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To hold a grudge is too negative, right? Shouldn’t we just move on? The ladies try to answer these questions when they live by Sophie Hannah’s book How to Hold a Grudge: From Resentment to Contentment―The Power of Grudges to Transform Your Life.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.Pretty Litter, kitty litter delivered hassle-free every month. Head to prettylitter.com and use BYTHEBOOK for 20% off your first order.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.Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month.Third Love, the most comfortable bra you'll own.Go to thirdlove.com/BYTHEBOOK for 15% off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies reply to listener comments and questions about their experience living by The Body Is Not an Apology. Plus, they 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, 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.Skimm, a daily email newsletter that has everything you need to start your day.Calm, the number one app for sleep. Get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/BTBThredUp, the largest online consignment and thrift store. Get an extra 30% off your first order when you go to thredup.com/btb.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta tackle body image when they live by Sonya Renee Taylor’s The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self Love.We love hearing from you! Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. Leave us a voicemail at 302-49B-OOKS. 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, 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.Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month.Wander Beauty, makeup for women on the go. To get 20% off, head to wanderbeauty.com/BYTHEBOOKPhlur, 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.Throwback, Sports Illustrated's new podcast tells the story of how one team changed women’s sports forever.The Dark Side Of, a podcast that delves into the dark side of everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta answer listener questions about The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom, share listener’s money memories, and announce next week’s book!We love hearing from you! Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. Leave us a voicemail at 302-49B-OOKS. 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, head over to PodSwag.com:https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-bookAnd a big thanks to this week's sponsors:Project Repat, custom t-shirt quilts. Head to projectrepat.com and use the code BTB for 25% off.Leesa, beautifully designed luxury mattresses. Get 15% off your entire order at leesa.com/BTB and use promo code BTB.Care/of, a subscription service that makes it easy to get vitamins and protein powders. For 30% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code BYTHEBOOK30Third Love, the most comfortable bra you'll own.Go to thirdlove.com/BYTHEBOOK for 15% off your first purchase.Kendra Scott, jewelry at an affordable price. Use code BYTHEBOOK for 20% off your purchase of any full-price fashion jewelry at KendraScott.com, or mention the code BYTHEBOOK in any Kendra Scott store. Valid until 6/11.Listen to the new season of “With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus” on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To kick off Season 5, Kristen and Jolenta live by Suze Orman’s New York Times bestseller The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom. Plus, Kristen and Jolenta announce an upcoming live show in Brooklyn and new By the Book merch!We love hearing from you! Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. Leave us a voicemail at 302-49-BOOKS. 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:Project Repat, custom t-shirt quilts. Head to projectrepat.com and use the code BTB for 25% off.PrettyPlease, the food your cat deserves. Go to PrettyPleaseCats.com, and use code BYTHEBOOK for 20% off your order.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.Kendra Scott, jewelry at an affordable price. Use code BYTHEBOOK for 20% off your purchase of any full-price fashion jewelry at KendraScott.com, or mention the code BYTHEBOOK in any Kendra Scott store. Valid until 6/11.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta answer all your burning questions! Plus, two very special guests make an appearance.To start listening to the Stitcher Premium series By the Book: Authors Tell All, head to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code BOOK for a free month trial.We love hearing from you! 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=475465442806687And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:Project Repat, custom t-shirt quilts. Head to projectrepat.com and use the code BTB for 25% off.Miracle Suit, beautiful suits that support and flatter all body types. Go to MiracleSuit.com/BOOK to get 20% off any suit.Kendra Scott, jewelry at an affordable price. Use code BYTHEBOOK for 20% off your purchase of any full-price fashion jewelry at KendraScott.com, or mention the code BYTHEBOOK in any Kendra Scott store. Valid until 6/11.Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta are joined in the studio by America's favorite husbands: Dean and Brad. The husbands spill the tea on what books they loved and hated from Season 4, why they both love strong women and how their co-workers feel about hearing them on a podcast.We love hearing from you! 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.Kristen's book, So You Want to Start a Podcast, is currently available for preorder on her site and at Amazon:https://www.kristenmeinzer.com/author/https://www.amazon.com/You-Want-Start-Podcast-Community/dp/0062936670/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1549485550&sr=1-1And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:Project Repat, custom t-shirt quilts. Head to projectrepat.com and use the code BTB for 25% offMiracle Suit, beautiful suits that support and flatter all body types. Go to MiracleSuit.com/BOOK to get 20% off any suit.Third Love, the most comfortable bra you'll own.Go to thirdlove.com/BYTHEBOOK for 15% off your first purchase.Better 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies rehash the season! Do Kristen and Jolenta have any new revelations since living by the books of Season 4? What stuck and what was pure torture?To 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.We love hearing from you! 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=475465442806687And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:The new season of the Good Fight on CBS All Access. To redeem your free trial of CBS All Access, go to CBS.com/BOOKBrother INKvestment Tank, inkjet printers that help eliminate the expense and hassle of frequently buying and replacing ink cartridges. Learn more at ChangeTheWayYouInk.comMiracleSuit.com, beautiful suits that support and flatter all body types. Go to MiracleSuit.com/BOOK to get 20% off any suit.Hum Nutrition, vitamins and supplements for clearer skin, boosted energy, or fuller hair. Go to humnutrition.com/get_started. Get 20% off your purchase with code BTB.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.Modern Fertility, an at-home hormone fertility test. Visit ModernFertility.com/BTB. Take the fertility quiz and get twenty dollars off your Modern Fertility test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies discuss the aftermath of living by Don Miguel Ruiz's New York Times bestseller The Four Agreements. Plus, they have a surprise announcement!We love hearing from you! 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.Kristen's book, So You Want to Start a Podcast, is currently available for preorder on her site and at Amazon: https://www.kristenmeinzer.com/author/https://www.amazon.com/You-Want-Start-Podcast-Community/dp/0062936670/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1549485550&sr=1-1And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:The new season of the Good Fight on CBS All Access. To redeem your free trial of CBS All Access, go to CBS.com/BOOKBrother INKvestment Tank, inkjet printers that help eliminate the expense and hassle of frequently buying and replacing ink cartridges. Learn more at ChangeTheWayYouInk.comThird Love, the most comfortable bra you'll own.Go to thirdlove.com/BYTHEBOOK for 15% off your first purchase. Better 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Exploring the transformational power of the Four Agreements with humor and personal anecdotes. Embracing playful movement for staying active and joyful. Navigating conflicting advice on trauma recovery and critical reflections on the book's methods.