Podcast Episodes

Halfway Day Reminds Us to Review Our “24 for 24” Lists

Episode 488

Ep. 488: July 2 is Halfway Day, and we use that date to remind us to reflect on our “24 for 24” list and to decide how to tackle the (many) unfinished items. Plus we discuss #Write24in24 and our one-…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Little Happier: A Problem of Advanced Technology Gets a Funny, Old-Fashioned Solution

A problem created by the advanced technology of a towering skyscraper is successfully addressed with a very simple, low-tech solution. In the end, the forces of nature always remain at work.

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Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

More Happier: Happiness of Hiking, a Big Announcement & Can You Make Yourself Interested?

Episode 65

We talk about our upcoming adventure, a hiking trip in England. Plus we discuss a big writing announcement, and debate the question of whether and why we might want to push ourselves to take an inter…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Book Club: We Talk to Writer Anne Lamott About Love, Family, and Forgiveness

Episode 487

Ep. 487: Book Club: We Talk to Writer Anne Lamott About Love, Family, and Forgiveness

For the Happier Podcast Book Club, we talk to renowned writer Anne Lamott about her beautiful new collection of es…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Little Happier: A Lesson Learned by Beyoncé and Solange Can Be Learned by Us, Too.

Mathew Knowles, the father and musical manager of Beyoncé and Solange, gave great advice about preparing for an important performance.

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Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Design Your Summer, Comfort vs. Adventure, & Friendship Burnout

Episode 486

Ep. 486: As we do each year, we talk about how and why to design our summer. We also discuss whether we prefer comfort or adventure, as well as how to tell the differences among colds, allergies, and…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Little Happier: A Friend Is Startled by Her Realization About Skiing

A casual conversation during brunch caused my friend to reevaluate her attitude toward skiing.

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Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

More Happier: A Major Milestone, Getting Ideas for What to Watch or Read, & Survivor

Episode 64

We talk about a major milestone we just reached: one thousand episodes! Plus we discuss what suggestions for watching, reading, and listening we’ve gotten from our children, and Elizabeth mentions a …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Easy, Helpful Hacks for Summer, Surprising Whimsy, & Kelly Ripa Talks Off Camera

Episode 485

Episode 485: We share many useful hacks from listeners about how to make summertime activities easier and more fun. We also have a candid, hilarious conversation with legendary TV talk-show host Kell…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Little Happier: Bob Dylan Isn’t a Singer the Way the Others Are Singers

A producer observed that Bob Dylan isn’t a singer the way that Stevie Wonder is a singer. They both belong to a group of top musicians, however, because there’s not merely one way to be a singer.

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Published on 1 year, 6 months ago