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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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38:50

Ep. 560: Very Special Episode: What Secrets Does Your...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/11/12

We talk to Lori Gottlieb—psychotherapist, bestselling author, and co-host of the “Since You Asked” advice podcast—about what she wishes she could tell her patients. We discuss questions like why patients lie to their therapists, how to know if you’re the toxic friend, how to handle a challenging holiday gathering, and how to end rumination. Resources & links related to this episode: Request bookplates now to get them in time for the holidays! Maybe You Should Talk

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3:00

A Little Happier: A Teaching Story So Good That It...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/11/10

Sometimes a teaching story has such a great lesson that it doesn’t even matter if it’s not true. While the famous story of the sardines and the catfish turns out to be apocryphal, it illustrates a useful truth: Being in an environment where we need to show hustle can be better for us than quiet, stagnant surroundings. 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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21:29

More Happier: Deck the Halls! 24 Quick Tasks to Get...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/11/08

A twist on our “Clear the Decks” strategy—this episode guides you through a series of quick, one-minute tasks to help you get organized for the holidays. Resources & links related to this episode: Sign up to be anorgan donor! We mention theFive-Senses Journal, which includes spaces to dofive-senses portraits. To make it easier to identify good gifts to give, take theGift-Giving Quiz. Outer Order, Inner Calm Know Yourself Better Journals We mention theHappierapp Get in touch:

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30:07

Ep. 559: Feel Lonely? Out of Touch? Try This. Plus...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/11/05

We talk about the value of having a party (a party that’s not family- or child-centric). We share an easy hack for assembling furniture. Plus listeners give their examples of how they feel the pressure to “use up”—the beautiful offerings of the world. Resources & links related to this episode: Here's a guide to help you generate thoughtful gift ideas Elizabeth is reading: The British Are Coming by Rick Atkinson (Amazon, Bookshop) Gretchen is reading: On the Beach by

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2:57

A Little Happier: Surprise: Gossip Can Be Good for You

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/11/03

Despite its bad reputation, gossip is actually a ubiquitous and important feature of human communication. 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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25:25

More Happier: Embrace the Immersive, Reflect on Your...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/11/01

We talk about why immersive experiences are so energizing and interesting. We also explore how we can know ourselves better by considering what the algorithm reflects back to us about our interests, and we talk about the satisfaction of clearing clutter. Resources & links related to this episode: Masquerade Viola's Room Life in Five Senses Titanic Virtual Experience Since You Asked with Lori Gottlieb and Gretchen Rubin Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn

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35:04

Ep. 558: Have “One Big Thing” Holding You Back?...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/10/29

We discuss why making space to put things away can free up your time, energy, and space—also, buying duplicates of necessary items can make life easier. Plus listeners give their answers about the “one big thing” they had to tackle, and how finally confronting that challenge made their lives happier. Resources & links related to this episode: Check out the new Bingo Book in The Happiness Project Shop Gift-Giving Quiz Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin (Amazon, Bookshop)

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3:09

A Little Happier: A Story from Real Life: Sometimes,...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/10/27

Sometimes, helping can hurt. When people are struggling, our impulse is to try to pull them back on their feet, when what they really need is for someone to sit beside them and ask, "What do you need? What can I do?" 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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22:37

More Happier: You Can’t Outrun Fate—and Other...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/10/25

Sometimes, looking at what unsettles us gives us a clearer view of what matters most. In this Halloween episode, we revisit a collection of Little Happier stories about fate, superstition, loss, and the mysterious truths that shape our lives. 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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38:35

Ep. 557: Happier Book Club: Liz Gilbert Talks About...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/10/22

We talk to blockbuster bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert about her latest book —a compelling memoir that’s impossible to put down. Resources & links related to this episode: All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert Check out the new Happiness Project tools Liz Gilbert's Substack newsletter: Letters from Love Gretchen's Substack newsletter: Secrets of Adulthood Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com VisitGretchen's websiteto learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books,

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2:26

A Little Happier: A Counter-Intuitive Truth About How...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/10/20

Observing my own parents—and realizing why they make sure good houseguests—helped me discover a Secret of Adulthood: “Be full of desires and easy to please.” 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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26:48

More Happier: The Joys of Working in an Office,...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/10/18

We talk about why working in an office can be a source of happiness—and why making a very successful recommendation is so satisfying. Plus we talk about why a quest is more fun than a jaunt. Resources & links related to this episode: Dog cave bed Visithappiercast.com/finishstrong to find your Tendency and get the tools you need to finish the year strong Scamanda podcast Manual massage cane Sign up for my "Five Things Making Me Happy" newsletter Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

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34:07

Ep. 556: Schedule a Saturday Synch-up, Lessons About...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/10/15

We discuss why a weekly "Saturday Synch-up" can reduce squabbling and make coordinating schedules much easier. We also share happiness lessons learned from six months of living with a puppy. Plus, we answer a listener question about the best way for an Obliger to ask questions of a Questioner without causing resistance. Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to the new podcast Since You Asked with Lori Gottlieb and Gretchen Rubin Check out the new Happiness Project tools Take the

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5:26

A Little Happier: One Surprising Reason that the TV...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/10/13

There are books, movies, and TV shows that we return to again and again—often because they include moments of transcendence, when the most enduring and important values are invoked. 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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29:59

More Happier: How to Build Your Own Anxiety Emergency...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/10/11

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? This Revisited episode shares our Emergency Kit—small, practical strategies to interrupt the spiral when everything feels like too much. Resources & links related to this episode: Podcast 240: Very Special Episode: Use the Emergency Kit for Anxiety, Worry, and Stress. 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

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30:07

Ep. 555: Invest in Tools, an Orange Theory Hack & a...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/10/08

We discuss why investing in the right tools can boost both happiness and productivity—when it's worth spending money, and when it’s not. We share an easy happiness hack for finding accountability and community to keep up a good habit, and talk about a startling calculation that may change the way you read. Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to the new podcast Since You Asked with Lori Gottlieb and Gretchen Rubin Ep. 548 Put your money where your mouth is Join Secrets

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4:04

Little Happier: A Happiness Lesson from Author Kurt...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/10/06

Gratitude is a key to happiness, and while gratitude journals work for some, alternative practices also work—such as one simple approach suggested by author Kurt Vonnegut's uncle. 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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26:01

More Happier: The Joy of Giving Away Toys, the...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/10/04

We talk about the energy (and space) gained from giving away items that others will appreciate, and we explore the surprisingly positive aspects of parasocial relationships with podcast hosts and TV personalities. Plus, we dive into the phenomenon of TV tourism. Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to the Since You Asked with Lori Gottlieb & Gretchen Rubin podcast Sign up for my free weekly "Five Things Making Me Happy" newsletter Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

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29:49

Ep. 554: Take the Trip, Get Something Valuable for...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/10/01

We discuss the value of taking the trip. We also reveal something very valuable that is available for free, if you know where to look, and we share listeners’ thought-provoking responses about the “one big thing” they’ve successfully tackled. Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to the new podcast Since You Asked with Lori Gottlieb and Gretchen Rubin UseNewsBank, PressReader, or the Libby app to get access to digital newspapers Elizabeth is reading: War and

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3:25

Little Happier: Good Idea or Bad Idea? Do I Regret My...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2025/09/29

A simple childhood memory of jubilation raises a lasting question: Is it better to persist with activities we dislike and struggle with, or pursue what comes naturally? 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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