Podcast Episodes

Little Happier: A Happiness Lesson from the Friends’ Central Perk Coffee Shop

A touch of levity can help us navigate awkward or painful situations by making it easier for people to hear difficult things—as illustrated by a funny moment from the popular TV show Friends.

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Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

More Happier: Talking Romance Writing with Stacey Abrams and Lori Gottlieb

In this Roundtable discussion, we explore the role of romance in fiction and real life. Author and political leader Stacey Abrams explains how she weaves it into her suspense novels by focusing on au…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ep. 548: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, Surprising Fun & Solving Rebel Resistance to Something Desirable

Episode 548

We explore how we can signal dedication to an aim by putting our money where our mouth is—though it’s important to note that merely spending money isn’t enough. We also share listeners' delightfully …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Little Happier: Mega-Star Taylor Swift Chooses the Right Tool to Suit Her Work

Super-star musician Taylor Swift has three categories of imaginary pens that she uses to write her songs. Having the right tools helps to make work a joy—and in Taylor Swift’s case, even imaginary to…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

More Happier: Gretchen Joins the Podcast “10% Happier with Dan Harris”

From Dan Harris’s podcast, 10% Happier—a conversation about how to remember and use what truly makes us happier. We talk about why it’s so easy to forget helpful ideas, what to notice when you’re hid…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 547: Beware the Impulse to Disengage, Planning Themed Retreats & How to Know Yourself Better.

Episode 547

We discuss why we should beware of the impulse to disengage when we feel lonely, purposeless, or overwhelmed by bad news. We also share listener responses about creative themed-retreat ideas, such as…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

A Little Happier: Keep an Empty shelf—and Also Keep a Junk Drawer.

Creating an orderly environment can be surprisingly energizing and mood-boosting. And while an empty shelf holds invitation and promise, so does a junk drawer. 

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Published on 2 months ago

More Happier: Real Housewives & Bad Apologies, the Empty Nest & Parenting Secrets of Adulthood

We talk about the joys of summer and of navigating airports and subways. We also discuss how the Real Housewives can set a bad example (surprise!), and we grapple with how parenthood changes during t…

Published on 2 months ago

Bonus: Why We’re All Feeling So Disconnected—and a Fun Hack to Help Make Us Close

Strong relationships are essential for happiness—but they can be hard to maintain. In this bonus episode, we try something totally new: a live experiment using LG’s “Radio Optimism” platform. Can a s…

Published on 2 months ago

Ep. 546: Embrace Regret, Sticker Hacks for Back-to-School & Is Upholder-Rebellion Real?

Episode 546

We discuss why embracing regret can help us make our lives happier, by helping point the way to a life that better reflects our values. We also share a listener's hack for using customized stickers t…

Published on 2 months ago