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Travel Hacks for a Happier Summer
Episode 58901
We revisit dozens of excellent hacks from listeners about how to make traveling more convenient and less stressful—plus we include some of our own tr…
3 weeks ago
Ep. 589: Reflect on a Bittersweet Milestone Moment, Plus a New Addition to Our "Treat Yourself Like" Series
Episode 589
We discuss why reflecting on a milestone moment—even a difficult one—can be a meaningful happiness practice. We also add a new suggestion to our "tre…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Little Happier: The Hard Lesson I Learned from My Daughter’s Tattoo
Episode 58802
My daughter’s tattoo taught me an important lesson in parenthood: nothing can become between me and my daughters and cast a shadow.
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3 weeks, 5 days ago
More Happier: Dinner for Breakfast? Plus A Basic Question About Very Basic Questions
Episode 58801
We explore a surprisingly divisive question: would you eat dinner for breakfast? We also discuss how people learn the unwritten rules of everyday lif…
4 weeks ago
Ep. 588: Find More Time for Fun During the Work Week, Plus a Common Activity That's Riskier Than You Think
Episode 588
We discuss how to make the most of your weekday evenings by setting small, intentional plans. We also talk about an everyday activity that feels so f…
1 month ago
Little Happier: When We Give More to Ourselves, We Can Ask More from Ourselves
Episode 58702
We should give ourselves healthy treats because when we give more to ourselves, we can ask more from ourselves.
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1 month ago
More Happier: Caregiving Roundtable: How Do We Embrace Elder Care Without Losing Ourselves?
Episode 58701
In this Roundtable Conversation, we discuss caregiving. With actress and podcast host Yvette Nicole Brown, author and podcaster Courtney Martin, and …
1 month ago
Ep. 587: Design Your Summer! We Share Our Plans—Plus the Fun of Creating a Signature Drink
Episode 587
We share our "Design Your Summer" plans—an annual tradition. We also discuss a common happiness stumbling block–an item that’s too nice for its purpo…
1 month, 1 week ago
Little Happier: Why You Shouldn’t Comfort a Scared Puppy
Episode 58602
A trainer gave us good advice about our new puppy, Taffy: sometimes, a casual attitude is more calming than the most earnest reassurance.
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1 month, 1 week ago
More Happier: Embracing Whimsy, Plus Our “Move 26” Progress & a Great April Fool’s Prank
Episode 58601
We check in on our “Move 26 in ‘26” progress and discuss adding more whimsy to the month of May–plus a clever April Fools prank. We also highlight a …
1 month, 1 week ago