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Author and noted reader Anne Bogel joins Kristen & Jolenta to help all of the overthinkers out there! Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com]. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts [podcasts.apple.com], or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-bookThis episode is brought to you by: BetterHelp [betterhelp.com/btb], Oscar Mayer [oscarmayer.com], Tempest [tempest.com], Behr Express [behr.com\express] and Candid Co [candidco.com/bythebook] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Renaissance woman Celeste Headlee joins Kristen for a conversation that should make you feel better about being at home. Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com]. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts [podcasts.apple.com], or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-bookThis episode is brought to you by: BetterHelp [betterhelp.com/btb], Oscar Mayer [oscarmayer.com], Tempest [tempest.com], Behr Express [behr.com\express] and Candid Co [candidco.com/bythebook] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jane Marie, host of The Dream, joins Kristen and Jolenta to chat about where MLMs, self-help, and wellness collide. Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com]. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts [podcasts.apple.com], or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book This episode is brought to you by: Truly Grass Fed [TrulyGrassFed.com], BetterHelp [betterhelp.com/btb], Olay [olay.com], Rothy’s [ Rothys.com/btb], OMGYes [omgyes.com/BTB], Ivory [https://ivory.com/] and Sumizeit [https://sumizeit.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super producer Nora joins Kristen and Jolenta to tell all and everyone tells so much more than expected! (This bonus episode was recorded before COVID sheltering in place began.) Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com]. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts [podcasts.apple.com], or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book This episode is brought to you by: BetterHelp [betterhelp.com/btb], Olay [olay.com], Rothy’s [ Rothys.com/btb], OMGYes [omgyes.com/BTB], Ivory [https://ivory.com/] and Sumizeit [https://sumizeit.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dean and Brad join Kristen and Jolenta in the studio to answer your listener questions about living by the decades! (This bonus episode was recorded before COVID sheltering in place began.) Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com]. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts [podcasts.apple.com], or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-bookThis episode is brought to you by: Everplate [everyplate.com], BetterHelp [betterhelp.com/btb], Olay [olay.com], Rothy’s [ Rothys.com/btb], Betty Crocker [bettycrocker.com], OMGYes [omgyes.com/BTB], and CLR [clrbrands.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta fill us in on what they’ve been up to during stay-at-home orders, share advice about how to stay sane right now, and check in with some surprise special guests. Plus, the ladies dive into the mailbag to hear how By the Book listeners are holding up right now. Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Be sure to check out Kristen's new podcast, Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book This episode is brought to you by: Everplate [everyplate.com], BetterHelp [betterhelp.com/btb], Olay [olay.com], Rothy’s [ Rothys.com/btb], Betty Crocker [bettycrocker.com], OMGYes [omgyes.com/BTB], and CLR [clrbrands.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta reflect on the latest season! What stuck since living by the books of Season 6? What new revelations did they have? What was pure torture? Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book This episode is brought to you by CLR [clrbrands.com]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta chat with By the Book’s resident historian and fairy Godmother Trysh Travis. Professor Travis answers listener questions about the history of self-help and race, why Marie Kondo is so popular, and shares some of her favorite self- help books. Trysh Travis is a cultural and literary historian in the Center for Women's Studies at the University of Florida If you want more of Professor Travis, check out her books: The Language of the Heart: A Cultural History of the Recovery Movement from Alcoholics Anonymous to Oprah Winfrey Re-Thinking Therapeutic Culture For further reading on the history of the self-help industry, Professor Travis recommends: Oracle at the Supermarket, by Steven Starker Self Help, Inc., by Micki McGee Bright-sided, by Barbara Ehrenreich Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book This episode is brought to you by Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. Rothy’s, everyday shoes for life on the go. Head to Rothys.com/btb to check out the styles. Dave’s Killer Bread, America’s #1 organic bread. Visit DavesKillerBread.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta respond to listener letters about The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown. Plus, Trysh Travis, cultural and literary historian in the Center for Women's Studies at the University of Florida, puts Brene Brown into historical context and offers up some hot takes! Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book This episode is brought to you by Nationwide Pet Insurance [www.petinsurance.com/PODCAST], CLR [clrbrands.com], and Blinkist [Blinkist.com/BTB] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies live by the New York Times best-seller The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown. Will Jolenta cultivate self-compassion? Will Kristen learn how to share her accomplishments with friends? Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Squarespace, the all-in-one solution for anyone looking to create a beautiful website. Head to Squarespace.com/BYTHEBOOK for a free trial. And when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code BYTHEBOOK to save 10% off of your first purchase of a website or domain. Dave’s Killer Bread, America’s #1 organic bread. Visit DavesKillerBread.com Truly Grass Fed Dairy, dairy ingredients from the lush fields of Ireland. Visit https://www.trulygrassfed.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta dive into listener feedback for the New York Times best-seller Who Moved My Cheese?: An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by Spencer Johnson. Plus, Trysh Travis, cultural and literary historian in the Center for Women's Studies at the University of Florida, puts the book into historical context. Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is currently available for pre-order. Come out to their book launch party, at The Strand bookstore in New York City on Friday, March 20 at 7 pm. Get tickets on The Strand website here. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book 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. Candid, the clear alternative to braces. Head to CandidCo.com/bythebook and use code BYTHEBOOK at checkout to get $75 off Modcloth, fashion that celebrates all women. To get 15% off off your purchase of $100 or more, go to ModCloth.com and enter code BYTHEBOOK at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta live by the New York Times best-seller Who Moved My Cheese?: An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by Spencer Johnson. Will Jolenta learn to adapt to change in a healthier, happier way? Will Kristen make cheesy puns? Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is currently available for pre-order. Come out to their book launch party, at The Strand bookstore in New York City on Friday, March 20 at 7 pm. Get tickets on The Strand website here. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book 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. Visit Hallmark.com/btb to shop a wide variety of cards. Use promo code BTB to get 20% off your card purchase. Nationwide Pet Insurance, largest pet insurance provides in the United States. Visit www.petinsurance.com/PODCAST. Bona, hardwood floor cleaner. Visit bona.com/bonaclean Pretty Litter, revolutionary, lightweight litter that monitors your cat. Head to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code BYTHEBOOK for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies reply to listener comments about The Dance of Anger: A Woman’s Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner. Plus, Kristen and Jolenta talk to Trysh Travis, cultural historian in the Center for Women’s Studies at the University of Florida. Trysh puts the book into historical context and breaks down how this book sits within the feminist and psychology movements of the 1980s. Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is currently available for pre-order. Come out to their book launch party, at The Strand bookstore in New York City on Friday, March 20 at 7 pm. Get tickets on The Strand website here. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Visit Hallmark.com/btb to shop a wide variety of Valentine’s Day cards. Use promo code BTB to get 20% off your card purchase. Rothy’s, everyday shoes for life on the go. Head to Rothys.com/btb to check out the styles. The RealReal, authenticated luxury consignment. Get 20% off select items with the promo REAL at TheRealReal.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta continue their romp through self-help history. This week, they dance their way into the 1980s with Dr. Harriet Lerner's The Dance of Anger: A Woman’s Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships. Will Jolenta learn how to face conflict in her relationship with Brad? Will Kristen and Dean actually have a fight? Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is currently available for pre-order. Come out to their book launch party, at The Strand bookstore in New York City on Friday, March 20 at 7 pm. Get tickets on The Strand website here. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Dave’s Killer Bread, America’s #1 organic bread. Visit DavesKillerBread.com. Visit Hallmark.com/btb to shop a wide variety of Valentine’s Day cards. Use promo code BTB to get 20% off your card purchase. Luden’s, iconic Wild Cherry Throat Drops. Use the promo code 15BTB on Amazon to get 15% off two 90-count bags of Luden's Wild Cherry Throat Drops. Bona, hardwood floor cleaner. Vist bona.com/bonaclean Squarespace, the all-in-one solution for anyone looking to create a beautiful website. Head to Squarespace.com/BYTHEBOOK for a free trial. And when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code BYTHEBOOK to save 10% off of your first purchase of a website or domain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen is joined by special guest host and our By the Book producer Nora Ritchie to talk about listener reactions to The Joy of Sex: A Gourmet Guide to Lovemaking. Plus, Kristen and Jolenta talk to Trysh Travis, cultural and literary historian in the Center for Women’s Studies at the University of Florida. Trysh puts the book into historical context and breaks down the "woke hippie vibe" of the 1970s. Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is currently available for pre-order. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book 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. Visit Hallmark.com/btb to shop a wide variety of Valentine’s Day cards. Use promo code BTB to get 20% off your card purchase. Luden’s, iconic Wild Cherry Throat Drops. Use the promo code 15BTB on Amazon to get 15% off two 90-count bags of Luden's Wild Cherry Throat Drops. Bona, hardwood floor cleaner. Visit bona.com/bonaclean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies live by Alex Comfort’s The Joy of Sex: A Gourmet Guide to Lovemaking, an international bestseller since it was first published in 1972. Will the book improve their sex lives? Will Kristen buy a waterbed? Will Jolenta build a sex fort? Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is currently available for pre-order. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: The RealReal, authenticated luxury consignment. Get 20% off select items with the promo REAL at TheRealReal.com. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. Visit Hallmark.com/btb to shop a wide variety of Valentine’s Day cards. Use promo code BTB to get 20% off your card purchase. Impact, a weekly narrative podcast about the consequences that laws have on real people’s lives. Luden’s, iconic Wild Cherry Throat Drops. Use the promo code 15BTB on Amazon to get 15% off two 90-count bags of Luden's Wild Cherry Throat Drops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies respond to listener voicemails and emails about Phyllis Diller’s Housekeeping Hints. Plus, Trysh Travis, cultural and literary historian in the Center for Women’s Studies at the University of Florida, puts the book into a feminist historical context. To learn more about Trysh’s research, head here. Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is currently available for pre-order. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: The RealReal, authenticated luxury consignment. Get 20% off select items with the promo REAL at TheRealReal.com. Candid, the clear alternative to braces. Head to CandidCo.com/bythebook and use code BYTHEBOOK at checkout to get $75 off. Rothy’s, everyday shoes for life on the go. Head to Rothys.com/btb to check out the styles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta continue their jaunt through self-help history. This week, the ladies dig into the 1960s with Phyllis Diller's Housekeeping Hints. Will Jolenta be the hostess with the leastess? Will Kristen succeed in the kitchen without setting foot in the kitchen? Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is currently available for pre-order. Come out to their book launch party, at The Strand bookstore in New York City on Friday, March 20 at 7 pm. Get tickets on The Strand website here. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Magic Spoon, a guilt-free cereal. Go to magicspoon.com/BTB and use promo code BTB at checkout to get free shipping. The RealReal, authenticated luxury consignment. Get 20% off select items with the promo REAL at TheRealReal.com. Visit Hallmark.com/btb to shop a wide variety of Valentine’s Day cards. Use promo code BTB to get 20% off your card purchase. Pretty Litter, revolutionary, lightweight litter that monitors your cat. Head to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code BYTHEBOOK for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta dive into listener feedback about The Power of Positive Thinking. Plus, they call up Trysh Travis, cultural and literary historian in the Center for Women’s Studies at the University of Florida. Trysh helps the ladies put the book into historical context by explaining the aspirations and anxieties of readers in the 1950s. To learn more about Trysh’s research, head here. Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is currently available for pre-order. Come out to their book launch party, at The Strand bookstore in New York City on Friday, March 20 at 7 pm. Get tickets on The Strand website here. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book 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. Zola, the home of all things wedding. Sign up at ZOLA.com/btb today to get your FREE personalized paper samples. Then use code SAVE50 to get 50% off save the dates. Squarespace, the all-in-one solution for anyone looking to create a beautiful website. Head to Squarespace.com/BYTHEBOOK for a free trial. And when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code BYTHEBOOK to save 10% off of your first purchase of a website or domain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta continue their journey of living by a classic self-help book from each decade. This week, they live by the international bestseller The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale. Will Jolenta learn how to pray? Will Kristen learn to trust that things will work out? Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is currently available for pre-order. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Modcloth, fashion that celebrates all women. To get 15% off off your purchase of $100 or more, go to ModCloth.com and enter code BYTHEBOOK at checkout. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. Candid, the clear alternative to braces. Head to CandidCo.com/bythebook and use code BYTHEBOOK at checkout to get $75 off Magic Spoon, a guilt-free cereal. Go to magicspoon.com/BTB and use promo code BTB at checkout to get free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta dive into listener feedback about The Power of Positive Thinking. Plus, they call up Trysh Travis, cultural and literary historian in the Center for Women’s Studies at the University of Florida. Trysh puts the book into historical context by sharing the aspirations and anxieties of readers in the 1950s. To learn more about Trysh’s research, head here. Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is currently available for pre-order. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: The RealReal, authenticated luxury consignment. Get 20% off with the promo REAL at TheRealReal.com. Rothy’s, everyday shoes for life on the go. Head to Rothys.com/btb to check out the styles. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta continue their romp through self-help history by living by On Being A Real Person by Harry Emerson Fosdick. Will Jolenta accept herself? Will Kristen let go of her ego? Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is currently available for pre-order. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book 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. Daily Harvest, an organic food delivery service. Go to Daily-Harvest.com and enter promo code BYTHEBOOK to get $25 dollars off your first box. Squarespace, the all-in-one solution for anyone looking to create a beautiful website. Head to Squarespace.com/BYTHEBOOK for a free trial. And when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code BYTHEBOOK to save 10% off of your first purchase of a website or domain. Simple Contacts, the most convenient way to renew your contact lens prescription. Get $20 off your contacts at simplecontacts.com/bythebook20 or enter code BYTHEBOOK20 at checkout. Stitch Fix, an online personal styling service. Head to StitchFix.com/btb to get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box. Wander Beauty, makeup for women on the go. To get 20% off, head to wanderbeauty.com/BYTHEBOOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies respond to listener voicemails and emails about How to Win Friends and Influence People. Plus, they learn about the history of self-help with Trysh Travis, cultural and literary historian in the Center for Women’s Studies at the University of Florida. To learn more about Trysh’s research, head here. Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is currently available for pre-order. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Hallmark, the biggest selection of greeting cards. Visit Hallmark.com/btb to shop a wide variety of birthday cards. Use promo code BTB to get 20% off your card purchase. Berning in Hell, the podcast where host Hannah Berner gets her guests to open up about their own personal hell. Zola, the home of all things wedding. Sign up at ZOLA.com/btb today to get your FREE personalized paper samples. Then use code SAVE50 to get 50% off save the dates. 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. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta are back for Season 6, and they are trying something new! For this season, the ladies take us on a historical romp through self-help history by living by a classic self-help book from each decade. To kick things off, they live by one of the best-selling books of all time, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen & Jolenta are joined by storyteller, comedian, and This American Life producer Elna Baker for their live show in Brooklyn. The ladies chat with Elna about why she read 75 self-help books in 3 years, why losing weight wasn’t the transformation she was expecting it to be, and what her first sexual experiments were like after leaving Mormonism. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Hallmark, the biggest selection of greeting cards. Visit Hallmark.com/btb to shop a wide variety of birthday cards. Use promo code BTB to get 20% off your card purchase. 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. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. Squarespace, the all-in-one solution for anyone looking to create a beautiful website. Head to Squarespace.com/BYTHEBOOK for a free trial. And when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code BYTHEBOOK to save 10% off of your first purchase of a website or domain. Berning in Hell, the podcast where host Hannah Berner gets her guests to open up about their own personal hell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen & Jolenta are joined by advice columnist and journalist E. Jean Carroll for a spirited conversation about her new book What Do We Need Men For: A Modest Proposal. Plus, E. Jean answers listener questions about dating, workplace culture, and why road trips are the best way to find out who you are. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 Want to see Kristen explain the art of podcasting in person? She'll be at the 92nd Street Y in New York on Thursday, November 14 at 7pm. https://www.92y.org/event/so-you-want-to-start-a-podcast [92y.org] To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Hallmark, the biggest selection of greeting cards. Visit Hallmark.com/btb and use promo code BTB to get 20% off your card purchase. 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. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. 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. Modcloth, fashion that celebrates all women. To get 15% off your purchase of $100 or more, go to ModCloth.com and enter code BYTHEBOOK at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen & Jolenta welcome actor and activist LeVar Burton (LeVar Burton Reads, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek: The Next Generation) for a conversation about reading, representation and self-care. Plus, LeVar shares what kind of self-help book he’d write! You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 Want to see Kristen explain the art of podcasting in person? She'll be at the 92nd Street Y in New York on Thursday, November 14 at 7pm. https://www.92y.org/event/so-you-want-to-start-a-podcast [92y.org] To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Lola, reproductive care for women, by women. For 30% off your first month’s subscription, visit mylola.com and enter BYTHEBOOK30 when you subscribe. Hello Fresh, America’s #1 meal kit service. For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/btb80 and enter code BTB80. Third Love, the most comfortable bra you'll own.Go to thirdlove.com/BYTHEBOOK for 15% off your first purchase. ThredUp, the largest online consignment and thrift store. Get an extra 30% off your first order when you go to thredup.com/btb. Simple Contacts, the easy way to buy contacts. Get $20 off your contacts at simplecontacts.com/bythebook20 or enter code BYTHEBOOK20 at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta's producer Nora answers listener questions! Is she a self-help believer or a skeptic? How did she become a producer? What was she like in high school? Plus, Nora shares a vocal treat with the ladies. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 Want to see Kristen explain the art of podcasting in person? She'll be at the 92nd Street Y in New York on Thursday, November 14 at 7pm. https://www.92y.org/event/so-you-want-to-start-a-podcast [92y.org] To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: LÄRABAR, food made from food. 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. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. 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. Third Love, the most comfortable bra you'll own.Go to thirdlove.com/BYTHEBOOK for 15% off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dean and Brad join Kristen and Jolenta in the studio to answer listener questions and dish on life as America's favorite husbands. How has being on the podcast changed their marriages? Is there a book the husbands want Kristen and Jolenta to live by? Plus, a furry friend makes an appearance! You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 Want to see Kristen explain the art of podcasting in person? She'll be at the 92nd Street Y in New York on Thursday, November 14 at 7pm. https://www.92y.org/event/so-you-want-to-start-a-podcast [92y.org] To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: LÄRABAR, food made from food. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. Daily Harvest, an organic food delivery service. Go to Daily-Harvest.com and enter promo code BYTHEBOOK to get three cups FREE in your first box. Noom, a habit changing solution. Go to Noom.com/BTB to start your free trial. Wander Beauty, makeup for women on the go. To get 20% off, head to wanderbeauty.com/BYTHEBOOK The Next Person You Meet In Heaven, Mitch Albom’s new novel. Now available in paperback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies answer questions from listeners! What celebrity do they wish would write a self-help book? Who would they cast for the 2019 version of Golden Girls? What’s the most woo-woo thing Kristen believes in? Plus, Kristen and Jolenta share what they were like in high school. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: LÄRABAR, food made from food. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. Third Love, the most comfortable bra you'll own.Go to thirdlove.com/BYTHEBOOK for 15% off your first purchase. 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. Hot & Bothered, the podcast. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta recap the latest season! What stuck since living by the books of Season 5? What was pure torture? For tickets to By the Book LIVE! on September 6th at the Bell House in Brooklyn: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/by-the-book-live-tickets-61456233248 You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To start listening to the Stitcher Premium season By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Leesa, beautifully designed luxury mattresses. Get 15% off your entire order at leesa.com/BTB and use promo code BTB. LÄRABAR, food made from food. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. Third Love, the most comfortable bra you'll own.Go to thirdlove.com/BYTHEBOOK for 15% off your first purchase. Modcloth, fashion that celebrates all women. To get 15% off your purchase of $100 or more, go to ModCloth.com and enter code BYTHEBOOK at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta recap living by Kristen’s new book So You Want to Start A Podcast: Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story, and Building a Community That Will Listen. Plus, Kristen announces a new social media contest, and what you can expect to hear from By the Book while the ladies take a much-needed summer break. For tickets to By the Book LIVE! on September 6th at the Bell House in Brooklyn: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/by-the-book-live-tickets-61456233248 You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To start listening to the Stitcher Premium season By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Third Love, the most comfortable bra you'll own.Go to thirdlove.com/BYTHEBOOK for 15% off your first purchase. ThredUp, the largest online consignment and thrift store. Get an extra 30% off your first order when you go to thredup.com/btb. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. Leesa, beautifully designed luxury mattresses. Get 15% off your entire order at leesa.com/BTB and use promo code BTB. Fidelity Investments, learn more about the career opportunities at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta pop in with a trailer of their new spin-off show We Love You (And So Can You). Plus, don't forget to grab your tickets to By the Book LIVE! at the Bell House in Brooklyn on Friday, September 6th. Buy your tickets here. We Love You (And So Can You) is part reality show, part self-love school, and the best makeover show in the podcast universe. Kristen and Jolenta draw on what they've learned from living by over 50 self-help books to help a guest looking to makeover part of their life. The goal: for the guest to find the outstanding person who was there all along, and learn to love themselves more. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta live by Kristen’s new book So You Want to Start A Podcast: Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story, and Building a Community That Will Listen. For this special episode, Kristen and Jolenta try to make a new spin-off podcast. Will they succeed? You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. For tickets to By the Book LIVE! on September 6th at the Bell House in Brooklyn: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/by-the-book-live-tickets-61456233248 We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To start listening to the Stitcher Premium season By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: 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. Noom, a habit changing solution. Go to Noom.com/BTB to start your free trial. Wander Beauty, makeup for women on the go. To get 20% off, head to wanderbeauty.com/BYTHEBOOK 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. Care.com, find care for everyone in the family. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium Membership, visit Care.com/BYTHEBOOK or enter promo code BYTHEBOOK when you subscribe. LÄRABAR, food made from food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen calls in from New Zealand to chat with Jolenta about the listener reaction to Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen. Plus, the ladies announce a very special book for next week’s episode! We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 For tickets to By the Book LIVE! on September 6th at the Bell House in Brooklyn: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/by-the-book-live-tickets-61456233248 To start listening to the Stitcher Premium season By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Snap Kitchen, fuel your body with real food. No cooking required. Head to snapkitchen.com, and use promo code BTB to save $20 a week on your first 4 weeks. ThredUp, the largest online consignment and thrift store. Get an extra 30% off your first order when you go to thredup.com/btb. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. Smartwater, hydration with body and mind, in mind. Hello Girls, the latest novel from Emily Henry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta live by Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen, an expert in the field of organizational and personal productivity. Will the ladies tackle all their tasks with focus and grace? We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 For tickets to By the Book LIVE! on September 6th at the Bell House in Brooklyn: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/by-the-book-live-tickets-61456233248 To start listening to the Stitcher Premium season By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: OMGYes.com, the science of women’s pleasure. Get a special discount at OMGyes.com/BTB Simple Contacts, the most convenient way to renew your contact lens prescription. Get $20 off your contacts at simplecontacts.com/bythebook20 or enter code BYTHEBOOK20 at checkout. Third Love, the most comfortable bra you'll own.Go to thirdlove.com/BYTHEBOOK for 15% off your first purchase. LÄRABAR, food made from food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta reply to listener comments about their experiences living by The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life by Katy Butler. Plus, they talk with death doula Alua Arthur and announce next week’s book! We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 For tickets to By the Book LIVE! on September 6th at the Bell House in Brooklyn: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/by-the-book-live-tickets-61456233248 To start listening to the Stitcher Premium season By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Calm, the number one app for sleep. Get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/BTB Third Love, the most comfortable bra you'll own.Go to thirdlove.com/BYTHEBOOK for 15% off your first purchase. History the She-Quel, on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code ‘BOOK.’ Honest Tea, great-tasting, healthy, organic beverages. Pet Releaf, all-natural CBD products for pets. Smartwater, hydration with body and mind, in mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta live by The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life by journalist and end-of-life speaker Katy Butler. Will Kristen become comfortable with loss? Will Jolenta face her fears around death? We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To start listening to the Stitcher Premium season By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. For tickets to By the Book LIVE! on September 6th at the Bell House in Brooklyn: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/by-the-book-live-tickets-61456233248 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Snap Kitchen, fuel your body with real food. No cooking required. Head to snapkitchen.com, and use promo code BTB to save $20 a week on your first 4 weeks. Wander Beauty, makeup for women on the go. To get 20% off, head to wanderbeauty.com/BYTHEBOOK Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. 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. Honest Tea, great-tasting, healthy, organic beverages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies recap living by The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time by Arianna Huffington. Plus, they are joined by sleep scientist Amy Bender and announce next week’s book! We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To start listening to the Stitcher Premium season By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. For tickets to By the Book LIVE! on September 6th at the Bell House in Brooklyn: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/by-the-book-live-tickets-61456233248 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Leesa, beautifully designed luxury mattresses. Get 15% off your entire order at leesa.com/BTB and use promo code BTB. Pet Releaf, all-natural CBD products for pets. Calm, the number one app for sleep. Get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/BTB Daily Harvest, an organic food delivery service. Go to Daily-Harvest.com and enter promo code BYTHEBOOK to get three cups FREE in your first box. Noom, a habit changing solution. Go to Noom.com/BTB to start your free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta try to get a good night’s sleep when they live by The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time by Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post and Thrive Global. Is it good or bad to nap during the day? Do sleep hacks really work? Will Kristen and Jolenta sleep through the night? We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To start listening to the Stitcher Premium season By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. For tickets to By the Book LIVE! on September 6th at the Bell House in Brooklyn: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/by-the-book-live-tickets-61456233248 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Smartwater, hydration with body and mind, in mind. Snap Kitchen, fuel your body with real food. No cooking required. Head to snapkitchen.com, and use promo code BTB to save $20 a week on your first 4 weeks. Simple Health, a better way to get birth control. Get the $20 prescription fee waived by going to simplehealth.com/BYTHEBOOK or entering code BYTHEBOOK at checkout. 