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. Part of the Audacy Network.

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. Part of the Audacy Network.

 

#1021

Ask Us Anything: We Talk About the Podcast, Writing, Our Personal Lives & More

Ep. 492: In this “Ask Us Anything” episode, we answer listeners’ questions about the podcast, writing, reading, dogs, our personal lives, and more. Get in touch:  [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads [@LizCraft] (https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/)  on Instagram [@LizCraft] (https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft) on Threads [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on ThreadsGet the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get the resources and all links related to this episode here: [http://happiercast.com/492] (http://happiercast.com/492) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest New York Times bestselling book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/)  to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses.  [Now available] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) wherever books are sold. Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/)  to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Jul 2024

38 MINS

38:16

24 Jul 2024


#1020

Little Happier: A Daughter-in-Law Hears Exactly What She Needs to Hear

When my friend worried about being displaced in the affection of her husband’s family after the appearance of a new daughter-in-law, her mother-in-law knew just what to say to reassure and comfort her. Get in touch: [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses. Now available - [order here] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) . Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/) to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

22 Jul 2024

03 MINS

03:36

22 Jul 2024


#1019

More Happier: Favorite TV Moments, the Fun of People-Watching in NYC and LA, and the Joy of Calm

We discuss some of our favorite moments from our favorite TV shows. We also compare what we see people doing out in public in Los Angeles and New York City; people are delightfully unselfconscious. Plus we talk about the calm of non-school summer mornings and “quiet airports.” Get in touch:  [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads [@LizCraft] (https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/)  on Instagram [@LizCraft] (https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft) on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest New York Times bestselling book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/)  to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses.  [Now available] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) wherever books are sold. Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/)  to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

20 Jul 2024

23 MINS

23:45

20 Jul 2024


#1018

Identify Your Style, an Easy Hack For Clutter, and a Talk with Gary Vee

Ep. 491: We share listeners’ suggestions and resources for identifying our personal styles. We also discuss an easy hack for clearing out shelf space in a responsible way, and we talk to entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk about his imaginative new picture book. Get in touch:  [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads [@LizCraft] (https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/)  on Instagram [@LizCraft] (https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft) on Threads [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on ThreadsGet the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get the resources and all links related to this episode here: [http://happiercast.com/491] (http://happiercast.com/491) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest New York Times bestselling book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/)  to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses.  [Now available] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) wherever books are sold. Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/)  to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Jul 2024

38 MINS

38:09

17 Jul 2024


#1017

Little Happier: Please Applaud Today’s Sunset

Artist Scott Polach found an imaginative way to help an audience appreciate the extraordinary beauty of an ordinary sunset. Get in touch: [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses. Now available - [order here] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) . Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/) to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Jul 2024

03 MINS

03:15

15 Jul 2024


#1016

More Happier: Kevin Hart on Monsters and how to Tame them. Plus:How to save someone's life. (Revisit...

We’re bringing you our conversation with Kevin Hart, one of the funniest podcast interviews we've ever done. Plus we talk about ways to enhance holiday decorating and how to save someone’s life (or your own).   Get in touch:  [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads [@LizCraft] (https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/)  on Instagram [@LizCraft] (https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft) on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest New York Times bestselling book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/)  to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses.  [Now available] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) wherever books are sold. Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/)  to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

13 Jul 2024

41 MINS

41:55

13 Jul 2024


#1015

Very Special Episode: Dozens of Hacks for Getting Regular Exercise

We discuss dozens of hacks from listeners about how to create a habit of regular exercise, plus we share many of our own personal favorite hacks for exercising. Get in touch:  [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads [@LizCraft] (https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/)  on Instagram [@LizCraft] (https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft) on Threads [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on ThreadsGet the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get the resources and all links related to this episode here: [http://happiercast.com/490] (http://happiercast.com/490) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest New York Times bestselling book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/)  to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses.  [Now available] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) wherever books are sold. Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/)  to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Jul 2024

30 MINS

30:46

10 Jul 2024


#1014

Little Happier: A Pamphlet for D-Day Soldiers Gave Me the “America Feeling”

The eightieth anniversary of D-Day reminded me of how, during my family’s trip to Normandy, reading the 1944 D-Day guide for soldiers gave me the “America feeling.” Get in touch: [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses. Now available - [order here] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) . Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/) to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Jul 2024

06 MINS

06:27

08 Jul 2024


#1013

More Happier: Adventure! Japan, Prep for England, and Travels with a Young-Adult Child

We talk about a highlight from my recent trip to Japan, and about the (wonderful) experience of traveling with a young-adult child. We also discuss how we’re reading novels as part of our preparation for our upcoming sisterly hiking adventure in England. Get in touch:  [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads [@LizCraft] (https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/)  on Instagram [@LizCraft] (https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft) on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest New York Times bestselling book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/)  to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses.  [Now available] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) wherever books are sold. Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/)  to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

06 Jul 2024

18 MINS

18:35

06 Jul 2024


#1012

Ask Us Anything! About Families, Happiness, Habits, Four Tendencies, & More

Ep. 489: In this “Ask Us Anything” episode, we answer listeners’ questions about our families, our relationship as sisters, our dogs, the Four Tendencies, good habits, and more. Get in touch:  [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads [@LizCraft] (https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/)  on Instagram [@LizCraft] (https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft) on Threads [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on ThreadsGet the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get the resources and all links related to this episode here: [http://happiercast.com/489] (http://happiercast.com/489) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest New York Times bestselling book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/)  to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses.  [Now available] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) wherever books are sold. Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/)  to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

03 Jul 2024

38 MINS

38:33

03 Jul 2024


#1011

Little Happier: If You Need a Hack for Finding the Right Thing to Say: 16 Suggestions

When we’re searching for the right words to say in a difficult conversation, one of these sixteen phrases is likely to help.  Get in touch: [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses. Now available - [order here] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) . Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/) to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

01 Jul 2024

02 MINS

02:59

01 Jul 2024


#1010

More Happier: The Four Tendencies and Parenting with Dr. Becky

A fascinating deep dive into this framework and how to help make parenting happier with expert Dr Becky Kennedy. This episode originally aired on Good Inside with Dr. Becky.  Get in touch:  [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads [@LizCraft] (https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/)  on Instagram [@LizCraft] (https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft) on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest New York Times bestselling book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/)  to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses.  [Now available] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) wherever books are sold. Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/)  to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

29 Jun 2024

42 MINS

42:40

29 Jun 2024


#1009

Halfway Day Reminds Us to Review Our “24 for 24” Lists

Ep. 488: July 2 is Halfway Day, and we use that date to remind us to reflect on our “24 for 24” list and to decide how to tackle the (many) unfinished items. Plus we discuss #Write24in24 and our one-word themes for 2024. Get in touch:  [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads [@LizCraft] (https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/)  on Instagram [@LizCraft] (https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft) on Threads [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on ThreadsGet the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get the resources and all links related to this episode here: [http://happiercast.com/488] (http://happiercast.com/488) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest New York Times bestselling book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/)  to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses.  [Now available] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) wherever books are sold. Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/)  to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

26 Jun 2024

38 MINS

38:44

26 Jun 2024


#1008

Little Happier: A Problem of Advanced Technology Gets a Funny, Old-Fashioned Solution

A problem created by the advanced technology of a towering skyscraper is successfully addressed with a very simple, low-tech solution. In the end, the forces of nature always remain at work. Get in touch: [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses. Now available - [order here] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) . Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/) to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Jun 2024

02 MINS

02:57

24 Jun 2024


#1007

More Happier: Happiness of Hiking, a Big Announcement & Can You Make Yourself Interested?

