Stay ConnectedComedian & pop culture critic Jolenta Greenberg has a theory: reality TV isn’t ruining culture – it is culture. Join her and a cast of sharp, funny guests as they dig into the details behind the drama and unpack why we can’t get enough of those iconic scenes and unforgettable characters. This is the place for highbrow conversations about “lowbrow” TV
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On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about the “soft life” trend and its origin story. Plus, they offer up advice on how to start a new career journey, and how to stop picking facial blemishes.
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Sources:
https://fortune.com/2022/09/11/the-soft-life-of-dar/
https://www.insider.com/how-young-black-women-are-manifesting-a-soft-life-2022-12
https://andscape.com/features/the-softlife-isnt-as-easy-as-it-looks-online/
https://hermoney.com/earn/work-life-balance/is-living-a-soft-life-the-secret-to-success/
https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wellbeing/a42740284/soft-living/
https://mashable.com/article/soft-life-quiet-quitting-trend
https://www.bustle.com/wellness/soft-life-black-women-self-care
https://houston.momcollective.com/soft-life/
https://www.essence.com/health-and-wellness/living-the-soft-life/
https://heragenda.com/p/tips-for-living-a-soft-life/
https://africasacountry.com/2023/05/pitfalls-of-the-soft-life
https://www.inhersight.com/blog/mental-health/soft-life-without-quitting-your-job
https://www.ellecanada.com/culture/society/living-the-soft-life
https://nordot.app/981848352915898368
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On this mini episode of How to Be Fine, Jolenta has a conversation with a special guest: NXIVM survivor, Sarah Edmondson. Plus, Kristen and Jolenta share listener feedback on hydration and NXIVM, and listeners share some additional advice for letter writers.
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On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about the infamous sex cult, NXIVM. Plus, they offer up advice on how to overcome procrastination, and how to stop comparing your life to others.
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Sources:
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/court-affirms-ouster-nxivm-doctor-s-medical-17895553.php
https://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Secrets-of-NXIVM-2880885.php
https://www.timesunion.com/7dayarchive/article/Discount-service-target-of-probe-15640345.php
https://www.thecut.com/2019/04/nxivm-sex-cult-case-a-complete-timeline-of-events.html
https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2010/11/bronfman-201011
https://frankreport.com/2017/12/03/nxivm-endless-curriculum-list-of-raniere-courses/
https://www.nytimes.com/article/nxivm-timeline.html
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On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta myth-bust some common misconceptions about hydration. Plus, they offer up advice on how to plan a balanced summer break, and managing expectations from family members.
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Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555956/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/great-hydration-myth-why-dont-need-2-litres-day/
https://news.virginia.edu/content/everything-we-think-we-know-about-drinking-water-may-be-wrong
https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/health-nutrition/water-myth
https://www.everydayhealth.com/dehydration/the-truth-about-hydration-myths-and-facts/
https://toledocenter.com/bulimia/what-are-the-symptoms-of-bulimia-nervosa/
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On this mini episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta share listener stories and feedback on Going Damp and Gua Sha. Plus, listeners share some additional tips for letter writers dealing with loved ones who won’t stop toxic diet talk, and more information on getting diagnosed with autism.
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On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about Gua Sha, the origin, and the potential benefits. Plus, they offer up advice on whether or not to get a diagnosis, and how to make newly “empty-nesting” parents feel special.
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Sources:
https://www.tiktok.com/@mountlai/video/6994538050252475653
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmyMze9iQtQ
www.npr.org/2022/05/28/1101640995/gua-sha-hair-oiling-aapi-culture
https://www.healthline.com/health/gua-sha#side-effects
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/skincare/a37661679/facegym-sculpting-tools-celebrities/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/gua-sha-tools-lanshin_l_63d8797de4b0c8e3fc802245
https://www.wmagazine.com/beauty/sandra-lanshin-chiu-gua-sha-tcm-interview
The Effect of Gua Sha Treatment on the Microcirculation of Surface Tissue
Gua Sha, a press-stroke treatment of the skin, boosts the immune response to intradermal vaccination
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27760084/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254627214600546
https://www.beautyindependent.com/asian-american-beauty-brand-founders-ethics-selling-gua-sha/
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On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about going damp, and all that it entails. Plus, they offer up advice on steering conversation away from diet talk, and how to trust your gut.
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Sources:
https://landmarkrecovery.com/what-is-going-damp/
https://www.instyle.com/damp-lifestyle-mindful-drinking-trend-6889419
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/damp-lifestyle-drinking-sober_l_6400ceb7e4b05f1e793e144d
https://www.glam.com/1174682/what-it-means-to-live-a-damp-lifestyle/
https://nypost.com/2022/11/17/damp-lifestyle-is-the-newest-drinking-trend-on-tiktok/
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/tiktok-nhs-b2264455.html
https://www.besthealthmag.ca/article/how-to-drink-less-alcohol/
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2015-57039-001
Damp TikToker Hana Elson:
https://www.tiktok.com/@hana.elson
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On this mini-ep, Kristen & Jolenta share listener stories and feedback on bullet journals and almond moms. We hear from moms who are grappling with their own relationship to food and diet culture and listeners who grew up with an almond mom. Plus, listeners share some additional advice for our letter writers and some tips on keeping your journal organized.
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On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk all about bullet journals. Plus, they offer up advice on dating as a tall woman, and how to accept help in times of need.
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Sources:
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/are-you-bad-at-bullet-journaling-try-these-digital-alternatives
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323323#How-perfectionism-affects-our-overall-health
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/10/19/perfectionism-anxiety-excellence/
https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/11/27/20975989/perfect-mental-health-perfectionism
https://www.thelazygal.com/pros-cons-bullet-journaling-2021/
https://www.planningmindfully.com/reasons-people-struggle-with-bullet-journals/
https://www.bitofclarity.com/why-people-quit-bullet-journaling/
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/yoga-wellness/how-to-bullet-journal
https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/habit-tracking.html
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/can-bullet-journaling-save-you
https://bulletjournal.com/pages/about
https://lifehacker.com/the-bullet-journal-minus-the-hype-is-actually-a-reall-1786382012
https://community.bulletjournal.com/
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On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about “almond moms” and diet obsession. Plus, they offer up advice on dealing with people that have strongly differing views, and how to occupy downtime at work.
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Sources:
https://jezebel.com/everything-i-fucked-up-while-trying-to-eat-like-gwyneth-1596037126
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/almond-mom-viral-on-tiktok-diet-culture
https://www.today.com/parents/moms/almond-mom-food-recovery-rcna53873
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/fjollaarifi/tiktok-almond-mom
https://parade.com/health/what-is-an-almond-mom
https://www.parents.com/what-is-an-almond-mom-and-how-to-not-be-one-6822156
https://katiecouric.com/lifestyle/parenting/what-is-an-almond-mom/
https://www.glamour.com/story/growing-up-with-almond-mom
https://archive.nytimes.com/well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/03/31/fat-bias-worse-for-women/
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