Oct 22

Let the Day Unfold

As life in this day and age gets more unpredictable, the best plan you can make is one you’re willing to change. On this episode of The Gathering Room, I talk about the paradox of living by signs and symbols, and why absolutism, whether in science or religion, will tank you when ... Show More

29m 4s

Oct 8

The Memory Rewrite

I’ve spent a lot of my life “reconstituting” my memories, and I didn’t even know I was doing it! On this episode of The Gathering Room, I talk about Memory Reconsolidation Theory—how we can change the emotional impact of painful memories without changing the facts of what happene ... Show More

30m 18s

Oct 1

Listen Again: The Unknown World

We’re living through a “phase transition,” but I believe it’s what our souls signed up for. In this “Listen Again” episode of The Gathering Room Podcast, I explore why the chaos of our times isn’t a sign of collapse, but of metamorphosis. Using the metaphor of ice to water to ste ... Show More

31m 6s

Jul 2024

Sharing Is Service

Asking for help gives someone else the chance to serve, and surfaces a perspective that is helpful for others. New to the podcast? Check out some of the most popular episodes from the past that collectively serve as the<a href="https://grow.se ... Show More

3m 1s

Aug 2023

Learning How to Ask For Help

In this episode, join us as we unravel the intricate web of asking for help. Rhea and Marilyn dive deep into the diverse forms of help people can provide, shedding light on their personal journeys of battling their own internal stigmas surrounding seeking help. We also share rece ... Show More

26m 41s

Oct 2023

How To Help Others

How To Help Others Have you ever felt the desire to help others? Do you want to help them figure things out? Make more money? Recover from a bad experience? Maybe you want to make a difference in the world yourself. I’ve always believed that our power to help others is a side be ... Show More

11m 47s

Nov 2023

506: How to Ask for Help When You Need It Most

Have you ever found that when you need help the most, ironically, asking for help is the most difficult? Many people feel overwhelmed, ashamed, or embarrassed, and it's those feelings that prevent us from getting help when we really need it. Today, I'm sharing tips to h ... Show More

40m 25s

Mar 2023

How to handle difficult things and live a positive peaceful life.

This episode talks about how to handle the hard times in life and create a positive future.Everything in life is happening for you but not for you to gain in the material sense, and it happens for your energy to have the opportunity for growth. When you focus on healing and lifti ... Show More

13m 1s

Oct 2025

A Little Happier: A Story from Real Life: Sometimes, We Help Best by Hanging Back

Sometimes, helping can hurt. When people are struggling, our impulse is to try to pull them back on their feet, when what they really need is for someone to sit beside them and ask, "What do you need? What can I do?" Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's websit ... Show More

4m 9s

Feb 2025

When Help Isn't Helpful

Ever catch yourself rushing to fix someone's problems, only to realize maybe that's not what they needed? We all want to help those we care about, but sometimes our well-meaning support misses the mark. In this episode, we explore the delicate balance between being there for othe ... Show More

18m 2s

Nov 2021

How to Deal with Difficult Times

How do you know when you're burnt out, in a bad place, or going through difficult times? And once you're aware of it, how do you recover from it? In this episode, learn how to identify when you or a loved one is in a bad place so you can take the necessary actions to reverse it e ... Show More

16m 33s

How to Look for Help