#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
Nov 21
What If Everything We Know About Hiring Is Wrong?, with William Vanderbloemen
#662: Most teams hire for skills. The best teams hire for wiring.
What if the reason someone accelerates your organization, or quietly derails it, has more to do with their response time, processing style, or sense of mission than their résumé?
This episode dives into the ... Show More
1h 19m
Nov 18
Q&A: She's Broke. He's Rich. And You're Asking About AI Stocks.
#661: When your income drops, debt spikes, and a rental property starts bleeding cash, it can feel like your entire financial foundation is cracking beneath you. Veronica, our first caller, is navigating all of it at once, from a near-foreclosure to a luxury car payment that’s st ... Show More
1h 20m
Nov 14
The Brutal Math of Caring for Aging Parents, with MarketWatch Columnist Beth Pinsker
#660: Caring for an aging parent can morph into a second full-time job, and even the most financially savvy adults get blindsided. Bank accounts freeze, home sales stall, and family savings disappear faster than anyone expects.
In this episode, we dig into what really happens ... Show More
1h 2m
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 23s
Apr 2023
Gretchen Rubin on: How To Use Your Five Senses To Reduce Anxiety, Increase Creativity, and Improve Your Relationships
<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
1h 7m
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