By The Book

The ladies read listener comments and feedback about living by Astrology for Happiness and Success by Mecca Woods. Plus, Kristen and Jolenta reveal the sign that a majority of By the Book listeners are!We love hearing from you! 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=475465442806687Help out By the Book by taking a brief survey for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card at podsurvey.com/BTBKristen's book, So You Want to Start a Podcast, is currently available for preorder on her site and at Amazon: https://www.kristenmeinzer.com/author/https://www.amazon.com/You-Want-Start-Podcast-Community/dp/0062936670/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1549485550&sr=1-1And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:Brother INKvestment Tank, one-in-one inkjet printers that help eliminate the expense and hassle of frequently buying and replacing ink cartridges. Learn more at ChangeTheWayYouInk.comQuay, quality fashion sunglasses at an affordable price point. To enjoy 20% off your order go to quayaustraliacom and enter promo code BTB.Steady, the app that makes it easy for you to find supplemental work and track your earnings all in one place. Go to steadyapp.comWander Beauty, a new line of easy-to-use, multitasking beauty products. Go to wanderbeauty.com/bythebook to get 20% off your purchase.

The ladies live by Astrology for Happiness and Success by Mecca Woods. Will Kristen learn to love astrology? Will Jolenta create the life she wants by using the stars as her guide?We love hearing from you! 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=475465442806687And a big thanks to this week's sponsor:Brass Clothing, women-owned online retailer dedicated to giving women the clothing they need - so they can spend their energy on the things that really matter. Visit brassclothing.com and use promo code BYTHEBOOK for 15% off your first order. Steady, the app that makes it easy for you to find supplemental work and track your earnings all in one place. Go to steadyapp.comPhlur, the world-class perfume that is non-toxic and gender-free. Go to PHLUR.com and use promo code BOOK to get 20% off your first three Phlur fragrance samples. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month.Quay, quality fashion sunglasses at an affordable price point. To enjoy 20% off your order go to quayaustraliacom and enter promo code BTB.

The ladies read listener comments and questions about living by Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear. Plus, they share how members of the By the Book Facebook community have been expressing their creativity!We love hearing from you! 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 Kristen's book, So You Want to Start a Podcast, is currently available for preorder on her site and at Amazon: https://www.kristenmeinzer.com/author/https://www.amazon.com/You-Want-Start-Podcast-Community/dp/0062936670/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1549485550&sr=1-1And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:Quip, the electric toothbrush that makes brushing your teeth simple and affordable. Go to getquip.com/bythebook to get your first refill pack for free with a Quip electric toothbrush. Quay, quality fashion sunglasses at an affordable price point. To enjoy 20% off your order go to quayaustraliacom and enter promo code BTB.

The ladies try to tap into their creativity with Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear.  We love hearing from you! 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 Kristen's book, So You Want to Start a Podcast, is currently available for preorder on her site and at Amazon: https://www.kristenmeinzer.com/author/https://www.amazon.com/You-Want-Start-Podcast-Community/dp/0062936670/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1549485550&sr=1-1And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:Hum Nutrition, vitamins and supplements for clearer skin, boosted energy, or fuller hair. Go to humnutrition.com/get_started. Get 20% off your purchase with code BTB.Steady, the app that makes it easy for you to find supplemental work and track your earnings all in one place. Go to steadyapp.comBetter Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month.Burrow, the the super comfortable, high quality, and easy-to-set-up sofa. Save $75 on a new sofa by visiting burrow.com/bythebook.

Jolenta and Kristen reply to listener comments, criticisms and questions about their experience living by Päntsdrunk: Kalsarikänni: The Finnish Path to Relaxation. Plus, they announce next week's book!We love hearing from you! 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 And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month.Burrow, the the super comfortable, high quality, and easy-to-set-up sofa. Save $75 on a new sofa by visiting burrow.com/bythebook.Listen to First Day Back, a podcast from Stitcher about people coming back from the hardest experiences of their lives. Listen ad-free on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code ‘BOOK’

Kristen and Jolenta try päntsdrunk - the Finnish term for drinking at home, alone, in your underwear! Join the ladies as they live by Miska Rantanen's Päntsdrunk: Kalsarikänni: The Finnish Path to Relaxation. Will päntsdrunk help them find inner peace and happiness?We love hearing from you! 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=475465442806687And a big thanks to this week's sponsor:Phlur, the world-class perfume that is non-toxic and gender-free. Go to PHLUR.com and use promo code BOOK to get 20% off your first three Phlur fragrance samples.Listen to the new Stitcher podcast Josie and Jonny Are Having a Baby With You. The show follows Josie and Jonny through their not-totally-planned pregnancy as they try to prepare for the birth of their first child.

Jolenta and Kristen read listener comments about their experience living by Pick Three and announce next week's book!We love hearing from you! 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 In order to support our show, we need the help of some great advertisers. And, in order to find great advertisers, we need to learn a little bit more about you. So please, go to podsurvey.com/btb and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you a little better.And a big thanks to this week's sponsor:Wander Beauty, a new line of easy-to-use, multitasking beauty products. Go to wanderbeauty.com/bythebook to get 20% off your purchase. 

The ladies live by Randi Zuckerberg's New York Times bestseller, Pick Three: You Can Have It All (Just Not Everyday).We love hearing from you! 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=475465442806687And a big thanks to this week's sponsor:Burrow, the the super comfortable, high quality, and easy-to-set-up sofa. Save $75 on a new sofa by visiting burrow.com/bythebook.Listen ad-free on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code ‘BOOK’

The ladies read listener comments and questions about their experience living by Year of Yes and make some important announcement's about the future of the show. We love hearing from you! 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

The ladies live by Shonda Rhimes's New York Times bestseller, Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person. We love hearing from you! 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 And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:Phlur, creator of sustainably crafted, award-winning perfumes. To get your Holiday Gift Set of three stunning perfumes for 20%, go to phlur.com and use promo code BOOK.Quip, the electric toothbrush designed to make brushing better. Go to getquip.com/bythebook to get your first refill pack for free with a quip electric toothbrush.Helix, a new kind of DNA testing.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ladies reply to listener comments, questions, and criticisms about their experience living by A Simple Act of Gratitude. Plus, they announce next week's book!We love hearing from you! 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 And a big thanks to this week's sponsor:Quip, the electric toothbrush designed to make brushing better. Go to getquip.com/bythebook to get your first refill pack for free with a quip electric toothbrush.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ladies get extra thankful with A Simple Act of Gratitude: How Learning to Say Thank You Changed My Life, by John Kralik. We love hearing from you! 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 And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:Helix, a new kind of DNA testing. Try today for a deep discount at helix.com/bythebook. Quip, the electric toothbrush designed to make brushing better. Go to getquip.com/bythebook to get your first refill pack for free with a quip electric toothbrush.Burrow, the super comfortable, high quality, and easy-to-set-up sofa. Save $75 on a new sofa by visiting burrow.com/bythebookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ladies discuss the aftermath of living by Girl, Wash Your Face and read listener mail about working from home, divorce, and Christianity. Plus, they announce next week's book! We love hearing from you! 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 And a big thanks to this week's sponsor:Quip, an electric toothbrush designed to make brushing better. Go to getquip.com/bythebok to get your first refill pack for free with a quip electric toothbrush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the premier of season four, the ladies live by Rachel Hollis's New York Times bestseller, Girl, Wash Your Face. We love hearing from you! 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 And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:Phlur, who creates sustainably crafted, award-winning perfumes—delivered with transparency at an honest price. To get your Holiday Gift Set of three stunning perfumes for 20% off, go to phlur.com today and use promo code BOOK.Wander Beauty, a new line of easy-to-use, multitasking beauty products that help you make the most of your beauty routine, no matter how little time you have. Go to wanderbeauty.com/bythebook today to save an additional 20% on Wander Beauty’s Just One Swipe Complexion and Lash Duo… or any of their other amazing bundles.Helix, a new kind of DNA testing. Try today for a deep discount at helix.com/bythebook. Quip, an electric toothbrush designed to make brushing better. Go to getquip.com/bythebook to get your first refill pack for free with a quip electric toothbrush.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ladies get a crash course in apologizing from The Science of Happiness podcast and Greater Good Science Center at U.C. Berkeley. For K&J's guest appearance on The Science of Happiness podcast, subscribe to The Science of Happiness in your podcast player or go here: https://www.pri.org/programs/science-happiness/better-way-say-youre-sorryWe love hearing from you! Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. Visit our website: www.bythebook.panoply.fm. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687 And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:Third Love, which helps you find the right bra by identifying your breast size and shape. Go to thirdlove.com/bythebook now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase. Simple Contacts, which lets you renew your prescription and reorder your contacts from anywhere in minutes. Get $20 off your contacts at simplecontacts.com/bythebook20 or enter code BYTHEBOOK20 at checkout. ModCloth, who has your cold-weather fashion covered with cozy essentials and cute knits that won’t quit. To get 15% off your purchase of $100 or more, go to modcloth.com/bythebook and enter code BYTHEBOOK at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again, Cameron the producer answers listener questions about LOTS of topics, including Robert Plant, stand up comedy, and previous owners of his mattress. We love hearing from you! Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. Visit our website: www.bythebook.panoply.fm. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687 And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:Third Love, who can help you find your perfect fitting bra with their Fit Finder Quiz. Go to thirdlove.com/bythebook now to get 15% off your first purchase. Quip, a better electric toothbrush created by dentists and designers to make brushing your teeth more simple, affordable, and even enjoyable. Go to getquip.com/bythebook right now to get your first refill pack for free with a quip electric toothbrush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ladies answer EVEN MORE listener questions! Learn where Jolenta's name came from, how Kristen manages to never where pants, and much, much more! We love hearing from you! Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. Visit our website: www.bythebook.panoply.fm. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687 And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:Third Love, who uses thousands of real women’s measurements to design bras with breast size and shape in mind so that they fit impeccably and feel even better. Go to thirdlove.com/bythebook now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase.Quip, a better electric toothbrush created by dentists and designers to make brushing your teeth more simple, affordable, and even enjoyable. Go to getquip.com/bythebook right now, you get your first refill pack for free with a quip electric toothbrush.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dean and Brad join Kristen and Jolenta in the studio to answer listener questions...again! We love hearing from you! Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. Visit our website: www.bythebook.panoply.fm. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687 Get tickets to our upcoming live show here: https://thepit-nyc.secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_a0F1I000004osgLUAQAnd a big thanks to this week's sponsors:Third Love, who uses thousands of real women’s measurements to design its bras with breast size and shape in mind so that they fit impeccably and feel even better. Go to thirdlove.com/bythebook now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase.Lola, a female-founded company offering a line of organic cotton tampons, pads, liners, all-natural cleansing wipes, and now, sex products! For 40% off all subscriptions, visit mylola.com and enter promo code bythebook40 when you subscribe.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ladies talk about what stuck and what didn't from the books of season 3! Plus, they share two important announcements. We love hearing from you! Call us at 419-869-BOOK, bythebook@panoply.fm, @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. Visit our website: www.bythebook.panoply.fm. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ladies revisit The 4-Hour Workweek, answer listener questions, and make a big announcement! We love hearing from you! Call us at 419-869-BOOK, bythebook@panoply.fm, @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. Visit our website: www.bythebook.panoply.fm. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687 And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:Modcloth, who believes every outfit is an opportunity to express yourself. To get 15% off your purchase of $100 or more, go to modcloth.com and enter code BYTHEBOOK at checkout. This offer is valid for one time use only and expires on December 8th, 2018.Revolution Math, who offers live online classes with math exercises designed to heighten your child's skills in time for the new school year. Enroll your student today to get your first month of classes for only $1 at revolutionmath.com/bythebookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ladies try to achieve the ultimate work/life balance with Tim Ferriss’s bestseller, The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich.We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/For tickets to our upcoming live show in New York, click here: https://thepit-nyc.secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_a0F1I000004osgLUAQ And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:Care/of, who delivers vitamins right to your door in personalized, easy-to-remember daily packs – perfect for a busy on-the-go lifestyle. For 25% off your first month of personalized care/of vitamins, visit takecareof.com and enter promo code BYTHEBOOKQuip, the electric toothbrush that’s a fraction of the cost of bulkier brushes — while still packing just the right amount of vibrations to help clean your teeth. Quip starts at just $25, and if you go to getquip.com/bythebook right now, you’ll get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush. Sun Basket, the meal kit that makes it easy and convenient to cook healthy, delicious meals at home—no matter how much experience you have in the kitchen. Go to sunbasket.com/bythebook today to learn more and get $35 off your first order.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ladies talk more about The Curated Closet, get style tips from listeners, and announce next week's book! We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:Grove Collaborative, an ecommerce company that provides eco-friendly and non-toxic home and personal care products that are safe for the family and the household. For a limited time, our listeners who sign up get an amazing 30-dollar gift set, a free 60-day VIP membership, and a bonus gift just for you when you sign up and place an order of 20 dollars or more. Go to grove.co/bythebook Revolution Math, who offers online classes with math games designed to heighten your child's skills in time for the new school year. Enroll your student today to get your first month of classes for only $19 at revolutionmath.com/bythebookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ladies tackle their most stylish challenge yet with The Curated Closet: A Simple System for Discovering Your Personal Style and Building Your Dream Wardrobe, by Anuschka Rees. They choose colors, patterns, and styles that make their personalities pop - and ditch the rest. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:ZipRecruiter, a place where growing businesses connect to qualified candidates. Try ZipRecruiter for free at ziprecruiter.com/bythebookPhlur, creator of sustainably crafted, award-winning perfumes—delivered with transparency at an honest price. Go to phlur.com today and use promo code BYTHEBOOK to get 20% off your custom Phlur sample set. Wander Beauty, a line of multitasking beauty essentials that are easy to use and travel-friendly—for foolproof beauty whenever, wherever! Get 20% off your purchase at wanderbeauty.com/bythebookRXBar, protein bars that are made with 100% whole ingredients. For 25% off your first order, visit rxbar.com/bythebook and enter promo code BYTHEBOOK at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen revisit A Girl's Guide to Joining the Resistance and answer questions about feminism in high school, trans inclusion, and much, much more. Plus, they announce next week's book! We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:Casper, a sleep brand that makes expertly designed products to help you get your best rest, one night at a time. Get 50 dollars toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/bythebook and using BYTHEBOOK at checkout.Revolution Math, which offers online classes with math games designed to heighten your child's skills in time for the new school year. Enroll your student today to get your first month of classes for only $19 at revolutionmath.com/bythebookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta stand up for what they believe in with help from A Girl's Guide to Joining the Resistance: A Feminist Handbook on Fighting for Good, by Emma Gray. Along the way, they talk to friends, neighbors, and their husbands about what they can do to make the world a better place. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:Quip, an electric toothbrush that’s a fraction of the cost of bulkier brushes — while still packing just the right amount of vibrations to help clean your teeth. If you go to getquip.com/bythebook right now, you’ll get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.Target, the store that has back to school covered with everything your kids need to play hard and slay hard. Deck your kids out in denim, Monday through Friday, with jeans starting at $8. And check everything off your back to school list with Crayola, up&up and Elmer’s school supplies starting at only .50 cents.Sun basket, whose meal kits always make it easy and convenient to cook healthy, delicious meals at home—no matter how much experience you have in the kitchen. Go to sunbasket.com/bythebook today to learn more and get $35 off your first order.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ladies answer listener mail about The Nature Fix, talk to Cameron about his new plant, and announce next week's book!We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:Target, the place that has Back to School covered with everything your kids need on their first day and every day.ModCloth, the fun, friendly spot for style that’s as expressive and unique as you! To get 15% off your purchase of $100 dollars or more, go to modcloth.com and enter code BYTHEBOOK at checkout.Hurry, this offer expires on October 10th, 2018!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ladies try to tap into the healing power of the outdoors with Florence Williams's The Nature Fix: Why nature makes us happier, healthier, and more creative. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:From the Corner of the Oval, a memoir by Beck Dorey-Stein Phlur, creator sustainably crafted, award-winning perfumes—delivered with transparency at an honest price. Go to phlur.com today and use promo code BYTHEBOOK to get 20% off your custom Phlur sample set.Quip, the electric toothbrush that’s a fraction of the cost of bulkier brushes — while still packing just the right amount of vibrations to help clean your teeth. Go to getquip.com/bythebook to get your first refill pack free with a quip electric toothbrush. Wander Beauty, a line of multitasking beauty essentials that are easy to use and travel-friendly. Get 20% off your purchase at wanderbeauty.com/bythebookTarget, the place to check everything off your back to school list with Crayola, up&up and Elmer’s school supplies starting at only .50 cents. Shop Target’s best Back to School prices all season long.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristen dials in from New Zealand to talk more about Presence. Plus, the ladies announce next week's book! We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:Grove Collaborative, an ecommerce company that provides eco-friendly and non-toxic home and personal care products. You can get an amazing 30-dollar Mrs. Meyers gift set, a free 60-day VIP membership, and a bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of 20-dollars or more at grove.co/bythebookTarget, who has back to school covered with everything your kids need to play hard and slay hard. Deck your kids out in denim, Monday through Friday, with jeans starting at $8. And check everything off your back to school list with Crayola, up&up, and Elmer’s school supplies starting at only .50 cents.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta try to power pose their way to a better life with Amy Cuddy's Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges. Will standing like Wonder Woman boost their confidence and vanquish their inner imposters? Listen to find out!We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:ZipRecruiter, a place where growing businesses connect to qualified candidates. Try ZipRecruiter for free by going to ziprecruiter.com/bythebookWander Beauty, a line of multitasking beauty essentials that are easy to use and travel-friendly. Get 20% off your purchase at wanderbeauty.com/bythebookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen discuss some very good points listeners brought up about Zero Waste Home. Plus, they announce next week's book!We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:Fabletics, the company co-founded by Kate Hudson that offers premium activewear at a great value. Go to fabletics.com/bythebook now to get two pairs of their amazing leggings for just 24 dollars.Nutrafol, a new, safe and effective strategy to take control of your hair health. To get your first month supply with subscription for 10 dollars, visit nutrafol.com and use promo code BYTHEBOOK during checkout.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen turn self-help into Earth-help with Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste by Bea Johnson. For the good of the planet, they ditch excess food packaging, straws, and plastic bags. They also marvel in the joys of composting and realize that recycling might not be as sustainable as they thought...We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:Phlur, the creator of sustainably crafted, award-winning perfumes—delivered with transparency at an honest price. Go to phlur.com today and use promo code BYTHEBOOK to get 20% off your custom Phlur sample set.Quip, the electric toothbrush that’s a fraction of the cost of bulkier brushes — while still packing just the right amount of vibrations to help clean your teeth. If you go to getquip.com/bythebook right now, you’ll get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta read listener mail and get some additional insight from a very special guest! Plus, they announce next week's book!We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ladies try to solve Kristen's mediation problem once and for all with Dan Harris's book, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. They learn how to meditate sitting down, standing up, and in front of the TV, despite the occasional interruption from Kristen's husband Dean...We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen read listener mail and chat more about their experience with You Are a Badass. Plus, they announce next week's book! We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta live by You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero. Will Jen's advice help them discover their true purpose in life? Will they learn to move past their BS and start kicking ass? Hear those answers, plus the voice of Jolenta's dog, in this truly badass episode. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristen and Cameron give a rundown of some other Panoply shows you might like!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta's favorite producer answers listener questions, reveals his production secrets, and weighs in on whether or not the show is too critical of straight white men. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again, Kristen and Jolenta dive deep into the mailbag to answer all your burning questions!We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another season, another chance for the husbands to tell their side of the story. From Brad and his hyggekrog to Dean and that infamous bathtub scene, the husbands look back on what unfolded during season 2 and answer some tough questions from listeners along the way. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta rehash season two, book-by-book, and talk about which habits actually stuck. Are they still practicing positive self talk? Did Kristen ever overcome her fear of tarot cards? Listen to find out! We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/Be sure to check out Kristen's other podcast, When Meghan Met Harry https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/when-meghan-met-harry/id1327426491?mt=2And Panoply's new true crime podcast, Empire on BloodEOB: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/empire-on-blood/id1355158353?mt=2Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen read listener mail and reflect on their experience living by The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. Plus, they share a big announcement! We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen live by Mark Manson's best seller, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.  Throughout the two weeks the ladies deal with failure, confront their own mortality, and try to give fewer f*cks.We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen unpack their tarot experience from last week.  They hear form listeners about decks, scary cards, and ADHD.  And the ladies are joined by special guest Walt Hickey (Chief Culture Writer at the blog 538) to talk about the statistical accuracy of tarot readings.For more on Walt Hickey, visit his twitter page:https://twitter.com/WaltHickeyWalt's article on tarot:https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/tarot-card-prediction-statistics/We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen tackle the New York Times bestseller, The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck and Guidebook, by Kim Krans. Along the way, they try to learn their major and minor arcanas, master the art of shuffling, and improve their lives by reading the cards. Kristen's tarot reader was Lauren Cucinotta. You can learn more about her at www.casualsorcery.comWe love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listeners share their unique experiences and thoughts on "The Five Love Languages" with Kristen and Jolenta.We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've been told that the language of love is universal...but what if it's not? What if there are multiple love languages, and what if our partners speak different love languages than we do? Jolenta and Kristen explore these questions as they dive into the best-selling relationship guide, "The Five Love Languages," by Gary Chapman. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen debrief on their most popular book to date, What To Say When You Talk To Yourself, by Shad Helmstetter. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all talk to ourselves, right? But when we do, are we being as kind as we should? Jolenta and Kristen examine their own self talk - and try to improve it, of course - with the help of the classic bestseller What To Say When You Talk To Yourself, by Shad Helmstetter. