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Soul and Wit

Soul and Wit

Soul and Wit

  • 32 minutes 35 seconds
    221. Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want

    It's book release day! Courtney and Bailey are back with a pop-up episode to celebrate the release of Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less and Live the Life You Actually Want. As well as talking about food, fresh air, and figuring out next steps, they take a behind-the-scenes look at Gentle and discuss the forthcoming book tour. Tune in for more on the magic of rest, tiny steps, and being gentle with yourself.

    Favorite Things Bailey:

    Oreo Cake Recipe (4 oreos + ¼ cup of milk then smash 1tbs flour + 1 tbs sugar + baking soda sink an oreo and microwave for one minute)

    2025 Wall Calendar

    Favorite Things Courtney:

    My portable humidifier

    Thinking about not thinking about what's next.

    Show notes:

    Check out the book tour! We will be speaking in Salt Lake, and Portland, and Courtney will be speaking in San Diego as well. We haven't gone on tour in SO LONG! Get tickets and we cannot wait to see you.

    Order your copy of Gentle

    Where you can find us:

    Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

    Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

    18 February 2025, 11:00 am
  • 22 minutes 45 seconds
    220. Gentle January

    It's another pop-up episode of Soul & Wit and our first solo episode. Courtney is here on her own today to help you reject the New Year, New You messages and have a Gentle January.

    Favorite Things Courtney: The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab

    Show notes: Gentle, Rest More, Stress Less and Live the Life You Actually Want

    Sign up for preorder bonuses for Gentle January texts or emails

    Subscribe to email updates at bemorewithless.com for Book Tour news.

    More/Less Lists (instead of resolutions)

    Where you can find us:

    Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

    2 January 2025, 11:00 am
  • 30 minutes 14 seconds
    219. Gentle Life Hacks

    We are back for another pop-up episode of Soul & Wit. Tune in for some gentle life hacks to see you through the end of the year and into the next year. From very practical hacks to a few wellness hacks, we'll encourage you to take care of you.

    Favorite Things Bailey:

    Madewell Harlow Pant

    My office chair

    Favorite Things Courtney:

    A new fav substack called Happy Scribbles https://ameliawilson.substack.com/

    Watching my sister read my book.

    Show notes:

    Sign up for 31 Days of Gifts here!

    Pre-Order Gentle

    Use this tutorial for gift-wrapping and bow-tying inspiration

    Turn your tomato paste tube into holiday decor. Original video

    Your microwave plate can double as a lazy Susan! Original video

    Where you can find us:

    Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

    Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

    2 December 2024, 11:00 am
  • 59 minutes 39 seconds
    218. 2024 Holiday Extravaganza

    We're back for one of our favorite episodes of the year. Tune in to this very special holiday extravaganza for holiday recipes, books, shows and the Soul & Wit you may have been missing.

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    Favorite Things Bailey:

    831 Stories and their debut Novella Big Fan

    Clean Towels

    Favorite Things Courtney:

    Morning pages/coffee/meditation combo

    Soup. (making soup, buying soup, eating soup, listening to playlists about soup).

    Shownotes:

    Sign up for 31 Days of Gifts here!

    Gift Ideas 2024

    • Salted Roots Salt get the Breakfast Salt or Smoked Thai Basil

    • Homemade hot sauce stocking stuffer

    • Consumable gifts and clutter free gift idea episode (add ideas and share our clutter-free gift episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/140-consumable-clutter-free-gift-ideas/id1489742667?i=1000586940374

    • Listen to our gift guide episode from last year

    • If you want to send gifts to children, ask their parents what they need.

    • Subscriptions to learning opportunities locally and online like Masterclass or Nonna Live

    • Pre-order books. It's the gift that keeps on giving.

    • Send a gift of no gifts.

    Movies 2024

    Netflix

    • Meet Me Next Christmas

    • Hot Frosty

    • Our Little Secret

    • The Merry Gentlemen:

    • That Christma

    Hulu

    • Nutcrackers

    • A Sudden Case of Christmas

    Other

    • Christmas Eve in Millers Point

    • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

    Repeats

    • The Holiday

    • Family Man

    • Elf

    • Noelle

    • Love Actually

    • The Family Stone

    Books 2024

    • Kiss Me at Christmas By Jenny Bayliss

      • Check out our podcast episode with the author!

    • A Winter Wish A Novel By Emily Stone

    • Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark

    • The Merry Matchmaker by Shelia Roberts

    Recipes 2024

    • My grandmother's Danish Puff

    • Spiced Chocolate Marble Shortbread

    • Mini baked alaskas - served in a coupe

    • Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow Cookies

    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Gochujang Brown Butter

    • Garam Masala Short Rib Roast With Pistachio Crust

    • Dinner rolls

    Other 2024

    • Christmas games from this Reel.

    • Paper Christmas trees from Walmart

    • Curtain String Lights

    12 November 2024, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    217. Not Goodbye, Just a See you Later

    Today, Courtney and Bailey talk about why this is the last episode of the Soul and Wit podcast (for now). They've decided to step back from the Soul and Wit podcast for a few reasons. Courtney and Bailey answer listener questions in this episode! Tune in to learn more about the future of the podcast. We are grateful for your ongoing support!

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    Favorite Things Bailey:

    How to End a Love Story

    Favorite Things Courtney:

    Give up on happiness. Go hard at wonder.

    A conversation with Bailey about pickles

    Episode Notes and Resources:

    Real Women Have Curves

    Anyone But You

    Other Birds

    The Princess Diaries

    The Power of Wonder

    The Happiness Trap

    Hot Girl Pickles

    Oh! Shap Pickles

    La Jolla Cove Inn & Suites

    La Valencia Hotel

    Episode 111: City Guide: La Jolla, California

    Episode 169: Sweaty Summer Guide

    Allbirds

    Kizik

    Necessaire

    GoldBelly

    Twilight books

    Midnight Sun

    Love is Blind

    The Clique Series

    Share notes and collaborate on iPhone

    Need help producing a podcast? Consider hiring our amazing producers – Pristine Podcasts.

    PATREON:

    Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we'll send you a love letter.

    Where you can find us:

    Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

    Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

    24 June 2024, 11:00 am
  • 44 minutes 46 seconds
    216. Summer Bucket List 2024

    In today's episode, Courtney and Bailey discuss their 2024 summer bucket list. Summertime can be hot and uncomfortable, so having a list of fun activities can help you make the most of it. Courtney and Bailey talk about items on their list like books to read, outdoor activities, food, and more. If you're seeking summer inspiration, this episode is a must-listen.

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    Favorite Things Bailey:

    Supergoop! Sunscreen

    Butter (Les Pres Sales and Kerrygold)

    Favorite Things Courtney:

    Why a Little Trip to a Museum or Concert Can Be So Good for Your Mental Health

    Idea of planning a trip on a trip

    Episode Notes and Resources:

    Humphreys Concerts by the Bay

    Shark Tank

    Episode 164: Simple Pleasures: (mostly inexpensive things you can do that make you smile)

    A Novel Love Story

    Lies and Weddings

    Crazy Rich Asians

    Swan Song

    Stolen Focus

    Bad on Paper Podcast

    Libro.fm

    The Midnight Feast

    The Guest List

    Very Bad Company

    I Hope This Finds You Well

    Your Guide to a Dog Friendly Weekend in Moab

    Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market

    Cucumber salad

    Normal Ice Cream and @normal.club

    Peach everything - cobbler and burrata salads

    Inside Out

    Brats, a Documentary Film About the 80s Hollywood Brat Pack

    It Ends With Us

    The Bear

    Succession

    Dìdi

    Hacks

    Bridgerton

    Only Murders in the Building

    PATREON:

    Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we'll send you a love letter.

    Where you can find us:

    Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

    Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

    17 June 2024, 11:00 am
  • 44 minutes 24 seconds
    215. Annabel Monaghan Favorites Interview

    It's time for a new Favorites Conversation! In today's episode, Courtney and Bailey chat with Annabel Monaghan. She is the bestselling author of Same Time Next Summer and Nora Goes Off Script. Tune into the interview to learn about Annabel, her new book Summer Romance, decluttering, storytelling, snacks, and so much more!

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    Favorite Things Bailey:

    Real Americans by Rachel Khong

    Handy Cage

    Favorite Things Courtney:

    Cucumber Orange Salad

    The new French stamp

    Episode Notes and Resources:

    Lovebound Library

    The King's English Bookshop

    Under the Umbrella Bookstore

    Pangobooks

    The Kite Runner

    Jodi Picoult

    Beautiful Detour blog & @beautifuldetour

    How did Goodreads get so bad?

    Summer Romance

    Nora Goes off Script

    Amy Poeppel

    Laura Zigman

    Margaret Atwood

    Pride and Prejudice

    I Capture the Castle

    Annabel Monaghan's books

    Connect with Annabel on Instagram or buy her new book – Summer Romance – from an independent bookstore.

    PATREON:

    Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we'll send you a love letter.

    Where you can find us:

    Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

    Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

    10 June 2024, 11:00 am
  • 40 minutes 27 seconds
    214. Birthday Traditions

    Today, Courtney and Bailey discuss birthday traditions because they have special birthdays coming up! June is Courtney's birthday month, and July is Bailey's birthday month. Join them for a fun chat about birthday traditions and activities like mini golf, bowling, breakfast pastries & coffee, dinner plans, and more. If you love birthday traditions – or want to incorporate new ideas into your birthday – this episode is for you!

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    Favorite Things Bailey:

    Selling the OC New Season

    New food storage

    Favorite Things Courtney:

    When you recently gave me permission not to suffer through my current planner.

    Postable (for birthday reminders and cards)

    Episode Notes and Resources:

    Grossy's Marinara Recipe

    Dense bean salad girl

    You get to pick 5 movies to watch during your bday week. (Molly Green)

    Cake flipping

    Episode 49: Giving the Best Gifts (knowing the best things aren't things)

    Episode 123: On Aging (a.k.a. Bailey's Birthday Episode)

    PATREON:

    Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we'll send you a love letter.

    Where you can find us:

    Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

    Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

    3 June 2024, 11:00 am
  • 39 minutes 33 seconds
    213. The Idea of You Recap

    Today, Courtney and Bailey review "The Idea of You." Released in 2017, the book was recently adapted into a movie. Courtney and Bailey dive deep into both the book and the movie, and share their thoughts in a fun and engaging chat. Please note: this episode contains spoilers!

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    Favorite Things Bailey:

    Expiration Dates by Rebecca Searle

    Quiz Lady

    Favorite Things Courtney:

    An Anne Hathaway quote from The Interview:

    "As a formerly chronically stressed young woman, I just remember thinking one day: You are taking this for granted. You are taking your life for granted. You have no idea. Something could fall through the sky, and that would be lights out. So when I find the old instincts rising, I just tell myself, You are not going to die stressed."

    Episode Notes and Resources:

    The Idea of You (book)

    The Idea of You (movie)

    Episode 159: Daisy Jones And The Six

    Nightbitch (book)

    Nightbitch (movie)

    PATREON:

    Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we'll send you a love letter.

    Where you can find us:

    Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

    Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

    28 May 2024, 11:00 am
  • 36 minutes 36 seconds
    212. Travel Guide: 48 Hours in Salt Lake City

    Join Courtney and Bailey for a travel guide episode all about Salt Lake City! It's designed for a 48-hour trip. From its vibrant food scene to outdoor activities and gorgeous views, this episode covers a range of delightful activities you can do in the city. Whether you're a Salt Lake City local looking for new adventures or a visitor, tune in for tips and recommendations!

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    Favorite Things Bailey:

    The Culture Study Podcast

    Old Navy green dress

    Favorite Things Courtney:

    Morning walks

    Bailey's homemade crackers

    Episode Notes and Resources:

    We know sitting is bad for us. But what are we supposed to do instead?

    Come Drink From the Stanley Cup

    Cheddar Chive Crisps Recipe

    Wheeler Farm

    The King's English Bookshop

    Love Bound Library

    Weller Books

    Under the Umbrella Bookstore

    Takashi

    Chubby Baker

    Ellerbeck B & B

    Hotel Monaco

    Copper Onion

    Gallivan Center

    Broadway Theater

    Central 9th Market

    9th and 9th Neighborhood

    East Liberty Tap House

    Liberty Park

    Maven District

    Normal Ice Cream

    Pie Fight

    Spilled Milk

    Protein Foundry

    Vessel Kitchen

    Table X

    Koyote Ramen

    Tulie Bakery

    Solitude Resort

    Dolly's Bookstore (Park City)

    Atticus Coffee & Tea (Park City)

    Ruth's Dinner

    All Trails

    Urban Hill

    Slackwater Pizza

    Babies Bagels

    Cafe 140B

    Straw Market

    Woodbine Food Hall

    Salt Lake City Airport

    PATREON:

    Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we'll send you a love letter.

    Where you can find us:

    Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

    Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

    20 May 2024, 11:00 am
  • 54 minutes 51 seconds
    211. How To Quit The Chaos

    In today's episode, Courtney and Bailey talk about how to quit the chaos around the upcoming election in the United States. They offer insights on cultivating intentional news consumption and conversations, regardless of your political stance. Courtney and Bailey share suggestions that will help you stay informed at a pace that won't damage your mental health, and so much more. Tune in to learn more!

    LISTEN on Apple or Spotify

    Favorite Things Bailey:

    Spring dresses

    Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta Salad

    Favorite Things Courtney:

    House Rules by Myquillyn Smith (Mikeallen)

    Bird Buddy bird feeder

    Episode Notes and Resources:

    Kelly Bishop

    Kate Kennedy

    The House that Lars

    Why I only wear dresses and where I buy them

    Episode 209: Mindset Shifts

    Media literacy

    Associated Press

    BBC

    AllSides

    Sex and the City

    theSkimm

    The Daily

    The Culture Study Podcast

    one sec app

    Substack - Becka Freeman

    Be More with Less

    Beautiful Detour

    Cup of Jo

    Fran

    Amy Frank

    Sarah Espeute

    Tattoo artist

    Victoria from the Daily Victorian

    Foodie Crush

    Plant You

    Plant You: Scrapy Cooking

    Bon Appetit

    The Rules Of Tennis: A Love Story, read by John McEnroe

    Upgraded

    Wordle

    Connections

    PATREON:

    Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we'll send you a love letter.

    Where you can find us:

    Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

    Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

    13 May 2024, 11:00 am
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