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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

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 Lemonada

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34:10

Ep. 607: Do You Love Whimsy? Celebrate a New Holiday...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/10/07

We discuss how we’re using whimsy to find the right date to celebrate our “How do we learn what everyone knows?” day, and listeners share their brilliant tips for elevating your home and how to stop working against yourself (or others).Episode highlights: Try this at home: Listeners propose imaginative dates for "What People Know" day [05:10] Four Tendencies Tips for Rebels: Personal policies, identity, and choosing instead of being told [15:55] Treat Your House like a Hotel—Add an

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5:10

Little Happier: A New Moral for An Old Fable

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/10/05

I've always loved Aesop's fables, but I've come to think the accepted morals don't always fit the stories.Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—it helps other listeners find the show! Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts

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29:49

More Happier: Embrace a Party Theme, Plus a Lesson...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/10/03

Turn party-planning stress into fun with a theme, and why one person downplaying can lead the other to overreact.Episode highlights: Something Making Us Happier: Embrace a party theme. [00:40] I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You: Gretchen’s Perfume Party [10:42] I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You: Gretchen’s insight on a comment that Elizabeth’s son, Jack, made about communication [19:41] Mentioned in this episode: Move 26 in '26 bingo card in The Happier app PLOT TWIST by

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32:54

Ep. 606: What We Learned from “Do-Spend September,”...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/09/30

Here’s what we learned from our own Do-Spend September, and how to get a luxury-resort experience for a fraction of the cost. Plus: really, what can go in a microwave?Episode highlights: Try This at Home— Reflect on Do-Spend September [03:10] Happiness Hack— Buy a hotel-pool day pass for a luxury "staycation" at a fraction of the cost of a room [11:24] Happiness Stumbling Block: Settling confusion on what can and can't go in the microwave [14:07] Demerits & Gold Stars:

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4:04

Little Happier: Dolly Parton Always Knew Just What to...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/09/28

Remembering the gracious words Dolly Parton used to decline a statue in her honor—and how that moment captured her humility, her love for Tennessee, and her commitment to doing good.Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Learn more about Gretchen's Four Tendencies personality framework and take the free quiz. Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—it helps

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39:59

More Happier: Helping Rebel Kids with School—and...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/09/26

We revisit some of our most useful Four Tendencies conversations about Rebels, including listener advice for navigating school and ADHD, what actually motivates Rebels, and practical habit strategies shared by Rebels themselves.Mentioned in This Episode: The Four Tendencies in Action Workbook The Four Tendencies Quiz Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Take Gretchen's free Four

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34:26

Ep. 605: Why You Should Leave the House, Plus Why...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/09/23

We discuss why we should make an effort to leave the house. Plus, a stumbling block related to “having a take,” and a simple hack for reconnecting with people.Episode highlights: Try This At Home—Why leaving the house, even briefly, has a big effect on happiness [06:42] Happiness Hack: a tip for reconnecting with people you haven't talked to in a while [15:30] Happiness Stumbling Block— We don't have to have an opinion on everything [21:00] Demerits and Gold Stars: Gretchen’s Demerit:

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8:18

Little Happier: Some of My Favorite Rules, Paradoxes,...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/09/21

Whether through science, personal observation, or humor, short statements of these human “laws” help us understand that world we live in.Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—it helps other listeners find the show! Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page

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30:34

More Happier: A Lesson from the Real Housewives, Plus...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/09/19

What reality TV can teach us about miscommunication, plus a simple tool for dealing with shared work based on your tendency.Episode highlights: Something Making Us Happier: Elizabeth's first-ever September getaway to Nantucket, and Gretchen's trusty sweatshirt [00:33] I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You: A grammar rule Gretchen’s been pondering [08:33] Spotlight on a Tool: 13 strategies for handling shared work based on the Four Tendencies [17:09] A Lesson from Reality TV— How often

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35:25

Ep. 604: Clear Clutter With a Courtroom Hack, Plus...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/09/16

Clear clutter fast with a courtroom-inspired trick, and we discuss how Upholders might set boundaries for unwanted accountability partners.Episode highlights: Try This at Home: A hack for decluttering by issuing an “order to show cause" [04:34] Idea for Do-Spend September— A listener’s Do-Spend September upgrade turns into a housewide "Upgrade Week" [01:57] Four Tendencies Tip: How Upholders might set boundaries with Obligers looking for accountability partners [12:11]

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3:55

Little Happier: A Lesson from the World Cup: Danger...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/09/14

As the World Cup illustrated, in the happy moments of scoring a goal or celebrating, we may find it hard to stay focused on our aims.Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—it helps other listeners find the show! Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in

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68:33

Move Happier: Getting Unstuck: A Fresh Start for Your...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/09/13

Not sticking to a habit that’s important to you? Dan Harris and Laurie Santos join Gretchen to share how to spot what's holding you back — and get moving again.Mentioned in This Episode: 10% Happier podcast 10% with Dan Harris app The Happiness Lab podcast Move 26 challenge & seasonal bingo card in the Happier app The Move 26 in ‘26 Challenge Connect with us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft ⁠Learn more

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38:32

More Happier: Four Tendencies Solutions to Real-Life...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/09/12

We revisit some of our most useful Four Tendencies listener questions, including how to help a Rebel stick to exercise, work with a Questioner boss, and keep Obliger people-pleasing from getting in the way of dating.Revisited Highlights: Episode 43: Listener Round-Up of the Four Tendencies Episode 120: Listener Questions about the Four Tendencies Episode 280: Questions from Listeners about the Four Tendencies Mentioned in This Episode: The Four Tendencies in Action Workbook

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32:37

Ep. 603: Avoid the Sunk-Cost Fallacy, and Why it’s...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/09/09

We talk about how to avoid the mental trap of the “sunk-cost fallacy.” Plus, why it’s so hard to plan for emergencies and the biases that keep us from preparing for risk.Episode highlights: Try This at Home: Avoid the sunk-cost fallacy—the mental trap that keeps us committed because of the time, money, or energy we’ve already spent [04:57] Happiness Hack: Create a personal reading syllabus with deadlines to help you read more [12:58] Happiness Stumbling Block: Six common biases that

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3:17

Little Happier: After His Death, I Can Still Learn...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/09/07

Even after a person has died, we can continue to understand them in new ways. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—it helps other listeners find the show! Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. Learn more about your ad

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26:05

More Happier: How Do People Know What To Do? Plus...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/09/05

We discuss how people know what to do in certain situations. Plus why you might–or might not–make friends at the gym. Episode highlights: Something Making Us Happier: Elizabeth finds connection to our beloved father through reading history. Gretchen delights in discovering Jamie’s rock-skipping skills [00:48] I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You: How do people know what to do in certain situations?[07:29] Spotlight on a Tool: Check out my free 7-day email challenge designed to help you

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36:45

Ep. 602: Spend Your Money at Home Instead of Away,...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/09/02

Why you might consider spending your vacation money on a home experience that you’ll enjoy for years, and why delegating tasks is more important–and harder–than it may seem.Episode highlights: Try This at Home: Why you might "spend out" on your space, instead of on vacation, to give yourself fun and comfort at home [02:35] Happiness Hack: A listener's three-system method for documenting daily life and family milestones [13:14] Happiness Stumbling Block: Why we avoid delegating and

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3:22

Little Happier: Why the Knicks Play Basketball with...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/08/31

With a simple answer of “Zero-zero,” Jalen Brunson communicated the attitude of his team as they pushed toward the NBA Championship.Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—it helps other listeners find the show! Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in

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33:44

More Happier: Try These 7 Habit Strategies for a...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/08/29

September is the other January. We revisit seven of our favorite habit strategies to help you get back into your routines after summer and build habits that actually stick.Episode Highlights: Episode 360: Want to Change a Habit? Start with These 7 Strategies Mentioned in this Episode: Back-to-Routine resources The 21 Strategies for Habit Formation Better Than Before Checklist for Habit Change Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website:

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33:34

Ep. 601: Try "Do-Spend September," Plus a Five-Senses...

Happier with Gretchen Rubin ·

2026/08/26

A counterpart to No-Spend February, "Do-Spend September" helps us spend what we have. We also share a five-senses hack for planning vacations that are much more fun.Episode highlights: Try This at Home: Observe a "Do-Spend September," the counterpart to No-Spend February [03:06] Fun with the Five Senses: We share a listener's Five Senses hack for turning a familiar long weekend into a fresh, memorable vacation [15:55] Happiness Hack: The joys of a dolly. [12:28] Demerits and

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