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Jolenta and Kristen revisit A Girl's Guide to Joining the Resistance and answer questions about feminism in high school, trans inclusion, and much, much more. Plus, they announce next week's book! We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:Casper, a sleep brand that makes expertly designed products to help you get your best rest, one night at a time. Get 50 dollars toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/bythebook and using BYTHEBOOK at checkout.Revolution Math, which offers online classes with math games designed to heighten your child's skills in time for the new school year. Enroll your student today to get your first month of classes for only $19 at revolutionmath.com/bythebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta stand up for what they believe in with help from A Girl's Guide to Joining the Resistance: A Feminist Handbook on Fighting for Good, by Emma Gray. Along the way, they talk to friends, neighbors, and their husbands about what they can do to make the world a better place. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:Quip, an electric toothbrush that’s a fraction of the cost of bulkier brushes — while still packing just the right amount of vibrations to help clean your teeth. If you go to getquip.com/bythebook right now, you’ll get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.Target, the store that has back to school covered with everything your kids need to play hard and slay hard. Deck your kids out in denim, Monday through Friday, with jeans starting at $8. And check everything off your back to school list with Crayola, up&up and Elmer’s school supplies starting at only .50 cents.Sun basket, whose meal kits always make it easy and convenient to cook healthy, delicious meals at home—no matter how much experience you have in the kitchen. Go to sunbasket.com/bythebook today to learn more and get $35 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies answer listener mail about The Nature Fix, talk to Cameron about his new plant, and announce next week's book!We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:Target, the place that has Back to School covered with everything your kids need on their first day and every day.ModCloth, the fun, friendly spot for style that’s as expressive and unique as you! To get 15% off your purchase of $100 dollars or more, go to modcloth.com and enter code BYTHEBOOK at checkout.Hurry, this offer expires on October 10th, 2018! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies try to tap into the healing power of the outdoors with Florence Williams's The Nature Fix: Why nature makes us happier, healthier, and more creative. We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:From the Corner of the Oval, a memoir by Beck Dorey-Stein Phlur, creator sustainably crafted, award-winning perfumes—delivered with transparency at an honest price. Go to phlur.com today and use promo code BYTHEBOOK to get 20% off your custom Phlur sample set.Quip, the electric toothbrush that’s a fraction of the cost of bulkier brushes — while still packing just the right amount of vibrations to help clean your teeth. Go to getquip.com/bythebook to get your first refill pack free with a quip electric toothbrush. Wander Beauty, a line of multitasking beauty essentials that are easy to use and travel-friendly. Get 20% off your purchase at wanderbeauty.com/bythebookTarget, the place to check everything off your back to school list with Crayola, up&up and Elmer’s school supplies starting at only .50 cents. Shop Target’s best Back to School prices all season long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen dials in from New Zealand to talk more about Presence. Plus, the ladies announce next week's book! We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:Grove Collaborative, an ecommerce company that provides eco-friendly and non-toxic home and personal care products. You can get an amazing 30-dollar Mrs. Meyers gift set, a free 60-day VIP membership, and a bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of 20-dollars or more at grove.co/bythebookTarget, who has back to school covered with everything your kids need to play hard and slay hard. Deck your kids out in denim, Monday through Friday, with jeans starting at $8. And check everything off your back to school list with Crayola, up&up, and Elmer’s school supplies starting at only .50 cents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta try to power pose their way to a better life with Amy Cuddy's Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges. Will standing like Wonder Woman boost their confidence and vanquish their inner imposters? Listen to find out!We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:ZipRecruiter, a place where growing businesses connect to qualified candidates. Try ZipRecruiter for free by going to ziprecruiter.com/bythebookWander Beauty, a line of multitasking beauty essentials that are easy to use and travel-friendly. Get 20% off your purchase at wanderbeauty.com/bythebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen discuss some very good points listeners brought up about Zero Waste Home. Plus, they announce next week's book!We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:Fabletics, the company co-founded by Kate Hudson that offers premium activewear at a great value. Go to fabletics.com/bythebook now to get two pairs of their amazing leggings for just 24 dollars.Nutrafol, a new, safe and effective strategy to take control of your hair health. To get your first month supply with subscription for 10 dollars, visit nutrafol.com and use promo code BYTHEBOOK during checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jolenta and Kristen turn self-help into Earth-help with Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste by Bea Johnson. For the good of the planet, they ditch excess food packaging, straws, and plastic bags. They also marvel in the joys of composting and realize that recycling might not be as sustainable as they thought...We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/And huge thanks to this week's sponsors:Phlur, the creator of sustainably crafted, award-winning perfumes—delivered with transparency at an honest price. Go to phlur.com today and use promo code BYTHEBOOK to get 20% off your custom Phlur sample set.Quip, the electric toothbrush that’s a fraction of the cost of bulkier brushes — while still packing just the right amount of vibrations to help clean your teeth. If you go to getquip.com/bythebook right now, you’ll get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen and Jolenta read listener mail and get some additional insight from a very special guest! Plus, they announce next week's book!We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies try to solve Kristen's mediation problem once and for all with Dan Harris's book, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. They learn how to meditate sitting down, standing up, and in front of the TV, despite the occasional interruption from Kristen's husband Dean...We love hearing from you! Reach out at 419-869-BOOK; email us at bythebook@panoply.fm; Tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod; and follow us on Instagram @jolenta_g, @k10meinzer, @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687Also be sure to check out our website, created by the great Cameron, here:https://www.bythebook.panoply.fm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices