logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2024
3m 15s

Little Happier: A Story About Love from ...

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project
About this episode

A passage from “A Wrinkle in Time,” a masterpiece of children’s literature, holds a subtle but important lesson about human nature and the transformative power of love.

Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

Follow on social media:

@GretchenRubin on YouTube

@GretchenRubin on TikTok

@GretchenRubin on Instagram

@GretchenRubin on Threads

Get the podcast show notes by email every week: happiercast.com/shownotes

Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest book Life in Five Senses to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses. Now available - order here.

Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. 

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Today
Ep. 542: Point to Your Ugliest Thing, Use Photos to Save Memories & Understand Obliger-Rebellion
We discuss why it’s useful to identify the "ugliest thing" in your life—i.e., what aspect needs the most attention? We also share an easy hack about enhancing family memories, and we explore a Four-Tendencies situation involving a young-adult son's surprising reaction to his fath ... Show More
28m 20s
Jul 7
Little Happier: "Love Is Unconditional, and Love is Demanding” & Other Secrets of Adulthood for Parents
With time and experience, we learn “Secrets of Adulthood,” and parenthood teaches us many of those lessons. Resources & links related to this episode: "Secrets of Adulthood" Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selli ... Show More
5m 18s
Jul 5
More Happier: Talking Secrets of Adulthood with Shannon Watts
In a recent Secrets of Adulthood Substack Live conversation, I talked to the terrific Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action (the nation’s largest grassroots group fighting gun violence. We discuss insights from her latest book and how we've arrived at several of our own Se ... Show More
24m 11s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 3
3620: 5 Lessons About Self-Confidence, Play and the Meaning of Work (That I Learned From a Toddler) by Ingrid Y Helander
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 3620: Ingrid Helander shares five unexpected yet powerful lessons in self-confidence, creativity, and purpose drawn from ob ... Show More
10m 50s
Mar 2025
The Life Changing Science of Optimism (And How You Can Harness It)
Getting Curious just got a Queer Eye makeover all its own! Today we’re entering a new era of the podcast - Getting Better! We’re so excited you’re joining us on this next chapter. This podcast will help guide you through life’s shared challenges—and leave you feeling a little bit ... Show More
50m 23s
May 26
3611: Living Small in a Big World by Kerry Ogden on Minimalism and True Fulfillment
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 3611: Kerry Ogden invites us to reconsider our relationship with space, stuff, and self-worth by sharing her personal journ ... Show More
11m 27s
Jan 2025
3460: A Letter to Joy From Someone Who Didn’t Always Know Where to Find It by Sabrina of Budding Optimist
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 3460:Sabrina shares her heartfelt journey to finding lasting joy, revealing the transformative power of gratitude. By shifti ... Show More
11m 37s
Mar 2025
Can a Few Simple Words Really Change Your Life? | Gretchen Rubin
Unlock life's deepest truths with happiness expert Gretchen Rubin as she shares potent insights from her latest book, Secrets of Adulthood: Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives. Discover surprising keys to self-knowledge, stronger relationships, and better judgment through Rubin's ... Show More
57m 22s
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
Jan 2024
3038: 4 Steps to Loving Your Ordinary Life by Marc Chernoff on Personal Acceptance & Life Appreciation
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 3038:Marc Chernoff of MarcandAngel.com illuminates the path to embracing and loving an ordinary life, detailing four practic ... Show More
10m 37s
Jul 2
3653: Spirits in a Material World by Kerry Ogden on Timeless Wisdom of Authenticity and Deeper Connection
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 3653: As we navigate midlife, Kerry Ogden invites us to reflect on the transformative shift from external validation to inn ... Show More
10m 15s
Apr 24
At 94, Iconic Writer, Judith Viorst, Has Thoughts to Share That We Need to Hear
With refreshing candor, renowned author Judith Viorst shares profound insights from her latest book, Making the Best of What's Left: When We're Too Old to Get the Chairs Reupholstered, inviting us into the vulnerabilities and unexpected joys of aging. Discover practical strategie ... Show More
52m 42s