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You Can't Have It All

The Basic B*tch Guide to Taking the Pressure Off
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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From New York Times bestselling author, OG Vanderpump Rules star, and host of the successful podcast Stassi, a “raw, relatable…brutally funny” (Bustle) guide to rethinking the girlboss life, taking the pressure off, and the lessons Stassi Schroeder’s learned since becoming... Read More
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The two-time New York Times bestselling author, OG Vanderpump Rules star, and basic b*tch aficionado is back and better than ever with a humorous "anti girl-boss" and self-help collection about getting older, letting go of the small things, and lessons she's learned becoming a mother.

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

From New York Times bestselling author, OG Vanderpump Rules star, and host of the successful podcast Stassi, a “raw, relatable…brutally funny” (Bustle) guide to rethinking the girlboss life, taking the pressure off, and the lessons Stassi Schroeder’s learned since becoming a mum of two.

Before she wrote Off with My Head, a book about hitting what felt like rock bottom, Stassi Schroeder was writing an entirely different story: a basic bitch’s guide on how to be a—wait for it—“girlboss.” But then 2020 came along and after a global pandemic, losing her job, becoming a mum, and getting married, suddenly, being a girlboss wasn’t the vibe. Instead of giving up, Stassi grew and learned from her mistakes (you know, just standard evolution).

After two and a half years in limbo, Stassi was ready to launch her career again. She’d come a long way from that temperamental “Season One Stassi.” She’d gained a new perspective on what she wants out of life: to carve a path for herself, on her terms. The thing is, all this pressure to “have it all” while girlbossing it up… it’s exhausting, and Stassi isn’t sure it’s the ticket to happiness that we all thought it was.

That’s truly what You Can't Have It All is about: the desire for joy, and accepting that you may not be the “perfect” parent/partner/friend/human—and that’s okay! Instead of letting mum guilt or work guilt get her down, Stassi encourages us all to take the pressure off, give ourselves grace, and lean into the things that bring us happiness. And if you need a little sauvignon blanc or Aperol spritz to get you through the tough days… cheers!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781668049938

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 October 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Gallery

Illustration: 26 B&W illustrations t-o

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Stassi Schroeder is an alumna of the hit Bravo TV series Vanderpump Rules and host of the podcast Stassi. Originally from New Orleans, she now lives in Los Angeles with her husband Beau and their two children. Her first two books, Next Level Basic and Off with My Head, were New York Times bestsellers.

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