Podcast Episodes

Ep. 511: Choose a One-Word Theme: We Review Our 2024 Themes and Reveal Our 2025 Themes

Episode 511

Choosing a one-word theme is one of the most fun and thought-provoking exercises within the “Design Your Year” set. Here, we review our themes for 2024 and reveal the themes we’ve chosen for 2025. We…

Published on 1 year ago

Little Happier: What Do Humans Possess that Artificial Intelligence Doesn’t Possess?

My reflections about artificial intelligence reminded me of the climactic scene in Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time, a masterpiece of children’s literature. That scene illuminates a profound tru…

Published on 1 year ago

More Happier: How to be Perfect with TV Producer Mike Schur

We revisit a conversation with TV writer and producer Mike Schur, who has created some of our favorite TV shows ever including "The Office," "Parks and Recreation," and "The Good Place." We also talk…

Published on 1 year ago

Ep. 510: Very Special Episode: Dozens of Travel Hacks! So Many Good Ideas

Episode 510

We share dozens of excellent hacks from listeners about how to make traveling more convenient and less stressful—plus we include some of our own travel-hack discoveries.

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Published on 1 year ago

Little Happier: The Paradox of Purpose: Those We Support Become Our Strength

Two teaching stories from very different contexts both illuminate a powerful truth: Our deepest source of resilience often comes from caring for others.

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Published on 1 year ago

More Happier: An Unasked College Question, Unsought Advice & the Joy of Meeting in Person

Inspired by a friend, we discuss the question of what we wanted to accomplish in college (a question we never asked ourselves at the time). We also explore some helpful advice for the Metropolitan Mu…

Published on 1 year ago

Ep. 509: Happier Gift Guide: Great Gifts for the People We Love

Episode 509

We’re entering the season of gift-giving, so we suggest gift ideas in several categories: for rest and relaxation; for the home; for family members; for Gen Z children; and for readers.

Resources and…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Little Happier: Two Lessons: Enthusiasm Makes a Big Difference, and Resist the Fantasy

A friend’s wise observation gave me greater clarity as I considered a common challenge of parenthood: If and when we pressure a child to participate in an activity.

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Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

More Happier: Hacks to Make Thanksgiving Easier & More Fun [Revisited]

For this episode of More Happier, we’re revisiting one of our Very Special Episodes - Hacks, Hacks, and More Hacks for Making Entertaining Easier and More Fun. With Thanksgiving coming up and the Dec…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Ep. 508: Learn from Someone’s Mistake, Stay Connected in a Hard Time & Why Wednesday Is Special

Episode 508

We share listeners’ examples of important lessons they’ve learned from other people’s mistakes, and also what features make Wednesday a particularly enjoyable day of their week. Plus we discuss a pra…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago