Last month when I asked who you wanted us to interview for our habits series, 90% of you said, Gretchen Rubin. Today your wish comes true. For those not familiar with Gretchen, she is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature, especially as it pertains to habits. Gretchen is the author of Better than Before ... Show More
Aug 20
Do I really need to cut out sugar to manage diabetes?
In this episode of the Diabetes Digital Podcast, Jess and Wendy tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in diabetes care: sugar. From the myths about brown vs. white sugar to the belief that sugar must be completely cut out if you have prediabetes, PCOS, or diabetes—this epis ... Show More
18m 41s
Aug 13
What does a balanced plate actually look like if I’m vegetarian or mostly plant-based?
Trying to eat more plant-based but not sure if your plate is balanced? Wendy breaks it down in this episode, what to include, what to upgrade, and what common mistakes to avoid. You’ll get real meal ideas, client examples, and tips to make sure your vegetarian meals keep your blo ... Show More
7m 23s
Aug 6
Summer travel survival guide: blood sugar tips for flights, road trips, and BBQs
Summer travel can be fun but it can also throw off your usual routines, especially when it comes to blood sugar. In this episode, we’re sharing our go-to tips for navigating travel in a way that supports your blood sugar without adding more stress. We’ll talk about how to navigat ... Show More
21m 34s
Mar 2015
Gretchen Rubin: How To Build Habits That Change Lives
Everything you've been told about building and breaking habits may well be wrong. Or, at the very least, missing a critical middle step.In this week's episode, we bust myths and share how to do it right (hint, there are 4 different approaches and if you choose wrong, you will fai ... Show More
1h 1m
Dec 2022
When It Comes to Habits, There Are Four Types of People. Which Are You? | Gretchen Rubin
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The New Year is approaching and this is a time when many of us think about making and breaking new habits. So today we’re bringing on one of the smartest peo ... Show More
1h 1m
May 2020
Small Ways to Improve Your Everyday Life Right Now | Gretchen Rubin
I call Gretchen Rubin the "Swiss Army Knife for Happiness." Present her with a problem, and she will flood you with practical, customized solutions. I love having Gretchen on this show not only because she's smart and funny and we're friends, but also because she provides some co ... Show More
53m 16s
Apr 2023
226: Gretchen Rubin on Happiness, Human Nature, & Activating Your Five Senses
Although there are numerous ways and strategies to find happiness, it's important to recognize that not every pattern or strategy we observe from others will necessarily work for us. In this episode, Aileen speaks with Gretchen Rubin, a best-selling author, podcaster, and speaker ... Show More
1 h
Jun 2021
Ep. 331: Give Yourself a Prop to Hold, Ways to Maintain Healthy Habits as Ordinary Routines Resume, and Hack for Little Kids and Chores
We talk about why you might give yourself a prop to hold, discuss a friend’s hack for helping little kids to be independent, and explore a listener question about the common post-pandemic stumbling block of maintaining healthy habits that have been acquired during the last year. ... Show More
34m 17s
Nov 2020
Ep. 299: Review How You’re Doing in the “Essential 7” Areas for Habits, a Hack to Make Thanksgiving More Memorable, and an Interview with Chef Carla Hall about How to “Say Yes!”
Review how you’re doing in the “Essential 7” areas for Habits, a fun, easy way to celebrate Thanksgiving, and an interview with renowned chef Carla Hall about the power of food, why it’s important to say yes and to say no, and why she doesn’t listen to music in the kitchen.Get in ... Show More
36m 52s