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Little Happier: Easy Answers or Hard Truths: Whom Do You Trust?
When we’re trying to make a point, it’s often more effective to tell a story than to deliver a lecture. Example: an episode from the popular TV show “Better Call Saul” memorably illustrates the impor…
Published on 8 months ago
More Happier: Gretchen’s & Elizabeth’s Dog Decisions
In honor of the arrival of a new dog, we take a flashback to previous discussions of our lives with Barnaby, Daisy, and Nacho. We each decided to “Choose the bigger life,” and we’re very happy we did…
Published on 8 months ago
Ep. 530: Very Special Episode: Hacks, Products, and Tips for Spring Clearing & Organizing
Episode 530
To get ready for spring, we share some of our favorite habits, hacks, and resources for clearing clutter and getting organized.
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Little Happier: When One Proverb Sparks Dozens: the Inspiration of “No Receiver, No Thief”
While writing my book "Secrets of Adulthood," I discovered how the structure of a single traditional proverb could spark dozens of new insights. The elegant formula "No X, no Y" began with the tradit…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
More Happier: Listen In! Recordings from a Visit in Los Angeles
During the book tour for “Secrets of Adulthood,” we had the chance to spend the day together in Los Angeles. Listen in and follow along as we hush the Corgis, clear office clutter, and learn some hap…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 529: Cutting Back on Cussing, Easier Traveling & Do Possessions Have Feelings?
Episode 529
We explore the surprising benefits of swearing—from pain tolerance to social bonding—while also discussing why cutting back on cussing might still improve conversation quality and emotional climate. …
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Little Happier: When Zero Isn't Nothing: The Fresh Eyes of a Basketball Beginner
Through my "Operation Knicks Knowledge" experiment, I was astonished to learn that some professional basketball players have the number zero for their jersey number. Sometimes, a newcomer notices thi…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
More Happier: Reading Hacks [Revisited]
In honor of #read25in25, we're revisiting one of our Very Special Episodes about how to get more reading done. We share hacks, strategies, and tools from listeners—and our own experience.
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Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Jay Shetty on Pursuing What You Love, from IMO
Sharing a new show from my friends at Higher Ground, called IMO. You know on Happier, Gretchen gives practical advice meant to uplift you, help you reach goals, and leave you feeling fulfilled. Simil…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 528: Improve Your Hedonic Forecasting, Hacks for Reading More, and Mystery Revealed (Name of New Dog)
Episode 528
We explore the science of "hedonic forecasting"—our often-flawed ability to predict future happiness—and share strategies to make better life decisions. We debate the right approach to a “task cascad…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago