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
Yesterday
Q&A: How much protein do I really need—and when should I eat it?
How much protein is actually enough, and does it matter when you eat it? Wendy breaks it all down in this episode, with practical goals for protein intake, why distribution matters, and ways to sneak it in without overthinking. Whether you’re vegetarian, perimenopausal, or just t ... Show More
6m 3s
Oct 1
Movement Hacks for Blood Sugar (Even if You Hate the Gym)
Today we are talking about movement hacks—realistic, everyday ways to support your blood sugar and health goals. We’re exploring how small shifts in daily movement can have a big impact on energy, insulin sensitivity, and overall well-being.Jess and Wendy break down the science b ... Show More
26m 43s
Sep 24
Q&A: Is it bad if I eat dinner at 9 PM?
Late dinner guilt? Let’s talk about it. In this episode, Jess unpacks the science behind eating late and why timing isn’t everything. You’ll learn when late dinners might be totally fine, and when they could affect your sleep, digestion, or blood sugar. With real-life client exam ... Show More
6m 9s
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