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen discuss listener feedback after living by The Miracle Morning, and special guest Gretchen Rubin (author & host of the Happier podcast) stops by the studio to talk about how a "one size fits all" approach to sleep habits may not work for everyone.For more on Gretchen Rubin, visit her website:https://gretchenrubin.com/Enjoy our new website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And reminder: We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen tackle one of their most frequently requested books: The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) by Hal Elrod. Will their mornings become miraculous? Will their lives be transformed? Will one of them get snippy at her husband (spoiler alert: yes)?We love hearing from you! Call us at 505-510-BOOK, bythebook@panoply.fm, @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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nope, friends, your ears are not deceiving you. This is NOT an episode of By The Book. It's an episode of a new podcast, also cohosted by Kristen, called When Meghan Met Harry: A Royal Weddingcast. Cohosted by James Barr (Kristen's fabulous buddy in the UK), it's all about the most important wedding in all our lives: the wedding of Meghan Markle to Prince Harry. In each episode of the show, Kristen and James obsess over all things royal wedding - and create a safe space for you to obsess as well. We hope you love it as much as we love Meghan and Harry! If you do, please subscribe in Apple podcasts or wherever you get your favorite shows. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/when-meghan-met-harry/id1327426491?mt=2Follow When Meghan Met Harry's twitter feed @RoyalWeddingPodFollow Kristen Meinzer and James Barr's twitter feeds: @KristenMeinzer and @ImJamesBarrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen take a closer look at forgiveness, kind acts, and whether good things really do happen to good people. Plus, Kristen shares details about her new podcast, When Meghan Met Harry. And as always, Jolenta and Kristen announce next week's book!If you'd like to subscribe to Kristen's new podcast, you can do so here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/when-meghan-met-harry/id1327426491?mt=2Enjoy our new website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And reminder: We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been said that bad things happen to good people. But could it be that the opposite is true? Jolenta and Kristen attempt to find out, by following the rules of "Why Good Things Happen to Good People," by Stephen G. Post and Jill Neimark. Join them as they undertake ten assigned tasks of goodness - including helping future generations and performing acts of bravery - all in the hopes of finding a greater sense of happiness and well-being. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen hear from listeners around the world about Hygge. The ladies also discuss their favorite Christmas movies, loneliness, and privilege. And as always, they announce next week's book!We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the ladies live by The Little Book of Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) to learn all about the Danish art of being cozy.  Can you capture the essence of being warm in bed while it's snowing outside and feel that way all the time?  Jolenta and Kristen are hoping to do just that.  So light copious amounts of candles, put on a chunky sweater, and cuddle up in a hand-knit blanket because things are about to get ultra-hygge.To get tickets to The New York Times Podcast Club IRL, go to http://www.thegreenespace.org/events/thegreenespace/2017/dec/18/podcast-mixtape/We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first epilogue of season two, Jolenta and Kristen talk about the new theme song and answer listener mail about Bored and Brilliant. After that, they make a few announcements, including the title of next week's book!We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also, you can get tickets to our appearance at the New York Times Podcast Club IRL here: http://www.thegreenespace.org/events/thegreenespace/2017/dec/18/podcast-mixtape/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to season two of By the Book! Jolenta and Kristen are kicking things off with the new book Bored and Brilliant, by Manoush Zomorodi. Join the ladies as they delete their favorite apps, commute without their phones, and even watch a pot of water boil - all in the hopes of discovering whether disconnecting from their phones can spark brilliant ideas. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also, you can get tickets to our appearance at the New York Times Podcast Club IRL here: http://www.thegreenespace.org/events/thegreenespace/2017/dec/18/podcast-mixtape/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re thrilled to present Panoply’s Fall 2017 lineup of shows. They include the satirical self-improvement show “Dexter Guff is Smarter Than You (And You Can Be Too),” the creepy paranormal series “Haunted,” “Family Ghosts,” in which people play detectives in their own family mysteries, “You Must Remember Manson,” which dives into the links between Charles Manson and Hollywood, the immersive fiction podcast “Tumanbay,” and “Battle Scars,” which features frank and sometimes funny conversations with the men and women fighting today’s wars.In addition to new shows, season 2 of “By The Book” launches with Jolenta and Kristen trying to go on a digital diet, “Why Oh Why” talks with the founder of a dating app for men with beards, “Happier with Gretchen Rubin” offers holiday happiness hacks, “Happier in Hollywood” considers whether holiday gifts are necessary in the workplace, and “Side Hustle School” revisits some of its best hustlers.Learn more about all our shows at https://www.panoply.fmLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shortly after launching their first season of By The Book, the Philadelphia Podcast Festival invited Jolenta and Kristen to the Tracadero Balcony Bar to put on a live show. They accepted and had a blast! For those who couldn't make it (and those who did), we present highlights from that live show. And reminder: Season 2 of By The Book launches on November 30!We love hearing from you. Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen dive into the mailbag, addressing everything from how they met to their tips for surviving high school. We love hearing from you. Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen are joined in studio by two very special guests: Brad and Dean! The husbands spill the beans on everything from how they met the loves of their lives to which self-help books they hated most during season one. Plus they share the inside scoop on how Jolenta and Brad helped Kristen meet Dean. We love hearing from you. Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By popular demand, Jolenta and Kristen look back at their first season of living By The Book - from the high points and habits that stuck to the harmful advice and bizarre pseudoscience.We love to hear from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen give an update on their ebook sales and talk about life as published authors.  They also read some book reviews, take listener questions, and talk Season 2 plans! We want to hear from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By popular demand, Jolenta and Kristen live by their first ebook. And what better ebook to live by than an ebook about how to write ebooks? Their selection: How to Write An Ebook in Less Than 7-14 Days That Will Make You Money Forever, by Darren Ackers. You can read the ebooks they wrote here:Modern Harpies: Why loving The Real Housewives means you’re cultured AF, by Jolenta Greenberghttps://www.amazon.com/Modern-Harpies-loving-Housewives-cultured-ebook/dp/B075FK5YMS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505336805&sr=8-1&keywords=modern+harpiesReturn to Intercourse: An Amish Romance, by Kristen Meinzerhttps://www.amazon.com/Return-Intercourse-Romance-Kristen-Meinzer-ebook/dp/B075FT5B56/ref=pd_sbs_351_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1AH95DJYVJDYRJV5HKXWShare your story of living by this book at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also, we'd love to see you at our next live show in New York! Join us September 16th at 5:30pm at the People's Improv Theatre, 123 East 24th Street in New York, NY. For tickets and more info, visit: http://thepit-nyc.com/event/2017-09-16-she-makes-me-laugh-femme-fest-530UGLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen discuss their most controversial episode yet, Class With The Countess. Helping them understand all that unfolded is Casey Wilson, host of the hugely popular Bitch Sesh podcast. They also read listener mail and announce next week's book! What book do you want Jolenta and Kristen to follow? Tell us at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also, we'd love to see you at our next live show in New York! Join us September 16th at 5:30pm at the People's Improv Theatre, 123 East 24th Street in New York, NY. For tickets and more info, visit: http://thepit-nyc.com/event/2017-09-16-she-makes-me-laugh-femme-fest-530UGLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen attempt to curb their barnyard language by reading Class with the Countess: How to Live with Elegance and Flair by Luann de Lesseps (who you might know from The Real Housewives of New York). Share your story of living by this book at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also, we'd love to see you at our next live show in New York! Join us September 16th at 5:30pm at the People's Improv Theatre, 123 East 24th Street in New York, NY. For tickets and more info, visit: http://thepit-nyc.com/event/2017-09-16-she-makes-me-laugh-femme-fest-530UGLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen talk to Emily Rems, Managing Editor of Bust Magazine and co-host of Bust’s Pop-Tarts podcast, about the ridiculously antiquated gender roles of Men Are From Mars, Women are from Venus. They also read listener mail and announce next week's book! What book do you want Jolenta and Kristen to follow? Tell us at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also, we'd love to see you at our next live show in New York! Join us September 16th at 5:30pm at the People's Improv Theatre, 123 East 24th Street in New York, NY. For tickets and more info, visit: http://thepit-nyc.com/event/2017-09-16-she-makes-me-laugh-femme-fest-530UGLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are men and women inherently different? Jolenta and Kristen attempt to find out by living according to the bestselling relationship guide, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, by John Gray, PhD. Share your story of living by this book at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also, we'd love to see you at our next live show in New York! Join us September 16th at 5:30pm at the People's Improv Theatre, 123 East 24th Street in New York, NY. For tickets and more info, visit: http://thepit-nyc.com/event/2017-09-16-she-makes-me-laugh-femme-fest-530UGLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen debrief on America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money. Along the way, they answer listener mail, discuss their hair, and ponder what a 401K is. And, of course, they announce their next book!What book do want Jolenta and Kristen to follow? Tell us at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is saving more fun than spending? Jolenta and Kristen attempt to find out by following the rules of America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right On the Money, the guide to ultra-frugal living by homespun financial gurus Steve and Annette Economides. Have you lived by this book? What book should Jolenta and Kristen read next? Tell us at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta are done time traveling, but they aren't done talking about their last book, Past Lives, Future Healing.  The ladies hear from a listener who has regressed to her own past life.  Also, they take some time to talk about how we view conception and read listener letters from people who have similar stories to Kristen's. And as always, next week's book is announced!Have you lived by this book? What book should Jolenta and Kristen read next? Tell us at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you believe in past lives? If so, you're not alone. According to the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, a quarter of Americans believe in reincarnation. In this episode, Jolenta and Kristen attempt to find out what the 25% might know, by following Sylvia Browne's bestseller, "Past Lives, Future Healing." Have you lived by this book? What book should Jolenta and Kristen read next? Tell us at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen debrief on The Memory Book. Along they way, they answer listener questions about Kristen's logical book choices, Jolenta's killer memory, and Kristen's fever dreams. They also announce next week's book!Want to see By The Book live? Join Kristen and Jolenta July 16th at the Philly Podcast Festival, where they'll be embarking on a special By The Blog experience, doing dramatic readings of celebrity self-help books, and more! For more info go to phillypodfest.com/schedule or write to bythebook@panoply.fm.We want to hear from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen dive into The Memory Book, with the hopes of becoming memory geniuses in two weeks flat. Written by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas, the bestselling classic promises to help readers do everything from memorize lists to speak foreign languages. But does it actually work?Have you lived by this book? What book should Jolenta and Kristen read next? Tell us at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687And reminder: Jolenta and Kristen are putting on a live show! Join them July 16, 2017 at the Philly Podcast festival for a live By the Book experience. They'll be at the Trocodero Theater's Balcony Bar at 3:30pm. Tix are cheap - only $11. For more info and tickets go to phillypodfest.com/schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen have recovered from living by French Women Don't Get Fat. Join the ladies as they read listener mail and talk about leeks some more. And of course, next week's book is announced!Also, if you or anyone you know is fighting food or body issues, there’s help. Please call the National Eating Disorders Association Helpline at 1-800-931-2237. Want to see By the Book live? Join them July 16th at the Philly Podcast Festival. For more info and tickets go to phillypodfest.com/schedule.We want to hear from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen put on their berets and live by Mireille Guiliano's French Women Don't Get Fat. The ladies experiment with leek soup, the benefits of champagne, and lots and lots of yogurt. Do French women really not get fat? We're about to find out.Have you lived by this book? What book should Jolenta and Kristen read next? Tell us at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687And a special announcement: Jolenta and Kristen are putting on a live show! Join them July 16, 2017 at the Philly Podcast festival for a live By the Book experience. They'll be at the Trocodero Theater's Balcony Bar at 3:30pm. Tix are cheap - only $11. For more info and tickets go to phillypodfest.com/schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen have a Kon Mari postmortem. Join the ladies as they discuss life after The Life Changing Magic of Tidying up. Did either of them regret throwing anything away? And what did By The Book listeners have to say about the book? Also: the announcement of next week's book!We want to hear from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen live by Marie Kondo's uber popular minimalist guide, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. The book tells them to throw out belongings, fold socks into pinwheels, and say thank you garbage!  Can they do it? Will it change their lives? Did Kristen throw out her passport?Have you lived by this book? What book should Jolenta and Kristen read next? Tell us at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen have a Secret postmortem. Join the ladies as they hear from listeners, give post-Secret updates, discuss Kristen's husband's popularity, and get ready for their next self-help book.We want to hear from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen have a big announcement.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By the Book hosts Jolenta and Kristen dive into their first self-help book - the mega-bestseller The Secret. They follow it to the letter for two weeks. Listen as Kristen tries to manifest thoughts into things and Jolenta explores whether the Law of Attraction is as real as the Law of Gravity. Along the way, you can eavesdrop on the stranger moments of their social experiment, and learn whether either Jolenta or Kristen buys into the philosophy of The Secret at the end of two weeks.This show is part of the Panoply Pilot Project. Ever wonder how a podcast gets greenlit? Now YOU get to be part of the process. Help us decide which pilots will become series! Cast your vote by subscribing at itunes.com/panonplypilots or you can vote at panoply.fm/panoplypilots.We want to hear from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By the Book is half reality show, half self-help podcast, and one wild social experiment. Join comedian Jolenta Greenberg and her skeptical friend Kristen Meinzer as they live by the rules of a different self-help book each week to figure out which ones might actually be life changing. First up, the massive best seller, The Secret.  Jolenta is a contributor to the BBC, WNYC, and Risk! She's also a Moth story slam winner. You've probably heard her funny stories on a podcast before. Kristen is a producer with Panoply and former co-host of PRI/WNYC’s Movie Date podcast where, no surprise, her job was to be critical. By the Book is part of the Panoply Pilot Project, where YOU help decide what gets turned into a series.  Available now!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices