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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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3:37

A Little Happier: Keep an Empty shelf—and Also Keep a...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/08/11

Creating an orderly environment can be surprisingly energizing and mood-boosting. And while an empty shelf holds invitation and promise, so does a junk drawer. Resources & links related to this episode: 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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25:03

More Happier: Real Housewives & Bad Apologies, the...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/08/09

We talk about the joys of summer and of navigating airports and subways. We also discuss how the Real Housewives can set a bad example (surprise!), and we grapple with how parenthood changes during the empty-nest/open-door transition. Resources & links related to this episode: Get a free month of the Happierapp 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

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22:15

Bonus: We Tried a New Tool to Grow Closer—Here’s What...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/08/08

Strong relationships are essential for happiness—but they can be hard to maintain. In this bonus episode, we try something totally new: a live experiment using LG’s “Radio Optimism” platform. Can a simple creative gesture actually make us feel closer? We wanted to find out. Try it yourself athttps://RadioOptimism.LG.com 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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32:50

Ep. 546: Embrace Regret, Sticker Hacks for...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/08/06

We discuss why embracing regret can help us make our lives happier, by helping point the way to a life that better reflects our values. We also share a listener's hack for using customized stickers to label children's belongings. Plus, we explore whether Upholders can experience Upholder-rebellion. Resources & links related to this episode: Take the survey here Making Neighborhood Take The Five Senses quiz Elizabeth is reading: Wild West Village by Lola Kirke(Amazon, Bookshop) Gretchen is

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3:31

A Little Happier: The Fun of Phrases and the Delight...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/08/04

This humorous collection of phrases, puns, and other kinds of wordplay is a good reminder of the delights of language. 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. 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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25:00

More Happier: 7 Happiness Myths—and What’s Actually...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/08/02

“Money can’t buy happiness.” “It’s selfish to try to be happier.” These familiar ideas seem wise—but they often hold us back. This week, we revisit 7 common happiness myths and share how letting go of them can help us use our time, energy, and attention more effectively. Resources & links related to this episode: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin (Amazon, Bookshop) Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn more about

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31:16

Ep. 545: Consider a Themed Retreat, Stay Safe in...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/07/30

We discuss why a themed retreat can boost our happiness, and talk about different possible themes. We also share safety tips for staying safe when caught in a crowd, plus we explore a very simple solution for making water activities more enjoyable. Resources & links related to this episode: Neoprene Wet Suit Gretchen Rubin's Secrets of Adulthood newsletter on Substack Stage Performance by Livingston Taylor (Amazon, Bookshop) Elizabeth is reading: Rivals by Jilly Cooper (Amazon, Bookshop)

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60:44

Introducing: The Deep Dive

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/07/29

Each week, comedians and best friends Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael take a ‘deep dive’ into their real lives and discuss a wide range of topics including how to pursue joy amidst the insanity of motherhood and family, grief and loss, sh*t they put on their faces, and why they refuse to check their voicemails or unpack their suitcases. The Deep Dive captures the friendship of two women trying to survive adult womanhood. Their motto, shared by their loyal Deep Divers, is "Let Us

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1:55

A Little Happier: A True Story About Friendship at...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/07/28

The extraordinary story of two Olympics-prize-winners Japanese pole vaulters is a testament to the power of friendship—and also a great reminder that if we don't like the decisions being made around us, we may, with our own ingenuity and initiative, be able to find a different outcome. Resources & links related to this episode: 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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22:54

More Happier: A New Barbie, Quality Screen Time & the...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/07/26

We discuss the fact that a new Barbie has the gear of a Type 1 diabetic. We also talk about how having an additional monitor makes writing more enjoyable and a new TV show that we’ve both been watching. Plus we talk about Barnaby’s recovery from surgery, and the challenge of helping dogs heal when they don’t understand what’s happening to them. Resources & links related to this episode: Design Your Summer worksheet Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham (Amazon, Bookshop)

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36:04

Ep. 544: ”25 for ’25 List” Mid-Year Check-In—How Are...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/07/23

The year is half over, and we review our “25 for 2025 Lists” to see what progress we’ve made—and to remind ourselves of our unfinished aims for the year. There’s still plenty of time to get a lot done. Resources & links related to this episode: Simon Haissel's Footnotes and Tangents newsletter on Substack Liz Craft and Sarah Fain's Happier in Hollywood newsletter on Substack Gretchen Rubin's Secrets of Adulthood newsletter on Substack Check out the sale in The

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4:20

A Little Happier: The Parable of the Raft, or, What...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/07/21

Important truths endure. Three different teachers across the centuries have commented, in their own way, on an important aspect of the human experience. Resources & links related to this episode: 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

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32:54

More Happier: Traveling Soon? 30 Hacks for a Happier...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/07/19

We’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes—our travel hacks extravaganza. These 30 tips range from the obvious (check the weather!) to the oddly specific (pack Downy Wrinkle Releaser), and as we get ready for our first-ever sisters reading retreat, we’re realizing how many of these tricks we’ve forgotten—and how helpful they still are. Some things really do stand the test of time. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch:

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34:37

Ep. 543: Make a Decision and Make It Work, a...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/07/16

We discuss how to make use of counterintuitive research that shows that our ability to change our minds often makes us less satisfied with our choices. We share a helpful smartphone hack for scheduling text messages. Plus we continue our discussion about handling a spouse who makes hurtful "jokes," with practical advice from listeners who've successfully addressed this issue. Resources & links related to this episode: Take the Four Tendencies quiz to find out whether you're an Upholder,

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5:20

A Little Happier: What Happened When Steve Jobs’s...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/07/14

In the “Four Tendencies” personality framework, tech legend Steve Jobs was a Questioner. At a crucial moment, his question was ignored—with profound consequences. Resources & links related to this episode: 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

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26:29

More Happier: Watercoloring, Novel-Writing & 80’s...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/07/12

We discuss how we’re doing on some items from our “25 for ’25 lists,” and how book writing is going for both of us. Plus we talk about the joys of reading commercial fiction from the 1980s. Resources & links related to this episode: 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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28:20

Ep. 542: Point to Your Ugliest Thing, Use Photos to...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/07/09

We discuss why it’s useful to identify the "ugliest thing" in your life—i.e., what aspect needs the most attention? We also share an easy hack about enhancing family memories, and we explore a Four-Tendencies situation involving a young-adult son's surprising reaction to his father's lateness. We wrap up with listener suggestions for creative before-and-after photo books. Resources & links related to this episode: Order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood After Hours with Jamie Rubin

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5:18

Little Happier: "Love Is Unconditional, and Love is...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/07/07

With time and experience, we learn “Secrets of Adulthood,” and parenthood teaches us many of those lessons. 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. 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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24:11

More Happier: Talking Secrets of Adulthood with...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/07/05

In a recent Secrets of Adulthood Substack Live conversation, I talked to the terrific Shannon Watts,founder of Moms Demand Action (the nation’s largest grassroots group fighting gun violence. We discuss insights from her latest book and how we've arrived at several of our own Secrets of Adulthood, includingwhy it’s important to ask yourself whether your life goals are your own or someone else's, the cost of indecision, and when to double-back or double-down. Resources & links related

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33:25

Ep. 541: Try These Parenting Hacks from Listeners,...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/07/02

We share a treasure trove of creative, easy parenting hacks from our listeners, as well as a happiness hack about creating a "prep station" bin to stay organized for trips and special events. In our "Know Yourself Better" segment, we explore how the desire to manage our own worry can lead us to burden or try to control others. Plus, we share some ideas related to reading. Resources & links related to this episode: Order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood Subscribe to Secrets of Adulthood on

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