Podcast Episodes

More Happier: No “Guilty” Pleasures & Returning to the Treadmill Desk

We talk about why it can helpful to trust our interests and inclinations about what to read, watch, or listen to, without imposing a lot of judgment on our choices.

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Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 540: Very Special Episode: Treasure Trove of Easy Ideas to Add Whimsy to Daily Life

Episode 540

In this Very Special Episode, we share dozens of ideas from listeners—and ourselves—about how to add an element of whimsy to everyday life, without needing to spend much time, energy, or money.  

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Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Little Happier: “New Yorker” Covers and My Peculiar Yearning for a City I Already Have

New Yorker magazine covers capture something both true and elusive about the city, by distilling New York in single images, so that the place feels simultaneously familiar and out of reach.

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Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

More Happier: Bestselling Novel "The Ministry of Time" Audiobook Preview

In honor of our upcoming Read 25 Day, we are excited to share an audiobook preview of bestselling novel "The Ministry of Time" from Lemonada's own "Your Next Listen" podcast. 

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Published on 6 months ago

Ep. 539: Don't Disparage What Matters, Funny Travel Trends & Handling Hurtful "Jokes"

Episode 539

We discuss why we shouldn't downplay things that are actually important to us (such as saying “I don’t care about my birthday” if you do care). We also review some fun new travel terms, such as "town…

Published on 6 months ago

Little Happier: Paris, Rose, a Fortune Cookie—an Anniversary Toast to My Husband Jamie

A double anniversary (of a wedding and of a life-saving medical cure) inspired this toast—with allusion to Gertrude Stein, Wendell Berry, and “The Office.”

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Published on 6 months ago

More Happier: Gretchen on Totally Booked with Zibby Owens

We bring you a conversation with my friend Zibby Owens on her podcast Totally Booked. Taped in front of a life studio audience, we discuss my new book, Secrets of Adulthood, the beauty of frameworks,…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Ep. 538: Set a Tripwire, Decide If You Need the Storage Unit & Do You Use that Gizmo?

Episode 538

We talk about why it can be helpful to set a tripwire for making a decision or moving forward. We also discuss a Secret of Adulthood that’s very relevant to the practice of keeping a storage unit (ev…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Little Happier: Four Helpful “Secrets of Adulthood” for Parents

Becoming a parent can be one of the most transformative, and instructive, experiences of our lives. These four “Secrets of Adulthood” examine some of the most important lessons parenthood can teach u…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

More Happier: James Taylor, Unrealistic Expectations & Do You Love to Provision?

James Taylor and a new puppy are making us happier. We also explore the question of whether it’s common these days to have perhaps unrealistically high expectations from the people and organizations …

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago