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Astrology for Happiness and Success
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies live by Astrology for Happiness and Success by Mecca Woods. Will Kristen learn to love astrology? Will Jolenta create the life she wants by...
Epilogue: Big Magic
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies read listener comments and questions about living by Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear. Plus, they share how membe...
Big Magic
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies try to tap into their creativity with Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear. We love hearing from you! Email us at ...
Epilogue: Pantsdrunk
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen reply to listener comments, criticisms and questions about their experience living by Päntsdrunk: Kalsarikänni: The Finnish Path...
Pantsdrunk
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen and Jolenta try päntsdrunk - the Finnish term for drinking at home, alone, in your underwear! Join the ladies as they live by Miska Rantanen'...
Epilogue: Pick Three
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen read listener comments about their experience living by Pick Three and announce next week's book! We love hearing from you! Email...
Pick Three
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies live by Randi Zuckerberg's New York Times bestseller, Pick Three: You Can Have It All (Just Not Everyday). We love hearing from you! Email ...
Epilogue: Year of Yes
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies read listener comments and questions about their experience living by Year of Yes and make some important announcement's about the future o...
Year of Yes
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies live by Shonda Rhimes's New York Times bestseller, Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person. We love hear...
Epilogue: A Simple Act of Gratitude
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies reply to listener comments, questions, and criticisms about their experience living by A Simple Act of Gratitude. Plus, they announce next ...
A Simple Act of Gratitude
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies get extra thankful with A Simple Act of Gratitude: How Learning to Say Thank You Changed My Life, by John Kralik. We love hearing from you...
Epilogue: Girl, Wash Your Face
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies discuss the aftermath of living by Girl, Wash Your Face and read listener mail about working from home, divorce, and Christianity. Plus, th...
Girl, Wash Your Face
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the premier of season four, the ladies live by Rachel Hollis's New York Times bestseller, Girl, Wash Your Face. We love hearing from you! Email us...
Bonus Episode: How to Apologize with the Science of Happiness
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies get a crash course in apologizing from The Science of Happiness podcast and Greater Good Science Center at U.C. Berkeley. For K&J's guest ...
Bonus Episode: Cameron Tells Even More of All
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Once again, Cameron the producer answers listener questions about LOTS of topics, including Robert Plant, stand up comedy, and previous owners of his ...
Bonus Episode: Ask Us Even More of Anything
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies answer EVEN MORE listener questions! Learn where Jolenta's name came from, how Kristen manages to never where pants, and much, much more! ...
Bonus Episode: The Husbands Speak Again...Again!
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dean and Brad join Kristen and Jolenta in the studio to answer listener questions...again! We love hearing from you! Email us at kristenandjolenta@gm...
Bonus Episode: Season Three Wrap-up
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies talk about what stuck and what didn't from the books of season 3! Plus, they share two important announcements. We love hearing from you! ...
Epilogue: The 4-Hour Workweek
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies revisit The 4-Hour Workweek, answer listener questions, and make a big announcement! We love hearing from you! Call us at 419-869-BOOK, by...
The 4-Hour Workweek
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies try to achieve the ultimate work/life balance with Tim Ferriss’s bestseller, The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the...
Epilogue: The Curated Closet
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies talk more about The Curated Closet, get style tips from listeners, and announce next week's book! We love hearing from you! Reach out at 41...
The Curated Closet
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies tackle their most stylish challenge yet with The Curated Closet: A Simple System for Discovering Your Personal Style and Building Your Drea...
Epilogue: A Girl's Guide to Joining the Resistance
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen revisit A Girl's Guide to Joining the Resistance and answer questions about feminism in high school, trans inclusion, and much, mu...
A Girl's Guide to Joining the Resistance
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen and Jolenta stand up for what they believe in with help from A Girl's Guide to Joining the Resistance: A Feminist Handbook on Fighting for Goo...
Epilogue: The Nature Fix
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies answer listener mail about The Nature Fix, talk to Cameron about his new plant, and announce next week's book!We love hearing from you! Rea...
The Nature Fix
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies try to tap into the healing power of the outdoors with Florence Williams's The Nature Fix: Why nature makes us happier, healthier, and more...
Epilogue: Presence
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen dials in from New Zealand to talk more about Presence. Plus, the ladies announce next week's book! We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-...
Presence
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen and Jolenta try to power pose their way to a better life with Amy Cuddy's Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges. Wil...
Epilogue: Zero Waste Home
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen discuss some very good points listeners brought up about Zero Waste Home. Plus, they announce next week's book!We love hearing fro...
Zero Waste Home
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen turn self-help into Earth-help with Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste by Bea Joh...
Epilogue: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen and Jolenta read listener mail and get some additional insight from a very special guest! Plus, they announce next week's book!We love hearing...
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ladies try to solve Kristen's mediation problem once and for all with Dan Harris's book, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. They learn how to medita...
Epilogue: You Are a Badass
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen read listener mail and chat more about their experience with You Are a Badass. Plus, they announce next week's book! We love heari...
You Are a Badass
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen and Jolenta live by You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero. Will Jen's advice h...
Bonus Episode: Cameron Tells All
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen and Jolenta's favorite producer answers listener questions, reveals his production secrets, and weighs in on whether or not the show is too cr...
Bonus Episode: Ask Us More Of Anything!
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Once again, Kristen and Jolenta dive deep into the mailbag to answer all your burning questions!We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; e...
Bonus Episode: The Husbands Speak...Again!
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Another season, another chance for the husbands to tell their side of the story. From Brad and his hyggekrog to Dean and that infamous bathtub scene, ...
Bonus Episode: Season Two Wrap-up
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen and Jolenta rehash season two, book-by-book, and talk about which habits actually stuck. Are they still practicing positive self talk? Did Kri...
Epilogue: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen read listener mail and reflect on their experience living by The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. Plus, they share a big announcem...
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen live by Mark Manson's best seller, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck. Throughout the two weeks the ladies deal with failure, co...
Epilogue: The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck and Guidebook
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen unpack their tarot experience from last week. They hear form listeners about decks, scary cards, and ADHD. And the ladies are ...
The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck and Guidebook
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Epilogue: The Five Love Languages
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Five Love Languages
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 spe...
Epilogue: What To Say When You Talk To Yourself
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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! ...
What To Say When You Talk To Yourself
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 impro...
Epilogue: The Miracle Morning
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen discuss listener feedback after living by The Miracle Morning, and special guest Gretchen Rubin (author & host of the Happier podc...
The Miracle Morning
11 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen tackle one of their most frequently requested books: The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your L...
Epilogue: Why Good Things Happen to Good People
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen take a closer look at forgiveness, kind acts, and whether good things really do happen to good people. Plus, Kristen shares detail...
Why Good Things Happen to Good People
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Epilogue: The Little Book of Hygge
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen hear from listeners around the world about Hygge. The ladies also discuss their favorite Christmas movies, loneliness, and privile...
The Little Book of Hygge
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 esse...
Epilogue: Bored and Brilliant
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Bored and Brilliant
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Bonus Episode: Live From Philly
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Shortly after launching their first season of By The Book, the Philadelphia Podcast Festival invited Jolenta and Kristen to the Tracadero Balcony Bar ...
Bonus Episode: Ask Us Anything
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Bonus Episode: The Husbands Speak
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Bonus Episode: Season One Wrap-Up
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 harmf...
Epilogue: How to Write an Ebook in Less Than 7-14 Days That Will Make You Money Forever
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 qu...
How to Write an Ebook in Less Than 7-14 Days That Will Make You Money Forever
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 sele...
Epilogue: Class with the Countess
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen discuss their most controversial episode yet, Class With The Countess. Helping them understand all that unfolded is Casey Wilson, ...
Class with the Countess
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 Lessep...
Epilogue: Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are men and women inherently different? Jolenta and Kristen attempt to find out by living according to the bestselling relationship guide, Men Are Fro...
Epilogue: America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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, an...
America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is saving more fun than spending? Jolenta and Kristen attempt to find out by following the rules of America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right On the Mo...
Epilogue: Past Lives, Future Healing
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen and Jolenta are done time traveling, but they aren't done talking about their last book, Past Lives, Future Healing. The ladies hear from a ...
Past Lives, Future Healing
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe in past lives? If so, you're not alone. According to the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, a quarter of Americans believe in reinc...
Epilogue: The Memory Book
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen debrief on The Memory Book. Along they way, they answer listener questions about Kristen's logical book choices, Jolenta's killer ...
The Memory Book
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen dive into The Memory Book, with the hopes of becoming memory geniuses in two weeks flat. Written by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas,...
Epilogue: French Women Don't Get Fat
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen have recovered from living by French Women Don't Get Fat. Join the ladies as they read listener mail and talk about leeks some mor...
French Women Don't Get Fat
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen put on their berets and live by Mireille Guiliano's French Women Don't Get Fat. The ladies experiment with leek soup, the benefits...
Epilogue: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen have a Kon Mari postmortem. Join the ladies as they discuss life after The Life Changing Magic of Tidying up. Did either of them r...
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen live by Marie Kondo's uber popular minimalist guide, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. The book tells them to throw out belon...
Epilogue: The Secret
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen have a Secret postmortem. Join the ladies as they hear from listeners, give post-Secret updates, discuss Kristen's husband's popul...
Update!
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jolenta and Kristen have a big announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Secret
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
By the Book hosts Jolenta and Kristen dive into their first self-help book - the mega-bestseller The Secret. They follow it to the letter for two week...
Trailer
17 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
By the Book is half reality show, half self-help podcast, and one wild social experiment. Join comedian Jolenta Greenberg and her skeptical friend Kri...