We talk about our upcoming adventure, a hiking trip in England. Plus we discuss a big writing announcement, and debate the question of whether and why we might want to push ourselves to take an interest in some lighthearted subject. Get in touch:  [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads [@LizCraft] (https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/)  on Instagram [@LizCraft] (https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft) on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest New York Times bestselling book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/)  to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses.  [Now available] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) wherever books are sold. Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/)  to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

22 Jun 2024

27 MINS

27:07

22 Jun 2024


#1006

Book Club: We Talk to Writer Anne Lamott About Love, Family, and Forgiveness

Ep. 487: Book Club: We Talk to Writer Anne Lamott About Love, Family, and Forgiveness For the Happier Podcast Book Club, we talk to renowned writer Anne Lamott about her beautiful new collection of essays, “Somehow: Thoughts on Love,” as well as her other works, such as “Bird by Bird” and “Operating Instructions,” and life in general. Get in touch:  [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads [@LizCraft] (https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/)  on Instagram [@LizCraft] (https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft) on Threads [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on ThreadsGet the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get the resources and all links related to this episode here: [http://happiercast.com/487] (http://happiercast.com/487) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest New York Times bestselling book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/)  to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses.  [Now available] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) wherever books are sold. Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/)  to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

19 Jun 2024

39 MINS

39:36

19 Jun 2024


#1005

Little Happier: A Lesson Learned by Beyoncé and Solange Can Be Learned by Us, Too.

Mathew Knowles, the father and musical manager of Beyoncé and Solange, gave great advice about preparing for an important performance. Get in touch: [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses. Now available - [order here] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) . Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/) to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Jun 2024

04 MINS

04:03

17 Jun 2024


#1004

Design Your Summer, Comfort vs. Adventure, & Friendship Burnout

Ep. 486: As we do each year, we talk about how and why to design our summer. We also discuss whether we prefer comfort or adventure, as well as how to tell the differences among colds, allergies, and Covid. Plus we explore a listener’s question about feeling burned out by the friendship duties she usually enjoys. Get in touch:  [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads [@LizCraft] (https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/)  on Instagram [@LizCraft] (https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft) on Threads [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on ThreadsGet the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get the resources and all links related to this episode here: [http://happiercast.com/486] (http://happiercast.com/486) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest New York Times bestselling book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/)  to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses.  [Now available] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) wherever books are sold. Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/)  to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Jun 2024

33 MINS

33:01

12 Jun 2024


#1003

Little Happier: A Friend Is Startled by Her Realization About Skiing

A casual conversation during brunch caused my friend to reevaluate her attitude toward skiing. Get in touch: [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses. Now available - [order here] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) . Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/) to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Jun 2024

04 MINS

04:12

10 Jun 2024


#1002

More Happier: A Major Milestone, Getting Ideas for What to Watch or Read, & Survivor

We talk about a major milestone we just reached: one thousand episodes! Plus we discuss what suggestions for watching, reading, and listening we’ve gotten from our children, and Elizabeth mentions a TV show she’s looking forward to watching. Get in touch:  [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads [@LizCraft] (https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/)  on Instagram [@LizCraft] (https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft) on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest New York Times bestselling book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/)  to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses.  [Now available] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) wherever books are sold. Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/)  to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Jun 2024

26 MINS

26:25

08 Jun 2024


#1001

Easy, Helpful Hacks for Summer, Surprising Whimsy, & Kelly Ripa Talks Off Camera

Episode 485: We share many useful hacks from listeners about how to make summertime activities easier and more fun. We also have a candid, hilarious conversation with legendary TV talk-show host Kelly Ripa. Plus, a whimsical smartphone tool. Get in touch:  [podcast@gretchenrubin.com] (mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com) Follow on social media: [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.youtube.com/gretchenrubin) on YouTube [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.tiktok.com/@gretchenrubin?_t=8atZFSR6qfm&_r=1) on TikTok [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/) on Instagram [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on Threads [@LizCraft] (https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/)  on Instagram [@LizCraft] (https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft) on Threads [@GretchenRubin] (https://www.threads.net/@gretchenrubin) on ThreadsGet the podcast show notes by email every week: [ ] (https://gretchenrubin.com/?utm_source=podcast-shownotes#newsletter) [happiercast.com/shownotes] (http://happiercast.com/shownotes) Get the resources and all links related to this episode here: [http://happiercast.com/485] (http://happiercast.com/485) Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest New York Times bestselling book [ Life in Five Senses] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/)  to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses.  [Now available] (https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/) wherever books are sold. Visit [ Gretchen's website] (https://gretchenrubin.com/)  to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] (https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

05 Jun 2024

36 MINS

36:59

05 Jun 2024