Podcast Episodes

More Happier: Navigating New Year Pressure with Gretchen Rubin on "The Lazy Genius" [Revisited]

Already exhausted by the new year? In this conversation on the "Lazy Genius" podcast, host Kendra Adachi and I explore why “fresh start” culture crea…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

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Move Happier: How to "Get It Done" and Finally Complete Your Dream Project [Bonus]

You have a big project you want to finish. So why can’t you get it done?

In my new Audible Original audiobook “Get It Done: How to Complete Your Drea…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

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Ep. 568: Revealed! Our “26 for 2026” Lists

Episode 568

As one of the three “Design Your Year” exercises, we each wrote a list of 26 things we want to accomplish in 2026. Some repeats, some new.

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

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A Little Happier: Why Would an Accomplished Juggler Deliberately Drop a Prop?

In his speaking, Winston Churchill often deliberately made mistakes. He understood that an imperfect speech would be more persuasive and moving than …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

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More Happier: Rethinking Resolutions with Gretchen Rubin on NPR’s “Life Kit” [Revisited]

Just in time for January, I joined NPR’s “Life Kit” to talk about New Year’s resolutions, why they fail, and a more effective way to build better hab…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

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Ep. 567: Do You Feel Unprepared for the New Year? Plus Roller-Derby Names

Episode 567

We talk about a thought-provoking, helpful exercise to help prepare for the upcoming year. We also share an easy hack for making parties more fun, re…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

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A Little Happier: Warren Buffett Talks about Good Jockeys and Good Horses

With his characteristic skill, and with a powerful metaphor, Warren Buffett makes the point that even talented people won’t succeed if they’re workin…

5 months, 4 weeks ago

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More Happier: Do You Need Help Taking a Good Photo? Or Making a Tough Decision?

We talk about a whimsical way to take better photographs, a useful question for making a hard decision, and the joy of field trips.

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6 months ago

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Ep. 566: Do You Ever Think “This Is Not Good; I Could Do This Better?” Plus Accountability Hacks

Episode 556

We talk about why the realization “I could this this task better myself” can help us identify possible opportunities. We also talk about how to give …

6 months ago

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A Happier Holiday Reading: “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry

As a gift to listeners, I read O. Henry’s classic "The Gift of the Magi"—a timeless reminder of what really matters most for our happiness during the…

6 months ago

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