Soul and Wit

Soul and Wit
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Your new favorite mother-daughter duo talking about things (that aren’t things) together and with special guests. Join Courtney Carver and Bailey Carver talking about simplicity, wellness, happiness and secrets to living a life you love. Plus, we'll be interviewing amazing humans about how to live a meaningful life.

  1. FEB 18

    221. Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want

    It’s book release day! Courtney and Bailey are back with a pop-up episode to celebrate the release of Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less and Live the Life You Actually Want.  As well as talking about food, fresh air, and figuring out next steps, they take a behind-the-scenes look at Gentle and discuss the forthcoming book tour. Tune in for more on the magic of rest, tiny steps, and being gentle with yourself.    Favorite Things Bailey: Oreo Cake Recipe (4 oreos + ¼ cup of milk then smash 1tbs flour + 1 tbs sugar + baking soda sink an oreo and microwave for one minute)  2025 Wall Calendar    Favorite Things Courtney: My portable humidifier Thinking about not thinking about what’s next.   Show notes: Check out the book tour! We will be speaking in Salt Lake, and Portland, and Courtney will be speaking in San Diego as well. We haven’t gone on tour in SO LONG! Get tickets and we cannot wait to see you.    Order your copy of Gentle Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

    33 min

  2. JAN 2

    220. Gentle January

    It’s another pop-up episode of Soul & Wit and our first solo episode. Courtney is here on her own today to help you reject the New Year, New You messages and have a Gentle January.   Favorite Things Courtney: The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab   Show notes: Gentle, Rest More, Stress Less and Live the Life You Actually Want  Sign up for preorder bonuses for Gentle January texts or emails Subscribe to email updates at bemorewithless.com for Book Tour news. More/Less Lists (instead of resolutions)   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

    23 min

  3. 12/02/2024

    219. Gentle Life Hacks

    We are back for another pop-up episode of Soul & Wit. Tune in for some gentle life hacks to see you through the end of the year and into the next year. From very practical hacks to a few wellness hacks, we’ll encourage you to take care of you.    Favorite Things Bailey: Madewell Harlow Pant My office chair   Favorite Things Courtney: A new fav substack called Happy Scribbles https://ameliawilson.substack.com/ Watching my sister read my book. Show notes: Sign up for 31 Days of Gifts here!   Pre-Order Gentle   Use this tutorial for gift-wrapping and bow-tying inspiration  Turn your tomato paste tube into holiday decor. Original video Your microwave plate can double as a lazy Susan! Original video   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

    30 min

  4. 11/12/2024

    218. 2024 Holiday Extravaganza

    We’re back for one of our favorite episodes of the year. Tune in to this very special holiday extravaganza for holiday recipes, books, shows and the Soul & Wit you may have been missing.    LISTEN on Apple or Spotify   Favorite Things Bailey: 831 Stories and their debut Novella Big Fan Clean Towels    Favorite Things Courtney: Morning pages/coffee/meditation combo Soup. (making soup, buying soup, eating soup, listening to playlists about soup).   Shownotes: Sign up for 31 Days of Gifts here!   Gift Ideas 2024 Salted Roots Salt get the Breakfast Salt or Smoked Thai Basil Homemade hot sauce stocking stuffer Consumable gifts and clutter free gift idea episode (add ideas and share our clutter-free gift episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/140-consumable-clutter-free-gift-ideas/id1489742667?i=1000586940374 Listen to our gift guide episode from last year  If you want to send gifts to children, ask their parents what they need.  Subscriptions to learning opportunities locally and online like Masterclass or Nonna Live Pre-order books. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.  Send a gift of no gifts.    Movies 2024 Netflix Meet Me Next Christmas Hot Frosty Our Little Secret The Merry Gentlemen:  That Christma   Hulu Nutcrackers A Sudden Case of Christmas   Other Christmas Eve in Millers Point The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Repeats  The Holiday Family Man  Elf Noelle Love Actually The Family Stone   Books 2024 Kiss Me at Christmas By Jenny Bayliss  Check out our podcast episode with the author! A Winter Wish A Novel By Emily Stone Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark The Merry Matchmaker by Shelia Roberts Recipes 2024 My grandmother’s Danish Puff  Spiced Chocolate Marble Shortbread Mini baked alaskas - served in a coupe  Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow Cookies Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Gochujang Brown Butter Garam Masala Short Rib Roast With Pistachio Crust Dinner rolls Other 2024 Christmas games from this Reel. Paper Christmas trees from Walmart  Curtain String Lights

    1 hr

  5. 06/24/2024

    217. Not Goodbye, Just a See you Later

    Today, Courtney and Bailey talk about why this is the last episode of the Soul and Wit podcast (for now). They've decided to step back from the Soul and Wit podcast for a few reasons. Courtney and Bailey answer listener questions in this episode! Tune in to learn more about the future of the podcast. We are grateful for your ongoing support! LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: How to End a Love Story Favorite Things Courtney: Give up on happiness. Go hard at wonder. A conversation with Bailey about pickles  Episode Notes and Resources:  Real Women Have Curves Anyone But You Other Birds  The Princess Diaries The Power of Wonder The Happiness Trap Hot Girl Pickles  Oh! Shap Pickles La Jolla Cove Inn & Suites La Valencia Hotel Episode 111: City Guide: La Jolla, California Episode 169: Sweaty Summer Guide Allbirds Kizik Necessaire GoldBelly  Twilight books Midnight Sun  Love is Blind  The Clique Series  Share notes and collaborate on iPhone Need help producing a podcast? Consider hiring our amazing producers – Pristine Podcasts.  PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

    1h 2m

  6. 06/17/2024

    216. Summer Bucket List 2024

    In today's episode, Courtney and Bailey discuss their 2024 summer bucket list. Summertime can be hot and uncomfortable, so having a list of fun activities can help you make the most of it. Courtney and Bailey talk about items on their list like books to read, outdoor activities, food, and more. If you're seeking summer inspiration, this episode is a must-listen. LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Supergoop! Sunscreen Butter (Les Pres Sales and Kerrygold)  Favorite Things Courtney: Why a Little Trip to a Museum or Concert Can Be So Good for Your Mental Health Idea of planning a trip on a trip  Episode Notes and Resources:  Humphreys Concerts by the Bay Shark Tank Episode 164: Simple Pleasures: (mostly inexpensive things you can do that make you smile) A Novel Love Story  Lies and Weddings  Crazy Rich Asians  Swan Song  Stolen Focus  Bad on Paper Podcast  Libro.fm The Midnight Feast The Guest List  Very Bad Company   I Hope This Finds You Well Your Guide to a Dog Friendly Weekend in Moab Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market  Cucumber salad Normal Ice Cream and @normal.club Peach everything - cobbler and burrata salads Inside Out  Brats, a Documentary Film About the 80s Hollywood Brat Pack It Ends With Us The Bear  Succession  Dìdi Hacks  Bridgerton  Only Murders in the Building  PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

    45 min

  7. 06/10/2024

    215. Annabel Monaghan Favorites Interview

    It’s time for a new Favorites Conversation! In today’s episode, Courtney and Bailey chat with Annabel Monaghan. She is the bestselling author of Same Time Next Summer and Nora Goes Off Script. Tune into the interview to learn about Annabel, her new book Summer Romance, decluttering, storytelling, snacks, and so much more! LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Real Americans by Rachel Khong Handy Cage Favorite Things Courtney: Cucumber Orange Salad The new French stamp Episode Notes and Resources:  Lovebound Library The King's English Bookshop Under the Umbrella Bookstore Pangobooks  The Kite Runner  Jodi Picoult Beautiful Detour blog & @beautifuldetour  How did Goodreads get so bad? Summer Romance  Nora Goes off Script Amy Poeppel  Laura Zigman  Margaret Atwood  Pride and Prejudice  I Capture the Castle  Annabel Monaghan’s books   Connect with Annabel on Instagram or buy her new book – Summer Romance – from an independent bookstore.  PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

    44 min

  8. 06/03/2024

    214. Birthday Traditions

    Today, Courtney and Bailey discuss birthday traditions because they have special birthdays coming up! June is Courtney's birthday month, and July is Bailey's birthday month. Join them for a fun chat about birthday traditions and activities like mini golf, bowling, breakfast pastries & coffee, dinner plans, and more. If you love birthday traditions – or want to incorporate new ideas into your birthday – this episode is for you! LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Selling the OC New Season New food storage Favorite Things Courtney: When you recently gave me permission not to suffer through my current planner. Postable (for birthday reminders and cards) Episode Notes and Resources:  Grossy’s Marinara Recipe  Dense bean salad girl You get to pick 5 movies to watch during your bday week. (Molly Green) Cake flipping Episode 49: Giving the Best Gifts (knowing the best things aren’t things) Episode 123: On Aging (a.k.a. Bailey’s Birthday Episode) PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

    40 min
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    Your new favorite mother-daughter duo talking about things (that aren’t things) together and with special guests. Join Courtney Carver and Bailey Carver talking about simplicity, wellness, happiness and secrets to living a life you love. Plus, we'll be interviewing amazing humans about how to live a meaningful life.

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      Soul and Wit
    • Years Active
      2019 - 2025
    • Episodes
      222
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