Jolenta Greenberg

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Comedian & pop culture critic Jolenta Greenberg has a theory: reality TV isn’t ruining culture - it is culture. Join her and a cast of sharp, funny guests as they dig into the details behind the drama and unpack why we can’t get enough of those iconic scenes and unforgettable characters. This is the place for highbrow conversations about “lowbrow” TV All seasons By the Book & How to Be Fine are also in this feed. To hear back episodes, just scroll down!

Author

Jolenta Greenberg

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Tv

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Mini-Ep: Marathons and Brain Tapping 26.10.2023

On this mini episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta share listener feedback on Marathons and Brain Tapping. Plus, listeners share some additional tips for a letter writer who recently went through a breakup, and another who is concerned about not having shared interests with her partner.   Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @kristenm...

Brain Tapping 19.10.2023

On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about the history and potential benefits of brain tapping. Plus, they offer up advice on how to get the most out of therapy, and how to adjust to an unforeseen life change.   Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @kristenmeinzer or @howtobefinepod. And if you haven't already, please jo...

Marathons 12.10.2023

On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about the shocking side effects of marathon running. Plus, they offer up advice on how to explain the value of money to a young child, and how to make a relationship work without shared interests.   Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @howtobefinepod. A...

Mini-Ep: TV Dining and Skychology 05.10.2023

On this mini episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta share listener feedback on TV Dining and Skychology. Plus, they reveal the results from a survey posted on the How to Be Fine private Facebook community.   Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @howtobefinepod. And if you haven't already, please join our...

Skychology 28.09.2023

On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta investigate skychology and the claim that looking at the sky increases wellbeing. Plus, they offer advice on how to support a depressed partner and struggling with body positivity.  Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @kristenmeinzer or @howtobefinepod. And if you haven't already, please...

TV Dining 21.09.2023

On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about the stigma of eating while watching television. Plus, they offer up advice on determining when a breakup is justified, and how to become more positive.   Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @howtobefinepod. And if you haven't already, please join...

Mini-Ep: Myers-Briggs and Skinimalism 14.09.2023

On this mini episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta share listener feedback on Myers-Briggs and Skinimalism. Plus, listeners share some additional tips for a letter writer who wants to make friends in a new city, and another who is having trouble communicating with their teenager.   Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kris...

Skinimalism 07.09.2023

On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about simplified skincare routines, also known as skinimalism. Plus, they offer up advice on how to deal with a friend that makes bad decisions, and how to get through to a noncommunicative teenager.   Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @howtobefinepod...

Myers-Briggs 31.08.2023

On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about the Myers-Briggs type indicator and its surprising origin story. Plus, they offer up advice on making friends in a new city, and how to be your true self around in-laws.   Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @howtobefinepod. And if you haven't alr...

Mini-Ep: Standing Desks and Branding the Summer 24.08.2023

On this mini episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta share listener feedback on Standing Desks and Branding the Summer. Plus, listeners share some additional tips for a letter writer who gets anxious when trip planning, and another who hates cooking.   Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @howtobefinepod....

Branding the Summer 17.08.2023

On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about “rat girl summer”, and why we give the summer a new theme every year. Plus, they offer up advice on how to set new career goals, and ways to feed your family without having to cook.   Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @howtobefinepod. And if you...

Standing Desks 10.08.2023

On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about the benefits and pitfalls of standing desks. Plus, they offer up advice on dealing with a seemingly one-sided friendship, and how to ace trip planning with ADHD.   Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @howtobefinepod. And if you haven't already, pl...

Mini-Ep: Soft Life and Hilaria Baldwin 03.08.2023

On this mini episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta share listener feedback on the Soft Life and Hilaria Baldwin. Plus, listeners share some additional tips for a letter writer who’s thinking of moving to another country, and another who’s dealing with face picking.   Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or...

Hilaria Baldwin 27.07.2023

On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about the controversy surrounding Hilaria Baldwin’s identity. Plus, they offer up advice on deciding if it’s time to move to another country, and politely declining gifts.   Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @howtobefinepod. And if you haven't already...

Soft Life 20.07.2023

On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about the “soft life” trend and its origin story. Plus, they offer up advice on how to start a new career journey, and how to stop picking facial blemishes.   Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @howtobefinepod. And if you haven't already, please join o...

Mini-Ep: Hydration and NXIVM Featuring Sarah Edmondson 13.07.2023

On this mini episode of How to Be Fine, Jolenta has a conversation with a special guest: NXIVM survivor, Sarah Edmondson. Plus, Kristen and Jolenta share listener feedback on hydration and NXIVM, and listeners share some additional advice for letter writers.   Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @howtobefinepod....

NXIVM 06.07.2023

On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about the infamous sex cult, NXIVM. Plus, they offer up advice on how to overcome procrastination, and how to stop comparing your life to others.   Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @howtobefinepod. And if you haven't already, please join our How to B...

Hydration 29.06.2023

On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta myth-bust some common misconceptions about hydration. Plus, they offer up advice on how to plan a balanced summer break, and managing expectations from family members.   Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @howtobefinepod. And if you haven't already, please...

Mini-Ep: Going Damp and Gua Sha 22.06.2023

On this mini episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta share listener stories and feedback on Going Damp and Gua Sha. Plus, listeners share some additional tips for letter writers dealing with loved ones who won’t stop toxic diet talk, and more information on getting diagnosed with autism.   Do you have an advice question for us? Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag,...

Gua Sha 15.06.2023

On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about Gua Sha, the origin, and the potential benefits. Plus, they offer up advice on whether or not to get a diagnosis, and how to make newly “empty-nesting” parents feel special.   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 a...

Going Damp 08.06.2023

On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about going damp, and all that it entails. Plus, they offer up advice on steering conversation away from diet talk, and how to trust your gut.   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 Fin...

Mini-Ep: Almond Moms & Bullet Journals 01.06.2023

On this mini-ep, Kristen & Jolenta share listener stories and feedback on bullet journals and almond moms. We hear from moms who are grappling with their own relationship to food and diet culture and listeners who grew up with an almond mom. Plus, listeners share some additional advice for our letter writers and some tips on keeping your journal organized.    Do you have an advice question for us?...

Bullet Journals 25.05.2023

On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk all about bullet journals. Plus, they offer up advice on dating as a tall woman, and how to accept help in times of need.   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 Bo...

Almond Moms 18.05.2023

On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about “almond moms” and diet obsession. Plus, they offer up advice on dealing with people that have strongly differing views, and how to occupy downtime at work.   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 joi...

Mini-Ep: Lucky Girl Syndrome and Body Doubling 11.05.2023

On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta share listener feedback on Lucky Girl Syndrome and Body Doubling. Plus, listeners offer additional advice to recent letter writers.   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 t...

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