In today's episode, Courtney and Bailey talk about their trip to Lisbon. They discuss their thoughts, feelings, impressions of the city, and more. Courtney and Bailey are excited to bring travel episodes back to Soul & Wit! Think of this episode as a mini Lisbon travel guide. LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Muji Stationary- gel pens and super soft journal paper My Pasta Maker and Sunday tradition Favorite Things Courtney: Lisbon Tattoo Studio: @Casaumalx on Instagram National Tulip Day in Amsterdam Episode Notes and Resources:  Where we stayed Link to Airbnb  Where We Ate: Time Out Market FARÈS Chapitô à Mesa: Come for the view and steak sandwich.  Flores de Pampa Taberna Sal Grosso Jezzus Pizzaria Fauna and Flora  Cafe Almirante Thank You Mama Copenhagen Coffee Pao de Canela Stores We Loved: Fable Books LX Factory – big creative arts and shopping and eating space Ler Devagar– bookstore Salted Books  Mini Mall Cecile M Ceramics  D’Olival  Where we bopped around: Pink Street Green Street  Miradouro da Senhora do Monte - viewpoint Alfama Rossio  Placa De Flores  Resources we loved:  Bella Lively Little Cute Guide Marta - bookstagrammer Bailey’s Travel Guide 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Courtney and Bailey talk about new things, hobbies, and practices they are exploring this year. Courtney wants to start a creative endeavor that is not for sale and Bailey is beginning a Five-Year One Line a Day journal. This episode also covers ways to identify what you want from a hobby, finding community through a hobby, letting go of old hobby clutter, and more. If you are interested in starting a new practice or hobby, this episode is perfect for you! LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Snack time - I have been loving a 3 or 4 pm snack lately  A new bookmark that came in my advent calendar Favorite Things Courtney: Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter New Kindle Strap Episode Notes and Resources:  The Simplicity Space is open to join! Episode 160: Starting New Hobbies (as an adult) Five Year Journal 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is about vacation, packing tips and tricks, and you’ll find out what countries Courtney and Bailey are visiting. Tips covered include making packing lists, creating a travel capsule wardrobe, renting items for trips, and more. These packing tips are tailored for air travel, and they can enhance any trip. Join us for a fun conversation about travel and packing! LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Dry Shampoo  Mashed potato pizza Favorite Things Courtney: Houseplants  Waking up very early  Episode Notes and Resources:  Nuuly Vessel Kitchen | Salt Lake City Airport  Ultimate World Cruisef 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Courtney and Bailey for a conversation about making habits habitual, letting go of habit stress, and making habits easier and lighter. They also talk about habit building tips like taking very tiny steps, knowing your why, reward systems, creating a support system, and more. If you're looking for a gentle approach to building habits, this episode is for you! LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Portland- Read the Blog Post Audiobook called Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World by Henry Grabar Favorite Things Courtney: True Botanicals Lip Balm and Ginger Turmeric Face Balm Leaving my curtain lights up for as long as I want Episode Notes and Resources:  How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis 12-Week Year Habit Tracker The Daily Victorian Elyse Myers 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Courtney and Bailey for a delightful New Year episode. The conversation covers a range of topics like Courtney's new book, the importance of being present in small moments, Bailey's new work offerings, favorite books, the power of creating real-life communities, and more. Additionally, they remind listeners to approach change with ease and gentleness; especially as they start the new year. LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Puff Pastry My long winter coat - especially while walking the dogs Favorite Things Courtney: Touchland Hand Sanitizer  A Question To Help Us All Say Yes or No Slate Article Episode Notes and Resources:  Bailey’s work offerings  The Simplicity Space  Pangobooks Literary League Books mentioned … Cultish  Christmas Orphans Club December to Remember  Meet Me Under the Mistletoe  Winter in New York  Love, Holly  Scarcity Brain  Good Material  Ghosts  Everything I Know about Love  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Courtney and Bailey for their last episode of 2023. They talk about end of year rituals, holding on, and letting go. They also discuss favorite books, shows, movies, podcasts, adventures, and more. After this episode, Courtney and Bailey will be on a two-week break. In the meantime, check out their podcast catalog or join their Patreon for bonus and ad-free content. LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Extremely Online by Taylor Lorenz Tuna Salad Sandwich from Deadpan Sandwich  Favorite Things Courtney: Our podcast listeners Anecdote candles - Comfort Zone: Smells Like The Joy Of Missing Out Episode Notes and Resources:  Favorite Book: B- Tom Lake by Ann Patchett B- Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen C- The Covenant Of Water Abraham Verghese C- Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia Favorite Show: B- Daisy Jones and the Six followed very closely by Lessons in Chemistry which I haven’t finished because not all the episodes are out.  C- Black Cake Favorite Movie: B- Love at First Sight  C- No Hard Feelings / Almost Famous  Special shout out to Barbie of course.  Favorite Podcast Episode: B- Daisy Jones and the Six Episode  C- The Official Laundry Guide 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Courtney and Bailey host their final Q & A of 2023. They answered questions about their favorite vacation spots, shared advice they would give to their younger selves, discussed their preferred types of exercise, favorite books, and more. If you're in the mood for a delightful and lighthearted conversation, this conversation is perfect for you! LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Cinnamon Crunch Crinkle Pie Recipe Audiobook for Remarkably Bright Creatures Favorite Things Courtney: Of Women and Salt By Gabriela Garcia Used To Be Young By Miley Cyrus Episode Notes and Resources:  Favorite nonfiction books? Memoir Paris  Fairyland My Friend Anna The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale I’m Glad My Mom Died  Open Book Jessica Simpson Finding Me Viola Davis Microjoys by Cyndie Spiegel  Business Glossy The Kingdom of Prep Other Cultish Screaming on the Inside  Find your unicorn space Project 333 Soulful Simplicity  The Story Graph  Shows  Gilmore Girls  New Girl Schitt's Creek Scrubs  Younger  Parenthood  Brothers and Sisters  Pretty Little Liars  Virgin River A Year in the Life  Sabrina the Teenage Witch  Recipes  Episode 187: HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA 2023 Headspace Walking Meditation Packing Tips How to Pack: 9 Minimalist Packing Tips Simple Tips for Travel and Packing 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Courtney and Bailey for a recap of their favorite things from 2023. Favorites covered include planners, books, recipes, forgotten favorites, and more. This episode is a delightful listen at any time of the year. LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Episode Notes and Resources:  31 Days of Gifts You So Deserve 2023 Episode 144: 2022 Favorites Recap Bailey Favorites Things I mentioned more than once this year Golden Coil Planner Giant Wall Planner New Olive and June Press Ons they sent me  Necessaire  Books Glossy Audiobook Tom Lake by Ann Pachett A Perfect Vintage  Bailey’s Pango Books Sweet Enough by Allison Roman  The Guest by Emma Cline Stone Cold Fox The Writing Retreat  Meet Me at the Lake The Villa By Rachel Hawkins Food Recipes with beans  Pizza nights on Sunday Breakfast sandwich from Central 9th Market Pepperoncini Kettle Chips Coconut iced coffee pods  Lobster Cobb Salad  Milk Bar Batter Bites Graza Olive Oil Things that aren’t a favorite or forgotten favorites? Scrub Daddy Screen Cleaner Phone harness for skiing. Vitamin D from Athletic Greens Pocket App to save articles Stand Outs This Focaccia Recipe New squiggly phone case A Thing or Two with Claire and Erica My Woof Pupsicle Courtney Favorites Things I mentioned more than once this year Walking Pad Notebooks from Appointed Disco Balls Books The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand The Guest by Emma Cline Yellowface Hello Beautiful Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah Stash The Covenant of Water Food This tomato soup Things that aren’t a favorite or forgotten favorites? My living well notebook Getting back to in person speaking Wearable Air Conditioner Covering mosquito bites with pimple patches. Stand Outs Staying off Tiktok Mymind.com Remember everything, organize nothing. The Dream This quote by Leonard Cohen: “If you don’t become the ocean, you’ll be seasick everyday.” 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Courtney and Bailey for a conversation about 10 things to celebrate and enjoy that are not for sale. Topics discussed include small pleasures, the joy of eating alone, active days, books, and more. This conversation is important because it's a great time of year to remember that we can enjoy the holidays without adding more stuff to our lives. LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Idea: Two shower curtains on your shower rod, so that it parts in the middle. Sweetened condensed milk in a pouch Favorite Things Courtney: Gilmore Girls might come back to Netflix. Episode Notes and Resources:  31 Days of Gifts You So Deserve 2023 The Woman in Me by Britney Spears The Joy of Eating Alone Lessons in Chemistry Black Cake All the Light We Cannot See Daisy Jones The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Courtney and Bailey talk about wardrobe decluttering. They highlight 10 things that you can remove from your closet today. This conversation was inspired by Bailey's recent closet clean out and the photos she shared on Instagram. If you're looking for inspiration to declutter your wardrobe, listen to this motivating and enjoyable episode! LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Press-On Nails from Olive and June Do It For Yourself Journal Favorite Things Courtney: The Tender Bar Episode Notes and Resources:  31 Days of Gifts You So Deserve 2023 Bailey’s Instagram: @beautifuldetour Episode 158: Simplify Your Wardrobe Project 333 Poshmark depop TheRealReal Stitch Fix Madewell Girlfriend Collective Where do donate wedding gowns: Brides Against Breast Cancer Little Angel Gowns 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Courtney and Bailey for their annual Soul & Wit Holiday Extravaganza. They talk about all the holiday things they are looking forward to like movies, books, recipes, and other small pleasures. If you haven't gotten into the holiday season spirit, this episode will inspire you! LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano  Beauty Bio Glo Facial Machine *gifted* Favorite Things Courtney: One Sec Timer The Milky Way Episode Notes and Resources:  31 Days of Gifts You So Deserve 2023 Movies Hallmark Movie Guide: Countdown to Christmas 2023 Best. Christmas. Ever! What Happens Later Meet Me Next Christmas Let It Snow A Boy Called Christmas The Holiday The Family Man Elf A Christmas Prince The Year Without a Santa Claus Kanopy A Charlie Brown Christmas Books The Christmas Orphans Club A December to Remember by Jenny Bayliss  Episode 183: Favorites Conversation with Author, Jenny Bayliss Kiss Her Once for Me Merry Little Meet Cute Meet Me Under The Mistletoe Eight Perfect Hours Recipes New York Times Cooking Bon Appétit Bon Appétit Hot Buttered Rum Pie Bon Appétit Sparkly Red Velvet Cookies Bon Appétit Pecan Shortbread Cookies NYTs Gochujang caramel cookies NYTs Pound Cake NYTs Ham and Cheese Quick Bread Peanut Butter Blossoms Thumbprint Cookies Walnut Rum Cookies Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche What’s a Simmer Pot, and How Do You Make One? Citrus Ginger Tonic Ingredients 4 cups hot water 1 orange 1 lemon 2 cinnamon sticks 7 cloves 1 teaspoon chopped ginger 1 teaspoon honey   Add water, sliced orange, cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger to pot and boil for 5 minutes. Squeeze lemon and add honey to your cup. Pour strained water into cup (there will be extra so you can add more or serve a second cup). Merry Market   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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Courtney and Bailey for the annual Soul & Wit Gift Guide. They talk about gifting experiences instead of things, how to have honest conversations with loved ones about budgeting, gifts for kids, and more. If you're looking for ways to simplify your gifting process and alleviate stress, this episode is a must-listen. LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Fall Olive and June Press-Ons Glossy Audiobook Favorite Things Courtney: Christina Tudor, Illustrator Notebooks from Appointed Episode Notes and Resources:  Episode 178: Books to Enjoy This Fall Books for Everyone on Your List The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin The Shop Dogs of Parnassus by Ann Patchett Tom Lake by Ann Patchett More Is More: Get Loose in the Kitchen by Molly Baz Let's Eat by GrossyPelosi Bad on Paper Aardvark Book Club Pangonooks Bookshop.org Beautiful Detour on Instagram Alison Roman Claire Saffitz Beth O'Leary National Parks Pass SnowBird Spa Stillwell Spa DoorDash Hello Fresh Gold Belly Lay Madeleine Dough Lady T2 and Penguin Random House AU announce limited edition gift packs Train tomes: Exeter St Davids station opens book vending machine The King's English Bookshop 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Courtney and Bailey talk about how to create a decision free mid-week movie night. If you're looking for clever ways to randomize your movie choices, this engaging conversation is just what you need. Plus, there are fantastic movie recommendations in this episode!  LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: New Poketo Wall Planner  Street Corn Inspired Chicken Enchiladas Favorite Things Courtney: The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand  A playlist on Spotify called Jazz in the Background.  Episode Notes and Resources:  Below are some of the movies Courtney and Bailey mentioned during their conversation: When Harry Met Sally It's Complicated Sweet Home Alabama Silver Linings Playbook The Lake House The Secret Life of Walter Mitty  Little Women A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Choose Love 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are overwhelmed with the call to hustle, how there is always more to do or if you never feel like you are doing enough, tune in. In this episode, Courtney and Bailey what enough means to them and why it’s important to realize what enough means to you too. LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Lush Vinegar Airpod Case Favorite Things Courtney: Marry Me Backyard makeovers on Tiktok PATREON: Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers. Episode Notes and Resources:  UnWell on Netflix  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for a new Favorites Conversation! Courtney and Bailey chat with an author they love and know you will love too. This is a cozy conversation about writing, the holidays and favorite things. Jenny Bayliss, a former professional cake baker, lives in a small seaside town in the UK with her husband, their children having left home for big adventures. She is the author of the new book, A December to Remember, The Twelve Dates of Christmas, A Season for Second Chances, and Meet Me Under the Mistletoe. LISTEN on Apple or Spotify PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Episode Notes and Resources:  Books and activities mentioned by Courtney and Bailey:  56 Days Yellowface Before We Were Innocent Glossy Eat Drink SLC Lorenza Wine Jenny’s new book: A December to Remember Jenny’s favorite movies and shows: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Schitt's Creek Only Murders in the Building Jenny’s favorite musicians:  Taylor Swift Billy Joel Jenny’s favorite authors and books: Anthony Horowitz Georgette Heyer Kathryn Foxfield Cynthia Murphy The Grace Year   Wild Additional Resources:  The Fountain Bookstore The Literary League Where you can find Jenny:   Instagram Buy Jenny's new book – A December to Remember – and prior novels.  Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the holiday season approaches, now is the perfect time to start reflecting on your intentions. This week, Courtney and Bailey talk about how to finally get the holiday season you really want; especially if you crave celebrations that are slow and quiet. They share tips on holiday planning, how to say no, managing overwhelm, and ways to honor your time and energy. If you're looking for ways to embrace a slow and intentional holiday season, this episode is for you. LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Grocery pick up Fall decor that I haven’t seen in a whole year Favorite Things Courtney: Staying off Tiktok Binge Writing 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Courtney and Bailey are talking about how to put yourself to bed. You'll learn about their evening routines, how to change sleep habits, what to do if you have a bad night of sleep, and more. This is a fun and helpful conversation that's filled with tips and tools to foster good sleep. If you're having trouble sleeping, and want more personalized recommendations, talk to your doctor. LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Nocturnal journalist for NPR. She shared some journaling tips that I am OBSESSED WITH.  The annual Twilight series re-watch night Favorite Things Courtney: The way this woman travels. The Guest by Emma Cline PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Episode Notes and Resources:  Vanity Fair Article about The Guest Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker Matthew Walker's podcast Apps: Headspace & Calm Podcasts: Get Sleepy & Nothing Much Happens Loomwell Blackout Curtains Yoga with Adriene Beginner’s Series: Tapping (EFT) 101 Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love this time of year and are sharing how we embrace fall. We’ll tell you where we are going, what we are watching and most importantly what we are cooking, baking and eating! We hope this inspires you to put on a cozy sweater and relax into this beautiful time of year. P.S. If it’s a different season where you are, we know you’ll still find good recommendations for more joy and delight in this episode. Favorite Things Bailey: Seatback organizer Necessaire Body Oil Favorite Things Courtney: Get Sleepy Pod Get Sleepy Pod (Tropical Spa episode) Nothing Much Happens Here Episode Notes and Resources:  Roasted Tomato and Bread Soup Dog Baking TikTok Necessaire Serum Primally Pure Autumn Collection 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Courtney and Bailey talk about weird but delicious food combinations. They share a list of their favorite combos, and listener recommendations. If you want to try something new – and fun – this episode is for you! LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Graza Olive Oil Transparent Sticky Notes Favorite Things Courtney: Covering mosquito bites with pimple patches. PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Episode Notes and Resources:  Join us the Bloom Workshop! Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about books! In this episode, Courtney and Bailey share a list of new fall books, and talk about past favorites. They even include some spooky, Halloween specific books! If you're ready to cozy up with a good fall read, this is the perfect episode for you. LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: New Glasses from Warby Parker Tom Lake by Ann Pachett Favorite Things Courtney: A compelling case for putting your phone in airplane mode. Glisten Artist’s Palette by Alexa (Use Code Alexa20 for 20% off) PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Episode Notes and Resources:  Join us the Bloom Workshop! New Releases Reign by Katharine McGee A December To Remember by Jenny Bayliss Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo F*ck It, I’m Buying A Cabin by Jesse Regis Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon  The Only One Left by Riley Sager The Book Of (More) Delights by Ross Gay Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot Under the Influence by Noelle Crooks Past Favorites The Ninth House (dark academia vibes) sequel came out this year called Hell Bent  Maame by Jessica George Sally Rooney  The Push by Ashley Audrain Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi Halloween Specific The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling A Very Secret Society for Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna Paybacks a Witch by Lana Harper  Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember when you’d come back to school after a summer break and your teacher would assign you a 500 word essay on what you did all summer. This episode is kind of like that but the audio version. Courtney and Bailey share where they traveled, what they ate and what they read this summer. LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Grossi Pelosi Cookbook Country Time Lemonade Powder Favorite Things Courtney: Mymind.com Remember everything, organize nothing. The French Art Of Not Trying Too Hard PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Episode Notes and Resources:  Join us the Bloom Workshop! Books Bailey enjoyed ... Nora Goes off Script Same Time Next Summer The Daydreams Little Monsters Books Courtney enjoyed ... The Soulmate Equation Nora Goes off Script\ Yellowface The Writing Retreat She Started It Recipes Orange salmon salad with ginger hot honey vinaigrette Gnocchi panzanella salad Diana Krall's music Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s talk about all things simplicity! From hobbies and lifestyles to closets and food, Bailey and Courtney talk about how they’ve simplified. They answer your questions about gifts, social media, clutter, food, relationships and more. This episode gives you practical tips to simplify almost every area of your life. Favorite Things Bailey: Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers Mini Hollywood Flawless Filter  Favorite Things Courtney: Pro Aging: Why the Best is Yet to Come Episode  Episode Notes and Resources:  Carlyriordan.com (Bailey’s favorite blogger)  The Minimalists Documentary  Fair Play by Eve Rodsky  Project 333 Episode 53 Bailey agrees to try Project 333 Episode 14 How To Not Let Other People Bother You Episode 106 Drink Dispenser (for reference)  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes, when we aren’t feeling our best, it helps to find comfort and answers from within us instead of trying to get it around us. Bailey and Courtney share prompts for when you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with conflict, or starting something new. They also discuss their own journaling habits and different types of journals that they have tried. If you don’t enjoy journaling, consider pondering these prompts in a different way. Favorite Things Bailey: My new LL Bean Boat and Tote Notion Packing List  Favorite Things Courtney: The Bear This tomato soup  PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Episode Notes and Resources:  Join us the Bloom Workshop! Five Minute Journal Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These back to school vibes aren’t for the kids. Calling all adults who are ready for a fresh start, new creative motivation and good energy for your best work. Favorite Things Bailey: Tomato Toast 2023 Debuts Favorite Things Courtney: Puesto Tacos Wearable Air Conditioner PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Episode Notes and Resources:  Join us the Bloom Workshop! Favorite Office Supplies Golden Coil Planner  Precise V5 pilot pen Sticky Notes -transparent (special pen) Longchamp bag Screen cleaner  Appointed Notebooks Desk Refresh Ideas Laptop riser Keyboard Hooks for cords Mouse Pad Big Calendar on the wall Walking Pad OneSec App If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are tired of doing things you don’t want to make time for anymore, tune in. Courtney and Bailey share the things they aren’t going to do anymore. Let’s stop making time for the stuff that removes us from our lives. We can’t control everything but there are things we can refuse to do to feel better, be happier and make more time for the things we actually want to do. Favorite Things Bailey: The new Birkenstocks I got for my birthday Necessaire Body Serum  Favorite Things Courtney: Pilates Episode on Maintenance Phase Bloom Coaching Calls PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Episode Notes and Resources:  Join us the Bloom Workshop! Tony Burgers If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Courtney and Bailey are answering all of your questions like, How do you renew motivation in work? How do you let go of clothes? What’s on Your Bucket List? And more! If you want to submit questions for a future Q & A, message @soulandwitpodcast on Instagram.  Favorite Things Bailey: A Perfect Vintage  The Price of Glee Favorite Things Courtney: Yellowface Pupwell Episode Notes and Resources:  Reading In Public Places Courtney’s Books Soulful Simplicity Project 333 Girl Dinner Other Book Recommendations The Host Project Hail Mary Lessons In Chemistry Flux Christmas Orphan’s Club Demon Copperhead Midnight Library The No Show Our Wives Under The Sea Episode 132: All Things Fall (for more fall book recommendations. PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re diving into the magic of taking and celebrating tiny steps. In this episode, Courtney and Bailey share the Tiny Step Simplicity framework and how this method can help you create new habits with less stress and more ease. Whether you're aiming to improve your finances, declutter your space, establish an exercise routine, or embark on any other endeavor, this episode will serve as your guide to change these aspects of your life with intention, consistency and purpose.  Favorite Things Bailey: Shake Shack Burgers - I could eat these at least 2 times a week My Woof Pupsicle Favorite Things Courtney: The Dream Hello Beautiful PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Episode Notes and Resources:  Simple Pleasures (mostly inexpensive things you can do that make you smile) (Ep. 164) GEICO Hump Day Commercial  If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re talking about buyer's remorse. We've all been there, even the most minimalistic among us. It's that moment when we purchase something, thinking it's essential or will improve our lives, only to realize later that we never really use it or wish we hadn't bought it. In this episode, Courtney & Bailey share tips on how to handle buyer's remorse and how to take a purchase pause while also sharing some recent products they regret buying.  Favorite Things Bailey: Pill organizer for emergency travel meds Bubble braids for summer  Favorite Things Courtney: My garden PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode, future live Q&A calls and we’ll send you a love letter.  Episode Notes and Resources:  Garden Guidebook  No Buy July and Creating Your Own Shopping Ban (Ep. 126)  If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This one goes out to all the hot girls! Bailey and Courtney share their best tips to staying cool and to avoid sweating all summer long. Tune in to hear their favorite clothes, skincare routines, hacks and products designed specifically for the sweaty ladies.  Favorite Things Bailey:  Basic tank from target  Bailey’s Pango Books Favorite Things Courtney: My mom sent me a card that is plantable from Lively Root PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode, future live Q&A calls and we’ll send you a love letter.  Episode Notes and Resources:  The Fourth Wing Hill House Nap Dress Wayre Set Glowscreen Sunscreen Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation Gel Moisturizer SPF resetting powder Frozen Hot Chocolate Biker Shorts Princess Diana Outfit Neutrogena Wipes Megababe Thigh Rescue Megababe Bust Dust Lay Flat Clips If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes the internet is a dark and draining place to be. This episode will help you brighten up your time spent online as Bailey and Courtney share their favorite joyful corners of the internet. See what resonates with you and discover more joy online. Favorite Things Bailey: Lobster Cobb Salad  Milk Bar Batter Bites Favorite Things Courtney: Real Self Care by Dr. Pooja Lakshimin  Spring Roll Salad PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode, future live Q&A calls and we’ll send you a love letter.  Episode Notes and Resources:  Bailey 1. The Daily Victorian on TikTok 2. Pinterest for scrolling and daydreaming. 3. Thingtesting if I am in a shopping mood. 4. Olivia Muenter’s substack Courtney 5. Dr. Jen Gunter talking about menopause and dispelling wellness myths on this topic and women’s health overall. 6. Briana Plyer ADHD Coach 7. Laura McKowen’s Substack 8. Petite Marie NYC on Tiktok If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had so much fun talking about doing laundry. Believe it or not, we get lots of questions about doing laundry especially when it comes to Project 333 and capsule wardrobes. In this episode we’ll walk through our laundry routines, favorite products and even dispel a few myths about doing laundry.  Favorite Things Bailey: Sweet Enough by Allison Roman  Favorite Things Courtney: My pre-makeup base lately: Supergoop + Merit Instant Glow Serum This quote by Leonard Cohen: If you don’t become the ocean, you’ll be seasick everyday” PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode, future live Q&A calls and we’ll send you a love letter.  Episode Notes and Resources:  Folding Clothes is a Scam Article Oxi Clean Blue Everspring lavender and bergamot scent Sticky paw things that get rid of hair Bags for bras Searching for a nice detergent If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are new to your neighborhood or want to upgrade your conversations and connect with new people, this fun episode is for you. Courtney & Bailey reveal some exciting and effortless ways to make friends as an adult. They'll also share some fantastic conversation starters that will help you forge meaningful connections and cultivate friendships within your community or online!  Favorite Things Bailey: Mousepads Favorite Things Courtney: New Book: Will To Wild, Adventures great and small to change your life. By Shelby Stanger It’s Peony Season PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode, future live Q&A calls and we’ll send you a love letter.  Episode Notes and Resources:  Prior episodes about entertainment Episode 99: What To Watch, Listen to or Read For Inspiration, Motivation or Just For Fun Episode 68: Entertaining Ourselves: Things We Are Watching, Listening To (+ extracurricular activities) Courtney’s Reading List Bailey Reading Nora Goes off Script  Christina Lauren books  A Perfect Vintage  The Daydreamers Same Time Next Summer Once More With Feeling Bailey Watching Finished You White Lotus  Summerland - movie  Bailey Listening A Thing or Two w/ Claire and Erica  Breakfast in a Nancy Meyer’s Kitchen  Tulips and dirt roads  Stay in Bed  Courtney Reading One True Loves Romantic Comedy Evie Drake Starts Over Stone Cold Fox Small Great Things Courtney Watching Succession The Diplomat Pretty Baby The Summer I Turned Pretty Courtney Listening Scamanda Maintenance Phase  Wiser Than Me, Julia Louis Dreyfus and her interview with Jane Fonda. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are new to your neighborhood or want to upgrade your conversations and connect with new people, this fun episode is for you. Courtney & Bailey reveal some exciting and effortless ways to make friends as an adult. They'll also share some fantastic conversation starters that will help you forge meaningful connections and cultivate friendships within your community or online!  Favorite Things Bailey: Coconut iced coffee pods  A Thing or Two with Claire and Erica Favorite Things Courtney: Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes Maintenance Phase Podcast PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode, future live Q&A calls and we’ll send you a love letter.  Episode Notes and Resources:  Meetup.com  Buy My House (Netflix Series)  Unreal (TV Show)  If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney and Bailey encourage you to tap into simple pleasures for more fun and joy in your life. They share simple little luxuries that will make you smile.! Whether it's food, hobbies, or small gestures, this duo is here to show you that being in the moment is the key to noticing the little things that bring us endless joy.    Favorite Things Bailey: The Guest by Emma Cline Pepperoncini Kettle Chips   Favorite Things Courtney: @jhardesty on Instagram   PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode, future live Q&A calls and we’ll send you a love letter.    Episode Notes and Resources:  Target sheets Pixi Under-eye mask  Beach Reads and Bubbly    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carley Fortune is an award-winning Canadian journalist who’s worked as an editor for Refinery29, The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and Toronto Life. She is the author of the New York Times and #1 Globe and Mail bestselling book, Every Summer After. Her second book, Meet Me at the Lake, is out now. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two sons. Every Summer After is her first novel.   PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode, future live Q&A calls and we’ll send you a love letter.    Episode Notes and Resources:  Carley’s Favorite Fiction Authors:  Taylor Jenkis Reid  Jill Santopolo  Thalia Hibbert  Emily Henry  Nicola Yoon    Where to Find Carley Fortune: Get Carley’s new (NYT Bestselling) book, Meet Me At The Lake.  https://www.carleyfortune.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carleyfortune/   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you want to start a podcast or you are just curious about what happens behind the scenes, Courtney and Bailey share how they started the Soul & Wit podcast and the strategies they use to keep it going strong every week. They cover everything from the best equipment and hosting platforms to effective time management and podcast planning. Tune in to learn how to streamline your podcasting process and get your own show up and running in no time.   Favorite Things Bailey: Chaco seasonSupergoop Sunscreen   Favorite Things Courtney: Profit First Getting back to in person speaking   PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode, future live Q&A calls and we’ll send you a love letter.    Episode Notes and Resources:  Libsyn (hosting platform)    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney and Bailey talk about what happens for them on a typical day. Tune in for a look at how they spend their time on a day-to-day basis.    Favorite Things Bailey: Stone Cold Fox Zit Patches    Favorite Things Courtney: New Music from Natalie Merchant. The way nature just knows things.    PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode, future live Q&A calls and we’ll send you a love letter.    Episode Notes and Resources:  Emily the Criminal (movie)    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Bailey and Courtney talk about the hobbies they’ve had as adults plus ones they are considering. They also discuss easy ways to get into a new hobby, how to save money when starting something new and how to let go of the stuff from hobbies you aren’t interested in anymore.    Favorite Things Bailey:  The Writing Retreat    Favorite Things Courtney: Mastermind groups   PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode, future live Q&A calls and we’ll send you a love letter.    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney and Bailey talk about one of their favorite series, Daisy Jones and The Six. They cover how it compares to the book, cool discoveries about the series, what they thought about the band and the music along with a spoilers section!   Favorite Things Bailey:  CalPak Toiletry Organizer  This Focaccia Recipe   Favorite Things Courtney: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah BookTok   PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode, future live Q&A calls and we’ll send you a love letter.    Episode Notes and Resources:  This episode has spoilers. We will let you know when we’re going to share a spoiler so you can be prepared to skip it or go all in. We will talk about the last episode (major spoiler) so you can listen to the whole podcast episode or enjoy the last episode of the series at your own pace and come back to hear the Soul & Wit take on everything..    Shows and Movies (Adapted from Books)  The Last Thing He Told Me Night B*tch  Dear Edward  Black Cake  Beach Read  People we Meet on Vacation  Book Lovers  The Idea of You  One True Loves    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re continuing our Spring Cleaning series with Courtney’s favorite topic. In this episode, Courtney and Bailey share all about simplifying your wardrobe. They talk briefly about Project 333, where to rent clothes and what to do with the clothes you are done with. Lighten up your closet with this fun advice.   Favorite Things Bailey:  Scrub Daddy Screen Cleaner Scrub Daddy Flower Sponges   Favorite Things Courtney: Plant doctor house call David’s Tea Le Digestif and Tea Steeper   PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode, future live Q&A calls and we’ll send you a love letter.    Episode Notes and Resources:  Project 333 Reverse Project 333   Nuuly Rent the Runway     If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get excited! A new season of Soul & Wit Life Hacks is Back. Some of these life hacks will make your life easier, while others will make you laugh. From cleaning hacks for your next spring cleaning, to food tricks, and safety tips, this duo shares their best hacks to help you have fun and save a little time.   Favorite Things Bailey:  Movie I watched called I’m Totally Fine New squiggly phone case   Favorite Things Courtney: Tricia Hersey on We Can Do Hard Things Pod Stash Everything Everywhere All at Once    PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode, future live Q&A calls and we’ll send you a love letter.    Episode Notes and Resources:  Ep. 65 Little Life Hacks to make your life easier, simpler, and better (and more fun)  Ep. 110 Little Life Hacks Part 2  Ep. 155 Spring Cleaning    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Courtney & Bailey talk about the benefits of flexibility and share ideas to help you practice flexibility. More flexibility around routines and habits help us be more flexible when it really matters in relationships, work and other situations.   Favorite Things Bailey:  Breakfast sandwich from Central 9th Market New Olive and June Press Ons they sent me    Favorite Things Courtney: My new clean sink faucet Freezing avocados   PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode, future live Q&A calls and we’ll send you a love letter.    Episode Notes and Resources:  TikTok Video    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to throw open your windows, turn on some good music and do some spring cleaning! Courtney and Bailey share the unusual things you may not be cleaning on a regular basis, the 6-10 Cleaning List and all of the tools and cleaning gadgets on their radar.    Favorite Things Bailey:  Pizza nights on Sunday Digit Savings App   Favorite Things Courtney: Disco Balls Paprika Tiktok    PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode, future live Q&A calls and we’ll send you a love letter.    Episode Notes and Resources:  This month we are celebrating the 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Project 333, The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really is So Much More. To celebrate, I’m mailing signed bookplates to anyone who purchases the book in March 2023. If you’ve already read it, get your signed bookplate by reviewing the book here. Once you buy the book or leave your review, fill out this form and I’ll send your signed bookplate.   Books:  The Guest List by Lucy Foley  Layla by Colleen Hoover  The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen  Verity by Colleen Hoover  The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz  The Villa by Rachel Hawkins  The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins  The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley    Golden Coil Planner    Unexpected ways to give back  Random Acts of Joy and Kindness   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love answering your questions on these semi-quarterly listener Q & A episodes. Today we share thoughts on minimalist weddings, our favorite thrillers and how to start simplifying (or make any change) when there seems to be too much to do. You’ll also get an update on our day to day things like pets, tomatoes and birds.    Favorite Things Bailey:  New plant clips for my vining plants So much good TV out right now (You, Sex Life, Daisy Jones and the Six)   Favorite Things Courtney: This quote from Rick Rubin’s new book, The Creative Act.” Living life as an artist is a practice. You are either engaging in the practice or you’re not. It makes no sense to say you’re not good at it. It’s like saying, “I’m not good at being a monk.” You are either living as a monk or you’re not. We tend to think of the artist’s work as the output. The real work for the artist is a way of being in the world.”   PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode, future live Q&A calls and we’ll send you a love letter.    Episode Notes and Resources:  This month we are celebrating the 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Project 333, The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really is So Much More. To celebrate, I’m mailing signed bookplates to anyone who purchases the book in March 2023. If you’ve already read it, get your signed bookplate by reviewing the book here. Once you buy the book or leave your review, fill out this form and I’ll send your signed bookplate.   Books:  The Guest List by Lucy Foley  Layla by Colleen Hoover  The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen  Verity by Colleen Hoover  The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz  The Villa by Rachel Hawkins  The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins  The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley    Golden Coil Planner    Unexpected ways to give back  Random Acts of Joy and Kindness   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you are an early riser or a night owl, creating a routine or multiple routines can help you in so many ways. In this episode, Courtney and Bailey share their routines and thoughts on why it’s important to have some kind of routine. You’ll also learn about first steps in creating a new morning routine (or evening routine).   Favorite Things Bailey:  Re-watching Greek New towels that finally arrived!   Favorite Things Courtney: Salt Lake City nursery, Cactus & Tropicals. Emily The Criminal - on Netflix    PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and a live Q&A call on 3/9/22.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Mike Vardy’s Productivityist.   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We will never stop talking about boundaries. In this episode, Courtney & Bailey explore 5 types of boundaries that you need in your life. Consider this your guide to set boundaries in every aspect of your life.   Favorite Things Bailey:  Rented denim from Nuuly, there is no better way to buy denim Before the Coffee gets cold series    Favorite Things Courtney: Greenwich Park, a thriller by Katherine Faulkner. It came out last year. I just got to it. Wow! A podcast episode on the Ezra Kline show with Rick Rubin   PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and a live Q&A call on 3/9/22.   Episode Notes and Resources:  https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/six-types-of-boundaries-and-what-healthy-boundaries-look-like-for-each https://psychcentral.com/lib/what-are-personal-boundaries-how-do-i-get-some   Elizabeth Earnshaw Website: https://elizabethearnshaw.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizlistens/   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cyndie Spiegel is a born storyteller–turned–writer. She is a beloved inspirational speaker, author, wife, kitten raiser and plant propagator. Her new book, Microjoys came from a time of months of Loss and grief which came at her in crashing waves, and she found it nearly impossible to surface for happiness, except in small moments that she began to call "microjoys" -- little bits of beauty or pleasure or unexpected light amidst the darkness.   PATREON: Support us on Patreon here!    Episode Notes and Resources:  Cyndie Spiegel New Book: Microjoys When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron  https://www.cyndiespiegel.com/ Cyndie on Instagram   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Galentine’s Day! Whether you celebrate Galentines Day, Valentines Day or it’s just another day for you, you’ll love these book recommendations. In this episode, Courtney & Bailey share 10 of their favorite books centered around love. They also share ways to start reading and how to get back into the habit of reading with more ease and joy.   Favorite Things Bailey:  Phone harness for skiing. This lip mask is keeping me sane. Favorite Things Courtney: Mara Glatzel’s new book, NEEDY Saving my plants baby pictures   PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! Join our Patreon and get access to 3 bonus episodes to start your new year right.    Episode Notes and Resources:  One Last Stop- Casey McQuiston The No Show ​​by Beth O'Leary The Idea of You: Robin Lee Love & Other Words- Christina Lauren The Wedding Date series (The Proposal)  Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boyle Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E Smith Under The Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever thought of boundaries as harsh, as mean, Courtney is here to share how setting boundaries is a love language. Consider this your guide to lovingly protecting your space and energy while encouraging even better relationships. From when it’s the best time to set a boundary to how to set them from a place of love, Courtney & Bailey encourage you to honor yourself so that you can enjoy your life.    Favorite Things Bailey: Recipes with beans in them like this one and this one Meet Me at the Lake   Favorite Things Courtney: Find Your Unicorn Space My dishwashing gloves    PATREON:Support us on Patreon here! Join our Patreon and get access to 3 bonus episodes to start your new year right.    Episode Notes and Resources:  15 Tips to Help You Spend Less Time on Your Phone  Boundaries Episodes: Boundaries Ep. 9 Boundaries Just for You Ep. 67 What to do with Unsolicited Advice Ep. 135 How to Not Let Other People Bother You Ep. 106    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re feeling stuck, stressed or even overwhelmed by your intentions for the new year, hit pause and reset. In this episode, Courtney & Bailey share signs that indicate something has to change and examples of how to reset without guilt or stress. It’s never too soon or too late for a reset.    Favorite Things Bailey:  Five Minute Journal - Fit Edition Relax and Reset Tiime    Favorite Things Courtney: Playing Backgammon Som (the mocktail mixers)   PATREON:Support us on Patreon here! Join our Patreon and get access to 3 bonus episodes to start your new year right.    Episode Notes and Resources:  The Simplicity Space is open. If you would like to be a part of this membership, join HERE.    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pushing through is so last year. We’re starting 2023 by prioritizing ourselves. Courtney & Bailey share ways to take care of yourself when you are down and out and even when you’re feeling great. This conversation also covers how to know when it’s time to slow down and why we make excuses about slowing down and taking care. If you are ready to prioritize your wellbeing this year (or anytime), tune in. Favorite Things Bailey: Merit Eyebrow Gel The Villa By Rachel Hawkins (LL Book Club) Favorite Things Courtney:Cord Labels Creativity Workshop PATREON:Support us on Patreon here! Join our Patreon and get access to 3 bonus episodes to start your new year right. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To put their month of wellness into action, Bailey and Courtney share 13 different wellness trends or practices to consider. From cold showers to digital breaks and lots of ideas in between, you’ll find something that resonates with you.    Favorite Things Bailey:  Pocket App to save articles Vitamin D from Athletic Greens   Favorite Things Courtney: Saying no to almost every request for the new year at the end of last year.  Watching something long after the buzz dies down.   PATREON:Support us on Patreon here! Join our Patreon and get access to 3 bonus episodes to start your new year right.    Episode Notes and Resources:  Literary League City Girls Who Walk The Year Of Miracles   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Courtney & Bailey are happy to welcome in 2023 in a very NON new year, new you way. You don’t need to be new or different because it’s a new year! All month they’ll be focused on wellness and recognizing that living well looks different for everyone. They share their definitions of living well and while some things are different, one thing they both agree on is that they are anti-wellness culture and anti-weight loss resolutions. Reflect on what “living well” means to you so you can decide if you want to make any shifts or changes or not.    Favorite Things Bailey: Golden Coil Planner Giant Wall Planner   Favorite Things Courtney:Walking Pad My living well notebook    PATREON:Support us on Patreon here! Join our Patreon and get access to 3 bonus episodes to start your new year right.    Episode Notes and Resources:  Carley The Prepster The Stanley CupHow To Create a Reading Habit   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the last Soul & Wit episode of 2022! Consider this Spotify Wrapped of Soul & Wit! From their favorite books, movies, and shows of the year, to adventures, trips, podcast episodes, hacks, and so much more. You can also find out what Courtney & Bailey are leaving behind in 2022 and looking forward to in 2023. P.S. You’ll find joy listening to this episode any time of year.   Favorite Things Bailey:  My acupressure mat A Hundred Other Girls   Favorite Things Courtney: New planner.  Spreadsheet formula.   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande, and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Bailey’s November Recap on IG  Ultimate Favorite Episodes Ep.105  Hacks Episode Ep. 110   Favorites Interviews from our Podcast:  Yasmine Cheyenne  Carleigh Brodug  Camille Styles  Christine Platt  Tessa Arneson    Books: Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin  Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson  Finding Me: A Memoir by Viola Davis  Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a Favorite Things Interview with Yasmine Cheyenne. YASMINE CHEYENNE is a self-healing educator, author, speaker, and mental wellness advocate who helps people learn how to cultivate daily practices to build healthy, joyful lives. Yasmine's  first book, The Sugar Jar is currently available for pre-order and will show readers that when we nurture our energy, we can create more balance and joy in our lives.   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 31 DAYS OF GIFTS (It’s not too late!)   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande, and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  The Sugar Jar You can Pre-order now, as it will go live on December 27, 2022.  The Gifts of Imperfection by Bené Brown  Yasmine on Instagram https://yasminecheyenne.com/   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We think you may know some of these travel hacks but hopefully these reminders will help you take the stress out of your next trip! From road trips to flights, we’ve got some tips and tricks to keep you smiling while traveling.   Favorite Things Bailey:  Nuuly Rentals My Literary League Book Club    Favorite Things Courtney: Finding Me by Viola Davis Discover that It Starts With Us is a Sequel not a Prequel   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 31 DAYS OF GIFTS (It’s not too late!)   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande, and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  If you have a hack that we haven’t shared that you think we need to know about, send us a message on Instagram to keep the conversation going.    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to reset from a loud  weekend of holiday and Black Friday shopping. Here’s your guide for what to do if you feel overwhelmed or spent more than you wanted to this weekend. We’ll also share ideas for navigating the rest of the holiday season for you to enjoy your holidays this year.    Favorite Things Bailey:  Notion Holiday Planner Long baths around 4:30 PM    Favorite Things Courtney: Sharing my OOTDs! Our Christmas Tree Tradition   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 31 DAYS OF GIFTS starts on December 1st. Join today!   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande, and Venti tiers.   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gift giving season is here and even though we think it’s just fine NOT to exchange gifts, consumable gifts are our first choice. They are easy to gift and don’t leave behind a bunch of clutter. From candy and candles, to miles and books, you’ll enjoy these thoughtful ideas for your neighbors, co-workers, team, friends and family, and other loves.   Favorite Things Bailey:  All My Rage Taylor Swift Midnights Album    Favorite Things Courtney: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow Gabrielle Zevin Afternoon tonic I found here on tiktok.    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 31 DAYS OF GIFTS is open!   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande, and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Holiday Candy from Sugarfina  Uncommon Goods  Masterclass  Use the Code BEAUTIFULDETOUR to get 15% off on Equilibria   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tis the season! Courtney & Bailey bring you the Soul & Wit Holiday Extravaganza. This duo talk all about what to watch, eat, and read this holiday season. Consider this your guide to the best shows, books, and recipes to enjoy with your family.    Favorite Things Bailey:  New Olive and June Press-Ons Fresh Fruit from TJs (pears to red apples)   Favorite Things Courtney: StorytilesAmsterdam   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 31 DAYS OF GIFTS is open!   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande, and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Check out our other Holiday Extravaganza Episodes  The Holiday Extravaganza: Our Favorite Books and Movies (Ep. 48)  Holiday Extravaganza 2021 (Ep. 89)    Books: (not read) Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by Jenny Bayliss The Holiday Trap by Roan Parrish One Last Gift by Emily Stone A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra SimoneComfort & Joy by Kristin HannahChristmas in Paris by Anita Hughes   Books: (read) Always in December A Season for Second Chances Eight Perfect Hours In A Holidaze by Christina Lauren  One Day in December by Josie Silver Best Holiday Movies   RECIPES Eggnog snickerdoodles Chewy Chocolate Snowcaps Brit + Co Holiday Cookies (Grinch Linzer Cookies) Hot Buttered Rum Peanut Butter Blossom Christmas Toffee Thumbrint Cookies Pitzelles Meringue Pangobooks (buy and sell books with other readers)    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of the first week of November, Courtney & Bailey are sharing unexpected ways to give back. From giving away books and sending thank you notes, to doing more activities in your neighborhood, over-tipping, leaving positive reviews, and supporting locals, this episode is a reminder that a little goes a long way.   Favorite Things Bailey:  Orzo Pasta Salad Obsessed with how cute this blanket is   Favorite Things Courtney: Tranquility By Tuesday by Laura Vanderkam Fave Quote from book: Going to bed earlier is how grown-ups sleep in. – Laura Vanderkam   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande, and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Radical Street Librarian (IG: @storybookmaze)  Together Rising Organization  For your furry friends, you can find Pup Cups at Normal Ice Cream & Starbucks.  I want to thank you by Gina Hammadey  Random Acts of Joy and Kindness Episode    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Halloween!! Bailey has been waiting for this holiday to fall on a Monday for years so we could celebrate in real time on the podcast. This episode will help you enjoy this spooky day with her favorite recipes, books, movies, decorations, costumes, and activitiesl   Favorite Things Bailey:  Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow Brita Filter that filters as you pour   Favorite Things Courtney: The It Girl by Ruth Ware  Romper Article: Folding Laundry is a scam   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande, and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Hocus Pocus Movie  Practical Magic Movie    TV Series with Best Clips from Halloween  Sabrina the Teenage Witch TV Series S1 Ep 5  Friends S8 Ep 6  Gilmore Girls S6 Ep 7  Boy Meets World S5 Ep 17  How I Met your Mother S1 Ep 6    Books  Verity by Colleen Hoover  The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkings  Lock the Door by Vincent Ralph  Layla by Collen Hoover    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney & Bailey answer the best questions in this quarterly-ish listener Q & A.  From books, clothes, work boundaries to mother daughter relationships and burnout, this duo invites you to tune in, relax, laugh and grow with them.    Favorite Things Bailey:  Collapsible desk table  Dressing Caspian up in his different outfits.    Favorite Things Courtney: Oktoberfest at home   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande, and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Gilmore Girls Episode #130  (Favorite Bailey’s Episode on the podcast)  On Aging (A.K.A. Bailey’s Birthday Episode) #123 (Courtney’s Favorite Episode on the podcast)  The Happiness Lab Podcast with Dr. Laurie Santos (Burnout and how to Avoid It Episode)   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re talking about how to deal with unsolicited advice. Whether you are the one who likes to give the advice or dreads receiving it, there is something for all of us to learn in this episode about how we tell each other what we think.   Favorite Things Bailey:  Loafers for fall Tomato Confit Recipe   Favorite Things Courtney: The fun feedback we’ve been getting on our Gilmore Girls Episode 31 Days of Gifts   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande, and Venti tiers.   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are so many things Courtney and Bailey want to share with you so they made a whole episode, each sharing 10 kind of random but fun and interesting things. These fun finds and observations didn’t really fit in another episode so here they are!   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande, and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Meal Prep Book  Carly Riordan 10+ things  Bailey 10 things to share with you blog post Courtney 10 personal things to share with you blog post   Emma Straub article Rachel Crethar  Normal Ice Cream  Project 333   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though the to-do list gets all the glory, we think the not to-do list may be even more important.. Courtney & Bailey share their lists to inspire you to create your own. Your not to-do lists will help you honor your boundaries and create space for all of your favorite things.   Favorite Things Bailey:  Book basket Euro coloring book   Favorite Things Courtney: Golden Coil Planner   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande, and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Social Media Scheduling App  Snacks that make you feel like you’re eating a wicker chair (TikTok Video)  Coco Floss    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yay! It’s fall. Even though we fall in love with every season, fall is at the top of our favorite season list. Get ready for an episode of all things fall. From food (of course), to books, music, decor, movies, and more, Courtney & Bailey welcome this season with joy and enthusiasm.   Favorite Things Bailey:  Ice Cube Trays The Hotel Nantucket   Favorite Things Courtney: A Short Guide To A Happy Life   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande, and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Pie Crust Recipe  Fantastic Fall (EP 85) Autumn Chill Playlist Autumn Grann Playlist    New Releases Verity- Hardcover comes out tomorrow It Starts With Us October 18th Carrie Soto Is Back Out now The Kiss Curse October 1 Our Missing Hearts October 1   Read and loved Ghosts  This Time Tomorrow The Midnight Library Midnight Sun Lock Every Door The Ex Hex Payback’s a Witch The Ninth House   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tessa Arneson is the founder of the Maven District, a neighborhood of more than 70 businesses on 900 South and 200 East in SLC that encompasses 100% locally owned shops, food, wellness, creative services and startups that also happen to be 75% female founded.    She is an entrepreneur, angel investor and real estate developer who builds community driven and attainable spaces for underserved founders. She is a wellness and self growth junkie who has been in the healing world for a decade in her work at her fitness studio Maven Strong. Tessa is a self proclaimed empath who feels all the feels and is recovering from a traumatic brain injury that’s taught her a lot.    She feels very fortunate to be working in her purpose, which is to help women lead brave and intentional lives.    Tune in to hear some of Tessa’s favorites and a great conversation.   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande, and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Maven District in Salt Lake City  The Juice Shop    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPOILER ALERT or maybe not depending on if you ask Bailey or Courtney. Either way, don’t listen to this episode yet if you are watching Gilmore Girls for the very first time. Also, why did you wait so long?! In today’s episode we are sharing our favorite Gilmore Girls seasons, episodes and characters. We also do a deep dive on the dating lives of our favorite leading ladies.  If you’re a Gilmore Girl fan, tell us! Share your favorite character that isn’t Lorelai or Rory, your favorite episodes, lessons you have learned from the show, or scenes that made you laugh and/or cry. We would love to hear from you.    Favorite Things Bailey:  Flowers from Trader Joes Conversations With Friends   Favorite Things Courtney: The Unsinkable Greta James The Walking Pad   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande, and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Some of our favorite Gilmore Girls Episodes: Season 1 Ep. 4 The Deer Hunters Season 5 Ep. 7 You Jump, I Jump Jack Season 5 Ep. 13 Wedding Bell Blues Season 3 Ep. 9 A Deep Fried Korean Thanksgiving Season 5 Ep. 11 Women of Questionable Morals Season 6 Ep. 13 Friday Night’s Alright for Fighting Season 7 Ep. 22 Bon Voyage   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s August! Everyone is going back to school, and Courtney & Bailey are sharing some of the new things they are learning. From quantum mechanics to writing a novel, video editing and more, this duo shares what they are excited to learn the rest of the year while reminiscing about the good old days of going to school.    Favorite Things Bailey:  Jewelry Box (not just for kids) American Girl Podcast   Favorite Things Courtney: At-home facial/spa session   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande, and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody  Pango Books  Books are Magic Bookstore  12-Week Year   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you feel about your Inbox, email and other online communication? Too much?. Even though it may seem impossible to keep up with it all, there are a few tricks and tips to feel at ease when it comes to your inbox. In this episode, Courtney & Bailey share their experience managing their inboxes and how their approach to avoid overwhelm and stress.    Favorite Things Bailey:  Stanley Cup Jolie Filtered Showerhead   Favorite Things Courtney: Gaby’s Latin American KitchenMudwtr   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a “Favorites” conversation with Christine Platt. Christine Platt is an author and advocate who believes in harnessing the power of storytelling as a tool for social change. Christine’s most recent book: The Afrominimalist’s Guide To Living With Less is a radical re-envisioning of minimalism as a sustainable lifestyle that encourages authenticity over aesthetics. The resource for anyone seeking to discover the truth behind their over-consumption as well as how to let go of what no longer serves us, The Afrominimalist’s guide to living with less encourages us to be intentional mindful consumers so our lives are built with only things we need, use, and love.   In this episode, we talk about plants and what they teach us about life, being an empty nester, the concept of time and discovering who you are, how to live with intention, and so much more.    To discover more about Christine Platt, visit: https://www.christineplatt.com/   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  The Afrominimalist’s Guide To Living With Less    Project 333 by Courtney Carver    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though we enjoy simplicity, it doesn’t mean that we don’t want to buy things sometimes. If you are questioning your shopping and spending habits,, this episode is for you. Inspired by the Simplicity Space Members challenge, Courtney & Bailey share their best tips on how to create your own shopping ban or spending freeze. Plus, Courtney shares all the things she wished she thought about purchasing during her No Buy July.   Favorite Things Bailey:  The Milwaukee Public Library on TikTok Lessons in Chemistry   Favorite Things Courtney: Podcast episode with Dax Shepard and Brene Brown All the tomatoes   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Love and Olive Oil Recipes    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney & Bailey answer the best questions in this quarterly-ish listener Q & A. From gardening, traveling and bucket lists, to dealing with too much, waking up early, feeling less rushed, and so much more, this duo share their experiences, their plans for their future, and how they integrate simplicity and joy into their lives with small actions.    Favorite Things Bailey:  My Water Bottle 12-week/year Notion Template   Favorite Things Courtney: Petal Coop flower delivery! Funny You Should Ask   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Notion blog post Jess Lively Podcast  Mayflower Inn Find your Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky  What should I do with my life? by Pro Bronson  Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert  The Real Real (to buy and sell designer clothes)  Pango Books (to buy and sell books)  IG: Deeper than money    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a “favorites” conversation with Camille Styles. Camille is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of leading lifestyle digital publication Camille Styles. An influential go-to resource for elevating everyday experiences, Camille Styles is the definitive guide to simplifying life without compromising style. The online publication covers food, design, gatherings, wellness and beauty, connecting with its audience that reaches 50 million impressions each month across the website and social media channels.   Camille lives with her husband Adam and their two children in Austin, Texas, and are currently renovating a 1950s beach house in Malibu, California.   To discover more, visit https://camillestyles.com/.    PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Slow Roasted Tomato & Ricotta Recipe Red Ash (Austin, TX)  Home Slice Pizza (South Congress, TX)  City Guide: La Jolla, California (Ep. 111)   Book: A Short Guide to a Happy Life by Anna Quindlen  Book: Six Seasons by Joshua McFadden    Journaling Prompts: “How do I want to feel today?” “What was the highlight of the week or the day?”    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Birthday, Bailey! In this special episode, Courtney & Bailey share their different perspectives on aging. What was the perspective of Courtney when she was Bailey’s age? How does Bailey envision or see herself in her 30’s? This duo discusses the benefits, insecurities, and the experiences of aging & encourages every listener to become optimistic about getting older.    Favorite Things Bailey:  Pill organizer for travel  Dae Shampoo and conditioner    Favorite Things Courtney: The Simplicity Space and Stress Less Challenge   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Bailey’s Birthday wish is for everyone who is listening to leave a kind review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. .    Find you Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky  Let’s End Ageism by Ashton Applewhite    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Soul & Wit Podcast loves to recommend good books and support amazing authors! This time, Courtney & Bailey share books they have been reading or listening to this year (fiction or nonfiction). From books that will make you cry in the first chapter, to bittersweet rom coms, this episode is for anyone who wants to read more this year.    Favorite Things Bailey:  Crop top from target Pango Books   Favorite Things Courtney: ManhattanhengeChaCha Matcha   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Our Top Ten Books from 2021  Book Club: Literaly League    Fiction:  Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder  Book Lovers by Emily Henry  One Italian Summer by Rebbeca Serle  The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale by Haley McGee  Float Plan by Trish Doller  True Biz by Sara Novic   Good Rich People by Eliza Jane Brazier  The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund- Broka Distant Shores by Kristin Hannah  Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson  The Jetsetters by Amanda Eyre Ward  Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman    Nonfiction:  Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman  Quiet by Susan Cain Bittersweet by Susan Cain   To Read:  All the Things We Don’t Talk About by Amy Feltman  Every Summer After by Carly Fortune  A Hundred Other Girls by Iman Hariri-Kia    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Too much busyness doesn’t make you a better person. It makes you a tired person. Reclaim your right to rest with this episode. Learn the 10 NEW rules of rest and relaxation and ditch the old ones that say you have to earn your rest.    Favorite Things Bailey:  Free Journaling Scrub Mommy   Favorite Things Courtney: CuriosityVoice transcription app for presentations   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Mayo Clinic: The Benefits of Relaxing  Financial Diet The Rest Manifesto (original article that inspired this episode)   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting with a powerful story and a personal blog, Carleigh Bodrug grew Plant You into a digital meal plan program, vegan brand and growing social media community for people interested in following a whole-foods, plant-based, oil-free lifestyle. In this episode, we’re excited to interview Carleigh about her journey, her new cookbook, and her favorite things. Tune in to this episode to listen to all things food, recipes, books, places, and lifestyle.    PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Plant You  Indian Spice Kala Namak  Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen  Fiber Fueled by Will Bulsiewicz    Find Carleigh Bodrug  On plantyou.com On Instagram On Tiktok   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are getting back to travel, tune in to this episode. Courtney and Bailey talk about their travel preferences including how they pack, best times to travel, what snacks to bring on the plane and more. Get inspired for your next trip!   Favorite Things Bailey:  Bling Empire (Netflix Series)  BYOMA Jelly Cleanser   Favorite Things Courtney: New Garden  Gardening Handbook   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Selling Sunset (Netflix Series)   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another episode of the How-Not-To Series! This time we’re talking about activities, exercises, and little ways that will help you to not hate your job and other things. From coffee, to therapists, to boundaries, to simply saying “no”, Courtney & Bailey remind you that while you can’t control everything, you do have control over many things that can make your life more enjoyable.   Favorite Things Bailey:  Kiehls Super Multi-Corrective Anti-Aging Eye Cream By the Book by Jasmine Guillory   Favorite Things Courtney: The Bloom CommunityThe Salad Lab    PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  How to Craft a Compelling Exit Strategy (Ep. 117)    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you know when it’s time to walk away? In this episode, Courtney & Bailey share their experiences on their exit strategies. From leaving a bad work environment and declining invitations to relationships, friendships, and your own expectations, this duo share things to think about and plan to craft a compelling exit strategy. Sometimes you have to let things go to make room for more joy and a thoughtful plan will make it easier.   Favorite Things Bailey:  The Story of Jane the Legendary Underground Feminist Abortion Service Book Lovers by Emily Henry    Favorite Things Courtney:Overnight OatsHummingbird Season   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Big Friendship by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman Bad on Paper Podcast    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much is too much? How much is enough? In this episode, Courtney & Bailey share things to consider when posting on social media or other internet places for work or personal reasons. Coming from two different perspectives of age & experience, this duo shares the questions they think about before publishing anything online.    Favorite Things Bailey:  Museum Putty Transparent Sticky Notes   Favorite Things Courtney: Learning how to squeeze a lemon The Salad Lab   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Author Scott Stratten says “Never say anything on social media that you don’t want to see on a billboard with your name, logo, face and phone number attached with your client, boss, or mom driving by.”    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspired by the Coastal Gran Lifestyle trend on TikTok, Courtney & Bailey share how they embrace this trend. They share their recipes, books, movies, interior design tips, activities, and simple ways you can incorporate Coastal Gran into your life.    Favorite Things Bailey:  Teakwood and Amber Candle from Katie Waltman Funny You Should Ask    Favorite Things Courtney: Float Plan   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:    Books: The Breakup Book Club by Wendy Wax  The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory  Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert  Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkin Reids  People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry    Movies: It’s Complicated Movie  Something’s Gotta Give  The Holiday Julia Child (Documentary) No Reservations  Monster in Law    Recipes we want to try: Almond Berry Layer Cake Garlic Bread Bruschetta Giant Crinkled Chocolate Chip Cookies Truffle Mac & Cheese   Spotify Playlist for Coastal Gran   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve been thinking of starting a new business or new project, this episode is for you. Courtney & Bailey share their biggest tips for starting that special project or business. From mindset and boundaries, to expectations and taking action, this duo reminds you that it doesn’t have to be overwhelming to start something new.   Favorite Things Bailey:  The Roughest Draft Flower Shower Press On Nails   Favorite Things Courtney: New SmoothiesGinger shots from Trader Joe’s   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Join Us on May 6th for the Bloom Workshop!   Episode Notes and Resources:  This episode is inspired by the upcoming Bloom Workshop happening on May 6, 2022.    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney and Bailey talk about things they’ve grow into and out of and why. From food, travel, and shopping to relationships, body image, and connections, this duo shares how things have shifted. Plus, they also share things their listeners grow into and out of.    Favorite Things Bailey: Airpod cleaner Cuticle serum   Favorite Things Courtney: Business Workshop: bemorewithless.com/bloom/   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Join Us on May 6th for the Bloom Workshop!   Episode Notes and Resources:  Episode 9 Boundaries  Episode 62 Boundaries Just for You    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s talk all things simplicity! From hobbies and lifestyles to closets and food, Bailey and Courtney talk about how they’ve simplified. They answer your questions about gifts, social media, clutter, relationships and more. This episode gives you practical tips to simplify almost every  area of your life.   Favorite Things Bailey: Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers  Mini Hollywood Flawless Filter    Favorite Things Courtney: Pro Aging: Why the Best is Yet to Come Episode    PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Carlyriordan.com (Bailey’s favorite blogger)  The Minimalists Documentary  Fair Play by Eve Rodsky  Blue Apron  Project 333 Episode 53 Bailey agrees to try Project 333 Episode 14 How To Not Let Other People Bother You Episode 106 Drink Dispenser (for reference)    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The City Guides are back! Courtney and Bailey are really excited to show you around one of their coastal favorites, La Jolla. Listen in for where to eat, what to do, where to stay and how to get the most out of this lovely place.   Favorite Things Bailey: Good Rich People by Eliza Jane Brazier  Coconut Water     Favorite Things Courtney: Response from episode 107 about Productivity Culture  Strategy session with Bailey   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  What to eat  Puesto Tacos Parakeet Cafe  Harumama + Blue Ocean  Better Buzz Coffee Beer Papa’s  Salt & Straws Sugar and Scribe    Where to stay  Pantai Inn La Valencia Hotel  Cove Suites    What to do (+ more food) La Jolla Coast Walk  Warwick’s Bookstore  Trilogy Sanctuary  Little Italy Farmers Market  IG: thecurvyitalian (italian sauces) IG: _captainjacks_ (oysters) Floral Palette Watch Sunsets & Sea Lions    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you love a good life hack, you’ll love this episode! From food prep and cleaning to wardrobe and simplicity, Courtney & Bailey share their best hacks to help you have fun and save a little time.   Favorite Things Bailey: Hill House Nap Dress  Black Cake    Favorite Things Courtney: Hello AudioThe Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: Audio   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Little Life Hacks Part 1  Things you can put in your dishwasher    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring is almost here and Courtney and Bailey are ready to welcome it in. From gardening to backyard overhauls to cleaning and longer days, this duo talks all about letting go of the past season and welcoming spring with joy, simplicity and excitement.    Favorite Things Bailey: Opopop Popcorn AYR Button Down   Favorite Things Courtney: Donut egg sandwichHaloumi Fajitas    PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Peonies at Trader Joe’s    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Courtney & Bailey answer questions submitted by wonderful listeners. From retreats to college decisions, to finding calm, they share tips and ideas to help you manage life with more joy and simplicity..    Favorite Things Courtney: Downton Abbey  The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd   Favorite Things Bailey: Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner  The Laundress Fabric Fresh    PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  The Book Truck  Bailey Interviews Courtney  Courtney interviews Bailey  Creating a Morning Routine that Works for You    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are overwhelmed with the call to hustle, how there is always more to do or if you never feel like you are doing enough, tune in. In this episode, Courtney and Bailey what enough means to them and why it’s important to realize what enough means to you too.    Favorite Things Bailey: Lush Vinegar Airpod Case   Favorite Things Courtney: Marry Me Backyard makeovers on Tiktok   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  UnWell on Netflix    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From journaling to unfollowing to pivoting your perspective, Courtney and Bailey share a list of activities to set some boundaries and to not let other people bother you. Some days you’re going to be bothered more than other days. Give yourself some time and consider these tips to fill your day with less bother and more ease and simplicity.   Favorite Things Bailey: Layla By Colleen Hoover Aerie for Ski Gear    Favorite Things Courtney: Alexa Dopfer for hitting one million followers on TikTok @alexajdmakeup My Dad’s birthday   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Boundaries Episode    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years of sharing their favorites on every episode, Courtney and Bailey go back and reflect on all the things that are still their favs and the one’s that aren’t so good anymore. This episode is a reminder that as we evolve, some things are not useful in the present and it’s ok to let them go.     PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Courtney’s Favorites:  Quote from Hands-Free Mama … “Here’s an idea … why don’t we trust that everything will work out? And if it doesn’t, then we’ll decide our next step.” Stanley’s Gram  Together Rising  Loveland Foundation  Marsha’s Facebook Group  https://www.theskimm.com/ Ginger Salmon Salad  Cold Showers  Saje Natural Wellness Diffuser Blend Dream State  New York Times Crosswords  Project 333 episode where we go through Bailey’s Closet  Sunscreen  Meditation Practice  30 Day Instagram Content Calendar Love Letters for our Patreons  Golden Coil Planner  Turning Off Likes on IG Tutorial    Bailey’s Favorites:  Quote from Marie Forleo and her new book … “The most powerful words in the universe are the words you say to your self.” Milanote  The Petal Coop, a local flower company  Bamboo Washcloths  Megababe Hand Sanitizer  Crouton The Cow  Loungewear  Goodness Candles  The Bisell Spinwave Mop  American Royals  Zucchini Cake from 11 Madison Park  Crispy Vegan Potato Taco  Chocolate Fondue Set  Gardening Handbook  You Swim Swimsuit  FloDesk Email Marketing  Magnetic Bookmarks  Emily Mariko  Loop Living Planter  Beis Backpack  IKEA vase  Giant Water Bottle  Notion App    Books always pop up in our favorites. We recently did an episode sharing our top book from 2021. Check it out HERE:    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspired by a recent closet-cleanout post Bailey shared on her Instagram, Courtney and Bailey give you 10 things to remove from your closet today. From shoes, to accessories, to wedding dresses, this episode is a reminder to let go of things that doesn’t fuel you or fit you to make space for things that give you joy & confidence.    Favorite Things:  Bailey: Press On Nails from Olive and June New Journal ‘Do It For Yourself’   Favorite Things Courtney: The Tender Bar   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  StitchFix MadewellEpisdoe #53 where Bailey bravely agrees to create a capsule wardrobe list with Courtney’s step-by-step coaching.    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Valentine's Day! Courtney & Bailey reflect on their Valentine’s stories. They also share lovely, funny, and heartwarming stories submitted from listeners. This episode will remind you that you don’t need to do or buy expensive things to make V-Day special and memorable.   Favorite Things:  Bailey:  Tru Fru Colleen Hoover’s newest book Reminders of Him   Courtney:Pocket Change Collective book called Food-Related Stories by Gaby Melian   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the month of LOVE! Inspired by Valentine’s Day, Courtney and Bailey share their ideas and activities that you can do when you take yourself on a solo date. This is a reminder that you can take yourself out and treat yourself with simple and lovely activities.    Favorite Things:  Bailey: Timer cube Crying in H Mart    Courtney: Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Watching movies remotely with friends and family: HERE.  36 questions that lead to love (NYT)   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to read more this year? This episode is for you! Courtney & Bailey give you their top ten favorite books of 2021. They also share some of the best tips to help you read more this year. Courtney & Bailey invite you to start with one of these books as you create a daily reading habit.   Favorite Things:  Courtney:Meyer’s Dishsoap - Snowdrop scent The Power of Fun by Catherine Price   Bailey New bathroom organization PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  People We Meet on Vacation The Four Winds  Ghosts Alone Time Nightbitch Transcendent Kingdom The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo The Midnight Library It Ends with Us Malibu Rising Track all of your readings on the Story Graph App If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the 100th episode of Soul & Wit! Tune in today to learn how not to be grumpy. Courtney and Bailey share what made Bailey grumpy enough to make a list of how not to be grumpy and share strategies for turning things around when they aren’t going your way.   Favorite Things:  Courtney:The Four WindsCoco Floss   Bailey Cosmic Brownie Deux Story Graph PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  The Simplicity Space is Open! Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee Weller Bookworks King’s English Ken Sanders Rare Books Under the Umbrella Gentle January IG Post If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney and Bailey dive into everything they recommend to watch, listen to or read. Find something to inspire or motivate and suggestions that are simply for fun and relaxation. From books to podcasts and movies and shows, they give you an extensive list you can use for exactly what you need..    Favorite Things:  Courtney:30 Journal Prompts to Start Your Day Feeling Inspired   Bailey Cozy blankets   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Join the LESS PHONE, MORE LIFE CHALLENGE   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to kick off a brand new year. Usually we love to go all in on goals, resolutions, personal growth, new habits, often all at once. Even though the intention is good, the result is usually burnout and frustration. Courtney & Bailey remind you that when your are overwhelmed with decisions, pushing too hard and everything is spinning in your head, it’s time to declutter your mind. In this episode, they share practical tips to slow down your mind and move through this year with simplicity and intention.    Favorite Things: Courtney:Amy Rothstein from Dona Chai 12 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues:    Bailey Rivals by Katherine McGee Nicer coats   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Join the LESS PHONE, MORE LIFE CHALLENGE   Hypno Reiki Therapy in Sedona  The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron  Unbothered Daily Journal  Promptly Journals  Five-Minute Journal  Loving What is by Bryon Katie  The Happiness Trap  Untamed by Glennon Doyle  Books by Brené Brown    Podcasts: Burnout  Cooling Off  Overwhelm Moodboosters   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! Courtney and Bailey welcome you into 2022 with permission to reject the new year, new you invitations and to let go of the hustle culture to welcome more happiness and calm into your life.    Favorite Things: Bailey: Notion App My Big Water Bottle   Courtney:  Clean slate (putting Christmas away) 101 Sober Rituals to Replace Your Nightly Glass of Wine PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   NEW CHALLENGE: Less Phone, More Life Challenge bemorewithless.com/challenge/   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready to laugh and learn. This time Courtney interviews Bailey and they explore interesting topics including burnout, business, jobs, and how to have difficult conversations with your children. From sharing their bond as mother and daughter, to sharing about both of their businesses, Courtney and Bailey give tips on how to create a life you love without stressing on the future because, as Bailey says, everything’s going to be alright. Favorite Things: Bailey: Self-Love Prompt Journal by Promptly Journals  Courtney:5-Ingredient Graham Cracker Toffee by Gimme Some Oven  Courtney’s Christmas Tree which she named Creampuff    PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Bailey’s Favorite Podcast  Be There in Five Podcast by Kate Kennedy  Rom Com Pods  A new way to approach Project 333. Helping you create your capsule wardrobe (step-by-step).  One Less Gift Certificate by Miss Minimalist    If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a fun conversation! Bailey asks Courtney all of the questions that you submitted. They share how Courtney grew her business to her favorite podcast episode. From knowing how to choose or buy a product you need or want, to setting boundaries, and how their relationship thrives, Courtney and Bailey share honest answers along with tips to increase simplicity in your life.    Favorite Things: Bailey: Linen Duvet Cover from Bed Threads Decorating for Christmas   Courtney: Apples & Peanut Butter  Winter Peonies from Trader Joe’s    PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Bad on Paper Podcast  Happiness Lab Podcast (Favorite podcast from Courtney)  South of the Border  Why I Decided to Stop Drinking and How I Did It  Alcohol Free: 13 Reasons I’m so Happy I Quit Drinking   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in today for inspiration and practical recommendations to practice random acts of joy and kindness. It’s the simplest way to spread happiness and feel happier yourself.    Favorite Things: Bailey: Red Taylor’s Version  Sweatshirts from Inkwell Threads Courtney:Instagram post from @wetheurban PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Join 31 Days Of Gifts You So Deserve (The Advent Calendar for your Inbox) Bakery StoryOatmilk Latte (the dog)   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With only one month left of 2021, it’s time to get intentional about savoring the rest of the year. Here are 10 ways to help you slow down and enjoy.   Favorite Things: Bailey: Beis Backpack Ghosts By Dolly Alderton   Courtney: Keep Sharp by Sanjay Gupta (on Audible) CBD Mocktails: Apple Ginger Moscow Mule  PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers. Episode Notes and Resources:  Join 31 Days Of Gifts You So Deserve (The Advent Calendar for your Inbox) Together Rising Bailey on Instagram If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspired by the long Thanksgiving weekend, Bailey & Courtney share how they enjoy a guilt-free weekend and why it is important to sometimes under schedule the day for more joy and relaxation..    Favorite Things: Bailey: The Ex Hex Pecan Pie Truffles (NYT)   Courtney: The love letters I’m mailing to PatronsMy meditation practice   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:    Join 31 Days Of Gifts You So Deserve (The Advent Calendar for your Inbox)   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Courtney & Bailey for a conversation with Jennifer Ellen Mueller, a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, to talk about diet culture and how to actually enjoy food over the holidays without feeling guilty or judged. If you are tired of labeling food “good” or “bad” and want to learn about how to eat with less stress and more peace,, this episode is for you.    Favorite Things: Bailey: Loop Living Planter Promptly Gratitude Journal   Courtney: Cold showers (when it’s cold out)New Planner from Golden Coil   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers. 31 Days of Gifts You So Deserve (The advent calendar for your inbox)   Episode Notes and Resources:  Jennifer Ellen specializes in helping people break free from diet culture and find peace and freedom in their relationship to food and their bodies. She offers health coaching from a scientifically sound evidence base, while prioritizing the lived experience of her clients in order to build self-trust and self-efficacy. She offers individual anti-diet counseling and group programs as well as guest lecturing and keynote speaking on the topics of diet culture, stigma-free wellness, Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. Find her at https://trustingyoufirst.com/ and on Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/trustyoufirst/ Cartoon Mentioned: “You are What You Eat”  Recommended Books: The F**k It Diet by Caroline Dooner  More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament  by Lindsay and Lexie Kite ____________________________________________________________ Thank you for supporting us on Patreon.   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever considered a 15 hour work week or how you plan your free time? Do you have flexibility in your life? Courtney and Bailey talk about how they both plan, and their different but effective ways to check everything off their to-do lists. From planning quarterly, to daily and weekly, Courtney and Bailey share their practical tips to make their week organized with plenty of time to enjoy and be present   Favorite Things:   Bailey:  Spice Rack  Brightland   Courtney: Johnna & Quincy Vikkilouise.com   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:    Courtney and Bailey are all about physical planners. They both use Golden Coil planners.    Bailey also loves digital planners. She recommends Flourish Planner for planners and for aesthetics as well.    31 Days of Gifts, the advent calendar for your inbox is available now!    ____________________________________________________________ Thank you for supporting us on Patreon.   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Holiday Season! Bailey and Courtney talk all about the books, movies, and recipes they’re going to enjoy this season. If you’re looking for the best movies, the newest books, and recipes to enjoy with your family in this joyful time, this episode is for you.    Favorite Things: Bailey:  56 Days Mini Dutch Ovens   Courtney: Meal planning The first snow   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  31 Days of Gifts - opening soon!   Books Past: In A Holidaze Royal Holiday 12 Dates of Christmas We Met in December Winter Street This Time Next Year Christmas Shopaholic One Day In December   New Book Releases:A Season For Second Chances Eight Perfect Hours The Holiday Swap The Santa Suit   Favorite Movies: Elf  The Holiday (OMG now on Netflix)  Noelle  Family Stone  The Family Man  The Best Holiday Movies of All Time   New Movies: Love Hard The Princess Switch 3   Holiday Recipes Peanut butter blossoms Holiday Toffee  Hot cocoa bombs  Christmas wreath charcuterie board  Hot Buttered Rum  Holiday mocktails    ____________________________________________________________ Thank you for supporting us on Patreon.   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about writing a book …  and then promptly talked yourself out of it? There are so many really good reasons NOT to write a book but if you have a really good reason to write one, it’s worth it. In today’s episode, Wendy Sherman (Courtney’s Literary Agent) gives you a look into the publishing world and gives you lots to think about if you are ready to publish your masterpiece. __________________________________________________ EPISODE PREP/NOTES Favorite Things: Bailey: Bookstore Puzzle  Pumpkin Syrup    Courtney: Banana Peel Bacon   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  The Sandwich Universe Podcast The Simplicity Space To connect with Wendy, visit her website: www.wsherman.com    Send proposals and queries here: submissions@wsherman.com _________________________________________________________ Thank you for supporting us on Patreon. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s talk about burnout. In this episode Courtney and Bailey talk about what burnout looks like, how to prevent it and how to recover from it. They talk about the damaging narrative around productivity and a better approach for getting things done..    