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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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37:47

Ep. 522: Tenth Anniversary! Best Try-This-At-Home...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/02/19

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the podcast, we highlight our favorite ideas, hacks, and moments from the last decade. Everything from the “one-minute rule” to “clear the decks” to “give yourself a derby name” to Elizabeth’s famous recommendation of the Ped Egg. Resources and links related to this episode: Pre-order my new book, Secrets of Adulthood Better Than Before, my book about habit change Follow the one-minute rule Observe the family

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2:59

Little Happier: The Efforts Made That Allow a...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/02/17

The inscription on an ancient Greek grave marker illustrates the purpose of preserving art across millennia. A grandmother's words about holding her beloved grandchild, both in life and death, bridge more than two thousand years. 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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25:56

More Happier: The “More Happier” Debate, Do You Eat...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/02/15

We review the great debate among listeners about whether our ungrammatical jokes about “More Happier” are fun—or annoying. We also discuss whether, as creative people, we expect our friends and family to read, watch, or listen to what we create. Plus we explore a silly question about whether we’d start to eat an item before we’d pay for it. Resources and links related to this episode: 5 Things Making Me Happy Newsletter The Secret Life of Groceries by Benjamin Lorr

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38:57

Ep. 521: Very Special Episode! Ask Us Anything, Part II

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/02/12

For this Very Special Episode, we answer questions from listeners about our relationships, happiness, watercolor, celebrities, our reading habits, and more. Resources and links related to this episode: Bookshop Quiz: Fall In Love With Your Next Novel Happier in Hollywood Substack Simon Haisell's slow read of War and Peace Five-Senses Journal Dabble Writer Elizabeth is reading: Fruit of the Dead by Rachel Lyon(Amazon, Bookshop) Gretchen is reading: The Many Lives of Anne Frank by Ruth

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4:31

Little Happier: It’s Right to Do the Right Thing,...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/02/10

Three distinct voices—Leonard Woolf, Gerald Heard, and Thomas Merton—point to the same truth world: The value of right action lies not in the results we achieve for others, but in the rightness of the action itself, and its significance for ourselves. 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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26:39

More Happier: Happiness Lessons from Evacuation: When...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/02/08

We talk about the unexpected lessons Elizabeth learned during her family’s emergency evacuation from their home, from the practical (“know your zone”) to the emotional (dogs can provide comfort in displacement). We discuss how information networks proved crucial, the reality of evacuation traffic, and how different people react in crisis. We also explore how to maintain productivity during disruption and the importance of advance preparation, including the value of a well-planned

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36:06

Ep. 520: Very Special Episode! Ask Us Anything, Part I

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/02/05

For this Very Special Episode, we answer questions from listeners about relationships, happiness, habits, reading, writing, and working together as sisters. Resources and links related to this episode: Super-Fan Sign-Up Elizabeth is reading: Colored Television by Danzy Senna (Amazon, Bookshop) Gretchen is reading: A Stitch in Time by Penelope Lively (Amazon, Bookshop) Get in touch:podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The

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Little Happier: The Power of Telling the Truth: What...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/02/03

Through two brilliant tourism campaigns—Nebraska's "Honestly, it's not for everyone" and Oslo's “Is it even a city?”--we discover the surprising power of embracing what others might see as flaws. These campaigns reveal a liberating truth: What some see as drawbacks, others may view as advantages. It's a reminder that we're often at our most appealing when we tell truth. Get in touch:podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books,

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48:14

More Happier: Gretchen on David Duchovny’s “Fail Better”

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/02/01

We’re bringing you my conversation with David Duchovny on his podcast, Fail Better. We talk action-led thoughts and aphorisms — anything in pursuit of leaving a conversation feeling happy. 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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39:18

Ep. 519: College Freshman Advice, Night Snacking & a...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/01/29

We explore how advice meant for college freshmen—from practical packing tips to strategies for making friends—can benefit all of us. (Special guest: Gretchen’s daughter, currently a college freshman.) We also offer suggestions for a Rebel who struggles with late-night snacking, and share hacks for being a considerate houseguest and for getting more pleasure of reading. Resources and links related to this episode: Happier in HollywoodSubstack newsletter Happiness Project shop "Five

