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Jolenta and Kristen unpack their tarot experience from last week.  They hear form listeners about decks, scary cards, and ADHD.  And the ladies are joined by special guest Walt Hickey (Chief Culture Writer at the blog 538) to talk about the statistical accuracy of tarot readings. For more on Walt Hickey, visit his twitter page:https://twitter.com/WaltHickeyWalt's article on tarot:https://fivethirt...

Jolenta and Kristen tackle the New York Times bestseller, The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck and Guidebook, by Kim Krans. Along the way, they try to learn their major and minor arcanas, master the art of shuffling, and improve their lives by reading the cards. Kristen's tarot reader was Lauren Cucinotta. You can learn more about her at www.casualsorcery.comWe love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-B...

Listeners share their unique experiences and thoughts on "The Five Love Languages" with Kristen and Jolenta. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://w...

We've been told that the language of love is universal...but what if it's not? What if there are multiple love languages, and what if our partners speak different love languages than we do? Jolenta and Kristen explore these questions as they dive into the best-selling relationship guide, "The Five Love Languages," by Gary Chapman. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at by...

Jolenta and Kristen debrief on their most popular book to date, What To Say When You Talk To Yourself, by Shad Helmstetter. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook commu...

We all talk to ourselves, right? But when we do, are we being as kind as we should? Jolenta and Kristen examine their own self talk - and try to improve it, of course - with the help of the classic bestseller What To Say When You Talk To Yourself, by Shad Helmstetter. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bytheb...

Jolenta and Kristen discuss listener feedback after living by The Miracle Morning, and special guest Gretchen Rubin (author & host of the Happier podcast) stops by the studio to talk about how a "one size fits all" approach to sleep habits may not work for everyone. For more on Gretchen Rubin, visit her website:https://gretchenrubin.com/Enjoy our new website, created by the great Cameron, here:htt...

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

Jolenta and Kristen take a closer look at forgiveness, kind acts, and whether good things really do happen to good people. Plus, Kristen shares details about her new podcast, When Meghan Met Harry. And as always, Jolenta and Kristen announce next week's book! If you'd like to subscribe to Kristen's new podcast, you can do so here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/when-meghan-met-harry/id1327426...

It's been said that bad things happen to good people. But could it be that the opposite is true? Jolenta and Kristen attempt to find out, by following the rules of "Why Good Things Happen to Good People," by Stephen G. Post and Jill Neimark. Join them as they undertake ten assigned tasks of goodness - including helping future generations and performing acts of bravery - all in the hopes of finding...

Jolenta and Kristen hear from listeners around the world about Hygge. The ladies also discuss their favorite Christmas movies, loneliness, and privilege. And as always, they announce next week's book! We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebo...

This week the ladies live by The Little Book of Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) to learn all about the Danish art of being cozy.  Can you capture the essence of being warm in bed while it's snowing outside and feel that way all the time?  Jolenta and Kristen are hoping to do just that.  So light copious amounts of candles, put on a chunky sweater, and cuddle up in a hand-knit blanket because things are...

In the first epilogue of season two, Jolenta and Kristen talk about the new theme song and answer listener mail about Bored and Brilliant. After that, they make a few announcements, including the title of next week's book! We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g,...

Welcome to season two of By the Book! Jolenta and Kristen are kicking things off with the new book Bored and Brilliant, by Manoush Zomorodi. Join the ladies as they delete their favorite apps, commute without their phones, and even watch a pot of water boil - all in the hopes of discovering whether disconnecting from their phones can spark brilliant ideas. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 41...

Shortly after launching their first season of By The Book, the Philadelphia Podcast Festival invited Jolenta and Kristen to the Tracadero Balcony Bar to put on a live show. They accepted and had a blast! For those who couldn't make it (and those who did), we present highlights from that live show. And reminder: Season 2 of By The Book launches on November 30!We love hearing from you. Reach out at...

Jolenta and Kristen dive into the mailbag, addressing everything from how they met to their tips for surviving high school. We love hearing from you. Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook commu...

Jolenta and Kristen are joined in studio by two very special guests: Brad and Dean! The husbands spill the beans on everything from how they met the loves of their lives to which self-help books they hated most during season one. Plus they share the inside scoop on how Jolenta and Brad helped Kristen meet Dean. We love hearing from you. Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm;...

By popular demand, Jolenta and Kristen look back at their first season of living By The Book - from the high points and habits that stuck to the harmful advice and bizarre pseudoscience. We love to hear from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if...

Jolenta and Kristen give an update on their ebook sales and talk about life as published authors.  They also read some book reviews, take listener questions, and talk Season 2 plans! We want to hear from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you...

By popular demand, Jolenta and Kristen live by their first ebook. And what better ebook to live by than an ebook about how to write ebooks? Their selection: How to Write An Ebook in Less Than 7-14 Days That Will Make You Money Forever, by Darren Ackers. You can read the ebooks they wrote here:Modern Harpies: Why loving The Real Housewives means you’re cultured AF, by Jolenta Greenberghttps://www.a...

Jolenta and Kristen discuss their most controversial episode yet, Class With The Countess. Helping them understand all that unfolded is Casey Wilson, host of the hugely popular Bitch Sesh podcast. They also read listener mail and announce next week's book! What book do you want Jolenta and Kristen to follow? Tell us at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmei...

Jolenta and Kristen attempt to curb their barnyard language by reading Class with the Countess: How to Live with Elegance and Flair by Luann de Lesseps (who you might know from The Real Housewives of New York). Share your story of living by this book at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10mei...

Jolenta and Kristen talk to Emily Rems, Managing Editor of Bust Magazine and co-host of Bust’s Pop-Tarts podcast, about the ridiculously antiquated gender roles of Men Are From Mars, Women are from Venus. They also read listener mail and announce next week's book! What book do you want Jolenta and Kristen to follow? Tell us at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kr...

Are men and women inherently different? Jolenta and Kristen attempt to find out by living according to the bestselling relationship guide, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, by John Gray, PhD. Share your story of living by this book at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven'...

Jolenta and Kristen debrief on America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money. Along the way, they answer listener mail, discuss their hair, and ponder what a 401K is. And, of course, they announce their next book! What book do want Jolenta and Kristen to follow? Tell us at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on I...