301 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
    • 4.8 • 25 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!

    Epilogue: America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money

    Epilogue: America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money

    Jolenta and Kristen debrief on America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money. Along the way, they answer listener mail, discuss their hair, and ponder what a 401K is. And, of course, they announce their next 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: 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

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
25 Ratings

25 Ratings

attpig ,

My pretend best friends

I’ve been listening since the first episode and I just love these ladies, quirks and all. They are the best company during dishwashing. I live on the other side of the globe from them and through their podcast I get a taste of Brooklyn and a different perspective on topics - e.g I never thought to be grateful for trees until Kirsten hugged the only one she could find on her street 😄 I have laughed and cried with them. I have even tried on some of their findings, like talking nicely to myself and being more grateful and aware of my privileges - so I actually learned something from the crazy world of self-help. Thank you ❤️

UmThandi ,

Funny, insightful take on self help books

I’ve binged a few seasons and paid special attention to the books I’ve read or thought about reading. Always a warm, funny and enjoyable listen. It’s also been great learning how much preparation goes into living by the books - hats off to Kristen and Jolenta for this! And to the long-suffering husbands.

Bella_Val ,

Great podcast

Entertaining, well produced, a great mix of deep and funny. Kinda bummed I binged my way through all 8 seasons already😅

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