As we round on the New Year, ask yourself: How do you respond to expectations? Do you complete your resolutions? Do you execute on what others ask of you? There are four types of tendencies and knowing more about yourself will lead to healthier habits, better relationships, and more results. Gretchen Rubin is a bestselling author, human nature expert, and aw ... Show More
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Confidence Classic: How to Turn Adversity Into Award-Winning Success with Jayson Waller
I could not be more excited to share this episode with you. I sat down with Jayson Waller, Best-Selling Author and Motivational Speaker. We talk about his story from getting kicked out of school and living in a trailer park, faking his resume, to becoming a CEO. I also share abou ... Show More
1h 18m
Jul 8
Take Risks, Prioritize Your Life, and Slay Your Goals with Sandi Glandt
What if the reason you feel overwhelmed isn’t because you’re doing too much, but because you’re doing it without a system? In this episode, Sandi Glandt is back sharing the same framework she uses to help high-achieving women build structure without sacrificing what matters most. ... Show More
34m 39s
Jul 2
Confidence Classic: Turn Your Passion Into Purpose with Jess Ekstrom
Ever felt like failure is the end? What if it’s really just research for your next big move? In this episode, I chat with Jess Ekstrom, founder of Headbands of Hope, who turned her passion into a purpose-driven business helping kids with cancer. Jess shares overcoming a very publ ... Show More
1h 12m
May 2022
More Happier - Good News from Fantasy Island, Discovering Books from a Favorite Author, and More Dolly Parton
We talk about some exciting news from the world of “Fantasy Island,” discuss the happiness of discovering some new books by a favorite author, and ask, “What would Dolly do?”Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagram: @Gretch ... Show More
24m 10s
Mar 2023
More Happier: What It’s Like to Uncover a Family Secret, the Value of Refurbishing Your Office, and Maj-Jongg
With author and friend Dani Shapiro as our guest host, we talk about her experience of uncovering an old family secret, as well as the value of writing as a way to gain self-knowledge. Plus the fun of mah-jongg, anniversary parties, and more.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.co ... Show More
30m 6s
May 2023
More Happier: Elizabeth Talks About Being on Strike as a TV Writer and Reveals Her New Philosophy of Life
Elizabeth talks about the experience of being on strike as a Hollywood TV writer (and, relatedly, working on her new novel), and she also reveals her new insight about how she wants to live her life. Plus we discuss people’s enthusiastic responses to the “What’s Your Neglected Se ... Show More
22m 35s
May 2023
Ep. 432: Happier Podcast Book Club: Surprise! We Talk About How “Life in Five Senses” Makes Us Happier
Happier Podcast Book Club: We have a conversation about “Life in Five Senses”—abandoned titles, mostsurprising lessons, material that was cut out, the origin of the “What’s Your Neglected Sense?” quiz, andmore.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@Gretche ... Show More
38m 3s
Sep 2023
More Happier: The Anniversary of a Favorite Book, a Lesson in Standing Up, and the Joy of Clearing Clutter
We talk about the eleventh anniversary of “Happier at Home,” which is Elizabeth’s favorite book written by Gretchen. We also discuss a lesson in standing up for yourself, and about the energy that comes from getting rid of clutter.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on ... Show More
21m 59s
Sep 2023
More Happier: Our Favorite Easy Way to Make Ourselves Happier, Healthier, Smarter, and More Productive
In honor of International Podcast Day, we talk about all the ways that listening to podcasts boosts our happiness—by making it easier and more fun to exercise, fall asleep, learn information, do chores, relieve anxiety, commute, and stay connected to others.Get in touch: podcast@ ... Show More
18m 15s
May 2022
Little Happier: How a Writer Turned Her Dislike for the Movie “Entourage” into Support for a Cause She Believed In
Writer Wendy Molyneux found a way to use her own quirky tastes, and her hilarious writing, to make a contribution in her own way.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraftGet the podcast show notes ... Show More
3m 56s