Favorite Things: Bailey: Clogs  Emily Mariko on Tik Tok    Courtney: Liz Vaccariello Quote from Simple Magazine  Alexandra Ellis on TikTok - exercise and mobility coach   PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From cleaning your space to making it cozy, Bailey and Courtney give you tips and resources to transform your space into one you’ll love spending time in. You don’t have to spend a lot to feel more at peace in your home.   Favorite Things: Bailey: 7 days in June Audiobook  Makeup towels    Courtney: Tiny Kindness Library In and Of Itself (Hulu Series)    PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources:  Kaekoo Pillow Shop  Cook this Book by Molly Baz  Thank you for supporting us on Patreon.   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love this time of year and are sharing how we embrace fall. We’ll tell you where we are going, what we are watching and most importantly what we are cooking, baking and eating! We hope this inspires you to put on a cozy sweater and relax into this beautiful time of year. P.S. If it’s a different season where you are, we know you’ll still find good recommendations for more joy and delight in this episode.   Favorite Things: Bailey: Seatback organizer Necessaire Body Oil   Courtney: Get Sleepy Pod Get Sleepy Pod (Tropical Spa episode) Nothing Much Happens Here PATREON:Support us on Patreon! Check out our Tall, Grande and Venti tiers.   Episode Notes and Resources: Necessaire SerumSaje Chai Essential OilPrimally Pure Autumn Collection Our Friend Terms of Endearment The Fault in Our Stars It’s Complicated Legally Blonde Good Will Hunting October Sky When Harry Met Sally Dan in Real Life Mona Lisa Smile Gilmore Girls Virgin River Roasted Tomato and Bread Soup Dog Baking TikTok Thank you for supporting us on Patreon.   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney and Bailey have less anxiety since the beginning of the pandemic but more exhaustion currently. In this episode, they are talking about not going back to normal, and some of the activities they do to keep themselves positive. From baking to setting boundaries, Courtney and Bailey share with you hobbies, routines and activities that you can do if you ever find yourself annoyed or uncertain about how things are going to change.    Favorite Things: Bailey:  Magnetic Bookmarks  Granola Butter  Peri Peri Sauce    Courtney:  Pilates at Maven Strong   Episode Notes and Resources:  The Gilmore Girls on Tik Tok The Sandwich Universe Podcast by Molly Baz  If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney blames quarantine and Bailey got her first plant before 2020. In this episode you’ll learn about how many plants we have, the biggest things we’ve learned about raising plants, and details on soil, watering, pots and gnats. We’ll tell you the easiest plants to start with. We also share our favorite plantstagrammers who inspire and teach us how to be better plant moms.     Favorite Things: Bailey:  One Last Stop Apron   Courtney:  Cactus and TropicalsThe SillSuperTrellis   Episode Notes and Resources:  Episode 45: Interview with Eliza Blank, Founder and CEO of The Sill Loop LivingIvy Mane Neem OilKatchyHilton Carter on Instagram The Sill on Instagram Hey Rooted on Instagram Heyrooted Wildernis Amsterdam on Instagram The Potted Jungle on Instagram Plant Me Paul If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back. After a long summer break, we are very excited to share lots of favorite things. In this episode we catch you up on what we’ve been reading, eating and enjoying plus where we’ve traveled and some new life hacks we learned on our break.    Favorite Things: Bailey:  Katchy: Gnat Killer Little Mia Bella Masks Embroidery   Courtney:  Bailey’s tomatoes The Maven District Versed Body Oil Supergoop Glow Screen   Episode Notes and Resources:    Clean Beauty: Episode #23 Peach Crisp Recipe Bread Riot Abigal’s Oven Buzzed Coffee Dragon Noodles Overnight French Toast (NYT)Overnight French Toast (Bailey) Granola butter The Simplicity Space   Books The Artist's Way Boundary Boss Setting Boundaries Will Set You Free Set Boundaries, Find Peace The Other Black Girl Malibu Rising People We Meet on Vacation Yolk Float Plan The Push While We Were Dating   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our summer break inspired this episode and we hope it encourages you to take a break too. You don’t have to wait until you are sick, tired or overwhelmed to rest. You don’t have to prove your worthiness for rest by working really hard. Listen and hear what’s inspiring us to rest, the books we want to read on our break and an exciting adventure we are considering.    Favorite Things: Bailey:  Strawberry Muffins  New Water Pitcher    Courtney:  Mailbox with a place for flowers Bracelets from My Metaphysical Maven Episode Notes and Resources:    Vipassana Retreat   Moldavite video   Wintering by Katherine May   Sabbath by Wayne Muller   Silence in the Age of Noise   101 Essays that Will Change The Way You Think   The Daily Stoic   Human Design  If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode covers strategies that work well for cooling off when you are really hot because of summer temps or when you are angry, frustrated or bothered in another way (hot on the inside. Surprisingly, these ideas work for all kinds of heat!   Favorite Things: Bailey:  Malibu Rising Ikea Vase   Courtney:  Impossible Burgers Turning off Likes on Instagram (Tutorial)   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social media is part of all of our lives (except for the few who have opted out) and that’s why it’s so important for us to do a little check in and make sure we are using it in a way that positively impacts our lives and the lives around us. Today we are going to discuss some recent Instagram changes and small tweaks you can make to be happier online and off.    Favorite Things: Bailey:  Home Chef Meals Fun plant lady doormat   Courtney:  A tree in the backyard Vive Juicery   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since reading is one of our favorite things, we share the books we love every quarter or so. This episode we’ve got a great mix of fiction and non-fiction. Don’t miss the show notes for direct links to what we are reading now.   Favorite Things: Bailey: Hilton Carter Collab with Target Liquid dispenser    Courtney:  Five Seeds Hot cake in Park City   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Episode Notes and Resources:    Literary League   Bark BoxHello Seven Podcast   Other book episodes:  Books to Inspire You To Start Reading Again   Books We Love And The Ones We Want to Read Next   Books, Books, Books   The Books People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry I want to Thank You by Gina Hamadey Detransition Baby by Torrey Peters The Afrominimalist’s Guide To Living With Less by Christine Platt More (including Children’s Books) from Christine Platt The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Love People, Use Things by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus What’s Mine and Yours by Naima Coster How Stella Learned to Talk by Christina Hunger The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave Imposter Syndrome by Kathy Wang Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rogers Anna K Away by Jenny Lee Goodbye Phone, Hello World by Paul Greenberg   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to start making plans, flexible plans with flexible expectations. Courtney & Bailey share their summer bucket lists for life and work.    Favorite Things: Bailey: Girlfriend Collective Workout Sets One Minute Habits that will Change Your Life   Courtney:  We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers Bustle Article: How to Nicely Turn Down Plans   Episode Notes and Resources:    Monument Valley   Open Streets Salt Lake City   30 Day Instagram Content Calendar   The Simplicity Space   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If what other people think, or what you think other people think is getting in the way of what you know is best for you, it’s time to flip the script. In today’s episode we talk about how we learned that people aren’t thinking about us nearly as much as we think and why it really doesn’t matter when they are.   Favorite Things: Bailey: Pina Colada Protein Smoothie People We Meet on Vacation   Courtney:  Athleta Masks    Episode Notes and Resources:    Book of the Month Club   Unbothered Journal   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is about one of our favorite topics … FOOD! We are sharing recipes from our favorite food bloggers and cookbooks. If you love cooking and eating as much as we do, you’ll love these special recipes. We make some of these over and over again because they are that good!   Favorite Things:   Bailey:  New Nalgene Water Bottle   Arsenic and Adobo   Courtney:  How Stella Learned to Talk    Rishi Turmeric & Ginger Tea Episode Notes and Resources:    Literary League   Recipe Organization   Recipes:   Caprese Pasta Salad with Marinated Tomatoes from Heidi at Foodie Crush   A Salad For Spring from Brightland   Spring Veggie Stir Fry from Kate at Cookie & Kate   Lemon Coconut Cake from Half Baked Harvest   Rosemary Chicken Pitas from Half Baked Harvest   5 ingredient toffee from Ali at Gimme Some Oven   Chicken Milanese with Baby Tomato Salad from Antoni in the Kitchen   Warm Gnocchi and Heirloom Tomato Salad from Lindsay at Love & Olive Oil    Roasted Tomato and Bread Soup from Ali at Alexandra Cooks   The Simple Secret to Fluffy Rice by Jules at The Stone Soup Blog   Cookbooks Nothing Fancy (Baked Potato Bar)   Cook This Book   Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook (spiced lentil, kale and sausage soup)   Against All Grain (chocolate chip cookies)   Simply Julia   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though we all get 24 hours in a day, we don’t have the same 24 hours. Beyonce’s 24 hours are different than ours and ours are different than yours. In this episode, Courtney and Bailey share tips to create more time for yourself. They talk about …    Redefining “catching up”  Prioritizing sleep  Saying no The measuring system that isn’t working   Favorite Things: Bailey:  FloDesk Gua Sha and Dry Brushing    Courtney:  A podcast episode by NPR’s Life Kit about and called Why You Can’t Force Focus The Immersive Van Gogh exhibit is coming to SLC (even though we said it wouldn’t)   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 73 episodes, Courtney and Bailey take a look back and are here with some Soul & Wit flashbacks and updates. From morning routines and travel to clean beauty and life hacks they let you know what’s happened since the last time they talked about a specific topic.    Favorite Things: Bailey:  What’s Mine and Yours Sunscreen as makeup   Courtney:  I want to Thank You by Gina Hamadey   Episode Notes and Resources:  See updates on the following episodes:   Episode #2 Morning Routines   Travel EpisodesEpisode #4 We Love New York   Episode #13 Salt Lake City   Episode #15 How to Pack and Remove Stress When Traveling   Episode #19 How to Change Your Shopping Habits   Episode #23 Clean Beauty   Episode #25 Beginner’s Series: CBD 101   Episode #41 Mood Boosters   Episode #65 Little Life Hacks to Make Your Life Simpler, Easier, Better   Other resources …    Taco Party   Roc Taco   La Barba   Ilia Mascara   Equilibria   Plant People Sleep Drops Sample Pack   The Mary Tyler Moore Show on Hulu If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a fun, light-hearted episode about our unpopular opinions including …   The one food Bailey can’t smell, eat or be anywhere near and the condiment she misses Courtney’s favorite holiday movie The difference between expensive and valuable An attack on containers   Favorite Things: Bailey: My seedlings A swimsuit I love from you swim   Courtney:  Potato Burrata Pizza Recipe Free trees from Salt Lake County Urban Forestry Division   Episode Notes and Resources:  Bad on Paper Podcast   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We couldn’t pick the perfect title so we gave you three. As you can see by the title, Courtney & Bailey are not fans of perfection. In this episode they cover …   Signs you might be a perfectionist   How perfectionism holds you back   Specific strategies to beat perfection or punch it in the face   Favorite Things: Bailey: Gardening Handbook Ellevest Membership    Courtney:  Cat snores Seeing what pops up in the yard   Episode Notes and Resources:    Soul & Wit Episode with Procrastination Coach, Dr. Christine Li   Anthem by Leonard Cohen   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney and Bailey look back and what business and life was like this time last year compared to now. From early pandemic panic and uncertainty and coping strategies to being vaccinated and creating new work, it has been a year.    Favorite Things: Bailey:  Unbothered Journal Claw Clips Pinterest Management   Courtney:  Plant People CBD Sleep Drops House tour in the Simplicity Space   Episode Notes and Resources:    Soul & Wit Episode on CBD   Project 333The Simplicity Space   Bailey’s Instagram Reels Profit First   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The just in case excuse for holding on is a messy combination of fear and procrastination. We hold on because we aren’t quite ready to let go but we rarely use or enjoy the just in case stuff we keep. Take a look in the back of your closet, in the junk drawer, under the sink or in boxes in the garage or attic and it’s clear that just in case means never. In this episode, we’ll cover some of the common items you may struggle to let go of “just in case” along with strategies to help you let go with more ease.   Favorite Things: Bailey: peony scented dish soap CBD drops   Courtney:  @alex_elle on instagramBig Summer   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in if you are looking for great movie, book, podcast and other recommendations to entertain yourself. We share how we are spending our quarantine-ish time and what’s keeping us engaged and entertained.   Favorite Things: Bailey: Milk frother Home Office Candle from Homesick   Courtney:  Van Gogh Exhibit   Episode Notes and Resources:    Soul & Wit Episode: Date Night   Movies Moxie Map of Tiny Perfect Things Parasite What Happened to Monday Broken Hearts Society The Holiday Begin Again Chef   Shows Marriage or Mortgage FireFly Lane  Gilmore Girls Parks & Rec   Books The Escape Room The Wife UpstairsHow to Lose EverythingWedding Date Midnight Sun   Podcasts/Audiobooks My Friend Anna Caste Good Morning Monster Maybe You Should Talk to SomeoneHello Seven   OtherBailey’s cake recipe   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know you know how to clean but this episode is going to help you think about places you don’t normally clean, items you don’t usually clean and what to let go of instead of clean. Plus, we share our favorite cleaning supplies.    Favorite Things: Bailey: The Midnight Library (suicide trigger warning) Ice Roller (my bff)   Courtney:  My first vaccine!The Project 333 Book Anniversary   Episode Notes and Resources:    @carecleaning   Blueland Cleaning Tablets   The Pink Stuff   Bissell Spinwave Mop   Sponge   Cleaning gloves   Bar Keepers Friend If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 If you want to add some fun and creativity to your date night planning, this episode has a bunch of different ideas. Whether you are planning for you and your partner, your entire family or it’s time for some solo-adventures, we’ve got you covered.    Favorite Things: Bailey: Yahtzee  Cauliflower Gnocchi    Courtney:  Egg cracking hack from Soul & Wit episode 65 Flower delivery from The Petal Coop   Episode Notes and Resources:    Sushi Kit   Vacation Anticipation   WB’s Eatery   The Artist’s Way   MasterClass   Infinite Country   Literary League   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for these little life hacks. Some of them may be a part of your daily life, others may be jaw-dropping and some will make you wonder, “does this really work?” Spoiler Alert: The drop an egg in the pan hack does work! The wooden spoon on top of your pot does not.   Favorite Things: Bailey: Growing things from seeds Flourish Planner    Episode Notes and Resources:    Bathtub drain thingGrammarlyCanvaTileStasherChom Chom   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is a conversation with Alli Webb, founder of Drybar. She’s also the host of Raising the Bar Podcast, author and entrepreneur. We cover …    How Alli came up with the idea for Drybar What she’s experienced as a female entrepreneur An unexpected bonus of starting Drybar What it’s like working with your partner   and more.   Favorite Things: Bailey:  Homesick Candles Siete Chips Chocolate Fondue Set   Courtney:  Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Kit from Les MadeleineEpisode Notes and Resources:    We Love New York: Soul & Wit episode   Drybar   Becket + Quill   Squeeze   Clubhouse   Raising The Bar with Alli and Adrian podcast   If you are interested in advertising email us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to know how Courtney and Bailey started their businesses and what they’ve learned along the way, this episode is for you. They share …How to find clients Where the money comes from When to hire help and when to be scrappy Exit strategies The podcasts they enjoy to hear stories from other women founders   Favorite Things: Bailey:  Crispy Vegan Potato Tacos Clothing that looks fancy but feels like pajamas   Courtney: Two chats I had last week for The Simplicity Space. Each month within the membership I release a talk with someone. I talked with Marsha Shandur, a storytelling coach who is phenomenal. You can find her at yesyesmarsha.com and Trudi Lebron, diversity and equity coach for business owners, coaches and other leaders. She has a podcast called Business Remixed and offers courses and a membership too. I love that within the Simplicity Space we are talking about so much more than decluttering to simplify.    Episode Notes and Resources:    Gilmore Girls CookbookWhat's her story Work PartyBeyond Influential Second Life Hello Seven Podcast Brilliance at work   The Inspiration Gap   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our first boundaries episode we talked about how to set and hold your boundaries with other people. This episode and these boundaries are just for you, the ones you set to take better care of yourself.  We cover …   Where to set your self-care boundaries How to stick with your boundariesWhat do do when others don’t support you How to bounce back when you don’t hold your own boundaries   Favorite Things: Bailey:  Oatmeal (ALL THE RECIPES)  Rituals Wellness Journal   Courtney:  My vitamin D levels Pretty Little Wife by Darby Kane   Episode Notes and Resources:  Original boundaries episode.   Bad Ass Habits   Melissa Urban Boundary QuoteFences   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bailey and Courtney are talking about all the things that keep them hopeful and make them optimistic about the future even when things are still hard. Favorite Things: Bailey:  Humidifier The pink stuff The Wife Upstairs   Courtney:  Bathtub stopper  Equilibria CBD bath bombs   If you are interested in sponsorship, email us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s face it, the world we live in today is a digital world. From our work to our social connecting and everything in between, we are plugged in. In today’s episode, Courtney and Bailey share practices and suggestions that you can implement weekly, monthly and quarterly to reduce or eliminate digital overwhelm. Favorite Things: Bailey:  Profit First Procreate Tutorials   Courtney:  not packing or moving   Episode Notes and Resources:    Dropbox   Happier Podcast with Gretchen Rubin   If you are interested in advertising email us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are trying to establish or reestablish a reading habit, these books will help. They will grab your attention from the very beginning and remind you why you love to read. If you are already an avid reader, you’ll still want to add these to your TBR pile.    Favorite Things: Bailey:   Laptop Stand  Literary League   Courtney:  Woo Me - Nail Serum Simplicity Space    Episode Notes and Resources:    Thrillers Verity by Colleen Hoover   Lock Every Door by Riley Sager   Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano   Romance Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory   Ghosted by Rosie Walsh   American Royals by Katharine McGee   Majesty by Katharine McGee   Other (Beautifully written books) Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens    Daisy Jones and the Six Taylor Jenkins Reid   Maid - Stephanie Land   Ask Again Yes - Mary Beth Keene   Non Fiction You are a Badass Jen Sincero   Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert   Educated by Tara Westover   Big Friendship by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman   Audiobooks Open Book Jessica Simpson    Something in the Water Catherine Steadman .   If you are interested in advertising email us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Bailey and Courtney answer your questions. Here are a few of the questions they answer (and there are many more).   What steps can you take or tips do you have to prepare for uncertainty?  What is your go to breakfast? Will you take the Covid-19 Vaccine? How do you know when you’ve reached your goal with minimalism?  How can we use our phones more intentionally?  Any advice for doing a shopping freeze?  Do you watch Real Housewives of SLC? How can I have a better mother-daughter relationship? We also discuss:  What kind of drawer Bailey has instead of a junk drawerRandom skin-care tipsMusic that makes us smile, including the playlist we can’t stop listening to Favorite Things: Bailey: The Daily Stoic Giant Water Bottle   Courtney:  ZZ Plant from The Sill The Simplicity Space    Episode Notes and Resources:    beautifuldetour.com Down to EarthOat Milk Lattes in the Mountains (playlist on Spotify) Soul & Wit Episode #55: It’s time to let go. Ellevest Project 333The Simplicity Space Enneagram Human Design   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of Soul & Wit, contact us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is for you If you feel stuck and want to start over, want to make space for something new or need creative inspiration to reset. Use these recommendations to kick off the new year or anytime you are craving a clean slate.   Favorite Things: Bailey:  Where the Crawdads Sing   Courtney:  Clearing out Christmas Flower subscription from Petal Coop    Episode Notes and Resources:  Soul & Wit episode: Holding On Soul & Wit episode: Letting Go Simplicity Summit   If you are interested in advertising email us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in today to learn how to start anything. From the core principles of getting started to real world examples (like starting a blog or podcast to starting a friendship or new habit), this episode will encourage you start that next new thing.    Favorite Things: Bailey:  Spirit Daughter Crystals Alexia Hashbrowns   Courtney:  Sausage and Gnocchi Soup  What to do when someone says you say ‘like’ too much (Time magazine)   Episode Notes and Resources:  bemorewithless.com beautifuldetour.com Pat Flynn - How to start a podcast Libsyn - Podcast Hosting Courtney’s Books & CoursesBailey’s Courses How to work with Bailey The Simplicity Space (membership program) How to Create a Microbusiness That Matters Grammarly Big Friendship Difficult Conversations Soul & Wit episode on Habits   If you are interested in advertising email us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we leave 2020 behind to move into a new year, we are leaving behind some other things too.    Favorite Things: Bailey:  Weleda Skin Food Banana Dog Toy   Courtney:  Our Project 333 coaching episode Less is Now    Episode Notes and Resources:  Minimalism: A documentary about the important things   You Are the Guru: Gabby Bernstein (free on Audible)   If you are interested in advertising email us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020 was hard but not all bad. Here’s what we are holding on to as we move into the new year. As you close out 2020, consider what to hold on to and what to let go of.    Favorite Things: Bailey:  You Are the Guru: Gabby Bernstein (free on Audible) Masks from Everlane   Courtney:  Buzzed Coffee Truck  White Peonies and Eucalyptus    Episode Notes and Resources:    The Funny Introvert   Masks from Athleta   Open Book by Jessica Simpson   Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman If you are interested in advertising email us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to try Project 333 in the New Year, this episode is for you. Bailey bravely agrees to create a capsule wardrobe list with Courtney’s step-by-step coaching. Whether you are up for the full challenge or just want to create a little space in your closet in 2021, tune in to learn more.   Favorite Things: Bailey:  Trader Joes Nespresso Monikers   Courtney:  New York Times Mini-Crossword Puzzle   Episode Notes and Resources:  Project 333    Good Morning America Clip   Head to @soulandwitpodcast for book giveaway   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘Tis the season to take really good care of yourself. Bailey and Courtney share their strategies for staying well during the holidays and beyond.   Favorite Things: Bailey:  Cooling rack for cookies Planner Stamped: Racism, Anti-Racism and You   Courtney:  Big Friendship 31 Days of Gifts You So Deserve   Episode Notes & Resources:  Holiday Extravaganza Episode   5 Minute Journal   14 Days of Calm & Comfort   Together Rising   Simple Haiku for Friendship Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we chat about all things habits. From the habits we want to make and the ones we want to break and everything in between, like what makes habits stick,, habit stacking and the power of challenges in creating new habits. Warning: there is lots of laughing throughout this conversation.   Favorite Things: Bailey: My bolster  CBD cocktail: 1 dropper of CBD, non-alcoholic ginger beer, splash of unsweetened cranberry juice   Courtney: Article in Real Simple (Nov 2020) called Have Yourself a Mindful Little Christmas. My favorite simple sesame tomato soup recipe.    Episode Notes:    CBD episode   Equilibria Relief Cream   The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron   Why I Quit Drinking   Loving What Is by Byron Katie   Staying in Your Own Business   Marie Forleo’s Interview with Byron Katie   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the week of Thanksgiving which makes it a great time to talk about gratitude. We chat about how to practice, what we are grateful for and some of the blogs, newsletters, Instagram accounts and music that lift us up and encourage us to turn to gratitude.   Favorite Things: Bailey:  In A Holidaze Home Chef   Courtney:  How I learned about the Biden/Harris win 31 Days of Gifts   Episode Notes:    Weathering my Emotions Journal   Inside-Out   Pretty by Post Happy Mail    Newsletters:   Tammy Strobel’s weekly newsletter   Melissa Hartwig’s weekly newsletter   Hitha’s Newsletter   Blogs: Carly The Prepster   Cup of Jo   Podcasts: The Daily (Panera Episode)   Armchair Expert   Brene Brown   Hidden Brain   Bad on Paper    Rom Com Pods   Instagram: @Thankyouyear   @nabelanoorhome   @yasminecheyenne   @mindbodygreen   @theblogstop   @foodiecrush   @rachelcargle    @absorbedinpages    @trustingyoufirst   @heds_and_deks    @stanleydoodlegram @soulandwitpodcast   @lokistagram   @what_about_bunny   @hunger4words     Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something we are learning during the pandemic is that the things we miss the most aren’t things at all. We thought about that when putting together this gift list with recommendations for gifting things that aren’t things, and why it’s ok to rethink gift giving all together. We also share our holiday wish for you.   Favorite Things: Bailey: Followers At Home Mani   Courtney: Saje Natural wellness diffuser blend Dream State Woooooof on Instagram   If you are interested in advertising email us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Resources mentioned on the show:   The Poppy   31 Days of Gifts You so Deserve: A little Advent calendar for your inbox through the month of December. We’ve had book clubs, corporate offices, community groups, churches and families spanning the globe participate together. Sign your friends and family up here. The first gift arrives December 1st but you can start anytime!  Headspace App.  Story Teller App  NYTimes Cooking Section Smitten Kitchen Pasta with Nonna Masterclass  Creative Live Book of the Month Foxed Box Audible Sun Basket Daily Harvest  Yoga with Adriene Class Pass Melissa Wood Health One Less Gift Certificate 5 Ingredient Toffee Together Rising 14 Days of Calm and Comfort   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Courtney and Bailey’s Holiday Extravaganza! We share all of our favorite books and movies to watch throughout the holiday season. Bailey share’s her very strict holiday schedule and her new “life changing” find. You’ll also discover Courtney’s all time favorite holiday movie (that she watches year-round). These favorites are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Tune in and let us know if there are some holiday favorites that we missed or need to add to our own lists!    Courtney: @morganharpernichols on Instagram The Clean Living Podcast    Bailey: Billie Razor Baguettes    If you are interested in advertising email us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Resources mentioned on the show:   Holiday books we’ve read One Day in December: Josie Silver Royal Holiday: Jasmine Guillory  Christmas Shopaholic: Sophie Kinsella    Holiday books we want to read In A Holidaze: Christina Lauren It Won’t Be Christmas Without You: Beth Reekles Winter Street: Elin Hilderbrand   New Movies  The Holidate  Jingle Jangle  The Princess Switch The Christmas Chronicles Part Two Dear Santa (documentary) Classic/Favorite movies The Holiday Love Actually Elf The Year Without a Santa Claus Jack Frost (the claymation one) Jack Frost (the sad one) The Grinch (all versions) The Family Stone A Christmas Prince The Santa Clause movies Miracle on 34th Street White Christmas It’s a Wonderful Life A Christmas Story Noelle   Other Resources mentioned on the pod Party of Two: Jasmine Guillory The Proposal: Jasmine Guillory Wedding Date: Jasmine Guillory The Unhoneymooners: Christina Lauren   The Kissing Booth   The Foxed Box Box   Dan in Real Life The Prince & Me Ella Enchanted   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to make the last two months of the year more meaningful, tune in for ideas and recommendations. This is often the time of year when we start thinking about the new year (even though there are two more months left in the current year). It’s easy to designate November/December as holiday months and save all of our good intentions for January. We suggest spending just as much time considering how to close a year as how to open one.    Favorite Things: Bailey: Rom Com Pods New Season My fuzzy slippers   Courtney: All things apple (instead of pumpkin) This quote: “Enough is a decision, not an amount.” - Alison Faulkner.    If you are interested in advertising email us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Resources mentioned on the show:   Enneagram   Strengthsfinder   Myers Briggs   Better Help   Human Design Chart   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2020 holiday season is like no other. With the uncertainty of regular life + new 2020 uncertainty, planning for the holidays feels overwhelming in itself. With these recommendations, you’ll learn to prevent holiday overwhelm when it comes to money, time and your energy and attention.   Favorite Things: Bailey: Zucchini Cake from 11 Madison Park Majesty    Courtney: The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook by Nisha Vora Wilbur and Stanley   If you are interested in advertising email us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Resources mentioned on the show:   Digit Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney and Bailey chat with Eliza Blank, Founder & CEO at The Sill, a digitally native direct-to-consumer houseplant brand on a mission to modernize the garden center experience. Eliza shares where she got the idea to start the Sill, her favorite plant and her husband’s plant tattoo. Learn about the biggest mistake people make with plants and the easiest plant to start with for plant newbies.    Favorite Things: Bailey Tru Fru Schitts Creek   Courtney: Creating quarterly playlists on Spotify The Simplicity Space (jump on the waiting list)   If you are interested in advertising email us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Resources mentioned on the show: The Sill Eliza’s favorite plant The best plant for beginners Plant workshops Discount Code: SWPodcast10 - 10% off plants or planters (use by November 6th)   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are so many reasons you may want to make extra money right now. You might be saving for the holidays, paying off debt, out of work or something in between. If you want to make a little extra money (or a lot of it), check out these suggestions.    Favorite Things:   Bailey: Pin board with prints from Aurea Co.  New fav smoothie    Courtney: Playing with time lapse photography Cooler weather   If you are interested in advertising email us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Resources mentioned on the show:   Poshmark Depop ThreadUp UpWork Fiverr Facebook Groups  Instagram Etsy Mask holder Affiliate stuff: RewardStyle, ShopStyle, Amazon Affiliates Task Rabbit Facebook Marketplace Craigslist Udemy Teachable Rover Reach Out book Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you seen the new Netflix series Get Organized With The Home Edit? This show is all about taking your home to a new level of organization. Here’s our take on the show, our thoughts on organization *cough* buying things to store your things *cough* and the wisdom we are taking away from watching. P.S. This is seriously a great pandemic show binge.    Episode Notes:    Favorite Things: Bailey:  Bag sealer from Amazon Transcendent Kingdom   Courtney: Stephanie Meyer’s Playlists on Spotify Julie’s Library: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/julies-library/id1507980417   If you are interested in advertising email us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Resources mentioned on the show: Twilight Vibes Promptly Journals Mandy The Home Edit Instagram The Home Edit Show The Home Edit: A Guide to Organizing and Realizing Your House Goals The Home Edit Life: The No-Guilt Guide to Owning What You Want and Organizing Everything Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney and Bailey answer all of the questions. Bailey calls it a “hodgepodge.” From housework hacks and how to reduce decision fatigue to relationship advice and what to do when anxiety and depression creep in. You’ll also hear TMI on Courtney’s cold showers and favorite things from quarantine.     Favorite Things: Bailey: DIY project everyone can accomplish Fake key to press buttons with   Courtney:  These Quotes   “Asking people what they need from you instead of assuming you know is one of the best forms of love & boundaries there is.” @yasminecheyenne   “Self care is important, yes. And so is community care. People cannot self care themselves out of issues that need community support.” @lizlistens   If you are interested in advertising email us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Resources mentioned on the show: Blueland cleaning supplies   How to get rid of sentimental items   Cold Showers with Melissa Urban    Interview with Procrastination Coach, Dr. Christine Li   @stanleydoodlegram   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we discuss all things to help you boost your mood because we know that this is what we all need right now. We cover some of the big categories like sleep, eating well, and the community you surround yourself with. We also talk about the little things you can do throughout the day to help give you that little mood booster. Of course we start the season with favorite things which include plants, books, and fall candles.    Favorite Things: Bailey: All things fall including the best smelling candle American Royals   Courtney: My new idea to name all of my plants after characters from The Mary Tyler Moore Show. I accidentally named my philodendron Rhoda because I thought she was a Rhododendron, and now that I have a Rhoda, I feel like she needs a best friend named Mary. I got Rhoda from The Sill.    Articles We Mention: Rachel Shanken with Mind Body Wise 7 Quick and Easy Body Tools to Shift Your Mood   If you are interested in advertising email us at: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com OR @soulandwitpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do we (mostly women) apologize when we aren’t really sorry? In this episode Courtney and Bailey answer that question and more like …    Why do women apologize more than men? Is it harmful to over-apologize? Switching out “sorry” for other more appropriate words and phrases. How will apologizing less impact other parts of your life. Things you never have to apologize for. Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want to push the restart button on 2020 and thankfully we don’t have to wait. You can restart anytime. Today’s episode covers …   The best time to restart. Helpful ways to kickstart a restart. Letting go of the guilt of letting go. Waffles, lots of waffles. The importance of inspiration and boundaries. Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Soul & Wit mother daughter duo take a walk down memory lane and share some of their favorite childhood memories. You’ll hear about …    Bailey’s birthday food extravaganza Courtney’s CB radio handle Bailey’s stand up comedian dreams Things they hated as kids but love as adults Courtney’s first concert What Bailey, her cousin and her dog have in common Why encouraging kids to eat seafood may be a mistake Courtney’s first job (at 5 years old) Bailey’s office supply obsession The risque TV show Courtney was not allowed to watch The thing they both hated as children but love as adults Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney and Bailey talk about the importance of slowing down with practical ways to boycott busyness. They discuss …   Why it’s important to slow down How busyness is harmful Cold showers Wim Hof and Harry Styles Slow mornings Slow spaces Slow activities Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People, projects and companies are being canceled at the speed of light, or the speed of social media. In this episode Bailey and Courtney talk about what cancel culture is and if it’s effective in making positive change. They explore the following questions:   What is cancel culture? Is cancel culture helping or hurting Is it a form of activism? How does social media contribute? Is there a better way to encourage change? Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are spending more time than ever at home. Whether you are feeling cooped up in quarantine or just finding ways to enjoy being home more often, these tiny decluttering projects will help. In this episode, Courtney & Bailey share: Why it’s a good time to focus on tiny projects How moving shines a light on clutter A knick knack debate What to do with diplomas What Bailey found in the cupboard under her sink What Bailey has too much of in her freezer Stress buying during quarantine Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney and Bailey chat with Katie Tallo, Author of Dark August, a novel (thriller, mystery) that is hard to put down.    They talk about:   How Courtney and Katie met ten years ago. What Dark August is about. Katie’s writing process and authors who inspired her to write a book. Recommendations for people who want to write and publish fiction and how she found a literary agent. Katie’s favorite books to recommend. Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are tiny steps you can take to replace plastic bags, toxic household cleaners and other items that will clean up the air you breathe, save you money over time and help you take better care of your health and the health of the planet. Courtney and Bailey talk about the swaps they’ve made for …    Ziploc bags Cleaning supplies Reusable makeup pads Rose gold straws   And … The phrase Courtney asks Bailey never to use on the podcast again. The best time to make the swap. A sustainable swap fail. Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bailey and Courtney talk about the difference between not being racist and being anti-racist. They also share resources to help you learn more, do better and have conversations with your friends and family about how to end systemic racism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things happen in quarantine that wouldn’t have happened without it. Courtney and Bailey talk about the different things they are doing, that they didn’t expect and probably never would have done without being quarantined. See how many of the ten on their list are happening in your life.  Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not only is it a weird time overall, but it’s a weird time to be thinking about time. March was three years long and April was only two minutes. What is going on? In today’s episode Bailey and Courtney talk about …   The real reason time feels so weird right now The infinite present How to make weekends different from weekdays The meditation series Bailey is using to deal with change Why trying to escape being present will make this time more challenging What might help you have a better grasp on time What Courtney is spending money on to feel more grounded What Bailey always has in her house now “just in case” she needs it How journaling helps with the highs and lows Finding Joy Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s beginner series is about Crystals with Magdalena of My Metaphysical Maven. If you want to learn more about how to use crystals, and more importantly how to trust yourself, tune in. Today’s episode covers …    Magdalena’s connection to crystals.   Which crystals she uses in her own life.    Noticing when to say yes and when to say no.   Knowing what crystals you need.   The crystal for spiritual awakening.   The best stone for guilt and regret.    Grounding practices.   Crystals during a full moon. Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is about the tools and resources it takes to run an online business. Courtney and Bailey share exactly what they use in their businesses to manage email, social media, podcasting and more.  Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s beginner series is about Tapping with Jessica Ortner, co-founder of The Tapping Solution. Jessica is a stress-reduction expert and one of the leading voices teaching EFT Tapping, a revolutionary self-soothing technique that combines ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. Tapping has been proven to reduce cortisol (the stress hormone), making Tapping a powerful and easy tool to manage the stress of our daily lives.    In 2018, along with her brothers Nick and Alex, she launched The Tapping Solution App to make this stress relieving technique accessible to anyone. Today’s episode covers …    Why Jessica started tapping (and why she was skeptical)   What Tapping is   How often you should Tap   Courtney’s Tapping experience    The power of the placebo effect   How to measure the effect of Tapping   The average decrease in anxiety in nine minutes   The difference between clinical EFT Tapping and Tapping Meditations   How a Yale Hospital nurse used Tapping after she (and her whole family) tested positive for Coronavirus   Science vs. Woo   How Tapping helps Veterans   Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instead of sharing our weekly favorites with you today, we are sharing all of the favorites. Learn about our favorite …   Workouts Cities Books Podcasts TV Shows Food/Snacks/Drinks And more   Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Courtney & Bailey interview Gabe Kennedy, Co-founder of Plant People. This is the first in a new “beginner’s series” introducing you something you might be curious about. Today’s topic is CBD and Gabe is the expert. He’s a trained chef and Plant People was an evolution in his embrace of alternative medicine (from a household of healers, his parents are acupuncturists and herbalists). Plant People is a philosophy. Alongside its high quality and innovative products, the company exists to empower people in making alternative and altogether more positive choices when it comes to healing the body and mind.   In this Beginner’s episode on CBD, you’ll learn:    What CBD really is.   The different forms of CBD.   How CBD can be used for different things like pain, sleep, and anxiety.   The responsibilities of companies to consider more than just the product they are creating and how consumers can connect with brands that are doing right by people and the environment.   Legalities around CBD   Courtney’s experience with CBD   The shelf life of CBD and herbal extracts.    The positives and negatives of the rapidly growing CBD industry.   Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every few months, Courtney and Bailey answer your questions about anything. In today’s episode they answer questions about everything from relationships and running a small business to how they are dealing with the Covid-19 crisis.    They talk about:    Why Courtney and her husband are social distancing (from each other). Feeling all the feelings. Why working from home right now isn’t really working from home. How to deal with a break-up. The podcasts they listen to. Whether they are as non-judgemental as they sound.    Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve been thinking about overhauling your skincare and makeup products from traditional to clean (non-toxic) versions, this episode is for you. Courtney and Bailey have slowly been moving from their favorite skincare products and makeup to healthier alternatives.    They talk about:    Why it’s important to make the switch to clean beauty The app that helps you figure out what’s clean and what’s not The struggle to find good deodorant The smell Bailey cannot tolerate Products they are using now (even though Courtney usually doesn’t share brand names) Clean beauty brands they follow on Instagram The healthiest way to wear makeup   Find links to everything mentioned in the show notes on soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the midst of Covid-19, we are all adjusting to things like uncertainty and more alone time. Courtney and Bailey talk about how they are navigating these uncharted waters, what they’ve experienced (including a surprise earthquake) and what’s helping them stay calm.    They cover:   - What Courtney learned from panicking during the earthquake.   - What they are both reading and NOT reading to not freak out.   - The social media outlet Courtney cut completely for now.   - How Bailey is still making things fun.    - Why it’s important to change the conversation.    - What “happy mail” is.   - How to give back, even if you can’t give money right now. Find all show notes at soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bailey and Courtney are reading more than ever. In today’s episode, they share what they’ve read over the last few months.    They share:   Fiction and non-fiction books Books that made us laugh, cry and the one we thought was absolutely bonkers The best way to support your favorite authors The definition of brain candy Where Bailey keeps her little library The one book Bailey tells Courtney to “put ahead of all other books and read now” Note: This was recorded in February before we knew what was coming in March. Like most of you, we aren’t traveling for awhile. Find all show notes at soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being bored is a good thing but if you constantly squash your boredom with scrolling the internet and watching Netflix might be squashing the benefits too. Check out these better ways to be bored.    Courtney and Bailey talk about:    When Bailey knows she’s really bored Why it’s good to be bored The benefits of unplugging when bored Trigger thumb (what?) The weird thing Bailey does when she’s bored How Elizabeth Gilbert gave a book idea to Ann Patchett with a kiss Find all show notes at soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you buy things you don’t need, spend money you don’t have or are simply curious about how changing your shopping habits may add value to your life, don’t miss this conversation.    Courtney and Bailey discuss …    3 Scary Shopping Statistics A 30-day experiment to help you know what your shopping habits are How much Courtney spent at Starbucks in one month An update on Bailey’s no disposable cup resolution The credit card trap that makes you shop more The real reason we overshop Bailey’s no-shopping zone Questions to ask before you make your next purchase The one thing that Bailey wants and will never buy One little thing you can do to removing shopping temptation Find all show notes at soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you feel overwhelmed right now or in certain situations or even all the time, you are not alone. This episode on being overwhelmed and how to help yourself when you feel like you are drowning in a sea of busyness and stress.    In this episode we talk about:   The difference between situational overwhelm and chronic overwhelm   What to do when you are feeling overwhelmed   What being overwhelmed is trying to tell you Find all show notes at soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are chatting with Holistic Health Practitioner and Educator, Randi Kay from naturallyrandikay.com.    Randi Kay has been helping people heal through bodywork, yoga, and self-care coaching for over a decade. Her mission is to help people simplify the healing journey by amplifying their own inner wisdom and teaching seasonal self-care practices. Along with her practice based out of Fargo, ND, Randi offers self-care tools online, such as her Seasonal Healing programs, instructional online courses, and The Simple Self Care Podcast at NaturallyRandiKay.com.   We talk about:   What self care really is How to deal with the guilt of self care How to enjoy the cold, dark months Dealing with depression Find all show notes at soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever been on a diet or all the diets, or worried about your weight, or derived your worth from your weight, you’ve already experienced diet culture. In this episode, Courtney and Bailey talk about …   What diet culture actually is  How Courtney’s constant dieting affected Bailey growing up The difference in their relationships with food Disordered eating What the word flattering really means Ways we can fight diet culture Find all show notes at soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is all about how to pack, organizing your stuff (sort of), and how to reduce stress so you can actually enjoy your trip. If packing for a trip stresses you out or you love to travel but hate to pack , tune in and get tips from Courtney and Bailey.  Courtney and Bailey talk about …   What they never do when they travel Why Courtney doesn’t camp anymore The real reason we all tend to overpack Why “just in case” is a terrible reason to pack something The packing cubes we use Packing tips to remove stress The one question to ask when you are stressed about packing   Find all show notes at soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is all about minimalist fashion challenge Project 333. Courtney’s new book Project 333 will be available on March 3rd.    Courtney and Bailey talk about …    How Project 333 always takes over the conversation. Courtney’s boring closet. How shopping is stressful The Project 333 Challenge Rules A breakdown of how many of each item on Courtney’s list What people are most worried about when it comes to doing the challenge.   Listen in to hear all things Project 333: the book, the tour and the challenge that is changing closets and lives around the world. Try the challenge and learn how less really is so much more.    Find all show notes at soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salt Lake City is home to Soul & Wit’s mother daughter duo’s hometown. After living in this beautiful, mountain-west city for fifteen years, Courtney and Bailey share their favorite things to do, where to get good coffee and where to eat breakfast, lunch, dinner and of course … dessert!    By listening to this podcast, you’ll also learn what words Courtney has been mispronouncing for years and the one thing Bailey only does for really good friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is all about creating and running an internet based business. Bailey talks about her experience growing beautifuldetour.com and helping clients with social media. Courtney shares the (almost 10 year) evolution of bemorewithless.com and how her business has grown and shifted, often in directions she didn’t anticipate.    They discuss:    The highs and lows of working for yourself.   Getting comfortable with uncertainty.   Creating an exit strategy from a job you hate.   The best time to get started on your own biz and how to do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all struggled with procrastination and today’s guest knows all about it from her experience and from her clients. Procrastination Coach, Dr. Christine Li talks with us about procrastination misconceptions, the connection between procrastination and anxiety and perfectionism and shares a great technique to help.    With over 20 years experience as a clinical psychologist, Procrastination Coach Dr. Christine Li will help you learn how to live your fullest, most rewarding life without the need for anxiety or stress.  Dr. Li uses a wide-range of techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, Emotion Freedom Technique, and mindfulness training, to show her clients how to understand, heal, and master the deeper issues underlying their procrastination.  She sees the pure potential in each of us and guides her clients to activate their energy and productivity from within.   Learn more about how to connect with Procrastination Coach, Dr. Christine Li and find the other show notes on soulandwit.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your ultimate guide to getting things done in a way that best serves your health and your heart. Bailey and Courtney discuss what works best for them in terms of scheduling, planning and to-do lists. You’ll find out their top picks on productivity books, how to be more productive by focusing on what matters most to you and the power of creating a list for low energy days.    Plus:    Paper vs. Digital.    What their weeks actually look like day to day.   The importance of taking breaks.    Find detailed show notes at soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Courtney and Bailey take a deep dive into boundaries (one of their favorite topics). They talk about why boundaries sometimes get a bad rap and how to change a negative mindset around boundaries to a positive one. From boundaries in relationships, health, creativity and work to how to express your boundaries, they’ve got you covered. You’ll even find out what boundaries this mom and daughter duo set with each other. Listen in for more.    Find detailed show notes at soulandwit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Courtney and Bailey answer your questions about everything. They answer questions like:  How big is your apartment? I’m having to rest with chronic illness which helps but it makes me depressed at times. Hints? What to do when you feel overwhelmed? How do you maintain simplicity with social media and avoid ads? Do you have any minimal healthy breakfast ideas when short on time?  How do you know you are really living the life you want? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020 is almost here and Courtney from Be More With Less and Bailey from Beautiful Detour are here to help you move into the new year with grace and intention! They talk about why they don’t believe in a “New Year New You” attitude, how to make the most of the start of the new year, goal setting (or not setting) and of course, resolutions. Listen today to make the most of the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode we are sharing how to live a less stressful life. We all know how bad stress is for our health and relationships which is why we want to take a deep dive into some of the ways we combat stress during extra stressful times. We also share some hacks to help avoid creating a stressful life in the first place. We cover taking things off your plate, saying no, setting boundaries, and of course ... living a life with less. Join us and listen in on how you can start living a life with less stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we are sharing our love for books and reading with you. Tune in for our favorite books, both fiction and nonfiction, and tips to help you make time to read. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is about one of our favorite places. We are sharing all things NYC. We share our our favorite restaurants, spots to visit, and even some tips to consider if it's your first time visiting NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have an exciting interview with Jen Pastiloff, author of On Being Human and champion of all humans. Jenn shares her self-love journey and more about her career as an author and yoga teacher. Learn more about her "not yoga" workshops too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is about good mornings. We share our morning routines, answer your questions about creating a morning routine, and give you 7 tips to make the most of your morning routine. If you are a night owl and avoid mornings or if you simply want to add more intention to your day, this episode will help motivate and inspire you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is about simplifying your life. If you are on a simplicity journey or want to live a life filled with more love than clutter, tune in. We talk about removing clutter in your home, on your calendar and other clutter-free strategies to live a happier, healthier life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your new favorite mother-daughter duo talking about things (that aren’t things) together and with special guests. Join Courtney Carver and Bailey Carver talking about simplicity, wellness, happiness and secrets to living a life you love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices