Podcast Episodes

A Little Happier: A Teaching Story So Good That It Should Be True

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Sometimes a teaching story has such a great lesson that it doesn’t even matter if it’s not true. While the famous story of the sardines and the catfish turns out to be apocryphal, it illustrates a us…

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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

More Happier: Deck the Halls! 24 Quick Tasks to Get Holiday-Ready [Revisited]

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A twist on our “Clear the Decks” strategy—this episode guides you through a series of quick, one-minute tasks to help you get organized for the holidays.

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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Ep. 559: Feel Lonely? Out of Touch? Try This. Plus the Beautiful Pressure to “Use It Up”

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Episode 559

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We talk about the value of having a party (a party that’s not family- or child-centric). We share an easy hack for assembling furniture. Plus listeners give their examples of how they feel the pressu…

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Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

A Little Happier: Surprise: Gossip Can Be Good for You

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Despite its bad reputation, gossip is actually a ubiquitous and important feature of human communication.

Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

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Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

More Happier: Embrace the Immersive, Reflect on Your Algorithm & Clear Clutter to Boost Energy

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We talk about why immersive experiences are so energizing and interesting. We also explore how we can know ourselves better by considering what the algorithm reflects back to us about our interests, …

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Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ep. 558: Have “One Big Thing” Holding You Back? Listeners Weigh In. Plus the Value of Making Space

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Episode 558

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We discuss why making space to put things away can free up your time, energy, and space—also, buying duplicates of necessary items can make life easier. Plus listeners give their answers about the “o…

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Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Little Happier: A Story from Real Life: Sometimes, We Help Best by Hanging Back

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Sometimes, helping can hurt. When people are struggling, our impulse is to try to pull them back on their feet, when what they really need is for someone to sit beside them and ask, "What do you need…

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Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

More Happier: You Can’t Outrun Fate—and Other Haunting Truths [Revisited]

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Sometimes, looking at what unsettles us gives us a clearer view of what matters most. In this Halloween episode, we revisit a collection of Little Happier stories about fate, superstition, loss, and …

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Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 557: Happier Book Club: Liz Gilbert Talks About Love, Addiction & Grief in “All the Way to the River”

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Episode 557

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We talk to blockbuster bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert about her latest book —a compelling memoir that’s impossible to put down.

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All the Way to the Ri…

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Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

A Little Happier: A Counter-Intuitive Truth About How to Be a Good Guest

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Observing my own parents—and realizing why they make sure good houseguests—helped me discover a Secret of Adulthood: “Be full of desires and easy to please.”

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Published on 2 months ago