How to Be Fine

Stitcher & Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen Meinzer

Half advice show, half cultural critique, and one wild ride through the world of wellness. Join podcast besties Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg as they dissect the inner workings of the betterment industry - and offer up some advice along the way. Their goal? To help get you a little closer to fine. Kristen and Jolenta's first show By the Book is on this feed. To hear back episodes of By the Book, just scroll down! read less

The Duggars and the IBLP
4d ago
The Duggars and the IBLP
On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta dive into the Duggar Family and their involvement in the religious cult the Institute of Basic Life Principles. The ladies break down the revelations that Jinger Duggar reveals in her bestselling book Become Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear, and the shame and social anxiety she experienced growing up. Plus, Kristen and Jolenta answer advice questions about emotional hoarding and helping a friend manage chronic pain.  Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our How to Be Fine (formerly By the Book) Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta Sources for this episode:https://iblp.org/https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/july-2016/institute-in-basic-life-principles-hinsdale/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/10/us/jinger-duggar-vuolo-evangelical-christians.htmlhttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniemcneal/jinger-vuolo-duggar-memoir-interviewhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ministry-nourished-duggar-familys-faith-falls-grace-rcna14024https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2016/01/06/new-charges-allege-religious-leader-who-has-ties-to-the-duggars-sexually-abused-women/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2015/05/28/jim-bob-duggar-state-trooper-josh-duggar-fondling-sex-abuse/28058841/https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jun/01/childhood-in-cult-hard-imagine-survival-truly-unbelievable  https://inthesetimes.com/article/cult-of-characterhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0QrPMZQojsFIeQVvrEx2wVhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sojo-files/id1587371447https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaving-eden-podcast/id1525971285https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Free-Indeed-Story-Disentangling/dp/1400335817https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2023/february/grace-community-church-elder-biblical-counseling-abuse.htmlhttps://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/duggars-religion-151762/https://www.amazon.com/Quiverfull-Inside-Christian-Patriarchy-Movement/dp/0807010731https://www.duggarfamily.com/favorite/
The Be All End All BTB Clip Show
Feb 16 2023
The Be All End All BTB Clip Show
Kristen & Jolenta revisit their years of making By the Book with a walk down memory lane. The ladies listen back on some of their favorite clips from throughout the years - like the time  Kristen used The Secret to move traffic, when the Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up nearly drove Dean mad, and when a drop of olive oil made Jolenta yelp for joy. Plus, they share a very special announcement!Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you receive that PLUS a weekly affirmation podcast hosted by Jolenta and Kristen! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/listentobythebook Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com]. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's show, We Love You (And So 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 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book Check out Kristen's other podcasts! The Royal Report from Newsweek https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-royal-report/id1603695814 Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-therapy-with-rafer-kristen/id1508455193
Bonus: Self-Help & TV w/ Ashley Ray
Feb 2 2023
Bonus: Self-Help & TV w/ Ashley Ray
Kristen & Jolenta chat with pop culture critic, comedian, writer and host of the podcast TV, I Say w Ashley Ray - you guessed it, Ashley Ray. The ladies chat about the explosion of self-help reality TV shows, their favorite self-help guru and cult documentaries, therapy on TV, and the queen of TV self-help, Oprah. Plus, they answer listener questions and Ashley shares her TV watch recommendations! You can find Ashley Ray's podcast TV, I Say here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tv-i-say-w-ashley-ray/id1535572126Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you'll receive that PLUS a weekly affirmation podcast hosted by Jolenta and Kristen! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com]. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's show, We Love You (And So 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 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=475465442806687To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-bookCheck out Kristen's other podcasts! The Royal Report from Newsweek https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-royal-report/id1603695814Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-therapy-with-rafer-kristen/id1508455193
Bonus: A Hygge Life with Meik Wiking
Jan 19 2023
Bonus: A Hygge Life with Meik Wiking
Kristen and Jolenta chat with the only author whose books they've lived by twice, Meik Wiking. Meik is the author of The Little Book of Hygge, The Little Book of Lykke and The Art of Making Memories.  He's also the founder and CEO of Happiness Research Institute. They chat about how to make a hygge home, how Meik started to research happiness and how to make memories in your everyday life.  Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you'll receive that PLUS a weekly affirmation podcast hosted by Jolenta and Kristen! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com]. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's show, We Love You (And So 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 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=475465442806687To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com:https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-bookCheck out Kristen's other podcasts! The Royal Report from Newsweek https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-royal-report/id1603695814Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-therapy-with-rafer-kristen/id1508455193
