Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media [https://lemonadamedia.com/] (https://lemonadamedia.com/)

Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media [https://lemonadamedia.com/] (https://lemonadamedia.com/)

 

#1244

More Happier: “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner [Revisited]

As part of our Happier Podcast Book Club, we revisit our conversation with Michelle Zauner... more

14 hrs Ago

26 MINS

26:07

14 hrs Ago


#1243

Ep. 564: Revealing…the Annual Challenge for 2026! Plus a Report on Read 25 in 2025

We report on our experience with the “Design Your Year” exercise of the annual... more

10 Dec 2025

28 MINS

28:35

10 Dec 2025


#1242

A Little Happier: Have You Ever Felt Like an Employee of Your Former Self?

Do You Feel Like an Employee of Your Former Self?Renowned novelist Ian McEwan makes a funn... more

08 Dec 2025

04 MINS

04:11

08 Dec 2025


#1241

More Happier: Your Guide to Stress-Free Holiday Hosting [Revisited]

Make entertaining easier. These simple hacks take the stress out of hosting and help you f... more

06 Dec 2025

26 MINS

26:01

06 Dec 2025


#1240

Ep. 563: Need a One-Word Theme for Next Year? We Review and Reveal Our Words

We talk about why choosing a one-word theme for the year can be such a creative, construct... more

03 Dec 2025

38 MINS

38:35

03 Dec 2025


#1239

A Little Happier: Do You Suffer from “Paris Syndrome?”

The gap between expectations and reality determines whether we feel happy or disappointed.... more

01 Dec 2025

05 MINS

05:00

01 Dec 2025


#1238

Bonus: Hacks to Make the Holidays Happier [Revisited]

We revisit our long list of hacks to make the holidays a happier time. Resources & links ... more

30 Nov 2025

29 MINS

29:52

30 Nov 2025


#1237

More Happier: Do You Specifically Recollect Yourself at Different Ages?

We discuss a know-yourself-better question related to how we conceive of ourselves at diff... more

29 Nov 2025

25 MINS

25:06

29 Nov 2025


#1236

Ep. 562: Do You Hesitate to Raise Your Hand to Make Something Happen? Plus a Medication Hack

We talk about why it’s such a happiness-booster to raise your hand to organize an ev... more

26 Nov 2025

29 MINS

29:22

26 Nov 2025


#1235

A Little Happier: A True Story of Redeeming a Loss Through Sacrifice

The awe-inspiring true story of “Mountain Man” Dashrath Manjhi is an example o... more

24 Nov 2025

03 MINS

03:01

24 Nov 2025


#1234

Bonus Episode: Who Am I Without Kids at Home? (Gretchen Rubin on “Laugh Lines”)

I joined Kim and Penn Holderness on their podcast "Laugh Lines" for a funny, thoughtful ta... more

23 Nov 2025

44 MINS

44:18

23 Nov 2025


#1233

More Happier: Do Holidays Leave You Exhausted, Not Restored? Priya Parker, Francis Lam & Kate Bowler...

It’s easy to get swept up in a cycle of holidays that feels more like a relentless t... more

22 Nov 2025

36 MINS

36:38

22 Nov 2025


#1232

Ep. 561: Need Some Fresh Ideas for Gift-Giving? Here Are Many Great Suggestions

It can be a real challenge to find new, useful ideas for gifts. We suggest many of our own... more

19 Nov 2025

32 MINS

32:25

19 Nov 2025


#1231

A Little Happier: A Beautiful Ending & the Final Passage of Queen Victoria

As a writer, I'm particularly drawn to great endings, and I read the extraordinary closing... more

17 Nov 2025

05 MINS

05:03

17 Nov 2025


#1230

More Happier: Is It Always a Bad Idea to Gossip? Plus: Choosing a One-Word Theme for the Year

We talk about the challenge of choosing a one-word theme for the upcoming year, as well as... more

15 Nov 2025

25 MINS

25:01

15 Nov 2025


#1229

Ep. 560: Very Special Episode: What Secrets Does Your Therapist Wish They Could Tell You?

We talk to Lori Gottlieb—psychotherapist, bestselling author, and co-host of the &ld... more

12 Nov 2025

38 MINS

38:50

12 Nov 2025


#1228

A Little Happier: A Teaching Story So Good That It Should Be True

Sometimes a teaching story has such a great lesson that it doesn’t even matter if it... more

10 Nov 2025

03 MINS

03:00

10 Nov 2025


#1227

More Happier: Deck the Halls! 24 Quick Tasks to Get Holiday-Ready [Revisited]

A twist on our “Clear the Decks” strategy—this episode guides you throug... more

08 Nov 2025

21 MINS

21:29

08 Nov 2025


#1226

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

We talk about the value of having a party (a party that’s not family- or child-centr... more

05 Nov 2025

30 MINS

30:07

05 Nov 2025


#1225

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

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

03 Nov 2025

02 MINS

02:57

03 Nov 2025


#1224

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... more

01 Nov 2025

25 MINS

25:25

01 Nov 2025


#1223

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

We discuss why making space to put things away can free up your time, energy, and space&md... more

29 Oct 2025

35 MINS

35:04

29 Oct 2025


#1222

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 the... more

27 Oct 2025

03 MINS

03:09

27 Oct 2025


#1221

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 t... more

25 Oct 2025

22 MINS

22:37

25 Oct 2025