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. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. Candid, the clear alternative to braces. Head to CandidCo.com/bythebook and use code BYTHEBOOK at checkout to get $75 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta read listener comments and feedback about living by How to Hold a Grudge: From Resentment to Contentment―The Power of Grudges to Transform Your Life by Sophie Hannah. They tackle the great ‘miserable’ debacle of 2019, hear listener’s grudges, and announce next week’s book! We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To start listening to the Stitcher Premium season By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. For tickets to By the Book LIVE! on September 6th at the Bell House in Brooklyn: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/by-the-book-live-tickets-61456233248 To get your very own By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Skimm, a daily email newsletter that has everything you need to start your day. Pet Releaf, all-natural CBD products for pets. Modcloth, fashion that celebrates all women. To get 15% off off your purchase of $100 or more, go to ModCloth.com and enter code BYTHEBOOK at checkout. Daily Harvest, an organic food delivery service. Go to Daily-Harvest.com and enter promo code BYTHEBOOK to get three cups FREE in your first box. ThredUp, the largest online consignment and thrift store. Get an extra 30% off your first order when you go to thredup.com/btb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To hold a grudge is too negative, right? Shouldn’t we just move on? The ladies try to answer these questions when they live by Sophie Hannah’s book How to Hold a Grudge: From Resentment to Contentment―The Power of Grudges to Transform Your Life. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at [email protected], 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 To start listening to the Stitcher Premium season By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. For tickets to By the Book LIVE! on September 6th at the Bell House in Brooklyn: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/by-the-book-live-tickets-61456233248 To get your very own By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Skimm, a daily email newsletter that has everything you need to start your day. Pretty Litter, kitty litter delivered hassle-free every month. Head to prettylitter.com and use BYTHEBOOK for 20% off your first order. 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. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. Third Love, the most comfortable bra you'll own.Go to thirdlove.com/BYTHEBOOK for 15% off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies reply to listener comments and questions about their experience living by The Body Is Not an Apology. Plus, they announce next week's book! We love hearing from you. CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS! Email us at [email protected], 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 To start listening to the Stitcher Premium season By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. For tickets to By the Book LIVE! on September 6th at the Bell House in Brooklyn: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/by-the-book-live-tickets-61456233248 To get your very own By the Book, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Leesa, beautifully designed luxury mattresses. Get 15% off your entire order at leesa.com/BTB and use promo code BTB. Skimm, a daily email newsletter that has everything you need to start your day. Calm, the number one app for sleep. Get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/BTB ThredUp, the largest online consignment and thrift store. Get an extra 30% off your first order when you go to thredup.com/btb. Daily Harvest, an organic food delivery service. Go to Daily-Harvest.com and enter promo code BYTHEBOOK to get three cups FREE in your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta tackle body image when they live by Sonya Renee Taylor’s The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self Love. We love hearing from you! Email us at [email protected], or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. Leave us a voicemail at 302-49B-OOKS. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687 To start listening to the Stitcher Premium season By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. For tickets to By the Book LIVE! on September 6th at the Bell House in Brooklyn: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/by-the-book-live-tickets-61456233248 To get your very own By the Book, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Leesa, beautifully designed luxury mattresses. Get 15% off your entire order at leesa.com/BTB and use promo code BTB. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. Wander Beauty, makeup for women on the go. To get 20% off, head to wanderbeauty.com/BYTHEBOOK 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. Throwback, Sports Illustrated's new podcast tells the story of how one team changed women’s sports forever. The Dark Side Of, a podcast that delves into the dark side of everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta answer listener questions about The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom, share listener’s money memories, and announce next week’s book! We love hearing from you! Email us at [email protected], or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. Leave us a voicemail at 302-49B-OOKS. