Podcast Episodes

More Happier: Orangetheory, Excitement in Central Park, and Great Stationery

Episode 60

We talk about Elizabeth’s first visit to Orangetheory, Gretchen’s experience of the eclipse, and a celebration of picture books in Kansas City.

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Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Ep. 477: Show Yourself, Embrace Fun Plans, Realize You’re a Mentor—Plus a Great Hack for Altoids Tins

Episode 477

We talk about why it’s a good idea to show ourselves (inspired by a

Hollywood headshot story). We also tackle a listener’s question about how to

recognize when we’ve become a mentor and the happiness s…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Little Happier: Justice O’Connor, “America the Beautiful,” and My America Feeling

During the memorial service for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the lyrics of “America the Beautiful” invoked the principle aim of her life, and one of the great dreams of the United State…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Ep. 476: If You Want Neither to Lie nor Tell the Truth, Plus a “Silky” Debate and a Yoga-Block Hack

Episode 476

We talk about how we can boost happiness by paying attention to the textures in

our everyday lives. We also share an easy hack for improving video meetings and

share listeners’ creative ideas for #Writ…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Little Happier: All This Junk Is an Expression of Love

When we’re unsuccessfully trying to get rid of our children’s old toys, or a sweetheart’s ragged t-shirts from college, and can’t figure out why it’s so hard to make progress, remember: all this junk…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

More Happier: Treadmill Days vs. Finish-Line Days, a Dance-Party Challenge, and Plans for April Fool’s Day

Episode 59

We explore the difference between discouraging “treadmill days” and energizing “finish-line days.” We also discuss the creative challenge of planning a good family April Fool’s Day joke and coming up…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Ep. 475: Listeners’ “No-Spend February” Ideas, Boost Happiness by Sending Cards, and a Quick Way to Connect

Episode 475

In honor of National Card and Letter Writing Month, we suggest writing cards or

letters to boost happiness—perhaps as part of #Write24in24. We also share

listeners’ useful insights and resources from o…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Little Happier: What Seems Important Isn’t Always What’s Actually Important

What seems important when events are unfolding isn’t always what turns out to be most significant, when we look back.

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Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Ep. 474: Watch Your Vent/Non-Vent Ratio, Why Rebels Dislike SMART Goals, and Top Habits for Happiness

Episode 474

We talk about why it’s helpful to pay attention to how much time we spend

venting, versus not venting, to our family and friends. We also answer a listener’s

question about why SMART goals don’t work f…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Little Happier: Dangers Don’t Always Feel Dangerous

When an activity feels ordinary—such as texting while walking—it doesn’t feel dangerous, and that familiarity can mislead us.

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Published on 1 year, 9 months ago