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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, confront their own mortality, and try to give fewer fcks.We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen unpack their tarot experience from last week.  They hear form listeners about decks, scary cards, and ADHD.  And the ladies are joined by special guest Walt Hickey (Chief Culture Writer at the blog 538) to talk about the statistical accuracy of tarot readings.For more on Walt Hickey, visit his twitter page:https://twitter.com/WaltHickeyWalt's article on tarot:https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/tarot-card-prediction-statistics/We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 their major and minor arcanas, master the art of shuffling, and improve their lives by reading the cards. Kristen's tarot reader was Lauren Cucinotta. You can learn more about her at www.casualsorcery.comWe love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listeners share their unique experiences and thoughts on "The Five Love Languages" with Kristen and Jolenta.We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 speak different love languages than we do? Jolenta and Kristen explore these questions as they dive into the best-selling relationship guide, "The Five Love Languages," by Gary Chapman. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 improve it, of course - with the help of the classic bestseller What To Say When You Talk To Yourself, by Shad Helmstetter. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen discuss listener feedback after living by The Miracle Morning, and special guest Gretchen Rubin (author & host of the Happier podcast) stops by the studio to talk about how a "one size fits all" approach to sleep habits may not work for everyone.For more on Gretchen Rubin, visit her website:https://gretchenrubin.com/Enjoy our new website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And reminder: We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen dive into the chaos of morning routines inspired by a popular self-help book. They share their hilarious struggles with meditation and exercising while trying to create the perfect 'Miracle Morning.' Their candid critique reveals the impracticality of some self-help ideals, blending humor with personal anecdotes. Amidst the laughter, they reflect on the flawed perspectives of self-help literature, questioning the myth that early risers are inherently more successful. It's a relatable exploration of trying to transform mornings into something miraculous.

Jolenta and Kristen take a closer look at forgiveness, kind acts, and whether good things really do happen to good people. Plus, Kristen shares details about her new podcast, When Meghan Met Harry. And as always, Jolenta and Kristen announce next week's book!If you'd like to subscribe to Kristen's new podcast, you can do so here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/when-meghan-met-harry/id1327426491?mt=2Enjoy our new website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And reminder: We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices