’s hard? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601...2020-05-0528 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Brian: Someplace That Really Excites MeEarlier this year, Kristen and Jolenta met Brian. He had been living in Phoenix for quite a while, and finally made the decision to move to Chicago. The problem was: he's got a good life in Phoenix, and is really just moving to Chicago because he wants to. Can he stay motivated to make this dream a reality?
Want to be a future guest on the show? How do you stay motivated when you’re working toward something that’s hard? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at u...2020-04-2840 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Nastassia: Follow-UpHas Nastassia kept moving her body in fun ways, and celebrating the bodies around her? How is she reminding herself that she’s fantastic inside and out while stuck at home? Kristen and Jolenta check in with her this week, and hear from listeners about their own body image feelings.
Want to be a future guest on the show? What do you to feel good about the skin you’re in? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a...2020-04-2128 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Nastassia: Not Just a SizeThis week, Kristen and Jolenta meet Nastassia. Scrolling through her social media feeds, you’d think Nastassia is just as confident on the inside as she looks in her photos. But, this plus-size model needs a little help feeling what she’s projecting. Can two weeks bring all her outward sunshine inward?
Want to be a future guest on the show? What do you to feel good about the skin you’re in? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also l...2020-04-1443 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Ari: Follow-UpSo, things have changed a lot since Kristen and Jolenta last talked with Ari. Is he still even dating now that we’re all social distancing? Plus, we hear about listeners’ tips and tricks for dating.
Want to be a future guest on the show? What are your tips for dating online? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171. Join Kristen and Jolenta for their virtual book party. That’s right, you can join i...2020-04-0730 min
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 196: How to Be Fine with Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen MeinzerJolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer are the people behind the By the Book podcast and the authors of How to Be Fine: What We Learned from Living By the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books (Willam Morrow).2020-04-0359 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Ari: I Don't Know How To DateDating is just flat out difficult. But, it’s even harder when you’ve been carrying around some self-sabotaging habits your whole life. This week, Kristen and Jolenta meet Ari, who at 40 is ready to settle down and meet someone — but he’s worried that he’ll just end up alone with his cat.
Want to be a future guest on the show? What are your tips for dating online? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail...2020-03-3146 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Jordan: Follow-UpIt’s been months since Kristen and Jolenta talked to Jordan. Has she made it through the winter? And is she using any of her methods for staying in touch with family while she’s social distancing now? Plus, Jordan has a surprise no one expected! Want to be a future guest on the show? How do you connect with faraway family? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.
2020-03-2428 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniChoose Your Own Adventure With Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen MeinzerFirst Draft Episode #241: Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg, co-hosts of the By the Book podcast and co-authors of How to Be Fine: What We Learned from Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books. They also co-host the We Love You and So Can You podcast. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before and The Four Tendencies. Kristen previously produced Gretchen’s Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast! The Movie Date podcast that Kristen co-hosted Marie Kondo, author of The Life-Changing Magic of...2020-03-1851 min
Enjoy This Vivid Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.How to Be Fine by Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen MeinzerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/16589to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How to Be Fine
Author: Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen Meinzer
Narrator: Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen Meinzer
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins
Release date: 03-17-20
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 432 ratings
Genres: Content Creation & Social Media
Publisher's Summary:
In each episode of their podcast By the Book, Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer take a deep dive into a different self-help book, following its specific instructions, rules, and advice to the letter. From diet and productivity to decorating to social interactions, they try it all, record themselves along the way, then share...2020-03-174h 54
Journey Through: This Unforgettable Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.How to Be Fine: What We Learned by Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books by Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen MeinzerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/386250to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How to Be Fine: What We Learned by Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books
Author: Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen Meinzer
Narrator: Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen Meinzer
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 55 minutes
Release date: March 17, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.4 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Computers & Technology
Publisher's Summary:
A humorous and insightful look into what advice works, what doesn’t, and what it means to transform yourself, by the co-hosts of the popular By the Book podcast. In each episode of their podcast By the Book, Jolenta Gr...2020-03-174h 55
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Title: How to Be Fine: What We Learned by Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books
Author: Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen Meinzer
Narrator: Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen Meinzer
Format: Unabridged
Length: 4:55:11
Language: English
Release date: 03-17-20
Publisher: HarperAudio
Genres: Self Development, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology, Computers
Summary:
A humorous and insightful look into what advice works, what doesnt, and what it means to transform yourself, by the co-hosts of the popular By the Book podcast.
