Podcast Episodes

Little Happier: Drifting Through Life: When Not Deciding Becomes a Decision

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Drift—the powerful force of making decisions by not deciding—can shape our lives without our conscious participation.

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Secrets of Adulthood If you’re wonder…

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Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

More Happier: How Do We Know Ourselves and Our Values? A Short Quiz Reveals So Much

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We talk to the brilliant Suzy Welch about her new book, “Becoming You,” and her Values Bridge quiz which can tells us how we rank fifteen core values—and we explore why knowing our values is such a k…

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Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Ep. 533: Dust It Off or Let Go, the Power of PT & How to Create Compelling TV Characters

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Episode 533

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We discuss why it’s useful to dust off unused items--and either start using them or give them away. We also share a happiness hack from a listener who explains why it can be very valuable to give phy…

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Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Little Happier: When to Listen to Criticism and When to Ignore It

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Distinguishing helpful from unhelpful criticism is a challenge that every creative person faces. No formula exists for knowing which criticism to heed; we must each develop our own discernment.

Get i…

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Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

More Happier: How Regret Can Make You Happier [Revisited]

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We discuss how regret and reflection can help us make better decisions in the future, and increase our happiness. Regret can be a hard thing to talk about. Many people who actually prefer to avoid us…

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Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep. 532: Favorite Words, a Simple Packing Hack, and Managing Obliger-Rebellion at Work

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Episode 532

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We explore why making a list of your favorite words ("whimsy," "crackle," "latibulate") and using them can boost happiness. We share a simple hack that makes packing easier, and we reflect on a dog-r…

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Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Little Happier: When the Words of Ritual Give Me My “America Feeling”

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Certain moments inspire my "America feeling"—a profound connection to the ideals of the United States. For instance, the formal words of the opening ritual for a session of the United States Supreme …

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Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

More Happier: Puppy! Taffy Has Arrived

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We talk about the happiness, rewards, and challenges of having a new dog.

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Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Introducing: Confessions of a Female Founder with Meghan

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We’re excited to introduce you to Confessions of a Female Founder with Meghan, a new show from Lemonada Media.

As Meghan, Duchess of Sussex builds out a business of her own, she’s getting advice and …

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Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 531: Arrive Right on Time, Benefits of Pill Organizers & the Strongest Way to Make Friends

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Episode 531

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We discuss why arriving right on time for events makes it easier to have fun and to network (especially for introverts or newcomers). We also share the benefits of using an ordinary weekly pill organ…

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Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago