#438: “Do you want to save money? Or do you want to enjoy your life?”
That’s a common question, but it’s strange. It assumes these ideas are opposites: frugality is synonymous with deprivation; spending is a proxy for enjoyment.
That premise is wrong.
Let’s stop conflating spending with happiness. Let’s stop using “savings” or “free” as a euphemism for sec ... Show More
Jan 27
Why You Should “T-Bill and Chill” Instead of Using a Savings Account, with Cullen Roche
#684: Most people search for the perfect portfolio — the one allocation that works in every market, at every age, for every goal. This interview starts by explaining why that portfolio does not exist. We talk with Cullen Roche, founder and chief investment officer of Discipline F ... Show More
1h 23m
Jan 20
52 Tiny Improvements in 2026 [GREATEST HITS]
#682: Grab the FREE handbook: affordanything.com/financialgoals For 76 years, the British cycling team lost — every season, without exception. Then they changed how they approached improvement, focusing on tiny gains instead of dramatic overhauls. In today's episode, we unpack ho ... Show More
1h 9m
Apr 2023
Life in Five Senses || Gretchen Rubin
Today we welcome Gretchen Rubin, one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s a highly acclaimed writer, having sold millions of copies of her New York Times bestselling books. Her podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin, has m ... Show More
59m 22s
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
Apr 2023
Reduce Anxiety Instantly with These Easy Techniques from #1 NYT bestselling Author Gretchen Rubin
Today on The MIndvalley Show, we dive into the world of your five senses with author Gretchen Rubin. Her ninth book, Life In Five Senses, gives you the tools to ease anxiety and unlock happiness by tapping into the experience of the senses. Noise, smell, touch, sight, and taste a ... Show More
23m 5s
Mar 2023
Ep. 423: Indulge in a Nostalgia Smell, Try One of These April Fool’s Day Pranks, and an Easy Way to Stop Snacking
We talk about why you might indulge in a “nostalgia smell,” share listeners’suggestions for simple, fun April Fool’s Day pranks, and discuss an easy way toresist the temptation of snacking.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@GretchenRubin on YouTube@Gre ... Show More
30m 55s
Sep 2023
Ep. 449: Make a Mindful Investment in Yourself, a Hack for Falling Asleep, and Fun with Pop-Tarts
We discuss why making a mindful investment in ourselves is a good way to spendour time, energy, and money. We also suggest a hack for falling asleep moreeasily, and we tackle a listener’s question about a messy adult son who hasmoved back home. Plus, we talk about the nostalgia w ... Show More
32m 21s
<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
