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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Jan 31, 2024 • 32min
Ep. 467: Treat Yourself Like a Professor, Subscribe to Newsletters, and Ideas for the “Write Way”
In this podcast, the hosts discuss treating oneself like a professor to improve decision-making, the value of subscribing to newsletters, and creative approaches to writing. They also cover topics like taking a sabbatical, the Four Tendencies Quiz, and the importance of dressing warm.
Jan 29, 2024 • 5min
Little Happier: Why I’ve Decided to “Do It for Myself”—and Why That’s Not Selfish
The podcast discusses the importance of doing tasks for oneself rather than for validation from others, leading to reduced resentment and a more fulfilled mindset.
Jan 24, 2024 • 26min
Ep. 466: No-Spend February, Fun with the “24 for 24” List, and What About Packaging That’s Too Nice to Toss?
Topics discussed include a No-Spend February challenge, creating a '24 for 24' list, struggles with accumulating packaging that's too nice to throw away, and tips for improving well-being and finding affordable products at Whole Foods Market.
Jan 22, 2024 • 4min
Little Happier: “More Highways, More Traffic,” ”No Fields, No Famine,” “No Love, No Loss” and Other Secrets of Adulthood
Discussion about the exciting new year at Whole Foods Market and the variety of healthy products available, and the author's love for writing secrets of adulthood.
Jan 20, 2024 • 28min
More Happier: Insights About the Habits that We Want Most; Revisiting a Happiness Project, and More Hollywood
The podcast covers topics such as the new habits quiz for happiness, planning a family trip to Japan, developing a realistic family adventure, Gretchen's goals for the Happiness Project Revisited, and personal goals and habits for August and September.
Jan 17, 2024 • 39min
Ep. 465: Tackle a Topic with Someone Who Resists, Try a New Book Club, and Use Technology Mindfully
The guest on this podcast is Rohan Gunatillake, host of the podcast Meditate Story. They discuss starting conversations with someone who resists, an unconventional book club approach, and using technology mindfully. The hosts also talk about overgifting in-laws, neglected senses, and the value of book clubs. Plus, Gretchen shares her solution for countdown clocks and the importance of public speaking skills.
Jan 15, 2024 • 4min
Little Happier: Why It’s So Important to Identify the Problem—and Why It’s Easy to Skip This Essential Step
Discover why identifying the problem is an essential step in finding effective solutions for annoyance, anger, or frustration.
Jan 10, 2024 • 28min
Ep. 464: Follow the One-Minute Rule, Stay Calm, and Identify the New Habit That Will Make You Happier
They talk about the one-minute rule for a happier life and a new quiz to determine the next habit that will make you happier. They discuss the benefits of staying at recommended hotels and explore new trends like 'applesure' and 'minimalism'. They also talk about canceling subscriptions and express gratitude towards listeners.
Jan 8, 2024 • 2min
Little Happier: In Line to Order Soup, a Funny “Curb Your Enthusiasm” Moment Brought Strangers Together
A difficult customer at a soup line transforms the experience by laughing at herself, bringing strangers together in a funny 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' moment.
Jan 6, 2024 • 31min
More Happier: Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce, Revisiting a Happiness Project, and How to Keep Hiking
Taylor Swift's romance with Travis Kelce, revisiting a happiness project, and maintaining the habit of hiking are discussed in this entertaining podcast episode.
