Podcast Episodes

Bonus: Hacks to Make the Holidays Happier [Revisited]

We revisit our long list of hacks to make the holidays a happier time.

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Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

More Happier: Do You Specifically Recollect Yourself at Different Ages?

We discuss a know-yourself-better question related to how we conceive of ourselves at different ages. Plus we talk about a way to find excellent book recommendations.

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Published on 3 weeks ago

Ep. 562: Do You Hesitate to Raise Your Hand to Make Something Happen? Plus a Medication Hack

Episode 562

We talk about why it’s such a happiness-booster to raise your hand to organize an event or undertaking—to realize that if you don’t do it, no one will. We also share a hack for making it easier to ta…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

A Little Happier: A True Story of Redeeming a Loss Through Sacrifice

The awe-inspiring true story of “Mountain Man” Dashrath Manjhi is an example of how we can transform pain into action that can help others. After his wife died for lack of medical care, Dashrath Manj…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bonus Episode: Who Am I Without Kids at Home? (Gretchen Rubin on “Laugh Lines”)

I joined Kim and Penn Holderness on their podcast "Laugh Lines" for a funny, thoughtful talk about parenting after the kids move out—a great listen as families come back together for the holidays.

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Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

More Happier: Do Holidays Leave You Exhausted, Not Restored? Priya Parker, Francis Lam & Kate Bowler on Celebration

It’s easy to get swept up in a cycle of holidays that feels more like a relentless to-do list than a source of joy. In this Celebration Roundtable, we talk about how to embrace the holidays as opport…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Ep. 561: Need Some Fresh Ideas for Gift-Giving? Here Are Many Great Suggestions

Episode 561

It can be a real challenge to find new, useful ideas for gifts. We suggest many of our own recommendations, plus we include dozens of ideas from listeners. 

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Published on 1 month ago

A Little Happier: A Beautiful Ending & the Final Passage of Queen Victoria

As a writer, I'm particularly drawn to great endings, and I read the extraordinary closing paragraphs of Lytton Strachey’s biography Queen Victoria. Strachey imagines Victoria's fading mind retracing…

Published on 1 month ago

More Happier: Is It Always a Bad Idea to Gossip? Plus: Choosing a One-Word Theme for the Year

We talk about the challenge of choosing a one-word theme for the upcoming year, as well as the surprising value of gossip. Plus we talk about a fun reason to have a party.

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Published on 1 month ago

Ep. 560: Very Special Episode: What Secrets Does Your Therapist Wish They Could Tell You?

Episode 560

We talk to Lori Gottlieb—psychotherapist, bestselling author, and co-host of the “Since You Asked” advice podcast—about what she wishes she could tell her patients. We discuss questions like why pati…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago