Podcast Episodes

Little Happier: Sometimes, Life Feels Like Art. Recently I Felt Like Reciting Poetry to a Crowd

Sometimes life achieves the formal perfection of art, or a moment can seem so transcendent that only art can allow us to express what we feel.

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Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

More Happier: Get Ready for Fall in Just 30 Minutes [Revisited]

Clear the Decks! We revisit one of our most popular episodes to help you prepare for the return to routine after summer—or anytime you’re gearing up for a change. 

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Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 549: Make a Love List, Back-to-School Hacks & How to Learn Someone’s Real Opinion

Episode 549

We explore the power of creating a "love list" to help us stay connected with the people who matter most. We share a clever way for getting someone’s honest opinions, plus, we dive into listeners' mo…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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 3 months, 3 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 3 months, 4 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months, 1 week 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 4 months, 1 week ago