308 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!

How to Be Fine Stitcher & Jolenta Greenberg, Kristen Meinzer

    • 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!

    We're back! And we're here to make friends!

    We're back! And we're here to make friends!

    Kristen and Jolenta are back with a whole new season of How to Be Fine dedicated to the topics of friendship and loneliness in the modern age. Along the way, they'll talk with esteemed experts. But even better: They'll put different friend-making methods to the test, acting as guinea pigs in their own social experiments. Join them as they laugh, learn, and awkwardly attempt to make new friends and deepen the friendships they already have.

    • 1 min
    Epilogue: How to Write an Ebook in Less Than 7-14 Days That Will Make You Money Forever

    Epilogue: How to Write an Ebook in Less Than 7-14 Days That Will Make You Money Forever

    Jolenta and Kristen give an update on their ebook sales and talk about life as published authors. They also read some book reviews and take listener questions!

    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

    • 11 min
    By The Book: How to Write an Ebook in Less Than 7-14 Days That Will Make You Money Forever

    By The Book: How to Write an Ebook in Less Than 7-14 Days That Will Make You Money Forever

    By popular demand, Jolenta and Kristen live by their first ebook. And what better ebook to live by than an ebook about how to write ebooks? Their selection: How to Write An Ebook in Less Than 7-14 Days That Will Make You Money Forever, by Darren Ackers.

    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

    • 41 min
    Epilogue: Class with the Countess

    Epilogue: Class with the Countess

    Jolenta and Kristen discuss their most controversial episode yet, Class with the Countess. Helping them understand all that unfolded is Casey Wilson, host of the hugely popular Bitch Sesh podcast. They also read listener mail and 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

    • 18 min
    By The Book: Class with the Countess

    By The Book: Class with the Countess

    Jolenta and Kristen attempt to curb their barnyard language by reading Class with the Countess: How to Live with Elegance and Flair by Luann de Lesseps (who you might know from The Real Housewives of New York).

    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

    • 31 min
    Epilogue: Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus

    Epilogue: Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus

    Jolenta and Kristen talk to Emily Rems, Managing Editor of Bust Magazine and co-host of Bust’s Pop-Tarts podcast, about the ridiculously antiquated gender roles of Men Are From Mars, Women are from Venus. They also read listener mail and 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

    • 16 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

IwannagotoHogwarts ,

Love the By the Book replay!

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

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