Podcast Episodes

Ep. 546: Embrace Regret, Sticker Hacks for Back-to-School & Is Upholder-Rebellion Real?

Episode 546

We discuss why embracing regret can help us make our lives happier, by helping point the way to a life that better reflects our values. We also share…

7 months ago

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A Little Happier: The Fun of Phrases and the Delight of Wordplay

This humorous collection of phrases, puns, and other kinds of wordplay is a good reminder of the delights of language. 

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7 months ago

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More Happier: 7 Happiness Myths—and What’s Actually True [Revisited]

“Money can’t buy happiness.” “It’s selfish to try to be happier.” These familiar ideas seem wise—but they often hold us back. This week, we revisit 7…

7 months, 1 week ago

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Ep. 545: Consider a Themed Retreat, Stay Safe in Crowds & a Cold-Water Solution

Episode 545

We discuss why a themed retreat can boost our happiness, and talk about different possible themes. We also share safety tips for staying safe when ca…

7 months, 1 week ago

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Introducing: The Deep Dive

Each week, comedians and best friends Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael take a ‘deep dive’ into their real lives and discuss a wide range of t…

7 months, 1 week ago

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A Little Happier: A True Story About Friendship at the Olympics—and We’re More Free Than We Think

The extraordinary story of two Olympics-prize-winners Japanese pole vaulters is a testament to the power of friendship—and also a great reminder that…

7 months, 1 week ago

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More Happier: A New Barbie, Quality Screen Time & the Joy of Working on a Porch

We discuss the fact that a new Barbie has the gear of a Type 1 diabetic. We also talk about how having an additional monitor makes writing more enjoy…

7 months, 1 week ago

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Ep. 544: ”25 for ’25 List” Mid-Year Check-In—How Are We Doing?

Episode 544

The year is half over, and we review our “25 for 2025 Lists” to see what progress we’ve made—and to remind ourselves of our unfinished aims for the y…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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A Little Happier: The Parable of the Raft, or, What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

Important truths endure. Three different teachers across the centuries have commented, in their own way, on an important aspect of the human experien…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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More Happier: Traveling Soon? 30 Hacks for a Happier Trip [Revisited]

We’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes—our travel hacks extravaganza. These 30 tips range from the obvious (check the weather!) to the oddly s…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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