Bonus: Financial Feminism with Tori Dunlap
Jan 5 2023
Bonus: Financial Feminism with Tori Dunlap
Kristen & Jolenta chat with Tori Dunlap about gaining financial confidence, how to ditch bro money advice and why it's important to remember some of our earliest money memories. Plus, Tori shares actionable steps for saving and investing. Tori is the author of Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy's Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love and host of the podcast Financial Feminist.   Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you'll receive that PLUS a weekly affirmation podcast hosted by Jolenta and Kristen! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com]. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's show, We Love You (And So 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 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=475465442806687To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-bookCheck out Kristen's other podcasts! The Royal Report from Newsweek https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-royal-report/id1603695814Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-therapy-with-rafer-kristen/id1508455193
The Art of Making Memories: How to Create and Remember Happy Moments
Nov 17 2022
The Art of Making Memories: How to Create and Remember Happy Moments
Kristen & Jolenta live by The Art of Making Memories: How to Create and Remember Happy Moments by Meik Wiking. In his work as a happiness researcher, Meik Wiking has learned that people are happier if they hold a positive, nostalgic view of the past. Will Kristen and Jolenta make memories that bring them joy?Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you'll receive that PLUS a weekly affirmation podcast hosted by Jolenta and Kristen! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/listentobythebook Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com]. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's show, We Love You (And So 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 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book Check out Kristen's other podcasts! The Royal Report from Newsweek https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-royal-report/id1603695814 Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-therapy-with-rafer-kristen/id1508455193
Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy
Nov 3 2022
Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy
Kristen & Jolenta live by Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy by Whitney Goodman. Will Kristen and Jolenta ditch toxic positivity and live a values-driven life? Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you receive that PLUS a weekly affirmation podcast hosted by Jolenta and Kristen! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/listentobythebook Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com]. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's show, We Love You (And So 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 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 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book Check out Kristen's other podcasts! The Pursuit of Happier on Knowable https://knowable.fyi/courses/happiness [knowable.fyi] Innovation Uncovered https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-uncovered/id1516667844 Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-therapy-with-rafer-kristen/id1508455193
The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times
Oct 20 2022
The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times
Kristen & Jolenta live by The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times, by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams. Can they learn to find hope in the world around them? Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you receive that PLUS a weekly affirmation podcast hosted by Jolenta and Kristen! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's show, We Love You (And So 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 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=475465442806687To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-bookCheck out Kristen's other podcasts! The Pursuit of Happier on Knowable https://knowable.fyi/courses/happiness [knowable.fyi]Innovation Uncovered https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-uncovered/id1516667844Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristenhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-therapy-with-rafer-kristen/id1508455193
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
Oct 6 2022
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
Kristen & Jolenta live by Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, by James Nestor. Can they breathe their way to health, wealth, and happiness? And why is duct tape involved?Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you receive that PLUS a weekly affirmation podcast hosted by Jolenta and Kristen! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's show, We Love You (And So 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 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=475465442806687To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-bookCheck out Kristen's other podcasts! The Pursuit of Happier on Knowable https://knowable.fyi/courses/happiness [knowable.fyi]Innovation Uncovered https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-uncovered/id1516667844Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristenhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-therapy-with-rafer-kristen/id1508455193