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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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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

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33:41

Ep. 529: Cutting Back on Cussing, Easier Traveling &...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/04/09

We explore the surprising benefits of swearing—from pain tolerance to social bonding—while also discussing why cutting back on cussing might still improve conversation quality and emotional climate. We share a listener hack for making a long, frequent car trip easier. We also consider a Know-Yourself- Better question about possessions, and we tackle a poignant listener question about maintaining family connections with adult children who seem to be creating unexpected distance after

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3:51

Little Happier: When Zero Isn't Nothing: The Fresh...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/04/07

Through my "Operation Knicks Knowledge" experiment, I was astonished to learn that some professional basketball players have the number zero for their jersey number. Sometimes, a newcomer notices things that people with more knowledge take for granted. Resources & links related to this episode: Secrets of Adulthood Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and theHappierapp

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32:13

More Happier: Reading Hacks [Revisited]

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/04/05

In honor of #read25in25, we're revisiting one of our Very Special Episodes about how to get more reading done. We share hacks, strategies, and tools from listeners—and our own experience. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Join our annual challenge: #read25in25 #read25in25 PDF tracker Don’t Break the Chain Resolution Chart Get in touch:podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness

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43:09

Jay Shetty on Pursuing What You Love, from IMO

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/04/03

Sharing a new show from my friends at Higher Ground, called IMO. You know on Happier, Gretchen gives practical advice meant to uplift you, help you reach goals, and leave you feeling fulfilled. Similarly on IMO, Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson tackle real questions from real folks just like you offering practical advice, personal storytelling, and plenty of laughs. Each week, they’re joined by a guest, bringing candid perspectives to the everyday questions shaping our lives,

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33:00

Ep. 528: Improve Your Hedonic Forecasting, Hacks for...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/04/02

We explore the science of "hedonic forecasting"—our often-flawed ability to predict future happiness—and share strategies to make better life decisions. We debate the right approach to a “task cascade.” Plus, as part of #Read25in25, we discuss hacks for doing more reading. Finally, an answer to the burning question: What will my family name our new dog? Resources & Links Related to this episode: Order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood Join me on book tour starting April

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3:58

Little Happier: A Secret Kept for Thousands of Years...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/03/31

During my daily Metropolitan Museum visits, an ancient marble sculpture connected to the Eleusinian Mysteries—one of history's best-kept secrets—inspired me to start a major creative project, “Secrets of Adulthood.” Resources & links related to this episode: Life in Five Senses Outer Order, Inner Calm Secrets of Adulthood Get in touch:podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project

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25:29

More Happier: Behind-the-Scenes Book Making, Secret...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/03/29

We dive behind-the-scenes about the making of Gretchen’s new book, “Secrets of Adulthood,” discussing everything from cover design to audiobook creation. Plus we raise a new question in our continuing discussions about quirky eating. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Pre-order my new book Secrets of Adulthood Tools for getting organized this spring Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books,

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37:22

Ep. 527: What a Favorite Book Reveals, Photo...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/03/26

We discuss how paying attention to the books, movies, or TV shows someone loves can provide profound insights into their character and inner life. Our happiness hack shares surprising research that shows we're actually terrible at choosing our own most flattering photos; strangers select better images of us than we do ourselves. Plus we talk to Rich Benjamin about his compelling new memoir, Talk to Me, in which he explores the history and secrets that have haunted his family. Resources & Links

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2:53

Little Happier: When Your Life Feels Like “Groundhog...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/03/24

Sometimes, the title of a movie manages to become shorthand for entire life situations—think "The Matrix," "Gaslight," and “The Devil Wears Prada.” Also, this collection illustrates my deep appreciation for the pleasure of examples. Resources & links related to this episode: More Happierepisode My “24 for 24” list Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project

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37:02

More Happier: Friendship Roundtable: How to Make,...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/03/22

First in a new discussion series on happiness: Friendship Roundtable. Joining me is a longtime friend, Laurie Santos, and a new friend, Reshma Saujani. We talk about how our friendships have changed over time, how to handle conflict, and how to make new friends in adulthood. Yale professor Laurie Santos is host of “The Happiness Lab” podcast. Reshma Saujani is founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First and host of the “My So-Called Midlife” podcast. Resources & Links

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31:03

Ep. 526: The Rule of More, a Fun Way to Clear Family...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/03/19

We explore the powerful “Rule of More” that we can make our lives happier—or less happy. We share an easy yet highly effective hack for prompting the entire family to help clear clutter. Plus we share listeners’ excellent Secrets of Adulthood. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Pre-order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood Join me on book tour starting April 1, 2025 "Read 25 in 25" Here are my favorite products to get organized Elizabeth is reading: Say Everything:

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6:44

Little Happier: The Villagers and the Crocodile: When...

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2025/03/17

In my version of a traditional teaching story, a village is terrorized by a crocodile. This story explores the dangers of dismissing threats to others while hoping that we’ll be spared. Get in touch:podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and theHappierapp. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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36:07

More Happier: We Talk Money: Finances, Love,...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/03/15

In a conversation with the brilliant and hilarious Ramit Sethi, we talk about “money for couples.” We discuss issues such as the four money types, how to handle conflict within a relationship, when to start talking about money when dating, red flags, and more. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Become a Super-Fan! Money for Couples by Ramit Sethi (Amazon, Bookshop) Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn more about Gretchen's best-selling

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31:05

Ep. 525: Should I Get a Dog? Plus Using Podcasts to...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/03/12

We explore the big question of whether to get a dog, sharing results from our listener poll, research on how pets boost happiness, and hilarious "worst-case scenarios.” We share a hack for getting tasks done more quickly and pleasantly. Plus we feature a rich collection of listener insights on restaurant plate-rotating secrets, balance-building while tooth-brushing, how grief can lead to new friendships, and more. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Pre-order your copy ofSecrets of

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2:46

Little Happier: A Truth About Human Nature,...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/03/10

Through my "Operation Knicks Knowledge" experiment, I've discovered that basketball rules evolve constantly—and one particular change reveals a profound truth about human nature. We manage what we monitor, and we encourage what we reward. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and theHappierapp. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple

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36:40

More Happier: Revisiting Everyone’s Favorite Moment:...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/03/08

In honor of our tenth anniversary, we revisit a fan-favorite episode: The one where Elizabeth talks about giving a Ped Egg to her mother-in-law. Many listeners cited this segment as one of the all-time funniest discussions on the show. We also discuss Gretchen’s travel hack, the “Bowl of Requirement,” and our favorite wedding readings. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Collection of Wedding Readings Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto

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31:12

Ep. 524 Use a Messy Closet, a 3-Hour Rule for...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/03/05

We explore a helpful approach for handling important tasks that can’t be dealt with at present, by stashing them in the metaphorical "messy closet" without guilt. Our happiness hack offers expert advice for managing social situations with difficult people. We also feature a special interview with legendary author Judy Blume about fostering a love of reading, her experiences with book banning, and insights from owning an indie bookstore. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Pre-order

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5:06

Little Happier: A Military Pamphlet from WWII...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/03/03

During my family’s trip to Normandy, reading the D-Day guide for soldiers gave me the “America feeling.”Its plain words, aimed at soldiers headed to France, captured my dream for America. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and theHappierapp. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.See

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24:22

More Happier: Survivor Fantasy League, Gold Star for...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/03/01

We share what's making us happier: Survivor Fantasy League and teachers herding middle schoolers on the subway. We discuss whether reading is having a cultural moment (we think so) and explore the differences between club soda, sparkling water, and seltzer. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Take the Habits for Happiness quiz Get in touch:podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection,

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31:53

Ep. 523: Write Your Secrets of Adulthood, Magazine...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/02/26

We explore the powerful practice of distilling your hard-earned observations into concise "Secrets of Adulthood,” such as "Working is one of the most dangerous forms of procrastination" and "The more I write, the more I write." We also talk about the simple pleasure of physical magazines, and we tackle a complex Four Tendencies question about supporting an Obliger mother-in-law whose helpfulness contributed to her health problems. Resources and links related to this episode: A Little Happier:

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