Podcast Episodes

Little Happier-What Andy Warhol Taught Me About Drama Queens: It's Not a Bug, It's a Feature

Andy Warhol's observation of stars Edie Sedgwick and Judy Garland reveals a surprising truth about why some people are drawn to those surrounded by constant drama. What seems like a flaw—perpetual ch…

Published on 11 months ago

More Happier: Movies That Represent Concepts, the Pleasure of Examples & QuirkyWays of Eating

For Quality Screen Time, we find examples of movies that perfectly represent a concept (think “Groundhog Day.”) We also talk about the characteristic ways that people approach their meals, and the be…

Published on 11 months ago

Ep. 517: Strengthen Your Grip, a Haiku Hack & Musician Mike Posner Talks Happiness

Episode 517

We talk about why grip strength is an important factor for good health and fitness—and how to work on it. We share a fun and easy hack for elevating any occasion, and we talk to Grammy-nominated musi…

Published on 11 months ago

Little Happier: Even NBA Stars Take the Subway: A Perfect New York City Moment

When Marathon Day meets NBA Game Day in New York City, a truth about New York City is revealed: No matter how famous or successful you are, and no matter where you’re going, sometimes it’s just faste…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

More Happier: Tools for sticking to your New Year's Resolutions [Revisited]

Many people use January 1 as a catalyst for habit change. While people say “new year, new you,” it’s really new year, same you! But we can find better tools and in this Very Special Episode, we're re…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

Ep. 516: Listeners’ Creative One-Word Themes, Use It or Lose It & Make Everyday Life More Fun

Episode 516

We talk about why the familiar advice “use it or lose it” has an additional useful meaning. We also share many imaginative ideas for one-word themes from listeners, as well as some further thoughts o…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

Little Happier: When Your Life's Work Chooses You: The Beauty and Burden of a Calling

From circus performers to doctors to writers to social workers, we can experience a "call"—an irresistible pull toward certain work that can feel both like a gift and a burden. While a calling provid…

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

More Happier - "24 Things That Please Me" and Why Making That Kind of List Makes Us Happier

We review the list of “24 things that please me” that Gretchen created as one item in her “24 for 24” list. We discuss why those things are pleasing—and why making this kind of list can help us feel …

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Revealed! Our “25 for 25” Lists of 25 Big & Small Things We Want to Do in 2025

Episode 515

As part of the “Design Your Year” tools, we reveal our “25 for ‘25” lists of the twenty-five things we want to accomplish in 2025. Some are fun, some are demanding; some quick, some complicated; some…

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Little Happier: The Art of Reframing: How Loss Can Become Protection

A concept from Japanese culture reframes what seems like pure misfortune—the loss of a beloved engagement ring—into an act of invisible grace and protection.

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Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago