We Love You (And So Can You)

Kristen and Jolenta check in with Tiara, who moved across the country to follow her boyfriend, rather than following her own dreams. She was a master at going out and meeting people, but now that everyone's staying at home... how's all that going? Plus, we get listeners' tips for moving to a new place. Be sure to check out the podcast Tiara has been working on, NATAL: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/natal and her other podcast, High, Good People: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tiara-darnell/high-good-people?refid=stpr And you can find Tiara’s piece in Portland Monthly here: https://www.pdxmonthly.com/news-and-city-life/2020/06/can-white-portland-s-fragility-handle-a-megaquake How do you feel at home in a new town? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.

Beloved listeners! We Love You may be coming to an end, but rest assured: We are not leaving you high and dry! Kristen hosts another advice show we think you'll enjoy. It's called Movie Therapy with Rafer and Kristen. In each episode, Rafer and Kristen offer questionable advice and solid movie (and TV) recommendations for whatever ails you. We're putting this episode of the show in the WLY feed today. If you like it, please subscribe to it on your podcast app! You can learn more at raferandkristen.com

Early this year, Tiara picked up and moved across the country — literally! — when her boyfriend got a new job. She’s moved before, but this time is different: She’s moving for someone else’s dream, rather than her own. Can she find her place in this new town, and learn to love it all the same? How do you feel at home in a new town? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.

Now that "normal" life is basically on hold, Kristen and Jolenta check in with Carolyn to see how she's coping. Is that to-do list still daunting? Is she finding ways to balance? Plus, a LOT of you listeners seemed to resonate with Carolyn's story! Note to listeners: This episode was recorded before the revelations of Bon Appetit's discriminatory culture and racist practices. We Love You obviously does not tolerate those viewpoints. Apologies for not catching this before the episode was released. Want to be a future guest on the show? Does your to-do list ever get out of hand? How did you learn to say no? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.

We stand in solidarity with black communities, podcasters, listeners, family, and friends. And that's why, today, Tuesday, June 2nd, we're not releasing any content. Instead, we're participating in #blackouttuesday to show our support for for the fight for racial justice and equality. We're also donating our time and money to organizations that are fighting against anti-black violence. And we encourage you to do the same. Thank you.

You might know someone like Carolyn: She’s super productive, generous, always willing to help out. And yet, she has a hard time getting around to helping herself. This week, Kristen and Jolenta try to help Carolyn relax a little bit, while trying not to just pile more things on to her to-do list. Want to be a future guest on the show? Does your to-do list ever get out of hand? How did you learn to say no? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.

After working with Deepti, Kristen and Jolenta were so curious if she was able to finally make that dream podcast of hers. So, for this week, we followed up to see how it was going. Plus, we hear how all of you deal with your inner heckler. Want to listen to Deepti’s podcast? It’s called Pop Culture Prisoner: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-prisoner/id1502032934 Want to be a future guest on the show? What's your creative outlet? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.

Have you ever started a hobby — just for fun — that’s creative and a nice relief from the daily grind, only to feel worse because you aren’t the best at it? Even though you literally are just doing it for fun? This week, Kristen and Jolenta meet Deepti, who really wishes she could find a creative outlet, but her own internal heckler is standing in her way. Want to be a future guest on the show? What's your creative outlet? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.

So, the last time Kristen and Jolenta talked to Brian, he was gearing up for a big move. But… is that even possible right now, when we’re all social distancing? This week, we get an update from Brian, and hear from all of you! Want to be a future guest on the show? How do you stay motivated when you’re working toward something that’s hard? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.

Earlier this year, Kristen and Jolenta met Brian. He had been living in Phoenix for quite a while, and finally made the decision to move to Chicago. The problem was: he's got a good life in Phoenix, and is really just moving to Chicago because he wants to. Can he stay motivated to make this dream a reality? Want to be a future guest on the show? How do you stay motivated when you’re working toward something that’s hard? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.

