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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.

The ladies read listener comments and feedback about living by Astrology for Happiness and Success by Mecca Woods. Plus, Kristen and Jolenta reveal the sign that a majority of By the Book listeners are!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=475465442806687Help out By the Book by taking a brief survey for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card at podsurvey.com/BTBKristen'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:Brother INKvestment Tank, one-in-one inkjet printers that help eliminate the expense and hassle of frequently buying and replacing ink cartridges. Learn more at ChangeTheWayYouInk.comQuay, quality fashion sunglasses at an affordable price point. To enjoy 20% off your order go to quayaustraliacom and enter promo code BTB.Steady, the app that makes it easy for you to find supplemental work and track your earnings all in one place. Go to steadyapp.comWander Beauty, a new line of easy-to-use, multitasking beauty products. Go to wanderbeauty.com/bythebook to get 20% off your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hosts discuss their reservations about astrology and their experiences using 'Astrology for Happiness and Success' by Mecca Woods. They explore self-acceptance, boosting energy through dressing up, following one's heart, and the positive aspects of astrology. They also analyze the limitations of astrology and share their perspectives on how it enriches their lives.

The ladies read listener comments and questions about living by Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear. Plus, they share how members of the By the Book Facebook community have been expressing their creativity!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=475465442806687 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: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. Quay, quality fashion sunglasses at an affordable price point. To enjoy 20% off your order go to quayaustraliacom and enter promo code BTB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices