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Little Happier: The Challenge of the “Help-Rejecting Complainer”

It’s very draining to deal with someone who complains and rejects any help that’s offered—but effective responses exist. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Learn more about Gretchen's Four Tendencies ... Show More

4m 34s

Jul 18

More Happier: Reading Hacks, Book Recommendations, and Finding Your Perfect Summer Read

We revisit a favorite Try This at Home tip for getting more reading done, share listener hacks for building a happier reading life, and discuss how to discover books you'll love. Plus: recommendations for fascinating books about how things work. Revisited Highlights: Try This at ... Show More

34m 31s

Jul 15

Ep. 595: Always RSVP, & Why We Should Stop Over-delivering

Gretchen and Elizabeth discuss why we should always RSVP, and how to stop a simple gathering from, over time, becoming too much work. Episode Highlights: Try This at Home: Always RSVP — Why responding promptly (even with a "no") makes us a better guest [05:49] Happiness Hack: Try ... Show More

31m 17s

May 2024

Unlock Your Hidden Potential with Adam Grant and Maya Shankar

A chance to hear a recent episode of A Slight Change of Plans in which Maya Shankar asks psychologist Adam Grant about his new book "Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things". They talk about how to filter out unhelpful feedback, the benefits of imperfectionism, ... Show More

42m 28s

Jun 2025

The Two Words That Saved Mel Robbins (From A Slight Change of Plans)

We’re bringing you an episode of A Slight Change of Plans hosted by Dr. Maya Shankar - the behavioral scientist who also happens to be a former student of Dr Laurie. Maya sits down with bestselling author and popular podcast host Mel Robbins to talk about letting go of perfection ... Show More

37m 30s

Mar 2024

Just Because You Have Problems, It Doesn't Mean Life Is Bad

Occasionally, when we encounter multiple challenges, we tend to lump them together and conclude that life is heading in the wrong direction. However, we often fail to recognize that one problem is usually unrelated to another, and many aspects of life remain intact. Listen to ... Show More

10m 2s

Jan 2023

What to do when life isn’t going your way 🦋

Today on the poddy we are sharing something we’ve never shared before! We’re giving you an insight into the R&C project and sharing one of our Q&A recordings from the most recent live round. This is where you write in your questions and G gives you her advice via FB live. We’re ... Show More

49m 57s

Nov 2021

Maya Shankar ON: How to Embrace Change Gracefully & Find Purpose in Difficult Times

Maya Shankar sits down with Jay Shetty to talk about taking lessons from other people’s stories. While it is easy to inspire people to change when you have the tools and right environment to inspire them, it’s difficult to change a person’s mind. This is because our mind sticks t ... Show More

1h 27m

Aug 2025

How To Handle Dilemmas, Drift, Indecision, and Difficult People | Gretchen Rubin

An avalanche of practical advice and brief (but powerful) life lessons. <a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/">Gretchen Rubin</a> is a New York Times bestselling author and happiness expert who explores human nature and habits ... Show More

1h 4m

Sep 2023

Leaving your comfort zone

This Isn't Therapy...this is a fun, flirty, fab convo about how being comfortable will not make you happy 🤯. In this episode, Jake and Simon chat through two #lovelylistener story submissions - one features a tale about moving on from a beloved job and the other explores the ... Show More

33 m

Oct 2024

The Magic Of Going Within

When life takes unexpected turns and leaves us heartbroken or shaken, it can feel challenging to move forward. But once we've processed those emotions, the real magic begins—finding a way to step into new possibilities. In this episode, discover powerful and ... Show More

10m 59s

Jun 2025

Using Skills We Struggle With

Kate and Michelle are passionate about normalizing that there will inevitably be DBT skills that aren't a good fit for everyone and that you're not going to like every skill. In this episode, they each open up about 3 skills that they struggle to use and/or dislike. They went out ... Show More

1h 19m

May 2025

#365 - When Letting Go Is The Smartest Career Move You'll Ever Make

In today’s episode of The Business of Happiness, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy reframes the fear of change, whether it’s a team member leaving or your own evolving identity. Through powerful stories and insights drawn from nature, she shows how every ending is a doorway to som ... Show More

18m 37s

Ep. 347: Consider: It’s Not a Bug, It’s ...