Podcast Episodes

Little Happier: My COVID-19 Song: “New York City, Lexington Avenue, Rush Hour.”

As I stood in the middle of the unnaturally deserted Lexington Avenue at rush hour, I felt, “This is the moment when I should begin to sing.”

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Published on 5 years, 7 months ago

Ep. 272: Make a “Power Hour After” list, a Conversation about Parenting with Dr. Elizabeth Schwarz, and Elizabeth Talks about No Alcohol April.

Episode 272

We talk about you might make a “Power Hour After list,” Dr. Elizabeth Schwarz joins us to talk about how to deal with common parenting challenges, and Elizabeth celebrates her completion of No Alcoho…

Published on 5 years, 7 months ago

Little Happier: What’s the Best Time to Plant a Tree?

A famous proverb illustrates why now is the best time to start anything—because it’s the only time we can start anything.

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Published on 5 years, 7 months ago

Ep. 271: Make Lists to Make Memories, an Easy Way to Make Zoom Meetings More Fun, and a Discussion about Meditation with Dan Harris of 10% Happier.

Episode 271

We discuss why you might make lists to make memories, we talk about a fun, easy way to enliven Zoom meetings, and Dan Harris of 10% Happier explains how and why meditation can be helpful during these…

Published on 5 years, 7 months ago

Little Happier: “I Love You as Much as the Salt in My Soup.”

NOTE: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 situation took hold. Given the rapidly changing situation, it may be jarring to hear me ignore it—and that’s why.

This folk tale is a good reminder …

Published on 5 years, 7 months ago

Ep. 270: Very Special Episode with Advice for Graduates

Episode 270

We asked listeners for advice for graduates: What’s the best advice you ever got? What advice do you give to others--or that you wish you could give to your younger self? Plus suggestions for marking…

Published on 5 years, 7 months ago

Little Happier: Michael Jordan Had a “Love of the Game” Clause

NOTE: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 situation took hold. Given the rapidly changing situation, it may be jarring to hear me ignore it—and that’s why.

I love this example of an outstand…

Published on 5 years, 8 months ago

Ep. 269: Choose a COVID-19 Mantra, a Fun Way to Celebrate These Difficult Days, and Casey Schwartz Talks about “Attention.”

Episode 269

We discuss why you might pick a mantra for the COVID-19 situation, propose a fun way to celebrate while safe at home, and talk to Casey Schwartz about the challenge of paying attention.

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Published on 5 years, 8 months ago

Little Happier: A Loud Noise Woke Me Up from a Sound Sleep in a Mississippi Hotel—and Made Me Very Happy.

NOTE: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 situation took hold. Given the rapidly changing situation, it may be jarring to hear me ignore it—and that’s why.

The sound of a train racing across…

Published on 5 years, 8 months ago

Ep. 268: Limit Yourself to One Option, a Self-Care Solution, and Chris Guillebeau Talks about “The Money Tree” and Creating the Work Life We Want

Episode 268

NOTE: These episodes were recorded before the COVID-19 situation took hold. Given the rapidly changing situation, it’s jarring to hear us ignore it—and that’s why.

We discuss why you might limit yours…

Published on 5 years, 8 months ago