Yesterday

Ep. 571: Want to Join Us for a No-Spend February? Plus a Better Word for “Squats”

We share our plans for our next “No-Spend February”—our rules, our exceptions, and what we hope to learn. We also share a more elegant term for “squats” and discuss an interesting self-knowledge question related to the makeshift. Resources & links related to this episode: Join us ... Show More

33m 2s

Jan 26

A Little Happier: Would You Do For Someone Else What You Wouldn’t Do for Yourself?

A modern fable is an excellent illustration of a very popular loophole used to justify breaking good habits. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products fro ... Show More

5m 24s

Jan 24

More Happier: Ever Have a Foolish Desire to “Save” Things? And Why Coffee-Table Books?

We talk about the impulse to save things, such as stationery or fine china, even when it makes no sense. And we also talk about the puzzling popularity of coffee-table books. Resources & links related to this episode: Check out my new LinkedIn Learning course on the Four Tendenci ... Show More

28m 22s

Feb 2025

211 | Intermediate - Short Story: A Love Letter from the Past [English Listening Practice]

<h2>Title: A Love Letter from the Past</h2><h3>Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)</h3> Story: Sara, a curious young woman, discovers an old wooden trunk hidden away in her grandmother’s dusty attic. Inside, she finds ... Show More

9m 45s

Apr 2025

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, <a href="https://amzn.to/447aky4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Making the Best of What's Left: When We're Too Old to Get the Chairs Reupholstered</a>, ... Show More

52m 42s

Mar 2025

Where We Feel Our Feelings | Ear Biscuits Ep. 461

What is it with the older generations and not throwing things away? In this episode, Rhett & Link talk about the stubbornness some relatives can have, where they actually feel their feelings in their body, and get an update from Jenna on how her date went from her Good Mythical W ... Show More

1h 7m

May 2023

Rani Puranik on 7 Letters to My Daughters, Love, and Legacy EP 297

In this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, we have a special guest, Rani Puranik, who is a business leader, philanthropist, and author. Rani shares her insights and experiences from her new book, "<a href="https://amzn.to/45ohdt3" target="_blank">7 Letters to My Daughters< ... Show More

59m 29s

Dec 2024

Ep 459: Reading for quality over quantity

Today's guest is feeling stuck between quality and quantity in her reading life. With all of the end-of-year reading reflections happening lately, Anne is here to help if you're also facing this situation. Caroline Hines lives on a Christmas tree farm, which is not really related ... Show More

50m 30s

Nov 7

💍 Describe an important old thing that your family has kept for a long time (Part 2) + Transcript

2026 New Year Sale: https://successwithielts.com/sale You should say: what it is, how/when your family first got this thing, how long your family has kept it, and explain why this thing is important to your family. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ... Show More

18m 51s

Dec 2023

The Classic Bedtime Story of Little House on the Prairie (Chapter 7 & 8)

[CONTENT WARNING: This story contains imagery of weapons and hunting animals as they were needed for survival during the late 1800's. The story also has racist elements in its portrayal of Native American Indians and may be offensive to some listeners. Although these ... Show More

41m 32s

Nov 2024

Part 1 Dreamy Sunday Series: The Cozy Bedtime Story of Anne of Green Gables (Chapter 18)

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: I wanted to let you know that Part 1 of this special series will conclude on November 24, and we'll resume Part 2 at some point in the New Year. Unfortunately, I’m currently facing a sudden and serious family health crisis involvin ... Show More

25m 37s

Oct 27

744 Love, Sex, and Frankenstein (with Caroline Lea) | #10 Greatest Book of All Time | My Last Book with Geoffrey Turnovsky | A Letter from a Middle School Teacher and Mom

The year is 1816, and 18-year-old Mary Shelley has fled London with her lover, Percy Shelley, and her sister, Claire. They're on their way to visit Lord Byron's villa in Lake Geneva, Switzerland - and to change the course of literary history. In this episode, Jacke talks to Carol ... Show More

1h 26m

Nov 2022

Bobby Wonder Presents: National STEM Day

In honor of National STEM Day, Bobby Wonder teams up with Lucy Wow for a special time-traveling adventure!If you'd like to learn more about the life of William and Caroline Herschell and their amazing discoveries, be sure to check out one of our favorite podcasts, Bedtime History ... Show More

21m 24s

Little Happier: The Efforts Made That Al...