Yesterday

A Secret to Creativity? Cultivate a Magpie Mind

A brilliant hack for getting more help with dinner, why a quest is more fun than a jaunt, and how we feel about desks. Episode highlights: Try This At Home: Cultivate a magpie mind [07:10] Happiness Hack—Rename a chore to make it more appealing[16:00] Know Yourself Better— How do ... Show More

35m 49s

Oct 19

Little Happier: A Superstar's Unforgettable Thank-You

I get such pleasure of thinking about iconic super-star Brad Pitt paying tribute to Chuck Palahniuk, and realizing what a gift he’d been given for his work. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Take Gre ... Show More

3m 38s

Oct 18

Exercise Tips from NPR’s LifeKit: Could Watching TV Actually Help You Get Moving?

For “Move Happier,” Gretchen talks with Marielle Segarra, host of NPR’s Life Kit, about ditching the all-or-nothing rule, making the most of everyday activities, and the importance of smell and lighting. Episode highlights: Reduce friction: set out your gear the night before [00: ... Show More

32m 42s

Apr 2023

Gretchen Rubin on: How To Use Your Five Senses To Reduce Anxiety, Increase Creativity, and Improve Your Relationships

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Today's guest is a happiness expert and devout non-meditator. In her latest book <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Life-Fiv ... Show More

1h 7m

Feb 2022

BITESIZE | How to Create a Happier Life | Gretchen Rubin #235

What does happiness mean and why do so many of us struggle with it? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is from episode ... Show More

14m 53s

Aug 2025

Pods We Love: Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Sharing an episode today from our friend Gretchen Rubin's podcast, <a href= "https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/">Happier</a>. Gretchen and her sister Elizabeth Craft discuss the idea of the "familect" and why it might be fun to create a dictionary for our own famil ... Show More

32m 39s

Aug 2025

How To Handle Dilemmas, Drift, Indecision, and Difficult People | Gretchen Rubin

An avalanche of practical advice and brief (but powerful) life lessons. <a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/">Gretchen Rubin</a> is a New York Times bestselling author and happiness expert who explores human nature and habits ... Show More

1h 4m

Mar 2025

Can a Few Simple Words Really Change Your Life? | Gretchen Rubin

Take Our <a href="http://goodlifeproject.com/survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast Listener Survey</a>! Unlock life's deepest truths with happiness expert Gretchen Rubin as she shares potent insights from her latest book, <a href="https://amzn.to/ ... Show More

57m 22s

Jun 2021

293. How To Find Happiness in Life: Simple Ways to Get Happy Now with NYT Bestselling Author and Happiness Expert Gretchen Rubin

Originally Aired: July 7, 2020 Craving more happiness in your life? Today, I featured NYT bestselling author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin to discuss the practical "emergency toolkit" methods to increase your happiness; did you know "smelling the roses" is scientifically p ... Show More

1h 20m

Jul 2024

Tips for Being Happier, Healthier, More Productive

Today's podcast episode is an interview I did on the Happier with Gretchen Rubin Podcast with Gretchen Rubin and Elizabeth Craft. We discuss balancing ambition, tenacity, humility, and patience. I introduce my new children's book Meet Me In The Middle, that's part ... Show More

14m 56s

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