Originally Aired: July 7, 2020
Craving more happiness in your life? Today, I featured NYT bestselling author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin to discuss the practical "emergency toolkit" methods to increase your happiness; did you know "smelling the roses" is scientifically proven to increase your happiness? Also, did you know that clutter doesn't necess ... Show More
Today
1190. Maria’s Friendsgiving + Healthy Keto Hacks for Thanksgiving
Hey, Heal Squad! In this special Thanksgiving throwback episode, Maria and the team celebrate Friendsgiving and share cozy holiday updates, keto-friendly recipe swaps, and the simple joys that make this season feel meaningful. From creative holiday cooking to decluttering win to ... Show More
37m 3s
Yesterday
1189. Mel Robbins On Why We People Please and How To Stop It!
Hey, Heal Squad! Before we all sit around the Thanksgiving Day table, we’re throwing it back to one of our most powerful conversations with Mel Robbins… because honestly, there’s no better time than Thanksgiving week to revisit these tools. If you ever find yourself slipping into ... Show More
49 m
Nov 24
1188. 10 Gratitude Tricks Maria Swears By + Why it Resets EVERYTHING
Happy Thanksgiving Week Heal Squad! Hope you’re slowing down, cozying up, and letting those gratitude feels hit. In today’s episode, Maria gets super real about the gratitude practices that have totally grounded and transformed her life this year. She’s spilling how gratitude can ... Show More
24m 3s
Jan 2023
Little Happier: A Truth About Happiness That Confused Me for a Long Time
For a long time, when I tried to understand the nature of happiness, I was confused by one aspect of its nature. Finally, I figured it out: One of the best ways to make ourselves happy is to make other people happy; one of the best ways to make other people happy is to be happy o ... Show More
3m 2s
Jan 2022
More Happier - Welcome to More Happier! The Beatles, the Real Housewives, and Why We Should Do What We Want
It's the first episode of "More Happier," the new bi-weekly series for 2022. We discuss what's making us more happier right now, and we talk about an easy tool for boosting happiness. Plus Elizabeth shares a happiness-related suggestion from the Real Housewives (Winston Churchill ... Show More
22m 3s
Jun 2023
Little Happier: It Might Be Boring to Read About the “Land of Happy,” But It’s Probably a Nice Place to Live
People sometimes assume that happiness is boring—but as philosopher Simone Weil points out, while that may be true in literature, it’s not true in real life. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@GretchenRubin on YouTube@GretchenRubin on TikTok@GretchenRu ... Show More
3m 29s
Jun 2023
More Happier: The Happiness of Grabbing a Dishtowel, a Clutter-Clearing Triumph, and Getting Quality Screen Time
We talk about why having a dishtowel at the right moment brought me an irrational boost in happiness. We also discuss a suggestion for enjoying some quality screen time, and I share a moment when outer order gave me some much-needed inner calm.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin. ... Show More
18m 11s
Nov 2022
Little Happier: Sometimes, When We’re the Most Thankful, We Find It Hardest to Express Gratitude.
In Elizabeth Strout’s novel “Oh, William!” a character recalls the loving help she was given, and how she never forgot it.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraftGet the podcast show notes by ema ... Show More
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