Podcast Episodes

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

Episode 559

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 listene…

4 months ago

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

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

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4 months ago

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

We talk about why immersive experiences are so energizing and interesting. We also explore how we can know ourselves better by considering what the a…

4 months, 1 week ago

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

Episode 558

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 easi…

4 months, 1 week ago

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

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 som…

4 months, 1 week ago

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

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 Ha…

4 months, 1 week ago

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

Episode 557

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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4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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 …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

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More Happier: The Joys of Working in an Office, Making Great Recommendations & Tom Cruise Cake

We talk about why working in an office can be a source of happiness—and why making a very successful recommendation is so satisfying. Plus we talk ab…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Ep. 556: Schedule a Saturday Synch-up, Lessons About Getting a New Dog & How to Question a Questioner

Episode 556

We discuss why a weekly "Saturday Synch-up" can reduce squabbling and make coordinating schedules much easier. We also share happiness lessons learne…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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