Join bestselling author Gretchen Rubin, known for her insights on happiness, and Yale professor Laurie Santos, host of The Happiness Lab, as they delve into the evolution of friendships in midlife. They discuss how friendships can flourish or fade, share strategies for navigating conflicts, and emphasize the importance of maintaining genuine connections. With personal anecdotes and practical advice, they encourage listeners to embrace new friendships and nurture existing ones, proving that it's never too late to enrich your social life.
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Making New Friends in Midlife
Initiate deeper connections by suggesting activities like coffee dates or outings.
Overcome scheduling hurdles; most people welcome deeper friendships.
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The Liking Gap
People often underestimate how much others like them (the liking gap).
This bias can hinder forming closer friendships.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Reshma's Approach to Friendship
Reshma Saujani maintains a small, close friend group (under eight) and a large acquaintance pool.
Inspired by Hillary Clinton, she aims to make one new friend annually.
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In 'The Happiness Project', Gretchen Rubin chronicles her year-long journey to enhance her happiness. Despite having a fulfilling life, Rubin realized she wasn’t focusing enough on her own happiness. She divided her project into twelve months, each with a different area of focus and specific goals. From boosting energy and improving her marriage to enhancing her work life and leisure activities, Rubin tested various strategies, including those from Epicurus, Thoreau, and modern scientists. The book combines historical wisdom, scientific research, and personal anecdotes to provide practical advice on how to make life happier and more fulfilling.
Brave, Not Perfect
Reshma Saujani
In *Brave, Not Perfect*, Reshma Saujani empowers women to let go of the need for perfection and instead cultivate bravery as a lifelong habit. The book explores how societal expectations often lead women to fear failure and avoid taking risks, and offers practical insights and strategies to help them live more authentically and boldly.
Pay Up
Anthony David
Anthony David's 'Pay Up' is his second book, following the success of his debut 'H2O'. While specific details about the plot or themes are not available, it continues his literary journey with Pegasus Publishers.
In this special episode, Reshma joins two of the world’s leading voices on happiness and beloved podcast hosts Gretchen Rubin (Happier with Gretchen Rubin) and Laurie Santos (The Happiness Lab) for a candid, thought-provoking roundtable on the power of friendship. They dive into how our friendships shift as we grow, the right way to handle conflict, and why forming new connections in adulthood can feel daunting — plus, real strategies for making it easier.
My So-Called Midlife with Reshma Saujani 