In each episode of their podcast By the Book, Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer...2020-03-174h 55
All Our Favorite PeopleKristen & Jolenta/By the Book Podcast“By the Book” podcast hosts Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg are here to talk about their new book, “How to Be Fine: What We Learned from Living the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books.” Every two weeks, Jolenta and Kristen upend their lives to live out the advice of books such as “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” “The Four Agreements” and “Girl, Wash Your Face” to the letter. The result is some real insight into which books work and which books are selling some false promises. There are also hilarious interactions between the two friends as well as between Jolenta and Kristen and thei...2020-03-1756 minUnlock This Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.How to Be Fine by Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen MeinzerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/16589to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How to Be Fine
Author: Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen Meinzer
Narrator: Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen Meinzer
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins
Release date: 03-17-20
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 432 ratings
Genres: Content Creation & Social Media
Publisher's Summary:
In each episode of their podcast By the Book, Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer take a deep dive into a different self-help book, following its specific instructions, rules, and advice to the letter. From diet and productivity to decorating to social interactions, they try it all, record themselves along the way, then share...2020-03-174h 54Download Best Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Computers & TechnologyHow to Be Fine: What We Learned by Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books by Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen MeinzerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/386250to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How to Be Fine: What We Learned by Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books
Author: Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen Meinzer
Narrator: Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen Meinzer
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 55 minutes
Release date: March 17, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.4 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Computers & Technology
Publisher's Summary:
A humorous and insightful look into what advice works, what doesn’t, and what it means to transform yourself, by the co-hosts of the popular By the Book podcast. In each episode of their podcast By the Book, Jolenta Gr...2020-03-174h 55
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Computers & TechnologyHow to Be Fine: What We Learned by Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books by Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen MeinzerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/386250 to listen full audiobooks. Title: How to Be Fine: What We Learned by Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books Author: Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen Meinzer Narrator: Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen Meinzer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 55 minutes Release date: March 17, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.4 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Computers & Technology Publisher's Summary: A humorous and insightful look into what advice works, what doesn’t, and what it means to transform yourself, by the co-hosts of the popular By the Book podcast. In each episode of their podcast By the Book, Jo...2020-03-1705 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Jordan: Embracing WinterLate last fall, just as the air was starting to chill, Kristen and Jolenta met Jordan. Jordan's a California girl at heart, and though she's lived in New York for years, she just can't get over her hatred for the winter. Plus, the cold weather just reminds her of how far she is from her home and her family. Can two weeks of living by a prescription teach her to love the snow a little more? Want to be a future guest on the show? What’s your standard of clean? Tell us about it! You can email us at...2020-03-1744 minExplore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Mindfulness & MeditationHow to Be Fine: What We Learned by Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books by Kristen Meinzer, Jolenta GreenbergPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/386250to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How to Be Fine: What We Learned by Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books
Author: Kristen Meinzer, Jolenta Greenberg
Narrator: Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen Meinzer
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 55 minutes
Release date: March 17, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.4 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Mindfulness & Meditation
Publisher's Summary:
A humorous and insightful look into what advice works, what doesn’t, and what it means to transform yourself, by the co-hosts of the popular By the Book podcast. In each episode of their podcast By the Book, Jolenta Gr...2020-03-174h 55
We Love You (And So Can You)Daisy: Follow-UpKristen and Jolenta catch up with Daisy to see whether she’s cleaned anything lately — and whether that even matters. There’s even an update on the Christmas Trash. Plus, listeners share their own thoughts on cleaning, being messy, and whether it even matters.
Want to be a future guest on the show? What’s your standard of clean? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.
Come out to Kristen...2020-03-1025 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Daisy: Relentlessly MessyKristen and Jolenta are back for another season of We Love You! And first up, is Daisy. She's been a self-described messy person all her life, and she's always felt like it was some sort of moral failing. In two weeks, will she be able to get everything back in order? Want to be a future guest on the show? What’s your standard of clean? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171. Come out to Kristen an...2020-03-0341 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Coming Soon: Season TwoKristen and Jolenta have been hard at work with eight new guests. Get a peak at what season two has in store, and make sure you're subscribed for when it launches on March 3.
