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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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4:39

Little Happier: Paris, Rose, a Fortune Cookie—an...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/06/16

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.” Resources & links related to this episode: The most purely happy day of my life 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

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32:22

More Happier: Gretchen on Totally Booked with Zibby...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/06/14

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, and why you should label your next email "confidential." Resources & links related to this episode: Zibby Owens Totally Booked Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and

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31:16

Ep. 538: Set a Tripwire, Decide If You Need the...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/06/11

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 (even one that’s not really needed), and a know-yourself-better question related to the use of gadgets and gizmos. Resources & links related to this episode: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells (Amazon, Bookshop) Order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood I'm partnering with Bookshop.org for

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5:46

Little Happier: Four Helpful “Secrets of Adulthood”...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/06/09

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 us. Resources & links related to this episode: Open-door stage Secrets of Adulthood A version of this piece wasoriginally publishedon the CNBC site. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The

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26:07

More Happier: James Taylor, Unrealistic Expectations...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/06/07

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 in our lives, from marriage to work to friendship. Plus we discuss an intriguing question: Do you love to "provision,” to stock up on essential items? Resources & links related to this episode: Insight Timer Take the Gift-Giving Quiz Get in touch:podcast@gretchenrubin.com

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30:36

Ep. 537: Create a Family “Familect,” Organize Your...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/06/04

We discuss the idea of the “familect” and why it might be fun to create a dictionary for our own familect. We also talk about a hack that makes it easier to use a smartphone, and we share dozens of listeners’ thought-provoking “Secrets of Adulthood.” Resources & links related to this episode: Order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood Join Secrets of Adulthood on SubStack Look Back with Love by Dodie Smith (Amazon) Elizabeth is reading: All the Way to the River: Love,

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8:36

Little Happier: Some Words from Winston...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/06/02

Winston Churchill was an extraordinary presence on the world stage, and among his strengths, he had a tremendous gift with words. Here are just a few of the powerful, insightful, or hilarious observations he made. Resources & links related to this episode: Secrets of Adulthood Forty Ways to Look at Winston Churchill Episode of “A Little Happier on one of Winston Churchill's most famous lines Painting as a Pastime by Winston Churchill (Amazon, Bookshop) Winston Churchill Didn't Hesitate to

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42:16

More Happier: Parenting Roundtable with Dr. Becky and...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/05/31

The Roundtable Series tackles the subject of parenthood. With parenting expert Dr. Becky Kennedy and comedian Samantha Bee, we discuss the most helpful lessons we’ve learned, big challenges we’ve faced, the anxieties that we sometimes feel as parents, and more. Resources & links related to this episode: Dr. Becky Kennedy Samantha Bee 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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35:27

Ep. 536: Make a Before-&-After Book, Enter the...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/05/28

We discuss how creating before-and-after photo books of renovations or improvements can bring satisfaction and preserve memories. Our happiness hack suggests visiting your local library (or museum) for the first time; that first visit can be surprising to make. We also share listeners’ strategies for handling a spouse who asks too many questions at inopportune times. Resources & links related to this episode: Order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood Read 25 in 25 Bookshop Pledge to Read 25

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4:19

Little Happier: The Surprising Origin of One of My...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/05/26

I love book titles, and when I finally tracked down the book attached to one of my favorite titles, I was astonished to learn where I heard about it. 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 information.

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23:50

More Happier: Our Longest-Lasting Relationships, a...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/05/24

We discuss why it’s interesting to consider our longest continuous non-family relationships. We spotlight a tool for spring: the Five-Senses Quiz that helps you discover which of our senses might be neglected. Plus, we explore how authors like Stephen King shape their creative landscapes from personal memories, and how viewing the own past through different literary lenses—Jane Austen, Judy Blume, Tolstoy—can reveal new perspectives on our life experiences. Resources & links

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36:39

Ep. 535: Create Your “Summer of __,” Some Reading...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/05/21

We discuss a fun summer challenge of focusing on a specific theme or goal. We also include a few helpful, fun hacks, and we share some of listeners’ favorite words—a delightful collection of language. Resources & links related to this episode: Order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood Read 25 in 25 Design Your Summer Reading List in the Happier app Elizabeth is reading: When Stars Align by Melissa de la Cruz (Amazon, Bookshop) Gretchen is reading: Aflame: Learning from Silence by Pico

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2:47

Little Happier: Good Smell, Bad Smell? Context...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/05/19

Our perception of smells depends on context—the same scent is experienced as delightful when labeled "Parmesan cheese" but revolting when called "vomit." Our interpretation of our circumstances often matters just as much as the circumstances themselves. Resources & links related to this episode: Life in Five Senses Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and

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22:01

More Happier: Gretchen Rubin on NPR's Life Kit

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/05/17

We bring you my interview with NPR's Life Kit where I discuss that the key to happiness is actually to know yourself better and what questions to ask yourself.We also discuss my Four Tendencies framework and one of my favorite "try this at home" hacks: the one minute rule. Resources & links related to this episode: Four Tendencies Quiz One-minute rule Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The

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30:23

Ep. 534: Recognize Your Exceptional Advantage, Don’t...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/05/14

We discuss why it's valuable to identify your "exceptional advantages" in both work and personal life—those unique blessings or abilities you might take for granted but actually set you apart. We also share a hack that can save you time and frustration when going somewhere, and a simple, revealing question that can help you know yourself (and other people) better. Plus, we consider a different interpretation of Secret of Adulthood: "Working is one of the most dangerous forms of

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5:15

Little Happier: Drifting Through Life: When Not...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/05/12

Drift—the powerful force of making decisions by not deciding—can shape our lives without our conscious participation. Resources & links related to this episode: Secrets of Adulthood If you’re wondering if you’re drifting, I created a checklist 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

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35:01

More Happier: How Do We Know Ourselves and Our...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/05/10

We talk to the brilliant Suzy Welch about her new book, “Becoming You,” and her Values Bridge quiz which can tells us how we rank fifteen core values—and we explore why knowing our values is such a key element to creating happier lives. Resources & links related to this episode: Becoming You by Suzy Welch (Amazon, Bookshop) "The Summer Day" by Mary Oliver The Values Bridge quiz The Four Tendencies quiz List of some of my favorite graduation books Get in touch:

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26:53

Ep. 533: Dust It Off or Let Go, the Power of PT & How...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/05/07

We discuss why it’s useful to dust off unused items--and either start using them or give them away. We also share a happiness hack from a listener who explains why it can be very valuable to give physical therapy another chance. Finally, we explore the Secret of Adulthood about cultivating friendship, and we answer a listener's question about how and why fictional characters often embody the Four Tendencies framework. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Order your copy of Secrets

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3:55

Little Happier: When to Listen to Criticism and When...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/05/05

Distinguishing helpful from unhelpful criticism is a challenge that every creative person faces. No formula exists for knowing which criticism to heed; we must each develop our own discernment. 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

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33:28

More Happier: How Regret Can Make You Happier...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/05/03

We discuss how regret and reflection can help us make better decisions in the future, and increase our happiness. Regret can be a hard thing to talk about. Many people who actually prefer to avoid using the word. By anticipating future regret, we can make better choices in the present, and by reflecting on past regret, we can think about how to do better moving forward. Resources & links related to this episode: How Regret Can Make Us Happier Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

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