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3:22

Little Happier: The World Changes More than We Assume

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/01/27

Through two seemingly unrelated pursuits—following the Knicks and visiting the Met—we discover a surprising truth. When we're casual observers, things appears fixed and permanent, like basketball's rules or a museum's "permanent" collection. But as we look closer and learn more, we discover that what seemed unchanging is actually in constant flux. 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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36:46

More Happier: Happier Podcast Book Club: Bestselling...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/01/25

For the Happier Podcast Book Club we’re revisiting our conversation with our friend and bestselling author Kate Bowler about her moving, funny, thought-provoking new memoir, “No Cure for Being Human.” In this wide-ranging chat we discuss her writing process, work as a “calling” vs “career” and why we can be more honest in writing than we can out loud. Resources and links related to this episode: #Read25in25 Elizabeth is listening to:Under the Banner of

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31:55

Ep. 518: Make One New Friend, Make Walking More Fun &...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/01/22

We discuss why and how we might try to make one new friend in 2025—a huge happiness booster. We also explore two creative happiness hacks that make it easier to stick to a habit of walking. Plus we tackle a fascinating Four Tendencies question about managing a Questioner spouse's barrage of daily questions, and we delve into how people differ in remembering their past experiences, comparing "snapshot" versus "movie" memory styles. Resources and links related to this episode: “The

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3:32

Little Happier-What Andy Warhol Taught Me About Drama...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/01/20

Andy Warhol's observation of stars Edie Sedgwick and Judy Garland reveals a surprising truth about why some people are drawn to those surrounded by constant drama. What seems like a flaw—perpetual chaos and drama—can actually be an attraction, offering others an escape from their own problems by becoming absorbed in someone else's compelling crisis. 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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18:29

More Happier: Movies That Represent Concepts, the...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/01/18

For Quality Screen Time, we find examples of movies that perfectly represent a concept (think “Groundhog Day.”) We also talk about the characteristic ways that people approach their meals, and the benefit of using a paper planner. Resources and links related to this episode: The Happier app Legend Planner Newsletter sign -up Happier in Hollywood newsletter Zurau Aphorismsby Franz Kafka (Amazon, Bookshop) Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft;podcast@gretchenrubin.com;

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38:10

Ep. 517: Strengthen Your Grip, a Haiku Hack &...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/01/15

We talk about why grip strength is an important factor for good health and fitness—and how to work on it. We share a fun and easy hack for elevating any occasion, and we talk to Grammy-nominated musician Mike Posner about his insights about success, creativity, and happiness. Resources and links related to this episode: "How to help those affected by fires raging across L.A." Habits for Happiness course http://happiercast.com/shop Elizabeth is reading: Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz

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Little Happier: Even NBA Stars Take the Subway: A...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/01/13

When Marathon Day meets NBA Game Day in New York City, a truth about New York City is revealed: No matter how famous or successful you are, and no matter where you’re going, sometimes it’s just faster and easier to take the subway. 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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26:48

More Happier: Tools for sticking to your New Year's...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/01/11

Many people use January 1 as a catalyst for habit change. While people say “new year, new you,” it’s really new year,same you! But we can find better tools and in this Very Special Episode,we'rerevisiting some of the most popular, effective tools. Each of these tools is available in theHappierapp, or if you prefer tangible tools, many are also available in physical form. Resources and links related to this episode: Better Than Before “Checklist for Habit Change.”

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31:40

Ep. 516: Listeners’ Creative One-Word Themes, Use It...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/01/08

We talk about why the familiar advice “use it or lose it” has an additional useful meaning. We also share many imaginative ideas for one-word themes from listeners, as well as some further thoughts on our own one-word themes (“Bounce” and “Door.”) Plus we discuss an easy way to make everyday life more festive. Resources and links related to this episode: Habits for Happiness course Design Your Year Elizabeth is reading: Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and

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Little Happier: When Your Life's Work Chooses You:...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/01/06

From circus performers to doctors to writers to social workers, we can experience a "call"—an irresistible pull toward certain work that can feel both like a gift and a burden. While a calling provides clarity and fulfillment, it can also leave little room for choice, demanding sacrifice and persistence regardless of success. 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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