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How to Be Fine

Kristen and Jolenta
Half advice show, half reality show. Join podcast besties Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg as they seek advice from experts, and then put that advice to the test. All this season they’re focusing on the loneliness epidemic and the struggles of friendship - from making new friends to breaking up with BFFs. Their goal? To help get you a little closer to fine. The first ten seasons of Kristen and Jolenta's other show By the Book are also in this feed. To hear back episodes, just scroll down!
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Episodes

The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices

Kristen & Jolenta live by The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices, by Casper ter Kuile. Will they learn how to live in the world more deeply?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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book...

Apr 07, 202249 minSeason 9Ep. 13

Epilogue: You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters

Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters, by Kate Murphy. 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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon....

Mar 31, 202239 minSeason 9Ep. 12

You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters

Kristen & Jolenta live by You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters, by Kate Murphy. Will they learn how to be better listeners?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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is availab...

Mar 24, 202255 minSeason 9Ep. 11

Epilogue: The Lazy Genius Way: Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn't, and Get Stuff Done

Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about The Lazy Genius Way: Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn't, and Get Stuff Done, by Kendra Adachi.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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is ...

Mar 17, 202241 minSeason 9Ep. 10

The Lazy Genius Way: Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn't, and Get Stuff Done

Kristen & Jolenta live by The Lazy Genius Way: Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn't, and Get Stuff Done, by Kendra Adachi. Will they learn to streamline their lives?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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How...

Mar 10, 202258 minSeason 9Ep. 9

Epilogue: The Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships

Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about The Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships, by Suzanne Stabile. 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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available no...

Mar 03, 202229 minSeason 9Ep. 8

The Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships

Kristen & Jolenta live by The Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships, by Suzanne Stabile. Will they learn how to better connect with their loved ones?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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new boo...

Feb 24, 202256 minSeason 9Ep. 7

Epilogue: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway

Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, by Susan Jeffers.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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].You can subscribe to Jol...

Feb 17, 202231 minSeason 9Ep. 6

Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway

Kristen & Jolenta live by Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, by Susan Jeffers. Will they learn to face the truth about fear?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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].You ca...

Feb 10, 202248 minSeason 9Ep. 5

Epilogue: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, by James Clear.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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is av...

Feb 03, 202230 minSeason 9Ep. 4

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

Kristen & Jolenta live by Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, by James Clear. Can they learn new habits? Or are they doomed to mindlessly repeat old ones?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/listentobythebookKr...

Jan 27, 202248 minSeason 9Ep. 3

Epilogue: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle

Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski.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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now...

Jan 20, 202236 minSeason 9Ep. 2

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle

Kristen & Jolenta live by Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski. Will they learn how to complete the stress cycle and live a more joyful life?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/listentobythebookKristen and ...

Jan 13, 20221 hrSeason 9Ep. 1

Bonus: Season Eight Ask Us Anything

Kristen & Jolenta answer listener questions! Do they apologize the right way? Will there be other By the Book spinoff shows? How did celebrity self-help stack up compared to other seasons?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/listentobythebookKristen and Jol...

Dec 30, 202148 minSeason 8Ep. 27

Bonus: Our Famous Husbands!

The Husbands are back to help Kristen & Jolenta reflect on a star-studded season.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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's sho...

Dec 16, 202138 minSeason 8Ep. 26

Bonus: Spencer Pratt on Being Famous

Kristen and Jolenta talk to Spencer Pratt about being famous.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/listentobythebookKristen 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 C...

Dec 02, 202132 minSeason 8Ep. 25

Bonus: The Secret Life of a Celebrity Ghostwriter

Kristen and Jolenta talk to Tracey Lewis-Giggetts about being a celebrity ghostwriter. 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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's s...

Nov 18, 202138 minSeason 8Ep. 24

Bonus: The Worst Celebrity Self-Help Books

Kristen and Jolenta talk to This Is Critical host Virginia Heffernan about the worst celebrity self-help books.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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].You can subscribe to...

Nov 04, 202148 minSeason 8Ep. 23

Bonus: Are All Celebrity Memoirs Really Self-Help?

Kristen and Jolenta talk to comedy writer and Celebrity Book Club host Chelsea Devantez about her favorite books by celebrities — self-help or not!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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available n...

Oct 21, 202138 minSeason 8Ep. 22

Booktober: You Choose The Books We Live By!

Kristen and Jolenta have a special announcement about next season!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/listentobythebookKristen 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...

Oct 07, 202111 min

Bonus: Should Celebrities Talk About Tough Issues?

Kristen and Jolenta talk to Celeste Headlee about whether celebrities should speak up about social issues.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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].You can subscribe to Jole...

Sep 23, 202135 minSeason 8Ep. 21

Bonus: What Makes Someone a "Real" Celebrity?

Kristen and Jolenta talk to Love to See It's Emma Gray and Claire Fallon about who is (and is not) a real celebrity. 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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].You can subscr...

Sep 09, 202142 minSeason 8Ep. 20

Bonus: The Best Advice From Celebrities

Kristen and Jolenta talk to writer Gretchen Rubin about the best advice she’s received from celebrities.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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].You can subscribe to Jolent...

Aug 26, 202141 minSeason 8Ep. 19

Bonus: The History of Celebrity Self-Help

Kristen and Jolenta talk to cultural and literary historian Trysh Travis about the development of celebrity self-help.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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].You can subsc...

Aug 12, 202157 minSeason 8Ep. 18

Bonus: Season Eight Wrap-Up

The ladies reflect on the latest season! Do Kristen and Jolenta have any new revelations since living by the star-studded books of Season 8? 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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new bo...

Jul 29, 202154 minSeason 8Ep. 17

Epilogue: I Have Chosen to Stay and Fight, by Margaret Cho

Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about I Have Chosen to Stay and Fight, by Margaret Cho.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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].You can subscribe to Jol...

Jul 15, 202146 minSeason 8Ep. 16

I Have Chosen to Stay and Fight, by Margaret Cho

Kristen & Jolenta live by I Have Chosen to Stay and Fight, by Margaret Cho. Will they find the courage to use their voices?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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].You ...

Jul 08, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 8Ep. 15

Epilogue: How to Be a Bad Bitch, by Amber Rose

Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about How to Be a Bad Bitch, by Amber Rose.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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com]. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kr...

Jul 01, 202134 minSeason 8Ep. 14

How to Be a Bad Bitch, by Amber Rose

Kristen & Jolenta live by How to Be a Bad Bitch, by Amber Rose. Will they learn to be strong in body, mind, and attitude?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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].You ca...

Jun 24, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 8Ep. 13

Epilogue: The Honest Life: Living Naturally and True to You, by Jessica Alba

Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about The Honest Life: Living Naturally and True to You, by Jessica Alba.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/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].You ca...

Jun 17, 202137 minSeason 8Ep. 12
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