Jun 22
Little Happier: An Important Creativity Lesson from “Green Eggs and Ham”
It may seem counter-intuitive, but it’s true: imagination is often sparked more by constraint than by freedom. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and t ... Show More
3m 35s
Jul 2024
258: The Science of Happiness: The Path to True Joy with Stephanie Harrison
What if true happiness isn't about chasing achievements, but about embracing your authentic self and making a positive impact on others? In this episode, we explore the dynamic between "Old Happy" and "New Happy," inviting you to redefine success on your own terms. Discover how e ... Show More
48 m
Dec 2024
SPECIAL: How Two Hard-Charging Busy Entrepreneurs Turn Off Their Brains, Meditate, De-Stress, Relax & Raise Kids: Anxiety Hacks & More With Katie Krimitsos
Today I have something a little different for you that I think you’ll love. It’s an interview I did with the incredible Ben Greenfield and I’m sharing it with you here because our conversation was so pure and full of insights on how to navigate the holidays - and your whole life ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2024
S2E12: Dan Buettner’s Guide to Healthy Aging and Blue Zones
Ready to discover the secrets to a long, healthy life? In this episode, you’ll hear me moderate a talk interviewing Dan Buettner from Netflix’s Blue Zones documentary. Dan is also a renowned explorer, National Geographic Fellow, and bestselling author. We discuss the fascinating ... Show More
57m 8s
Aug 2025
INTUITION: The Science of Trusting Your Gut
We all have eureka moments, sudden bursts of certainty that seem to come out of nowhere. What if you could summon that feeling on command? Laura Huang, a business school professor, has been studying that question. She’s found that for the world's most successful people, intuition ... Show More
58m 41s
May 2024
Dr. James Doty on the Magic of Manifesting a Fulfilling Life EP 452
https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/—Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! The book was picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024, the winner of the B ... Show More
55m 7s
Sep 2021
#166: The Art + Science of Fulfillment with Robert Mack
Themes: Gratitude, Happiness, Success, Positive Psychology, Authenticity, Mental Health Positive Psychology expert Robert Mack is one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between happiness and success. In this episode we discuss Robert’s own illuminations on healing ... Show More
54m 59s
May 2021
Finding Inspiration in Uncertain Times with Bestselling Author and Meditation Teacher Light Watkins
Light Watkins, a Transcendental Meditation teacher, bestselling author, and motivational speaker, talks about his life as an experiment for personal growth through uncertainty and discomfort. A few years ago he committed to writing a daily inspirational email to his list and as h ... Show More
57m 6s
Mar 2025
Sara Raymond Interview: The Mindful Movement Meditation Queen
<p>Watch the YouTube video version at <a href='https://youtu.be/wHaJh_Ls7c0'>https://youtu.be/wHaJh_Ls7c0</a> - My guest today is Sara Raymond, a Hypnotherapist, Master Pilates Instructor, and a Trauma-Informed Master Coach. In 2016, she and her husband, Les, founded The Mindful ... Show More
43m 14s
Art historian Kenneth Clark describes his experience of an intense spiritual awakening—a “flood of grace”—and what resulted from it.
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