Has Nastassia kept moving her body in fun ways, and celebrating the bodies around her? How is she reminding herself that she’s fantastic inside and out while stuck at home? Kristen and Jolenta check in with her this week, and hear from listeners about their own body image feelings. Want to be a future guest on the show? What do you to feel good about the skin you’re in? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171. If you’re looking for that interview with Elna Baker, you can find it here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/by-the-book/e/65602332

This week, Kristen and Jolenta meet Nastassia. Scrolling through her social media feeds, you’d think Nastassia is just as confident on the inside as she looks in her photos. But, this plus-size model needs a little help feeling what she’s projecting. Can two weeks bring all her outward sunshine inward? Want to be a future guest on the show? What do you to feel good about the skin you’re in? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.

So, things have changed a lot since Kristen and Jolenta last talked with Ari. Is he still even dating now that we’re all social distancing? Plus, we hear about listeners’ tips and tricks for dating. Want to be a future guest on the show? What are your tips for dating online? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171. Join Kristen and Jolenta for their virtual book party. That’s right, you can join in the fun from anywhere (as long as you’re staying home)! It’s happening Friday April 10 at 12 pm ET. Sign up here: https://modernmrsdarcy.com/stay-at-home-book-tour/

Dating is just flat out difficult. But, it’s even harder when you’ve been carrying around some self-sabotaging habits your whole life. This week, Kristen and Jolenta meet Ari, who at 40 is ready to settle down and meet someone — but he’s worried that he’ll just end up alone with his cat. Want to be a future guest on the show? What are your tips for dating online? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171. Join Kristen and Jolenta for their virtual book party. That’s right, you can join in the fun from anywhere (as long as you’re staying home)! It’s happening Friday April 10 at 12 pm ET. Sign up here: https://modernmrsdarcy.com/stay-at-home-book-tour/

It’s been months since Kristen and Jolenta talked to Jordan. Has she made it through the winter? And is she using any of her methods for staying in touch with family while she’s social distancing now? Plus, Jordan has a surprise no one expected! Want to be a future guest on the show? How do you connect with faraway family? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.

Late last fall, just as the air was starting to chill, Kristen and Jolenta met Jordan. Jordan's a California girl at heart, and though she's lived in New York for years, she just can't get over her hatred for the winter. Plus, the cold weather just reminds her of how far she is from her home and her family. Can two weeks of living by a prescription teach her to love the snow a little more? Want to be a future guest on the show? What’s your standard of clean? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.

Kristen and Jolenta catch up with Daisy to see whether she’s cleaned anything lately — and whether that even matters. There’s even an update on the Christmas Trash. Plus, listeners share their own thoughts on cleaning, being messy, and whether it even matters. Want to be a future guest on the show? What’s your standard of clean? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171. Come out to Kristen and Jolenta’s book launch party, at The Strand bookstore in New York City on Friday, March 20 at 7 pm. Get tickets at https://www.strandbooks.com/event/greenberg-meinzer-fine

Kristen and Jolenta are back for another season of We Love You! And first up, is Daisy. She's been a self-described messy person all her life, and she's always felt like it was some sort of moral failing. In two weeks, will she be able to get everything back in order? Want to be a future guest on the show? What’s your standard of clean? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171. Come out to Kristen and Jolenta’s book launch party, at The Strand bookstore in New York City on Friday, March 20 at 7 pm. Get tickets at https://www.strandbooks.com/event/greenberg-meinzer-fine

Kristen and Jolenta have been hard at work with eight new guests. Get a peak at what season two has in store, and make sure you're subscribed for when it launches on March 3.

Our listeners are seriously the best. And they’re always striving to be even better. It’s impressive! So, for our final special bonus advice episode, we’re talking about how to be a better person. Plus: Our second season is coming so soon! Get a sneak preview of it next week in this feed. Want to be a future guest on the show? What are your tips for being better? Tell us about it! You can email us at weloveyoupod@gmail.com, or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171. Come out to Kristen and Jolenta’s book launch party, at The Strand bookstore in New York City on Friday, March 20 at 7 pm. Get tickets at https://www.strandbooks.com/event/greenberg-meinzer-fine