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Mar 2023
33m 20s

More Happier: What It’s Like to Uncover ...

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project
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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.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft on Instagram @GretchenRubi ... Show More
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