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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-61456233248You 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 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 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-bookAnd 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 customeradvocate@fidelitycareers.com 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-61456233248We 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 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-bookAnd 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/BYTHEBOOKQuip, 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 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=475465442806687For 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-61456233248To 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-bookAnd 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 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=475465442806687For 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-61456233248To 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-bookAnd a big thanks to this week's sponsors:OMGYes.com, the science of women’s pleasure. Get a special discount at OMGyes.com/BTBSimple 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 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=475465442806687For 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-61456233248To 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-bookAnd 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/BTBThird 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 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 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-61456233248To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com:https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-bookAnd 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/BYTHEBOOKBetter 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 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 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-61456233248To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com:https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-bookAnd 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/BTBDaily 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 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 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-61456233248To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com:https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-bookAnd 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 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 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-61456233248To get your very own By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com:https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-bookAnd 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