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Half advice show, half reality show. Join podcast besties Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg as they seek advice from experts, and then put that advice to the test. All this season they’re focusing on the loneliness epidemic and the struggles of friendship - from making new friends to breaking up with BFFs. Their goal? To help get you a little closer to fine. The first ten seasons of Kristen and Jolenta's other show By the Book are also in this feed. To hear back episodes, just scroll dow ...
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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. "The One You Feed" is a valuable re ...
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The Best Advice Show is your reminder that there are weird, delightful and effective ways to make life slightly and sometimes profoundly better. In every (very short) episode of the show, a different contributor offers their take on making life more joyful, healthful and livable and it's likely gonna be something you can try today, if you want.
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We Love You (And So Can You) follows the journey of a guest looking to makeover part of their life: like jumping back into the dating world, dealing with professional jealousy, or navigating a new phase in life as an empty nester. Hosts Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg draw on extensive knowledge of self-help to provide a prescription of wellness practices, creative activities, media consumption, and more, which the guest follows while we eavesdrop on their progress. The goal: for the g ...
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Each week on Smart Podcast, Trashy Books, Sarah Wendell interviews authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians about romance novels, which are among the most popular genres in fiction worldwide. Popular guests include: Ilona Andrews, Robin Bradford, NPR's Barrie Hardymon, Chuck Tingle, Sarah J. Maas, and Rachel Aaron. Amanda Diehl, co-pilot of the SS Smart Bitches, makes regular appearances with maximum silliness, especially during our Romantic Ti ...
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How to Overcome Loneliness and Navigate Adult Friendships with Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg
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In this episode, Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg share their insights and experiences on how to overcome loneliness and navigate adult friendships. Kristen and Jolenta’s journey through self-help books and their unique friendship dynamic provide valuable perspectives on the complexities of personal growth and maintaining genuine connections. …
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632. Being Fine with Friends, with Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer
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Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer are podcasting powerhouses with shows like By the Book and How to be Fine With Friends. This season they’re looking at friendship, the research behind sustaining friendships, ending relationships, and creating new connections with people – and they joined me to talk all about it. You can find their show, How to…
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636. Swordcrossed Cozy Romantasy with Freya Marske
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Freya Marske’s new book Swordcrossed is out this week, and she’s joining us from the other side of the planet to talk about what she calls, “Fantasy of manners, mercantile edition.” We also talk about writing fanfic and her new favorite show, Interview with the Vampire. Yes, I did mis-number last week’s episode – sorry about that. Music: purple-pla…
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How can we turn that person we barely know - but like - into a real friend? And how can we deepen the friendships we already have? Jolenta and Kristen get tips from Kat Vellos, author of “We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships." We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our …
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Counterintuitive Advice for Seeking and Offering Apologies with Susan Shapiro
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Susan Shapiro is the author of The Forgiveness Tour: How To Find the Perfect Apology. She's an award-winning writer and professor, freelances for the NY Times, Washington Post, WSJ, LA Times, NY Magazine, Salon, Elle, Oprah, Wired & New Yorker online. She's the bestselling author/coauthor of 18 books her family hates like Five Men Who Broke My Hear…
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How to Accept Limitations and Make Time for What Counts with Oliver Burkeman
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In this episode, Oliver Burkeman, discusses how to accept limitations and make time for what counts. He offers a compelling exploration of the challenges inherent in daily living. With a focus on understanding imperfectionism and life’s constraints, his work provides practical strategies and thought-provoking insights for finding greater balance an…
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It’s time to journey back to the October 1988 issue of Romantic Times! That’s right, we’re going all the way back to 1988, a time when one of us on the show wasn’t born yet. We’ve got absolutely appalling plots, some extremely luscious covers, and more – like Amanda’s engagement! Congrats Amanda and Brian! TW/CW: crappy family tales in the first 4 …
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Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Dr. Jeffrey Hall’s tips for using social media to feel less alone. We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private facebook community: facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta or write to us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com And join our Patreon Community to get access …
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Why We Need to Rethink Mental Illness with Sarah Fay
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In this episode, Sarah Fay brings a unique blend of personal experiences to the conversation around mental health recovery and explores why we need to rethink mental illness. Sarah's journey of recovering from mental illness underscores the complexities and challenges individuals face in navigating mental health diagnoses. She delves into the limit…
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The Perfect Road Trip Game for Music Nerds with Bonny Doon
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Detroit's Bonny Doon is Bill Lennox, Bobby Colombo, Colson Miller and Jake Kmiecik. They play a lot of Radio Baseball when they're on tour in a city near you. Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow --- Call Zak on the advice show hotline @ 844-935-BEST --- Share this episode…
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How to Overcome Childhood Emotional Neglect with Jonice Webb
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In this episode, Jonice Webb defines and discusses how to overcome childhood emotional neglect (CEN). She brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into the complexities of emotional neglect, offering practical strategies for healing and growth. Her work provides valuable guidance for individuals navigating their healing journey and empowers them to…
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634. Climbing Mt. Fuji with Courtney Milan
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Courtney Milan is here to talk about her newest book, The Earl Who Isn’t, and about climbing Mt. Fuji! Along the way we talk about training, the shifting style of historical romances, and audiobooks.And we have questions from you! A few moments to be aware of before you listen: we talk a little about her dog Pele, who passed away earlier this year.…
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Media - and social media in particular - is often pointed to as a culprit in our loneliness. Why is this? And are there ways to better harness the power of social media to feel less alone? Kristen and Jolenta get insights from Dr. Jeffrey Hall, author of Relating Through Technology. We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendsh…
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How to Learn to Love Life Sober with Christy Osborne
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In this episode, Christy Osborne discusses how to learn to love life sober! She shares her deep and personal understanding of the societal pressures that often intertwine with alcohol consumption. Christy’s journey to sobriety offers a candid exploration of the “mommy wine culture”, challenging its pervasive influence. Through her personal experien…
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How to Embrace the Sacredness of Everyday Life with Mirabai Starr
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In this episode, Mirabai Starr shares how to embrace the sacredness of everyday life. She shares her journey of moving away from the pursuit of perfection and towards accepting the intertwining of both the good and bad aspects of life. She emphasizes the importance of setting intentions, finding the sacred in ordinary moments, and embracing the ful…
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633. RT Rewind: September 2015 Ads & Features
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The ads and features of the September 2015 issue of Romantic Times are a nine-layer cake of wonderment and weird. Don't miss the visual aids! WE GOT FONTS. And dogs! Side trips include: Janet Dailey and who is writing her books (we don’t know) lawyer romances changes in cover design a twist cliffhanger in a quiz with no answer key! Plus, this issue…
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Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Laura Tremaine’s tips for building and nurturing their friend councils. We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private facebook community: facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta or write to us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com And join our Patreon Community to get ac…
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How to Deal with Burnout Through Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff
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In this episode, Kristin Neff shares effective strategies for how to deal with burnout through self-compassion practices. Drawing from her work as a teacher and researcher, as well as her personal experiences, she offers several strategies and real-life examples to illustrate the transformative power of self-compassion. She emphasizes the importanc…
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By The Book: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
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*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Kristen and Jolenta live by The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey. To hear the entire episode and get lots of other great bonus content, including a live monthly book club with Kristen and Jolenta, join patreon.com/listentobythebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co…
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