Podcast Episodes

Little Happier - Can We Rise to the Occasion? Is This Our Moment to Sing the Aria?

When something challenging happens, we must ask ourselves, “Can I rise to the occasion? Will I sing the aria?”

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Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

More Happier - Trying To Fall Asleep? Listen to This Quiet Talk About Roles on a TV Set

Episode 7

For listeners who have trouble falling asleep, we record a calm, leisurely conversation that’s interesting enough to hold listeners’ attention, and quiet enough to help listeners fall asleep—about th…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Happier - Ep. 371: A Talk with Matt Damon! And a Complaint-Free Month and Hack for Photo Albums.

Episode 371

We talk to superstar Matt Damon and water expert Gary White about “The Worth of Water.” We also decide to observe a complaint-free month, and a listener suggests a fun approach to a family photo albu…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Little Happier - Even as a Member of the Beatles, It’s Possible to Feel Left Out and Bad at Your Job

A story told by Ringo Starr, the drummer for the Beatles, is a good reminder that we can’t know how other people are feeling—which is probably a lot like what we’re feeling.

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Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Happier - Ep. 370: Very Special Episode! Hacks and Suggestions for Getting More Rest

Episode 370

In this Very Special Episode, in honor of #Rest22in22, we talk about how our own rest is going, and share hacks and suggestions from listeners about how they’re finding more rest in 2022.

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Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Little Happier - The Danger of Finish Lines, According to Kurt Vonnegut

Setting a finish line can help people reach a goal, but it can actually can undermine the process of forming a habit. In a letter to his son, renowned author Kurt Vonnegut explains why finish lines c…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

More Happier - The Joy of Being a Minor Expert, Having Two Dogs, and Counting Your Steps

Episode 6

We talk about why learning more about the Beatles and watching short videos makes us happier—and the experience of having two dogs. Plus a listener explains the satisfaction of tracking daily steps.

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Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

Happier - Ep. 369: Burned Out? Identify the Problem! Plus Kathryn Schulz Talks Love and Loss

Episode 369

Feeling burned out? We talk about the first, crucial step toward a solution: Identify the problem. Plus we talk about how to help in Ukraine, and writer Kathryn Schulz talks about love and loss.

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Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

Little Happier - The Surreal Aphorisms of Comedian Steven Wright Shed Light on Human Nature

With his surreal one-liners, comedian Steven Wright helps us to understand human nature and the world in a clearer (and more hilarious) light.

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Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

Happier - Ep. 368: Think by Talking, Start a Puzzle Exchange, and More Dates for the Calendar of Catalysts

Episode 368

We discuss why, when faced with a challenge, you might talk it through to think it through; why it could be fun to start a puzzle exchange; and we add many more terrific dates to the Calendar of Cata…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago