Podcast Episodes

Little Happier: The Positive Value of Negative Emotions

People sometimes assume that “a happy life” is a life without negative emotions, but in fact, negative emotions have a crucial role to play in helping us to create good lives.

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Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

More Happier - The Happiness of a Paul McCartney Concert, the Joy of Aphorisms, and the Delights of Audiobooks

Episode 13

We talk about the adventure of going to a Paul McCartney concert, the joy of writing and collecting aphorisms, and the new delight of listening to an audiobook.

Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabet…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Happier - Ep. 383: Reflect on Your One-Word Theme, Talk to a Rebel Who Wants to Switch Jobs, and a “Cool” Hack

Episode 383

Because the year is almost half over, we review our one-word themes for 2022 to see how we’re doing. We also discuss an inexpensive item that’s useful to keep around the house (or to give as a gift) …

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Little Happier: The Value of the “Quality of Keeping People Together.”

Gertrude Stein wrote that the poet Guillaume Apollinaire had the “quality of keeping people together.” This is a rare and important gift.

Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretche…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Happier - Ep. 382: Responsibility-Shifting Questions, Being a Better Manager, and Why You Might Rent a Salad Bowl

Episode 382

We discuss why we’re trying to stop asking responsibility-shifting questions (which we both do, often), talk about an easy way to rent little-used items, and talk to legendary Silicon Valley manager …

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Little Happier: The Composer Sibelius Had the Right Words to Say about Contralto Marian Anderson

When renowned American contralto Marian Anderson visited the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius in his home, he paid her a beautiful tribute.

Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretche…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

More Happier - Why a Necklace and a Dimmer System Made Us Happy. Plus How to Figure Out Someone’s Tendency

Episode 12

We talk about why a necklace, a dimmer system, and a TV show made us happier. We also discuss the unintended consequences of watching “Get Back,” the Beatles documentary, as well as a quotation from …

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Happier - Ep. 381: Happier Podcast Book Club: Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey Talk about “The Office” and Being BFFs

Episode 381

For the Happier Podcast Book Club, we talk about “The Office BFFs” with Jenna Fischer (Pam) and Angela Kinsey (Angela). We discuss the iconic TV comedy, being best friends, making it in Hollywood, ho…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Little Happier: Someone Else’s Enthusiasm is a Powerful Teacher

Little Happier: Someone Else’s Enthusiasm is a Powerful Teacher

Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com

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Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Happier - Ep. 380: Very Special Episode! Ask Us Anything

Episode 380

Every tenth episode is a Very Special Episode, and in this episode we answer questions from listeners about reading, TV-writing, eating habits, the Four Tendencies, whether Elizabeth has written a wi…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago