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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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41:05

More Happier: Answering your happiness questions

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/12/28

We share a preview of the new 2025 “Habits for Happiness” course. Each month, course participants will be able to ask questions about designing, tracking, and sticking with their habits for the year. These will become exclusive call in episodes for our participants, but this first episode is available here to everyone. Resources and links related to this episode: Habits for Happiness Course 2025 - Get personalized support from Gretchen and her team to make 2025 the year you finally make your habits

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36:02

Ep. 514: Host Better Holidays, Tips for Reading More...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/12/25

We discuss how to make hosting more fun and less work by reflecting and making notes after each gathering; we include specific tips from our own experiences as well as creative suggestions from listeners. We also answer frequently asked questions about the "Read 25 in 25" challenge to help us all make reading a daily habit in the new year. Plus, we share terrific holiday hosting hacks from listeners. Resources and links related to this episode: "Habits for Happiness" course Read25in25 Design

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3:16

Little Happier: When One Song Can Express...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/12/23

The Fleetwood Mac song “Songbird” illustrates the truth that with a great artwork, its power often lies not in expressing a single emotion, but in speaking to various, and sometimes even seemingly opposite, human experiences. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts

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42:12

More Happier: Bonus: I Read “The Snow Queen” to You,...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/12/21

As a holiday gift to listeners, I’m reading aloud “The Snow Queen,” one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most famous fairy tales. Last week was Part One; this week is Part Two. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. To learn more about listener data and our privacy

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37:05

Ep. 513: Revealed: Our Annual Challenge for 2025!...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/12/18

As part of “Design Your Year,” each year we announce an annual challenge based on the year—a habit that will help us and listeners to be come happier. We review our experience with last year’s “Write 24 in ‘24” challenge and reveal the challenge for 2025. Plus we discuss some of the tools and strategies we’ll use to help ourselves stick to this excellent challenge.Resources and links related to this episode: "Habits for Happiness" course #Write24in24 #Read25in25 One-Sentence

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4:02

Little Happier: When Everything Changes, What...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/12/16

From the Ship of Theseus to the Grand Shrine of Ise, from the Tin Woodman to our own constantly renewing bodies, humans have long wrestled with a profound question: When something is replaced piece by piece, is it still the same thing? Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple

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40:03

More Happier: Bonus: I Read “The Snow Queen” to You,...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/12/14

As a holiday gift to listeners, I reading aloud “The Snow Queen,” one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most famous fairy tales. This week is Part One; next week is Part Two.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. To learn more about listener data and our privacy

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40:15

Ep. 512: Choose a One-Word Theme: We Review Our 2024...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/12/11

Choosing a one-word theme is one of the most fun and thought-provoking exercises within the “Design Your Year” set. Here, we review our themes for 2024 and reveal the themes we’ve chosen for 2025. We also share a hack for choosing a powerful theme, and include many of the themes chosen by listeners.Resources and links related to this episode: Happiness Project Shop Tips for making a "25 for '25" list Print your own "25 for '25" list One-Sentence Journal Happier in Hollywood newsletter

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4:09

Little Happier: A Beautiful Image from Nature Can Be...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/12/09

In Willa Cather’s novel “O Pioneers!” a sister and brother never forget the beautiful afternoon when they saw a wild duck playing in the river. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:

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31:52

More Happier: What Makes a Holiday Movie? Plus...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/12/07

We debate how to decide if a movie counts as a “holiday” movie. We also discuss how the holiday season seems to be morphing into one long celebration, with Halloween flowing directly into Christmas. Plus, we share what's making us happier: the anticipation of hosting a holiday gathering and the special joy of having a child home from college for a long visit.Resources and links related to this episode: #TheHappinessProjectCollection Bob Dylan, Chronicles: Volume One (Amazon, Bookshop) Get in

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41:48

Ep. 511: Choose a One-Word Theme: We Review Our 2024...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/12/04

Choosing a one-word theme is one of the most fun and thought-provoking exercises within the “Design Your Year” set. Here, we review our themes for 2024 and reveal the themes we’ve chosen for 2025. We also share a hack for choosing a powerful theme, and include many of the themes chosen by listeners.Resources and links related to this episode: Habits for Happiness course Elizabeth is rereading: The Winner by Teddy Wayne (Amazon, Bookshop) Gretchen is reading: North Woods by Daniel Mason

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6:33

Little Happier: What Do Humans Possess that...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/12/02

My reflections about artificial intelligence reminded me of the climactic scene in Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time, a masterpiece of children’s literature. That scene illuminates a profound truth about the human power of being loved, and also of offering love.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode

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35:37

More Happier: How to be Perfect with TV Producer Mike...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/11/30

We revisit a conversation with TV writer and producer Mike Schur, who has created some of our favorite TV shows ever including "The Office," "Parks and Recreation," and "The Good Place." We also talk about Derby Names and how to spread birthday cheer through the whole year.Resources and links related to this episode: Don't Break the Chain Habit Tracker "5 Things Making Me Happier" newsletter Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling

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32:21

Ep. 510: Very Special Episode: Dozens of Travel...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/11/27

We share dozens of excellent hacks from listeners about how to make traveling more convenient and less stressful—plus we include some of our own travel-hack discoveries.Resources and links related to this episode: Black Friday Sale Life in Five Senses Elizabeth is rereading: We Solve Murders by Richard Osman (Amazon, Bookshop) Gretchen is reading: The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman (Amazon, Bookshop) Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's

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3:02

Little Happier: The Paradox of Purpose: Those We...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/11/25

Two teaching stories from very different contexts both illuminate a powerful truth: Our deepest source of resilience often comes from caring for others. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:

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26:18

More Happier: An Unasked College Question, Unsought...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/11/23

Inspired by a friend, we discuss the question of what we wanted to accomplish in college (a question we never asked ourselves at the time). We also explore some helpful advice for the Metropolitan Museum—which the Met is definitely not interested in receiving. Plus why face-to-face meetings still hold special value in the age of screens. Resources and links related to this episode: Super-Fans Bookplates Essays in Idleness by Kenkō (Amazon, Bookshop) Get in

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30:05

Ep. 509: Happier Gift Guide: Great Gifts for the...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/11/20

We’re entering the season of gift-giving, so we suggest gift ideas in several categories: for rest and relaxation; for the home; for family members; for Gen Z children; and for readers. Resources and links related to this episode: “Abandon the Empty Nest. Instead, Try the Open Door.” "Habits for Happiness" course Gift Giving Quiz Cozy Gifts for Rest & Relaxation Gifts for Family Gifts for Readers Gifts for Gen Z Gifts for the Home Elizabeth is reading: The Woman in Cabin Ten by Ruth

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3:32

Little Happier: Two Lessons: Enthusiasm Makes a Big...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/11/18

A friend’s wise observation gave me greater clarity as I considered a common challenge of parenthood: If and when we pressure a child to participate in an activity. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: happiercast.com/shownotes Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest book Life in Five Senses to see how she discovered a surprising path

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37:50

More Happier: Hacks to Make Thanksgiving Easier &...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/11/16

For this episode of More Happier, we’re revisiting one of our Very Special Episodes - Hacks, Hacks, and More Hacks for Making Entertaining Easier and More Fun. With Thanksgiving coming up and the December holiday season just around the corner, we all usually find ourselves hosting more than usual. We gathered hacks from ourselves, our mother (who is great at entertaining), and listeners. So many great ideas! Cheers to a happy entertaining season. Get in

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35:15

Ep. 508: Learn from Someone’s Mistake, Stay Connected...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2024/11/13

We share listeners’ examples of important lessons they’ve learned from other people’s mistakes, and also what features make Wednesday a particularly enjoyable day of their week. Plus we discuss a practical suggestion for staying connected with loved ones after living through a natural disaster.Resources and links related to this episode: gretchenrubin.com/newsletter Sign-up to be a Super Fan Elizabeth is reading: The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA by Liza

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