10% Happier with Dan Harris Pods We Love: Happier with Gretchen Rubin
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Aug 10, 2025 
Gretchen Rubin, a writer who studies happiness and human nature, is joined by her sister Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer. They dive into the whimsical concept of 'familect,' exploring the funny and unique words families invent. The duo shares handy smartphone hacks and a treasure trove of delightful listener-submitted 'Secrets of Adulthood.' Their chat not only entertains but also offers relatable insights into everyday life, encouraging listeners to cherish their own family quirks.
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Create A Familect Dictionary
- Write a running list of your family's invented words and phrases.
- Gretchen Rubin recommends storing it on your phone to preserve memories.
Parmesan Became 'Pajamas'
- Gretchen Rubin tells how Eleanor said 'please pass the pajamas' for Parmesan.
- That child mispronunciation became a familect term the family used.
Dodie Smith's Familect Examples
- Gretchen Rubin shares Dodie Smith's family catchphrase: 'don't touch a tail'.
- Small repeated incidents became shorthand that bonded their family.
