Television host, author, and interior designer Bobby Berk sits down with the Lautners to chat all things design and mental health. He discusses his upbringing and the sense that he never really belonged in his small town, how he began to make a name for himself in the design world, and how that led him to television—something he never really wanted. ... Show More
Oct 8
Mayci Neeley: No More Secrets
In this week’s episode, Tay is back for another girl-chat, this time with Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Mayci Neeley! Mayci takes us back to the day she and her college boyfriend Arik found out they were pregnant at just 19 years old, and how only a month later he ... Show More
1h 11m
Oct 1
Kristin Juszczyk: Behind the Seams
In this week’s episode, Tay and Taylor are joined by fashion designer Kristin Juszczyk! Kristin shares how she met her husband, San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, what their training life and in-season routines look like, and her favorite stadiums to visit. She opens up ... Show More
1h 16m
Dec 2020
Ep. 302: Revisit a Book You Remember from High School or College, Ask Yourself, “Is There a Food I Enjoy Only When It’s Made the Way My Family Makes It?” and Why It’s a Good Idea to Run Errands in the
We suggest revisiting a book that you still remember from high school or college (and reveal the books that we plan to revisit), discuss a funny food-related Know-Yourself-Better question, and explain why, during the winter months, it’s a good idea to run errands in the morning; ... Show More
26m 48s
Oct 2021
Little Happier: Does a Teddy Bear Comfort You, Even Now?
Author John Green’s reflection on the moment when he realized that he was no longer comforted by his teddy bear is a reminder that although we do outgrow much of the comfort we get from a warm, soft teddy bear, perhaps we don’t wholly outgrow it.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; podc ... Show More
2m 33s
Dec 2020
Little Happier: After His Death, Actor Yul Brynner Made an Unforgettable Plea.
The simplicity and power of Yul Brynner’s anti-smoking ad, aired after his death, makes it unforgettable. This ad transformed his suffering into a story that could save the lives of others.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagram: @Gretchen ... Show More
2m 39s
Feb 2022
#367 Happiness - Be Strong, Be Kind
"Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting movement," wrote Benjamin Franklin. In this talk, we explore four steps to follow so that our words can always be kind in all situations. Be ... Show More
13m 25s
Oct 2021
139. Learning How to Be Happy, Not Perfect with Poppy Jamie #FabulousFriends
If you scrolled through her Instagram page a few years ago, television host Poppy Jamie was living the dream – but on the inside, she was unraveling. After stress sent her to hospital, she re-examined her priorities, purpose, and thought processes. She decided to create an approa ... Show More
52m 3s
Aug 2020
Little Happier: What Can You Do When You Live in a Crowded, Messy, Noisy House?
In a traditional Yiddish folk tale, a farmer complains about his crowded, noisy house—and his wise rabbi gives him a surprising solution.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubinGet the podcast show notes by email every week ... Show More
2m 47s
Sep 2021
Little Happier: A Father Ate the Bananas Intended for His Children, and His Son Never Viewed Him the Same Way
Writer Auberon Waugh tells the story of how his father, novelist Evelyn Waugh, ate the bananas—at that time, a very rare treat--intended for him and his sisters. “It would be absurd to say that I never forgave him, but he was permanently marked down in my estimation.”Get in touch ... Show More
4m 20s
May 2021
Bonus Episode: Use Self-Knowledge to Be Happier, Healthier, More Productive, and More Successful as a Small Business Owner.
In this bonus episode sponsored by Dell Technologies, we explore how small-business owners and entrepreneurs can use the “Four Tendencies” personality profiles to know themselves and others better. This framework can improve communication, end procrastination, reduce conflict, an ... Show More
23m 27s