Yesterday

The Nocebo Effect: Placebo’s Evil Twin & Weird Facts You Never Knew

Have you ever been completely stuck trying to solve a problem or come up with a new idea? There is a remarkably simple thing you can do that research shows can get your creative juices flowing. And it works surprisingly well. https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2014/04/walking-vs-s ... Show More

48m 33s

Sep 5

Why Secrets Are So Hard to Keep & The Curious Quirks of Language - SYSK Choice

Eye contact can be tricky. Too little can make you seem bored or distracted. Too much can get uncomfortable fast. So what is the right amount? This episode begins with some fascinating research on eye contact and the subtle signals you send with your eyes. http://www.spring.org.u ... Show More

48m 33s

Sep 3

The Surprising Power of Swearing & How to Build Confidence Fast

Want to significantly improve your chances of getting a good night’s sleep? There is one surprisingly simple thing you can do during the day that may actually help you sleep better that night. And no, it doesn’t involve exercise, meditation or giving up your phone. This episode b ... Show More

49m 34s

May 2022

How to get back what we've lost to the internet

The world has changed a lot since the internet. Remember asking people for directions? If you miss the days pre-internet (or wonder what it was like), Pamela Paul, author of 100 Things We've Lost To The Internet, gives us a few ways you can reconnect with an analog way of life. S ... Show More

18m 26s

Sep 2023

How To Communicate Confidently: IRL, Calls + Texting

#145. Despite being in a world where communication has been made easier, I swear it's gotten more complicated and we've gotten worse at it. Tune in to hear how you can be a better listener and communicate better whether it be IRL, on a call, or over text to friends, partners, or ... Show More

23m 2s

Aug 2022

Happier - Ep. 392: When Do People Know You’ve Stopped Listening? Plus a Moving Hack and a Way to Put Down Your Phone

We talk about why it’s helpful to ask people, “How do you know when I’ve stopped listening?” Plus we discuss a hack that makes moving easier, as well as a hack for putting down our smartphones. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch ... Show More

32m 47s

Jun 2020

The Science of Attention and Distraction

Your smartphone might be making you miserable and you might not even realize it. These machines are technological marvels, but our addiction to them is causing us to miss out on the things happening all around us. Dr. Laurie explores the science of in-attentional blindness—our br ... Show More

30m 13s

Sep 2023

Ep. 447: Give a Meaningful Compliment, Protect Your Privacy, and What’s the Least-You Thing You Do?

We talk about why we should pay someone a meaningful complement, and we share many wonderful, moving compliments received by listeners. We also highlight a quick, easy hack that can protect your digital privacy and discuss an amusing (and also enlightening) know-yourself-better q ... Show More

29m 51s

Nov 2022

More Happier - Hosting a Holiday, Reducing Food Waste, Embracing Audiobooks, and Tech That Actually Helps

We talk about technology; it can help a person who lacks a sense of direction and also help to reduce food waste. We also discuss how we can elevate an event by giving it an official name. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch on In ... Show More

27m 30s

Oct 2024

Making Meaningful Connection in a Disconnected World

Are we more connected than ever but feeling more isolated? This week, Sarah welcomes Dr. Adam Dorsay to delve into the essence of connection amidst modern distractions like smartphones and social media. They discuss how these digital conveniences often detract from genuine intera ... Show More

50m 37s

Aug 2023

Ep. 441: Escape Your Taste, an Easy Way to Remember Hard Names, and New Metaphors for “Empty Nest”

We talk about how we can boost our happiness by escaping from our own taste. We also suggest an easy way to make it easier to remember challenging names, and share the many terrific metaphors that listeners suggested as alternatives to the “empty nest.” Get in touch: podcast@gret ... Show More

26m 30s

Oct 2022

More Happier - Dealing with Doctors’ Appointments, Easy Travel Hacks, and Why We Might Put Someone on Mute

We talk about the satisfaction of dealing with doctors’ appointment, share some great travel hacks, and explore how the terminology of devices has seeped into everyday conversation. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch on Instagram ... Show More

24m 18s

Mar 2024

2477: Honey, I Shrunk My Brain Using My Mobile Phone by Dr. Jenny Brockis

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2477: Dr. Jenny Brockis explores the complex relationship between technology and cognitive function in "Honey, I Shrunk My ... Show More

11m 8s

What We’ve Lost to the Internet For Bett...