How to Be Fine podcast

How to Be Fine

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 down! And to hear new episodes of By The Book, go to patreon.com/listentobythebook

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 down! And to hear new episodes of By The Book, go to patreon.com/listentobythebook

 

#362

K&J Hold Onto Friends With Kids

Jolenta and Kristen try on a tip from Ophira Eisenberg, record audio diaries, report back.... more

Yesterday

38 MINS

38:47

Yesterday


#361

By The Book: The 5 Second Rule

*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Kristen and Jolenta live by The 5 Second Rule: Transfo... more

10 Mar 2025

15 MINS

15:32

10 Mar 2025


#360

Friends with Kids

Is it possible to hold onto friendship after one of you has kids and the other doesn't? Op... more

06 Mar 2025

33 MINS

33:15

06 Mar 2025


#359

K&J Love Their Platonic Partners

Jolenta and Kristen try on Rhaina Cohen’s tips for nurturing their other significant other... more

27 Feb 2025

43 MINS

43:39

27 Feb 2025


#358

Platonic Friends as Life Partners

For some of us, our greatest life partner isn’t a spouse, it’s a friend. How can we make t... more

20 Feb 2025

36 MINS

36:34

20 Feb 2025


#357

K&J Befriend Chatbots

Jolenta and Kristen try on Lindsay Goldwart’s tips for befriending chatbots.  What do they... more

13 Feb 2025

46 MINS

46:18

13 Feb 2025


#356

By The Book: The Courage to Be Disliked

*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Kristen and Jolenta live by The Courage to Be Disliked... more

10 Feb 2025

11 MINS

11:58

10 Feb 2025


#355

Combating Loneliness with Chatbots

For some people, chatbots have become a source of comfort in the fight against loneliness.... more

06 Feb 2025

35 MINS

35:55

06 Feb 2025


#354

Your Stories: Parties, Money, Friendships with Exes

Jolenta and Kristen read some of the many stories you’ve shared about the topics we’ve rec... more

30 Jan 2025

32 MINS

32:23

30 Jan 2025


#353

K&J Get Friendly with Exes

Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Ellie Schnitt and Michaela Okland’s tips for navigating... more

23 Jan 2025

51 MINS

51:21

23 Jan 2025


#352

Friends with Exes

What are the benefits and drawbacks of staying friends with exes? And what’s the best way ... more

16 Jan 2025

37 MINS

37:30

16 Jan 2025


#351

By The Book: What Color is Your Parachute?

*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Kristen and Jolenta live by What Color is Your Parachu... more

13 Jan 2025

16 MINS

16:26

13 Jan 2025


#350

K&J Navigate Friends and Money

Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Maya Lau’s tips for navigating friendship and money. We... more

09 Jan 2025

44 MINS

44:51

09 Jan 2025


#349

Friends and Money

What’s the best way to navigate the sometimes treacherous waters of friends and money? Jol... more

02 Jan 2025

36 MINS

36:06

02 Jan 2025


#348

K&J Become Party Animals

Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Jon Levy’s tips for making the most of parties. We want... more

26 Dec 2024

41 MINS

41:04

26 Dec 2024


#347

How To Make The Most of Parties

Parties can be a lot of fun, but they can also be anxiety inducing. How can we have the mo... more

19 Dec 2024

42 MINS

42:26

19 Dec 2024


#346

Your Stories: Astrology, Politics, Friendship Ups and Downs

Jolenta and Kristen read some of the many stories you’ve shared about the topics we’ve rec... more

12 Dec 2024

35 MINS

35:18

12 Dec 2024


#345

By The Book: Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies

*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Kristen and Jolenta live by Buy Yourself the F*cking L... more

09 Dec 2024

13 MINS

13:00

09 Dec 2024


#344

K&J Mix Astrology and Friendship

Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Aliza Kelly’s tips for making the most of astrology in ... more

05 Dec 2024

39 MINS

39:47

05 Dec 2024


#343

The Astrology of Friendship

What’s your sign? Is it compatible with mine? Is our friendship written in the stars? Jole... more

28 Nov 2024

38 MINS

38:40

28 Nov 2024


#342

K&J Survive Friendship Ups and Downs

Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Eric Zimmer’s tips for navigating friendship ups and do... more

21 Nov 2024

34 MINS

34:32

21 Nov 2024


#341

Surviving Friendship Ups and Downs

Friendships are comforting and fun in the best of times. But what about during the worst o... more

14 Nov 2024

39 MINS

39:52

14 Nov 2024