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Are You Asking Too Much–of This Person, or This Job, or This School?
Why lowering your standards isn’t the answer, how to call friends without making it weird, and does it matter if everyone orders the same thing at a restaurant? Episode highlights Try This at Home: Right-size your expectations. [00:14] Know Yourself Better: Do you split dishes wi ... Show More
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Nov 2
Do You Replay Your Mistakes? Remember the “Coffee Cup”
When I can’t let go of a mistake I made, I take comfort in the stories of highly skilled teams who made mistakes of their own. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies q ... Show More
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Oct 31
Everyone’s Talking About the Same Movie, and We Love It
The fun of monoculture, a secret theme behind Steven Spielberg’s movies, and Jeff Probst visits a Survivor Fantasy League. Episode highlights Something Making Us Happier: Halloween decorations and a special Survivor Fantasy League guest visit [00:36] I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You: ... Show More
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Jul 2024
Tips for Being Happier, Healthier, More Productive
<p>Today's podcast episode is an interview I did on the Happier with Gretchen Rubin Podcast with Gretchen Rubin and Elizabeth Craft. We discuss balancing ambition, tenacity, humility, and patience. I introduce my new children's book Meet Me In The Middle, that's part ... Show More
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Apr 2023
Gretchen Rubin on: How To Use Your Five Senses To Reduce Anxiety, Increase Creativity, and Improve Your Relationships
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Aug 2025
Pods We Love: Happier with Gretchen Rubin
<p dir="ltr">Sharing an episode today from our friend Gretchen Rubin's podcast, <a href= "https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/">Happier</a>. Gretchen and her sister Elizabeth Craft discuss the idea of the "familect" and why it might be fun to create a dictionary for our own famil ... Show More
32m 39s
Apr 2023
How to Connect More Deeply Through Our Senses with Gretchen Rubin
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
How to utilize our five senses to more deeply connect with the world
Why exploring the world through your senses to experience life more vividly and playfully.
How sensory experiences are a meaningful way to connect with others.
Keeping a “5 Se ... Show More
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Mashup: How to Create Real and Lasting Happiness in Your Life
Most of what we do in life relates to our happiness in one way or another. In this episode, get inspired by different approaches you can use to create true, long-lasting happiness. “One of the best drivers of growth isn’t your job, isn’t your goals, it’s your friendship circle.” ... Show More
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The Beauty and Power of Friendship with Will Schwalbe
In this episode, Will Schwalbe shares some of his insights and experiences about forming deep friendships in adulthood. He discusses his latest book about an unlikely friendship that formed years ago and explores how their lasting connection is so powerful.
In this episode, you ... Show More
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The Friendship Masterclass
We all want special friends in our lives. In this episode, discover the 6 deliberate habits of creating friendships that will help you understand how your most important friends were made, and how to replicate that to create new meaningful ones. “If you want deep relationships wi ... Show More
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Aug 2024
6 Habits that Make Life So Much Better | Spotlight Convo
<p>Discover simple yet powerful daily habits to rewire your brain, boost confidence, and unlock your full potential.</p><br><p>In this insightful compilation episode, Mel Robbins unveils the transformative <a href="https://amzn.to/3o7lI83" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank ... Show More
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We discuss several ways we can tap in to our five senses to boost productivity and focus, and we share a listener’s idea for a new way to celebrate a birthday. Author Will Schwalbe (“The End of Your Life Book Club”) talks about his new memoir, “We Should Not Be Friends,” and what he learned about how to make and sustain friendships
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<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>Today's guest is a happiness expert and devout non-meditator. In her latest book <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Life-Fiv ... Show More
<p>Take Our <a href="http://goodlifeproject.com/survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast Listener Survey</a>!</p><br><p>Unlock life's deepest truths with happiness expert Gretchen Rubin as she shares potent insights from her latest book, <a href="https://amzn.to/ ... Show More
<p dir="ltr">An avalanche of practical advice and brief (but powerful) life lessons.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/">Gretchen Rubin</a> is a New York Times bestselling author and happiness expert who explores human nature and habits ... Show More
