Podcast Episodes

Ep. 501: Turn Acquaintances into Friends, an Email Hack & a Happiness Lesson Learned from Our Parents

Episode 501

We discuss why you might want to transform an acquaintance into a friend as well as specific ways to deepen that relationship. We also discuss an important happiness lesson modeled for us by our pare…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Little Happier: Willie Wonka, Rat Poison, Neediness, and the Transformative Power of Love

A sweet story about a dog named Sparkle reveals many truths about the nature of love, sacrifice, independence, and marriage.

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Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

More Happier: Gretchen Rubin on The Deep Dive podcast

We’re bringing you my conversation with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael on their podcast, The Deep Dive. We discuss my tips on how to combat anxiety and use all five senses to get more happi…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Episode 500! Reflections and Insights Prompted by Our Podcast Manifesto

Episode 500

In celebration of our 500th original weekly episode (without one break!), we share our Podcast Manifesto and use it to reminisce and reflect on this big milestone. In work and in life, it’s easy to f…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Little Happier: A Famous Art Historian Experiences a Spiritual Epiphany with a Surprising Result

Art historian Kenneth Clark describes his experience of an intense spiritual awakening—a “flood of grace”—and what resulted from it.

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Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

More Happier: The Joy of Deadlines, Couples Therapy & Pondering One of Life’s Big Questions

We talk about how deadlines can boost our happiness, and how a TV show can spark a useful conversation with a teenager about values. Plus we debate a challenging question about how to navigate life’s…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Ep. 499: Helpful Ways to Create Calm, Save Mental Energy & Get More Fun Out of Experiences

Episode 499

We talk about why it’s a good idea to spare ourselves the work of having unnecessary opinions. We also share listeners’ many imaginative suggestions for ways that they help themselves stay calm, as w…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Little Happier: People Are More Interested in a Poison Garden Than a Medicine Garden

A funny yet accurate observation about Alnwick Castle’s famous Poison Garden inspires a question about human nature.

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Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

More Happier: How to Ace a Job Interview (Revisited)

A common happiness stumbling block: interviewing for a job. We're bringing you some helpful tips for acing your next job interview. Hint: prepare! 

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Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Ep. 498: Don’t Volunteer to Bring Bad News & Listeners Suggest Great Tips for Accountability and Pairing

Episode 498

We talk about why it’s advisable (if possible) to avoid being the bringer of bad news. We also discuss why it’s a good idea to RSVP “yes” or “no” quickly--and stick to that decision. Plus we share ma…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago