204 episodes

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.

Soul and Wit Soul and Wit

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    • 4.8 • 622 Ratings

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.

    203. Project 333: The right approach for your personality

    203. Project 333: The right approach for your personality

    In today's conversation, Courtney and Bailey delve into Project 333 – a minimalist fashion challenge that Courtney started in 2010. In this episode, Courtney and Bailey explore various approaches to Project 333. Also, a new season of Project 333 starts on April 1st. If you're interested in downsizing your wardrobe, this episode is a great starting point!

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    Favorite Things Bailey:
    Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals 
    Magnolia Parks 

    Favorite Things Courtney:
    Hand strap for Kindle 
    First Pilates class with Bailey 

    Episode Notes and Resources: 
    Pilates
    Project 333 challenge, course and book
    Project 333 Challenge: 3 Methods To Help You Get Started
    Project 333: A Little Guide To Help You Get Started
    Courtney’s blog archive 

    Soul & Wit episodes about Project 333:
    Episode 14: Project 333
    Episode 53: Helping You Create Your Project 333 Capsule Wardrobe (step-by-step)
    Episode 158: Simplify Your Wardrobe

    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
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    • 46 min
    202. Quarterly Q&A Episode

    202. Quarterly Q&A Episode

    In this episode, Courtney and Bailey host their first Q & A of 2024. They answered questions about decluttering, mindset shifts, minimalism & kids, Courtney's new book Gentle, work routines, creative anxiety, Project 333, favorite books and more. If you're in the mood for a lighthearted conversation, this episode is perfect for you!

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    Favorite Things Bailey:
    Central 9th Market Super Bowl wings and sandwich platter 
    More is More by Molly Baz

    Favorite Things Courtney:
    New pilates socks that are covered in hearts
    Green juice & making juice 

    Episode Notes and Resources: 
    Episode 136: Q & A: How To Slow Down, Find a Book Club and Breaking The Tie Between Worth and Work
    Béis Carry-On Roller
    Samsonite Carry-On Luggage 
    Quince Carry-On Luggage 
    Clean Skin Club Towels 
    Briogeo Hair Care

    Courtney’s favorite book of the year: A Little Life  
    Bailey’s favorite books of the year: One in a Millenial and Shark Heart: A Love Story 

    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
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    • 59 min
    201. What We’ve Been Watching Recently

    201. What We’ve Been Watching Recently

    In this episode, Courtney and Bailey share some recent TV and movie updates. If you're looking for something to watch, this episode is for you! Between being a little cooped up during the winter, and a lot of hours spent on planes, they’ve compiled a watchlist that will keep you entertained. 

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    Favorite Things Bailey:
    Lemon Ginger tea
    People from my Neighborhood: Stories  

    Favorite Things Courtney:
    Shazam App 
    Finished the new book!

    Episode Notes and Resources: 

    Powell’s Books

    The Vow 

    Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell

    Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey

    Under the Banner of Heaven 

    The Morning Show

    Ted Lasso

    Couples Therapy

    Lessons in Chemistry

    Black Cake

    Queer Eye Season 8    
    Survivor 

    Serving the Hamptons 

    Griselda 

    The Flatshare 

    Feud 

    The White Lotus 

    Sundance Film Festival

    Dumb Money

    Shortcomings  

    Nyad

    Past Lives 

    Good Grief

    Puppy Love 

    Real Women Have Curves

    Barbie 

    My Octopus Teacher 

    Wonder

    Love Again 

    Our Friend

    Sitting in Bars with Cake    

    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
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    • 46 min
    200. What we've learned through 200 episodes on the S+W pod

    200. What we've learned through 200 episodes on the S+W pod

    Join Courtney and Bailey as they celebrate the 200th episode of the Soul & Wit podcast! In this episode, they share what they've learned from the podcast process. Lessons discussed include: not needing a lot to get started, the unexpected longevity of the project, running out of creative ideas (and getting new ideas), their community of kind listeners, and more. Finally, this is a great episode for anyone who is thinking about starting a podcast or new creative endeavor.

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    Favorite Things Bailey:
    Mini flower bouquets at Trader Joe’s
    Floss picks 

    Favorite Things Courtney:
    Zumba 
    Spotify Daylists  

    Episode Notes and Resources: 
    The Tracy Anderson Method

    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
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    • 44 min
    199. Five 10-Minute Decluttering Projects

    199. Five 10-Minute Decluttering Projects

    In this episode, Courtney and Bailey share 5 decluttering projects that you can do in 10-minutes or less. Project ideas include decluttering your purse or handbag, the duplicates, your inbox, and more.Listen in for our decluttering ideas and tips on how to declutter without getting overwhelmed. 

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    Favorite Things Bailey:
    One in a Millenial by Kate Kennedy
    Taper candles at dinner

    Favorite Things Courtney:
    My return to T’s tea shop in amsterdam
    Audiobooks on Spotify

    Episode Notes and Resources: 
    The Vow

    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
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    • 46 min
    198. New Books For A New Year + What We Are Reading Right Now

    198. New Books For A New Year + What We Are Reading Right Now

    In this episode, Courtney and Bailey are talking about one of their favorite topics – books. They discuss new books for the new year, what they are reading, new release books they are excited to read, and more. Think of this episode as your book guide for 2024!

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    Favorite Things Bailey:
    Embracing a marinade 
    Tote from Salted Books

    Favorite Things Courtney:
    The new feature on StoryGraph you shared with me
    The fact that when we share this episode, my jetlag will be long gone!

    Episode Notes and Resources: 
    Recently Read
    Bailey

    Alone With You In The Ether by Olivie Blake

    Paved Paradise by Henry Grabar 

    Under the Influence by Noelle Crooks

    Yours for the Taking by Gabrielle Korn


    Courtney

    A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

    Pretty Things by Janelle Brown

    Help Yourself By Curtis Sittenfeld

    Diary of a Tuscan Bookshop


    New Release Books We Are Excited For

    First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston 

    That Sucked, Now What by Dr. Neeta Bhushan


    Come and Get It by Kiley Reid Jan 30th



    Good Material by Dolly Alderton Jan 30th


    Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renee Watson Feb 13th 


    How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang Feb 27th 


    Somehow: Thoughts on Love by Anne Lamott Apr 11th 


    Funny Story by Emily Henry Apr 23rd


    This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune May 7th


    Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan June 4th


    Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter June 4th 


    One Star Romance by Laura Hankin June 18th


    Linh Ly is Doing Just Fine by Thao Votang Jul 23


    The Pairing by Casey McQuinston Aug 11th


    Books From the Archives We Are Excited For 

    Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

    Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee

    One By One by Ruth Ware

    The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

    Rebecca, Not Becky by Christine Platt and Catherine Wigginton Greene

    The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel


    Book(ish) People to Follow 

    Mychal

    Nnenna

    Taylor from Books With Tay

    Famous People Reading

    Little Free Library

    I like following publishers like Penguin Random House and Reeses Book Club and Book Of The Month for good recommendations and book memes.



    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
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    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
622 Ratings

622 Ratings

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Enjoyable!

I truly enjoy listening to this podcast. I love how you two feed off of each other. I especially like the favorite things and the book reviews. Thanks for this.

Jayden Earl ,

Simplify

Love this podcast!! Their favorites things are my favorite. They are down to earth affordable or free recommendations on how to simplify my life which i love. Love all their book rec’s. I’ve read a bunch they suggested and have loved them all. Look forward to it every week!

M in Florida ,

Soul and Wit

I look forward every Monday to listening to C & B mother/ daughter duo's Soul & Wit Podcast. So enjoy their cheerful banter which reminds me of the relationship I have with my adult daughter! Best Friend forever! Thanks for always keeping it light, cheerful and fun!! Maria

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