300 episodes

Half advice show, half cultural critique, and one wild ride through the world of wellness. Join podcast besties Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg as they dissect the inner workings of the betterment industry - and offer up some advice along the way. Their goal? To help get you a little closer to fine.

Kristen and Jolenta's first show By the Book is on this feed. To hear back episodes of By the Book, just scroll down!

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.6 • 5.4K Ratings

Half advice show, half cultural critique, and one wild ride through the world of wellness. Join podcast besties Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg as they dissect the inner workings of the betterment industry - and offer up some advice along the way. Their goal? To help get you a little closer to fine.

Kristen and Jolenta's first show By the Book is on this feed. To hear back episodes of By the Book, just scroll down!

    By The Book: America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money

    By The Book: America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money

    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 Money, the guide to ultra-frugal living by homespun financial gurus Steve and Annette Economides.

    Keep in touch with us! Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or follow us on Instagram @howtobefinepod. And if you haven't already, please join our How to Be Fine (formerly By the Book) Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta

    • 33 min
    Epilogue: Past Lives, Future Healing

    Epilogue: Past Lives, Future Healing

    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 listener who has regressed to her own past life. Also, they take some time to talk about how we view conception and read listener letters from people who have similar stories to Kristen's. And as always, next week's book is announced!

    Keep in touch with us! Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or follow us on Instagram @howtobefinepod. And if you haven't already, please join our How to Be Fine (formerly By the Book) Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta

    • 8 min
    By The Book: Past Lives, Future Healing

    By The Book: Past Lives, Future Healing

    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 reincarnation. In this episode, Jolenta and Kristen attempt to find out what the 25% might know, by following Sylvia Browne's bestseller, "Past Lives, Future Healing."

    Keep in touch with us! Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or follow us on Instagram @howtobefinepod. And if you haven't already, please join our How to Be Fine (formerly By the Book) Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta

    • 38 min
    Epilogue: The Memory Book

    Epilogue: The Memory Book

    Jolenta and Kristen debrief on The Memory Book. Along the way, they answer listener questions about Kristen's logical book choices, Jolenta's killer memory, and Kristen's fever dreams. They also announce next week's book!

    Keep in touch with us! Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or follow us on Instagram @howtobefinepod. And if you haven't already, please join our How to Be Fine (formerly By the Book) Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta

    • 7 min
    By The Book: The Memory Book

    By The Book: The Memory Book

    On this episode of By the Book, 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, the bestselling classic promises to help readers do everything from memorize lists to speak foreign languages. But does it actually work?

    Keep in touch with us! Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or follow us on Instagram @howtobefinepod. And if you haven't already, please join our How to Be Fine (formerly By the Book) Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta

    • 39 min
    Epilogue: French Women Don’t Get Fat

    Epilogue: French Women Don’t Get Fat

    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 more. And of course, next week's book is announced!

    If you or anyone you know is fighting food or body-image issues, there’s help. Please call the National Eating Disorders Association Helpline at 1-800-931-2237.

    Keep in touch with us! Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or follow us on Instagram @howtobefinepod. And if you haven't already, please join our How to Be Fine (formerly By the Book) Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta

    • 6 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
5.4K Ratings

5.4K Ratings

redjewel_7734 ,

Great fun with friends

I love listening to Kristen and Jolenta. I love their excitement, their realness, and just how they deliver things. It’s like sitting and hanging out with friends.

drtca ,

Great show

Keep it up

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Love the By the Book replay!

I have been missing By the Book so I am thoroughly enjoying this!

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