Podcast Episodes

More Happier: Real Housewives & Bad Apologies, the Empty Nest & Parenting Secrets of Adulthood

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We talk about the joys of summer and of navigating airports and subways. We also discuss how the Real Housewives can set a bad example (surprise!), and we grapple with how parenthood changes during t…

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Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Bonus: Why We’re All Feeling So Disconnected—and a Fun Hack to Help Make Us Close

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Strong relationships are essential for happiness—but they can be hard to maintain. In this bonus episode, we try something totally new: a live experiment using LG’s “Radio Optimism” platform. Can a s…

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Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Ep. 546: Embrace Regret, Sticker Hacks for Back-to-School & Is Upholder-Rebellion Real?

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Episode 546

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We discuss why embracing regret can help us make our lives happier, by helping point the way to a life that better reflects our values. We also share a listener's hack for using customized stickers t…

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Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

A Little Happier: The Fun of Phrases and the Delight of Wordplay

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This humorous collection of phrases, puns, and other kinds of wordplay is a good reminder of the delights of language. 

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Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

More Happier: 7 Happiness Myths—and What’s Actually True [Revisited]

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“Money can’t buy happiness.” “It’s selfish to try to be happier.” These familiar ideas seem wise—but they often hold us back. This week, we revisit 7 common happiness myths and share how letting go o…

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Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep. 545: Consider a Themed Retreat, Stay Safe in Crowds & a Cold-Water Solution

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Episode 545

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We discuss why a themed retreat can boost our happiness, and talk about different possible themes. We also share safety tips for staying safe when caught in a crowd, plus we explore a very simple sol…

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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Introducing: The Deep Dive

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Each week, comedians and best friends Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael take a ‘deep dive’ into their real lives and discuss a wide range of topics including how to pursue joy amidst the insan…

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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

A Little Happier: A True Story About Friendship at the Olympics—and We’re More Free Than We Think

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The extraordinary story of two Olympics-prize-winners Japanese pole vaulters is a testament to the power of friendship—and also a great reminder that if we don't like the decisions being made around …

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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

More Happier: A New Barbie, Quality Screen Time & the Joy of Working on a Porch

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We discuss the fact that a new Barbie has the gear of a Type 1 diabetic. We also talk about how having an additional monitor makes writing more enjoyable and a new TV show that we’ve both been watchi…

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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 544: ”25 for ’25 List” Mid-Year Check-In—How Are We Doing?

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Episode 544

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The year is half over, and we review our “25 for 2025 Lists” to see what progress we’ve made—and to remind ourselves of our unfinished aims for the year. There’s still plenty of time to get a lot don…

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Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago