Today
3943: [Part 1] Identifying the Twitch That’s Keeping Us Distracted and Stagnant in Life by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3943: Anthony Ongaro shares the surprising moment that revealed he didn’t actually control his own attention, uncovering th ... Show More
10m 34s
Yesterday
3942: You Can Do More Good Than You Think by Benjamin Hardy on Small Acts of Kindness
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3942: Benjamin Hardy reflects on a simple moment when he chose to help a struggling college student walking alone on a dark ... Show More
8m 48s
Mar 11
3941: How to Stop Using Excuses and Make Conscious Choices Instead by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3941: Ellen Burgan challenges the cultural badge of honor around being “busy,” revealing how it often disguises fear-based ... Show More
10m 39s
Nov 2022
Little Happier: Sometimes, When We’re the Most Thankful, We Find It Hardest to Express Gratitude.
In Elizabeth Strout’s novel “Oh, William!” a character recalls the loving help she was given, and how she never forgot it.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraftGet the podcast show notes by ema ... Show More
3m 1s
Sep 2022
Little Happier: Does Love Make You Think, “I Must Be at My Very Best?”
Fashion icon Diana Vreeland said of her husband, “I can remember always pulling myself up, thinking, ‘I must be at my very best.’” Her observation points to a tension within love: love is unconditional, and love is demanding.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@ ... Show More
2m 36s
Oct 2022
Happier - Ep. 399: Give a Holiday Gift to Your Future-Self, an Easy Photo Hack, and How to Keep Healthy Boundaries
We talk about how we can give a gift to our future-selves by starting to prepare for the holidays early. We also share a listener’s hack about getting great photos, and we talk to Whole30’s Melissa Urban about practical strategies for establishing healthy boundaries.Get in touch: ... Show More
33m 32s
Jan 2022
More Happier - Welcome to More Happier! The Beatles, the Real Housewives, and Why We Should Do What We Want
It's the first episode of "More Happier," the new bi-weekly series for 2022. We discuss what's making us more happier right now, and we talk about an easy tool for boosting happiness. Plus Elizabeth shares a happiness-related suggestion from the Real Housewives (Winston Churchill ... Show More
22m 3s
Jun 2022
More Happier - Why a Necklace and a Dimmer System Made Us Happy. Plus How to Figure Out Someone’s Tendency
We talk about why a necklace, a dimmer system, and a TV show made us happier. We also discuss the unintended consequences of watching “Get Back,” the Beatles documentary, as well as a quotation from writer Stephen King.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretch ... Show More
24m 30s
Sep 2023
More Happier: Our Favorite Easy Way to Make Ourselves Happier, Healthier, Smarter, and More Productive
In honor of International Podcast Day, we talk about all the ways that listening to podcasts boosts our happiness—by making it easier and more fun to exercise, fall asleep, learn information, do chores, relieve anxiety, commute, and stay connected to others.Get in touch: podcast@ ... Show More
18m 15s
Nov 2021
Ep. 351: Consider Getting a Dog (Elizabeth Did). Do You Celebrate Moments? Spend 20 Minutes on Joy Each Day.
Elizabeth suggests that you consider getting a dog (or a pet); she and her family have been joined by Nacho, a corgi! Tiffany Dufu suggests that we spend twenty minutes each day doing something that brings us joy, and we ask, “Are you a person who celebrates moments?” (like “Fant ... Show More
31m 25s
Claire of Want Less shares if keeping a gratitude journal will make you happier.
Episode 2712: Will Keeping A Gratitude Journal Make You Happier? by Claire of Want Less.co.uk
Claire lives with her wife and dog in Yorkshire, UK, and is on a journey towards simplifying her life and beating debt. Along the way, she is exploring ideas like minimalism, escaping t ... Show More