2020-02-2501 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Bonus: Advice About Being a Better PersonOur listeners are seriously the best. And they’re always striving to be even better. It’s impressive! So, for our final special bonus advice episode, we’re talking about how to be a better person. Plus: Our second season is coming so soon! Get a sneak preview of it next week in this feed. Want to be a future guest on the show? What are your tips for being better? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-1...2020-02-1820 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Bonus: Advice About Being AloneHow is it so hard to have just the right amount of alone time? Listeners wrote in for this week’s special bonus advice episode all about having too much alone time, too little alone time, and just not the right alone time! Want to be a future guest on the show? How do you handle loneliness? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171. Come out to Kristen and Jolenta’s book launch party, at The Strand book...2020-02-1122 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Bonus: Advice About IndecisionOne of the most common predicaments we get revolves around making a decision. Deciding on a career, deciding whether to move, deciding to make any decision at all! And so this week, Kristen and Jolenta give three of these letter writers a bit of advice. Want to be a future guest on the show? Do you love living alone? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171. Come out to Kristen and Jolenta’s book launch party, at Th...2020-02-0426 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Bonus: Advice About TimeWe can’t get to everyone’s predicament on the show. But, we still want to help! So for the end of our special bonus season, we have advice for our guests who’ve written in asking for help. This episode is all about time — too much of it, too little of it, and how to use it effectively! Want to be a future guest on the show? Do you love living alone? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemai...2020-01-2828 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Bonus: Excited About Dating AgainDating. One little word, so many emotions. Kristen and Jolenta have plenty of stories to share about their own experiences with falling out of love with dating. Yes — even Kristen (who LOVES dating) has had some tough times! Hear all about the ups and downs of dating in this special bonus episode! Want to be a future guest on the show? Do you love living alone? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171. Come out to Kristen an...2020-01-2124 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Bonus: Whose Ambition Is This Anyway?It's hard for anyone trying to deal with the pressures of school, or work, or family, or even just society in general. And Kristen and Jolenta really felt for our guest, Sumaya, who was trying to sort through it all, while going to law school. But it's not just law school students -- and in this special bonus episode, Kristen and Jolenta share their own experiences with defining ambition, and disentangling it from what other people want for you. Want to meet Kristen and Jolenta? Come out to their book launch party, at The Strand bookstore in New York...2020-01-1421 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Bonus: Her Own PlaceIn Emily’s episode of We Love You, Kristen and Jolenta helped her prepare — emotionally and practically — for living alone for the first time. To do that, they drew on some of their own experiences living alone, and with roommates. And For this special bonus episode, Kristen and Jolenta dive deep into what’s great about living solo, and also tell a few bad roommate stories. Want to be a future guest on the show? Do you love living alone? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYo...2020-01-0730 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Bonus: Other People's SuccessRemember Kelli’s episode? Kristen and Jolenta really felt those professional jealousy emotions Kelli was going through. And in this special bonus episode, you’ll hear all about their own stories of dealing with that little green monster. Want to be a future guest on the show? What do you do to stop focusing on other people, and celebrate your own success? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.
2019-12-3122 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Bonus: People To Talk ToHave you ever tried to reach out, make a connection with a new potential friend? Has it ever not worked out? Kristen and Jolenta know a thing or two about friendship mishaps. Inspired by Rhiana’s attempts to find friendship, they’re sharing their own stories in this special bonus episode! Want to be a future guest on the show? What are your best friend-making tricks? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.
2019-12-2425 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Bonus: Option ParalysisRemember Gina’s episode? She was struggling with how to grow her side hustle into a full-time gig. And Kristen and Jolenta have quite a bit of experience with that. So for this special bonus episode, they share their own stories of side hustles that have worked (hey podcasting!) and side hustles that didn’t turn out to be all that successful.Want to be a future guest on the show? Or do you have a side hustle? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLo...2019-12-1724 min
We Love You (And So Can You)Bonus: Farewell to HopedaleKristen and Jolenta may not be empty nesters. But still, Wendy's story from our third episode really resonated (and so did thinking about her kids going through this process!). So for this special bonus episode, your hosts dive into moving stories from their own lives. Some that went well, and others that weren't so great. Want to be a future guest on the show? Or do you have any tips for how to move with kids? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also...2019-12-1028 min
CastologyBy The Book, Odd Tonic, MoonriseIt's New Patrick/Nick's third ep, has he found his feet? Has he filled Old Patrick's shoes? Do we even remember who Old Patrick is anymore? No theme this week, but we are still bringing the podcast gold. Liz lives her life through self-help books with By the Book, Zane gets creepy and kooky with a very Addams Family-style podcast Odd Tonic, and New Patrick/Nick delves into the sci-fi world with a bit of Moonrise. Then as always we review last week's submissions and give them a thumbs up or down. Liz...2019-12-0833 min