Osher reflects on Sylvia Jeffreys' episode, and two powerful lessons that they discussed.
Nov 25
How Shane Jenek (aka. Courtney Act) Authored an Answer to Division, Defamation and Moral Panic
<p>There are many things that could rightly make Shane Jenek furious - from social media algorithms platforming 'right wing talking points' intended to divide, to the continuing moral panic around drag queen story time, to outright personal attacks on his character. But instead, ... Show More
1h 15m
Nov 23
I did something very cheeky live on air during Australian Idol.
<p>Why did Osher and James take so long to make their announcements on Australian Idol? It was to build tension, right? Well, not that's not the whole story - as Osher unveils during a recent Story Club Live show.</p> <p>For stories on Youtube, head <a href="https://linktr.ee/osh ... Show More
19m 59s
Nov 18
Breaking Down, Rebuilding, Unmasking and Finding a New Manual for Your Brain, with Em Rusciano
<p>The last five years have been a revolution in the way Em Rusciano sees herself, as double-whammy diagnoses of ADHD and autism illuminated a lifetime of masking and trying to meet neurotypical standards.</p> <p>But even amidst burnout and the grief for all her misunderstood pri ... Show More
1h 15m
Mar 2021
Ep. 316: What Valuable Lessons Have We Learned from the Pandemic, a Hack to Fight Morning Grogginess, and a Question about a Rebel Teacher Who Doesn’t Read Emails
We discuss why we might ask ourselves, “What valuable lessons have I learned from the pandemic, now that a year has passed?” We also suggest an easy hack to shake off sleep inertia, tackle a listener’s question about a Rebel teacher who doesn’t read email, and give a phone-relate ... Show More
26m 10s
Mar 2023
Kate Bowler on Shame, Productivity, and Living with Chronic Pain
The professor and Everything Happens podcast host talks about growing up in a Mennonite community, living with chronic pain, and the small things that bring her joy.
Did you know we have a weekly email newsletter for the Death, Sex & Money community? Every Wednesday we send out a ... Show More
41m 32s
Sep 2021
Ep. 344: How to Do a Quick Good Deed that Could Have Big Consequences, a Hack for Cutting Ourselves Some Slack, and an Interview with Anderson Cooper
We discuss a listener’s suggestion for an important way to help others, we talk about giving ourselves a “mercy week” during particularly busy or stressful times, and we talk to CNN anchor Anderson Cooper about his new book “Vanderbilt.”Get in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & ... Show More
38m 52s
Mar 2019
#069 Finding Joy Amidst Fascism & Violence (with Brad Evans & Henry Giroux)
Today we discuss power, corruption, revolution and new systems. This is a proper academic episode, you’re gonna learn. Brad & Henry are brilliant thinkers and brilliant educators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1h 43m
Nov 2020
Ep. 301: Embrace an Attitude of Gratitude for What This Unprecedented Season Offers, a Deep Dive into Listeners’ Personal Policies, and a Money Hack
We discuss why it’s helpful to embrace an attitude of gratitude for what this unprecedented Thanksgiving holiday offers; we do a deep dive into listeners’ useful personal policies; we share an easy money-related hack; and Gretchen gives herself a clutter-related demerit.Get in to ... Show More
32m 20s
May 2021
Ep. 324: Learn from the Wisdom of Teachers, a Clever Way to Use Email, and Anna Sale Talks about How to Have Difficult Conversations
We review some terrific lessons we’ve learned from teachers, discuss an email hack that makes it easier to ask someone for help, and Anna Sale discusses her new book, “Let’s Talk About Hard Things.”Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in tou ... Show More
33m 33s
Feb 2021
Ep. 314: Re-Engage with Your Resolutions, A Hack for Helping People to Give Gifts, an Outdoors Demerit, and Why Humor Is Such a Powerful Tool at Work and in Life.
We talk about the 21 strategies that can help us re-engage with our resolutions, discuss a hack about helping people to give gifts (to avoid disappointment), and talk to Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonus about how humor can help us to engage more productively with other people.Ge ... Show More
37 m