Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project
Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully.
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Episodes
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Feb 26, 2024 • 4min
Little Happier: Are You an Obliger Who Needs Accountability? Here’s a Surprising Solution.
Demosthenes from ancient Greece used a simple form of accountability to improve his oratory skills. The podcast explores how Obligers rely on external accountability to meet inner commitments.
Feb 21, 2024 • 28min
Ep. 470: Ninth Anniversary! Best Try-This-At-Home Ideas, Happiness Hacks, and Highlights
Celebrating the ninth anniversary, they discuss popular Try-This-at-Home ideas and Happiness Hacks. They touch on milestones, cultural aspects, and listener recommendations, along with sharing life hacks, recommendations, and resources. Audible wellness, dinner parties, and LinkedIn Jobs are also covered.
Feb 19, 2024 • 2min
Little Happier: What I Have in Common with a Bronze Age Parent
Discover the timeless quirks of parenting and human nature as the podcast explores how parents in the Bronze Age used sippy cups, with a personal story linking modern designs to ancient clay cups.
Feb 17, 2024 • 24min
More Happier: The Fun of “Succession,” the Deep Understanding of a Teacher, and Lots of Barbra Streisand
Topics discussed include the final season of 'Succession,' a fourth-grade teacher's approach, and the length of Barbra Streisand's memoir. They analyze pivotal scenes in 'Succession' and compare it to 'Game of Thrones,' while exploring the character dynamics in the show. The hosts also talk about the joy of detailed storytelling in audiobooks and the impact of iconic artists on their lives.
Feb 14, 2024 • 30min
Ep. 469: How Rebels Stick to Their Habits, Dig In with Determination Day, and How to Enjoy an Airport
Discover why they're reengaging with habits on 'Determination Day' and learn how to make the most of airport time. Explore the power of letting rebels work in their own way and the value of socializing. Get surprising suggestions from rebels about sticking to good habits.
Feb 12, 2024 • 3min
Little Happier: A Friend Found the Right Thing to Say Before My Important Job Interview
The podcast discusses finding reassurance and comfort before an important job interview, sharing personal experience with self-doubt and the impact of a friend's reassurance in shifting focus to giving their best.
Feb 10, 2024 • 52min
Bonus: Gretchen Rubin and Kelly Corrigan Talk About Happiness, Relationships, and More
Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin joins Kelly Corrigan to discuss the importance of relationships, saying 'no' to prioritize happiness, work pace preferences, accepting people as they are, and the power of humor in relationships.
Feb 7, 2024 • 30min
Ep. 468: Why It’s Important to Be Polite, What Form of Gold Star You Appreciate Most, and Aims vs. Goals
Learn why you should treat yourself like a professor and subscribe to newsletters. Get tips on daily writing and discover the power of recognition and accomplishment. Find out how to upgrade your newsletters with LinkedIn Jobs and explore investing apps for teenagers. Plus, explore the value of politeness and take a habits quiz.
Feb 5, 2024 • 1min
Little Happier: I Want Whatever He Wants
Gretchen Rubin talks about wanting what others want and the importance of identifying our own desires.
Feb 3, 2024 • 21min
More Happier: Shoes or Bare Feet? Plus Determination Day and Some Reading (and Watching) Suggestions
This podcast episode explores the debate between wearing shoes or going barefoot, introduces Determination Day to reflect on resolutions, discusses favorite romance and friendship books and movies, and emphasizes the importance of compassionate habits and overcoming perfectionism.
