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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Nov 15, 2023 • 31min
Ep. 456: Consider Our Holiday Gift Guide and Learn Someone’s Gift- Getting Type (and Your Own)
In this podcast, they share a list of holiday gift suggestions and discuss how to figure out what gifts someone else would want. They explore the concept of fitness dice and gifts of experience. They also talk about gifts that focus on experiences rather than physical items. They discuss the worst gift they ever gave and how a style quiz can help determine gift preferences. They touch on Halloween decorations and booking hassles.
Nov 13, 2023 • 3min
Little Happier: A Mistake I’ve Made Before and Which I Made Again
Learn about the mistake of postponing tasks during crunch time and how it can lead to a pile-up of unnecessary delayed tasks.
Nov 11, 2023 • 20min
More Happier: Lucky Calendar Dates, the “Wrong-Shoe Theory,” and How to Have a Christmas-Movie Month
Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author, talks about lucky calendar dates, the 'wrong-shoe theory,' and how to have a Christmas-movie month. They discuss the fascination with dates like 11/11, the concept of the 'wrong shoe theory' in fashion and creativity, giving experiences as holiday gifts, and embracing the Christmas spirit for an entire month. They also touch on finding pleasure in quiet places and starting a happiness project.
Nov 8, 2023 • 34min
Ep. 455: Elizabeth Talks About Her Experience with Diabetes
In this episode, Elizabeth talks about her experience with type 1 diabetes, including her diagnosis, day-to-day management, and changes in technology. They also discuss the importance of support systems and how loved ones can help. The episode concludes with a call to share the podcast and an ad read for Principle, a company that offers customized benefits and retirement plans.
Nov 6, 2023 • 2min
Little Happier: At Last, Someone Appreciates My Dimmers
Discovering joy in an unexpected compliment on their dimmer system leads to reflection on past memories and small gestures.
Nov 1, 2023 • 26min
Ep. 454: Find the Perfect Gift, Look Behind You, and Listeners’ Ideas for Coping with Someone’s Last Days
Topics discussed include a gift-giving quiz, checking behind you when leaving a place, coping with someone's last days, finding the perfect holiday outfits, starting holiday shopping early, supporting loved ones during difficult times, a book on working through profound loss, capturing memories through photos, and experiences with lost items.
Oct 30, 2023 • 3min
Little Happier: Have You Ever Been Annoyed by “The Dog in the Manger?”
Gretchen Rubin discusses the moral behind the fable of 'The Dog in the Manger' and how it relates to letting go of useless things for the benefit of others.
Oct 28, 2023 • 19min
More Happier: Pumpkin Spice Latte, Group Texts, and How a Hollywood Pitch Sells in the First Minute
The podcast covers trying a pumpkin spice latte for the first time, the art of making a convincing TV pitch, and the role of group texts in fostering family connections. Other topics include the popularity of pumpkin flavor, the benefits of a Memento Keepsake Journal and experiences with Rakuten and NutriSense. Lastly, the hosts discuss the importance of the first minute in pitching a show or engaging listeners in a podcast episode.
Oct 25, 2023 • 26min
Ep. 453: “Halloween Is the New Christmas,” the Ghost-Painting Challenge, and Fall Asleep to Podcasts
The podcast explores the creative challenge of coming up with '___ is the new ___' observations, the five-senses experiences of Halloween, and the fun of repurposing thrift store art for Halloween decorations. They also discuss the benefits of listening to podcasts to fall asleep, accidentally changing podcast speeds, reframing the photo experience, and announcing goals.
Oct 23, 2023 • 2min
Little Happier: Three Passers-by Stop to Comfort a Stranger, and Instead Share a Moment of Joy
Author Hernan Diaz shares a heartwarming story of winning the Pulitzer Prize and forming a special connection with three strangers in South Carolina who celebrated his success with him.
