This episode takes inspiration from the touchingly beautiful book, "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse", by Charlie Mackesy. While it's somewhat directed as a children's book, I'm often asking myself "is it REALLY for children or for adults?", as the life lessons are simple yet wonderfully profound.
Listen in as we learn the importance of kindness, l ... Show More
Yesterday
Bad at Receiving
Someone compliments you, and before they’ve even finished, you’re already brushing it aside. Someone offers to help, and even though you’re overwhelmed, you say, “I’ve got it.”You know how to give kindness. You just don’t always know how to receive it.In this episode, we’ll explo ... Show More
12m 42s
Nov 2021
CHARLIE MACKESY: "The Boy, the mole, the fox and the Horse"
I am so thrilled to share this podcast episode with you on this most thankful of weeks! Charlie Mackesy, author and illustrator of the lovely, simple, but hugely inspiring book, "The Boy, the mole, the fox and the Horse" joins me today. An amazingly talented, kind, and insightful ... Show More
38m 39s
Sep 2024
Little Happier: Willie Wonka, Rat Poison, Neediness, and the Transformative Power of Love
A sweet story about a dog named Sparkle reveals many truths about the nature of love, sacrifice, independence, and marriage. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRub ... Show More
8m 12s
Apr 2024
learning to put yourself first (storytime episode!)
Gather 'round circlers for another beautiful episode! This week I answer your storytimes: relationship questions, how to not mistake kindness for weakness, how my life compares now to how I thought it would, moving in with your partner, moving to the other side of the country, an ... Show More
46m 18s
Oct 2024
The Magic Of Going Within
<p class="MsoNormal">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
May 2023
Start Here: Life Lessons From my Dad
An unconventional episode, but aren't they all a bit!?It is easy to get swept up in all you "should" be doing along your "fitness" journey-- If and when you're feeling overwhelm? Take a deeeeep breath, zoom out, and refocus on remembering what matters MOST. And the fact that our ... Show More
29m 49s