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687 To start listening to the Stitcher Premium season By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. For tickets to By the Book LIVE! on September 6th at the Bell House in Brooklyn: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/by-the-book-live-tickets-61456233248 To get your very own By the Book, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Project Repat, custom t-shirt quilts. Head to projectrepat.com and use the code BTB for 25% off. Leesa, beautifully designed luxury mattresses. Get 15% off your entire order at leesa.com/BTB and use promo code BTB. Care/of, a subscription service that makes it easy to get vitamins and protein powders. For 30% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code BYTHEBOOK30 Third Love, the most comfortable bra you'll own.Go to thirdlove.com/BYTHEBOOK for 15% off your first purchase. Kendra Scott, jewelry at an affordable price. Use code BYTHEBOOK for 20% off your purchase of any full-price fashion jewelry at KendraScott.com, or mention the code BYTHEBOOK in any Kendra Scott store. Valid until 6/11. Listen to the new season of “With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus” on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To kick off Season 5, Kristen and Jolenta live by Suze Orman’s New York Times bestseller The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom. Plus, Kristen and Jolenta announce an upcoming live show in Brooklyn and new By the Book merch! We love hearing from you! Email us at [email protected], or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. Leave us a voicemail at 302-49-BOOKS. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687 To start listening to the Stitcher Premium season By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. For tickets to By the Book LIVE! on September 6th at the Bell House in Brooklyn: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/by-the-book-live-tickets-61456233248 To get your very own By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Project Repat, custom t-shirt quilts. Head to projectrepat.com and use the code BTB for 25% off. PrettyPlease, the food your cat deserves. Go to PrettyPleaseCats.com, and use code BYTHEBOOK for 20% off your order. 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. Kendra Scott, jewelry at an affordable price. Use code BYTHEBOOK for 20% off your purchase of any full-price fashion jewelry at KendraScott.com, or mention the code BYTHEBOOK in any Kendra Scott store. Valid until 6/11. Modcloth, fashion that celebrates all women. To get 15% off off your purchase of $100 or more, go to ModCloth.com and enter code BYTHEBOOK at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta answer all your burning questions! Plus, two very special guests make an appearance. To start listening to the Stitcher Premium series By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. We love hearing from you! Email us at [email protected], 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: Project Repat, custom t-shirt quilts. Head to projectrepat.com and use the code BTB for 25% off. Miracle Suit, beautiful suits that support and flatter all body types. Go to MiracleSuit.com/BOOK to get 20% off any suit. Kendra Scott, jewelry at an affordable price. Use code BYTHEBOOK for 20% off your purchase of any full-price fashion jewelry at KendraScott.com, or mention the code BYTHEBOOK in any Kendra Scott store. Valid until 6/11. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta are joined in the studio by America's favorite husbands: Dean and Brad. The husbands spill the tea on what books they loved and hated from Season 4, why they both love strong women and how their co-workers feel about hearing them on a podcast. We love hearing from you! Email us at [email protected], 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 To start listening to the Stitcher Premium season By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. 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=1-1 And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: Project Repat, custom t-shirt quilts. Head to projectrepat.com and use the code BTB for 25% off Miracle Suit, beautiful suits that support and flatter all body types. Go to MiracleSuit.com/BOOK to get 20% off any suit. Third Love, the most comfortable bra you'll own.Go to thirdlove.com/BYTHEBOOK for 15% off your first purchase. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies rehash the season! Do Kristen and Jolenta have any new revelations since living by the books of Season 4? What stuck and what was pure torture? To start listening to the Stitcher Premium season By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. We love hearing from you! Email us at [email protected], 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: The new season of the Good Fight on CBS All Access. To redeem your free trial of CBS All Access, go to CBS.com/BOOK Brother INKvestment Tank, inkjet printers that help eliminate the expense and hassle of frequently buying and replacing ink cartridges. Learn more at ChangeTheWayYouInk.com MiracleSuit.com, beautiful suits that support and flatter all body types. Go to MiracleSuit.com/BOOK to get 20% off any suit. 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. 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. Modern Fertility, an at-home hormone fertility test. Visit ModernFertility.com/BTB. Take the fertility quiz and get twenty dollars off your Modern Fertility test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies discuss the aftermath of living by Don Miguel Ruiz's New York Times bestseller The Four Agreements. Plus, they have a surprise announcement! We love hearing from you! Email us at [email protected], 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 To start listening to the Stitcher Premium season By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial. 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=1-1 And a big thanks to this week's sponsors: The new season of the Good Fight on CBS All Access. To redeem your free trial of CBS All Access, go to CBS.com/BOOK Brother INKvestment Tank, inkjet printers that help eliminate the expense and hassle of frequently buying and replacing ink cartridges. Learn more at ChangeTheWayYouInk.com Third Love, the most comfortable bra you'll own.Go to thirdlove.com/BYTHEBOOK for 15% off your first purchase. Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices