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Ep. 581: Narcissist? Codependent? Panic Attack? Maybe Not. Plus a Quick Cure for Worry
Episode 581
We talk about why it’s a good idea to avoid self-diagnosis. We also suggest an easy hack for people prone to worry, and share our progress on “Design…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
A Little Happier: The Met Is My Metaphor
I am the laboratory, I am the notebook, and I am the museum.
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2 months, 3 weeks ago
More Happier: What Can the Real Housewives Teach Us About Hope? Plus the New Hollywood Trend
We discuss the Real Housewives and their lessons in time, hope, and perseverance. Plus we explore a new trend sweeping the world of Hollywood, and a …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 580: Very Special Episode! Ask Us Anything
Episode 580
In this Ask Us Anything episode, we tackle everything from sibling competition to book clubs to our family custom of not saying “I love you.”
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2 months, 3 weeks ago
A Little Happier: The Effort Doesn’t Get Easier, But You Get Stronger.
As an eight-year-old, my daughter Eleanor made a remark that is a reassuring reminder for many challenges we face.
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2 months, 4 weeks ago
How to Reduce Relationship Conflict with the Four Tendencies
Conflict with a sweetheart or a child can be hard to resolve. In this Revisited episode, we share some of our most useful conversations for using the…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Ep. 579: Do You Have Trouble Making Plans with Friends? And How to Question a Questioner
Episode 579
We talk about why proposing an anchor date makes it easier to set plans with friends. We also include answers from Questioners about why they don’t l…
3 months ago
A Little Happier: Why Lady Gaga Matters for My One-Word Theme for 2026
Listening to Lady Gaga sing the theme song of iconic children’s TV show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” made me pay attention to the song’s familiar wo…
3 months ago
More Happier: Do You Expect Too Much? Plus, How to Finish an Important Project
We discuss whether we might be expecting too much these days from the workplace, from marriage, from schools, from family. We also talk about the cha…
3 months ago
Ep. 578: Do You Dread Giving a Toast? And You Probably Want the Same Snack
Episode 578
We talk about why proposing a toast can boost our happiness and discuss many do’s and don’ts for making a good toast. We also discuss some funny rese…
3 months, 1 week ago