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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

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

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Favorite Things Bailey:

Spring dresses 

Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta Salad

Favorite Things Courtney:

House Rules by Myquillyn Smith (Mikeallen)

Bird Buddy bird feeder

Episode Notes and Resources: 

Kelly Bishop

Kate Kennedy

The House that Lars

Why I only wear dresses and where I buy them

Episode 209: Mindset Shifts

Media literacy

Associated Press

BBC  

AllSides 

Sex and the City

theSkimm

The Daily  

The Culture Study Podcast 

one sec app 

Substack - Becka Freeman 

Be More with Less

Beautiful Detour 

Cup of Jo

Fran  

Amy Frank 

Sarah Espeute 

Tattoo artist 

Victoria from the Daily Victorian 

Foodie Crush

Plant You 

Plant You: Scrapy Cooking 

Bon Appetit 

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

Upgraded 

Wordle 

Connections 

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Where you can find us:

Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

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:

Curiosity
Voice transcription app for presentations

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Episode Notes and Resources: 

Mayo Clinic: The Benefits of Relaxing 

Financial Diet

The Rest Manifesto (original article that inspired this episode)

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Where you can find us:

Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

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. 

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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

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Where you can find us:

Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

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

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Episode Notes and Resources: 

Selling Sunset (Netflix Series)

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Where you can find us:

Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

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 Community
The Salad Lab 

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Episode Notes and Resources: 

How to Craft a Compelling Exit Strategy (Ep. 117) 

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Where you can find us:

Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

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 Oats
Hummingbird Season

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Episode Notes and Resources: 

Big Friendship by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman

Bad on Paper Podcast 

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Where you can find us:

Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

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

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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.” 

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Where you can find us:

Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

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

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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:

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Where you can find us:

Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com

Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com