In this podcast episode, host Sarajane Case shares her experiences during an incubator session in Birmingham, Alabama. She discusses her observations in a hotel room and three good things in her life: having a good driver, enjoying airport lounges, and exploring coffee shops in new cities. Sarajane also reflects on the difference between joy and happiness, r ... Show More
Apr 8
Shadow Work for Type Nine
In this final episode of our Shadow Work series on Enneagram and Coffee, we explore the inner world of Type Nine—the Peacemaker. We dive into the common shadows of self-numbing, passivity, and anger repression, and how these patterns show up in daily life. Through practical exerc ... Show More
21m 38s
Apr 1
Shadow Work for Type Eight
In this episode of Enneagram and Coffee, we continue our Shadow Work series with a deep dive into Enneagram Type Eight—the Challenger. We explore the often-hidden struggles of emotional repression, control, and fear of vulnerability, and how these patterns shape daily life. Throu ... Show More
19m 28s
Jan 2021
Little Happier: I Can’t Blame the Internet, or, The World Has Changed, But I Have Also Changed.
When I feel distracted or overwhelmed, I remind myself that I can’t blame the internet. If I want a life with more time for calm and reflection, I need to create it for myself.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubinGet the ... Show More
1m 49s
Apr 2020
Ep. 271: Make Lists to Make Memories, an Easy Way to Make Zoom Meetings More Fun, and a Discussion about Meditation with Dan Harris of 10% Happier.
We discuss why you might make lists to make memories, we talk about a fun, easy way to enliven Zoom meetings, and Dan Harris of 10% Happier explains how and why meditation can be helpful during these tough times.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin ... Show More
31m 52s
Nov 2019
Ep. 249: Happier Podcast Book Club: The Legendary Isaac Mizrahi Talks about Fashion, Family, and Self-Knowledge in “I.M.”
For the Happier Podcast Book Club, we talk to Isaac Mizrahi about the role of family, fashion, and making his way in the competitive, high-stakes world of New York City in his acclaimed memoir I.M.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touc ... Show More
36m 36s
Oct 2022
Happier - Ep. 400: 400 Episodes! Listeners Share the Podcast Ideas That Have Done the Most to Make Them Happier
To celebrate our 400 th episode, we share listeners’ answers to the question,“From the previous 400 episodes, what favorite ideas or hacks have helped you tobecome happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative?”Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretc ... Show More
28m 1s
Jan 2020
Ep. 256: Use Up What You Have, and a Conversation about Stillness with Ryan Holiday
Why we should use up what we have, how to find the most efficient route, and a conversation with bestselling author Ryan Holiday about “Stillness is the Key.”
Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizC ... Show More
29m 6s
Apr 2020
Ep. 267: Write a Letter of Congratulations to Your Future-Self, Solutions to School Spirit T-Shirt Overload, and Why I Should Check My Calendar
NOTE: These episodes were recorded before the COVID-19 situation took hold. Given the rapidly changing situation, it’s jarring to hear us ignore it—and that’s why.We discuss why writing a letter of congratulations to your future-self can help you stick to your good habits, do a d ... Show More
29m 18s
Aug 2021
Ep. 339: Why It’s More Helpful to Ask for Help than to Show Anger, a Listener Struggles with a Talkative Co-Worker, and What Textures Do You Enjoy Most?
We discuss why, if we’re facing a challenge, it can be more helpful to focus on need than anger, explore a know-yourself-better question related to textures, and a listener asks: I’m back in the office; what do I do about a co-worker who won’t stop talking to me?
Get in touch: @g ... Show More
29m 28s
Sep 2022
Happier - Ep. 395: Stay Aware of STUFF, How to Make Time to Rest, & What to Say If You’re at a Loss for Words
We talk about why we should stay aware of STUFF, and also how to nudge ourselves to rest even when it’s hard to stop away from the to-do list. We also discuss a terrific conversational hack discussed on a comedy show, about the four words that often work when we don’t know what t ... Show More
31m 51s