Yesterday

3819: Falling into Minimalism: How I Became an Accidental Minimalist by Farnoosh Brock with Becoming Minimalist

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3819: Farnoosh Brock recounts the unexpected journey that led her from overwhelm to clarity as she stumbled into minimali ... Show More

9m 46s

Nov 23

3818: Brain Training by Tynan on Mental Reprogramming

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3818: Tynan explores how deliberate brain training can reshape your thinking, sharpen your focus, and help you operate wi ... Show More

9m 2s

Nov 23

3817: Practical Minimalism: Being a Minimalist with a Family by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3817: Rachel Jones redefines minimalism as a practical, adaptable mindset rather than a rigid lifestyle of deprivation. B ... Show More

8m 56s

Nov 2022

Happier - Ep. 404: Holiday Gift Guide, Save Time in a Long Line, and Temple Grandin Talks About “Visual Thinking”

We offer many suggestions for holiday gifts, of all kinds: substantial gifts, stock-stuffers, experiences-as-gifts, and handmade. We also share a hack for helping along line to move more quickly, and we talk to scientist and writer TempleGrandin about her new book, “Visual Thinki ... Show More

44m 13s

Jan 2022

Happier - Ep. 361: Cultivate a Rest Ritual. Celebrate “Twos-Day.” How to Stop Reading and Begin a Habit.

We discuss why you might cultivate a rest ritual, especially if you’re joining us for #Rest22in22. We also talk about celebrating the minor holiday of Tuesday, 2/2/2022, and a listener asks about how to stop reading and starting acting on a desired health habit. Get in touch: @gr ... Show More

27m 54s

Jan 2023

Little Happier: A Truth About Happiness That Confused Me for a Long Time

For a long time, when I tried to understand the nature of happiness, I was confused by one aspect of its nature. Finally, I figured it out: One of the best ways to make ourselves happy is to make other people happy; one of the best ways to make other people happy is to be happy o ... Show More

3m 2s

Nov 2022

Little Happier: Sometimes, When We’re the Most Thankful, We Find It Hardest to Express Gratitude.

In Elizabeth Strout’s novel “Oh, William!” a character recalls the loving help she was given, and how she never forgot it.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraftGet the podcast show notes by ema ... Show More

3m 1s

Feb 2023

More Happier - The Joy of Ferry Rides, the Fun of Thrillers, and the Bittersweet Feeling of Family Milestones

We discuss the fun of reading psychological thrillers as well as the delights of taking a New York City ferry. We also talk about the bittersweet pleasure of passing a family milestone, and (again) why pre-orders are such a source of happiness for authors.Get in touch: @gretchenr ... Show More

18m 4s

Jan 2023

Little Happier: When Do I Feel the Joyous, Childhood Feeling of Expectancy?

Writer Betty MacDonald’s memoir reminds me that even as adults, to be happier, we should seek out experiences that will give us the “wonderful, joyous, childhood feeling of expectancy.”Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagr ... Show More

3m 9s

Dec 2022

Little Happier: The Things That Go Wrong Often Make the Best Memories—Like My Daughter’s Tough Train Trip

A visit to the train station reminded me of a morning, years ago, when my daughter Eliza had a tough time boarding the train. It wasn’t much fun at the time, but looking back, it’s a happy memory.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch ... Show More

3 m

Oct 2022

Happier - Ep. 398: Rest Your Senses, Give People Time to Themselves, and Find Tranquility by Tuesday

We talk about how and why we might rest our senses, discuss an easy hack for making family vacation time more pleasant, and talk to author Laura Vanderkam about concrete strategies for getting more done—including getting more fun.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; pod ... Show More

34m 20s

Jul 2022

More Happier - An Airport Epiphany, a Mystery Solved, and the Happiness of More Storage

We talk about a realization that Elizabeth had while waiting to board an airplane, and how a visit to the Met satisfied a longtime curiosity. Plus, the special satisfaction of getting more storage space.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet i ... Show More

18m 51s

Aug 2023

The Science of Joy: Why You Need It and How to Get It | Ingrid Fetell Lee

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The hidden influence that your surroundings can have on your happiness. And how to tweak things in subtle bu ... Show More

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