Soul and Wit

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

Favorite Things Bailey:

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

2025 Wall Calendar

Favorite Things Courtney:

My portable humidifier

Thinking about not thinking about what's next.

Show notes:

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

Order your copy of Gentle

Where you can find us:

Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

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

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

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

Sign up for preorder bonuses for Gentle January texts or emails

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

More/Less Lists (instead of resolutions)

Where you can find us:

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

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

Favorite Things Bailey:

Madewell Harlow Pant

My office chair

Favorite Things Courtney:

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

Watching my sister read my book.

Show notes:

Sign up for 31 Days of Gifts here!

Pre-Order Gentle

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

Turn your tomato paste tube into holiday decor. Original video

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

Where you can find us:

Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

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

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Favorite Things Bailey:

831 Stories and their debut Novella Big Fan

Clean Towels

Favorite Things Courtney:

Morning pages/coffee/meditation combo

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

Shownotes:

Sign up for 31 Days of Gifts here!

Gift Ideas 2024

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

• Homemade hot sauce stocking stuffer

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

• Listen to our gift guide episode from last year

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

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

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

• Send a gift of no gifts.

Movies 2024

Netflix

• Meet Me Next Christmas

• Hot Frosty

• Our Little Secret

• The Merry Gentlemen:

• That Christma

Hulu

• Nutcrackers

• A Sudden Case of Christmas

Other

• Christmas Eve in Millers Point

• The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Repeats

• The Holiday

• Family Man

• Elf

• Noelle

• Love Actually

• The Family Stone

Books 2024

• Kiss Me at Christmas By Jenny Bayliss

• Check out our podcast episode with the author!

• A Winter Wish A Novel By Emily Stone

• Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark

• The Merry Matchmaker by Shelia Roberts

Recipes 2024

• My grandmother's Danish Puff

• Spiced Chocolate Marble Shortbread

• Mini baked alaskas - served in a coupe

• Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow Cookies

• Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Gochujang Brown Butter

• Garam Masala Short Rib Roast With Pistachio Crust

• Dinner rolls

Other 2024

• Christmas games from this Reel.

• Paper Christmas trees from Walmart

• Curtain String Lights

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

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Favorite Things Bailey:

How to End a Love Story

Favorite Things Courtney:

Give up on happiness. Go hard at wonder.

A conversation with Bailey about pickles

Episode Notes and Resources:

Real Women Have Curves

Anyone But You

Other Birds

The Princess Diaries

The Power of Wonder

The Happiness Trap

Hot Girl Pickles

Oh! Shap Pickles

La Jolla Cove Inn & Suites

La Valencia Hotel

Episode 111: City Guide: La Jolla, California

Episode 169: Sweaty Summer Guide

Allbirds

Kizik

Necessaire

GoldBelly

Twilight books

Midnight Sun

Love is Blind

The Clique Series

Share notes and collaborate on iPhone

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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

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

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Favorite Things Bailey:

Supergoop! Sunscreen

Butter (Les Pres Sales and Kerrygold)

Favorite Things Courtney:

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

Idea of planning a trip on a trip

Episode Notes and Resources:

Humphreys Concerts by the Bay

Shark Tank

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

A Novel Love Story

Lies and Weddings

Crazy Rich Asians

Swan Song

Stolen Focus

Bad on Paper Podcast

Libro.fm

The Midnight Feast

The Guest List

Very Bad Company

I Hope This Finds You Well

Your Guide to a Dog Friendly Weekend in Moab

Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market

Cucumber salad

Normal Ice Cream and @normal.club

Peach everything - cobbler and burrata salads

Inside Out

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

It Ends With Us

The Bear

Succession

Dìdi

Hacks

Bridgerton

Only Murders in the Building

PATREON:

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

Where you can find us:

Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

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

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Favorite Things Bailey:

Real Americans by Rachel Khong

Handy Cage

Favorite Things Courtney:

Cucumber Orange Salad

The new French stamp

Episode Notes and Resources:

Lovebound Library

The King's English Bookshop

Under the Umbrella Bookstore

Pangobooks

The Kite Runner

Jodi Picoult

Beautiful Detour blog & @beautifuldetour

How did Goodreads get so bad?

Summer Romance

Nora Goes off Script

Amy Poeppel

Laura Zigman

Margaret Atwood

Pride and Prejudice

I Capture the Castle

Annabel Monaghan's books

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

PATREON:

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

Where you can find us:

Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

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

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Favorite Things Bailey:

Selling the OC New Season

New food storage

Favorite Things Courtney:

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

Postable (for birthday reminders and cards)

Episode Notes and Resources:

Grossy's Marinara Recipe

Dense bean salad girl

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

Cake flipping

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

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

PATREON:

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

Where you can find us:

Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

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

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Favorite Things Bailey:

Expiration Dates by Rebecca Searle

Quiz Lady

Favorite Things Courtney:

An Anne Hathaway quote from The Interview:

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

Episode Notes and Resources:

The Idea of You (book)

The Idea of You (movie)

Episode 159: Daisy Jones And The Six

Nightbitch (book)

Nightbitch (movie)

PATREON:

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

Where you can find us:

Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

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

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Favorite Things Bailey:

The Culture Study Podcast

Old Navy green dress

Favorite Things Courtney:

Morning walks

Bailey's homemade crackers

Episode Notes and Resources:

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

Come Drink From the Stanley Cup

Cheddar Chive Crisps Recipe

Wheeler Farm

The King's English Bookshop

Love Bound Library

Weller Books

Under the Umbrella Bookstore

Takashi

Chubby Baker

Ellerbeck B & B

Hotel Monaco

Copper Onion

Gallivan Center

Broadway Theater

Central 9th Market

9th and 9th Neighborhood

East Liberty Tap House

Liberty Park

Maven District

Normal Ice Cream

Pie Fight

Spilled Milk

Protein Foundry

Vessel Kitchen

Table X

Koyote Ramen

Tulie Bakery

Solitude Resort

Dolly's Bookstore (Park City)

Atticus Coffee & Tea (Park City)

Ruth's Dinner

All Trails

Urban Hill

Slackwater Pizza

Babies Bagels

Cafe 140B

Straw Market

Woodbine Food Hall

Salt Lake City Airport

PATREON:

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

Where you can find us:

Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com