Gretchen Rubin—bestselling author of The Happiness Project and host of the Happier podcast—joins me to talk about how small, everyday choices in the way we communicate can lead to a happier life. We get into the power of language, environment, relationships, and even those little one-liner “isms” that stick with you. If you want to feel better, connect bette ... Show More
Jan 20
The Lawyer’s Method to Shut Down Narcissism
If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling spun, rattled, or subtly controlled, this episode is for you. Drawing directly from my experience as a trial lawyer, I break down the exact strategy I use in court to disarm manipulative and narcissistic behavior—without esca ... Show More
15m 35s
Jan 13
How to Sound Assertive Without Sounding Rude
In this episode, I break down how to communicate clearly and confidently without crossing into rude or aggressive territory. You’ll learn why tone matters more than words, how to frame sentences so people actually listen, and why the most assertive communicators say less, not mor ... Show More
15m 18s
Jan 6
3 Communication Habits to Change This Year
To kick off 2026, I’m taking this podcast back to its roots — recording from my car — and answering real listener questions in an AMA. We talk about how to reopen communication after estrangement, how to handle confidence-shaking rumors at work, and one small habit that can immed ... Show More
34m 37s
Oct 22
Ken Eurich: Finding Balance in a Digital World
<p>In this week’s episode, Tay is back for some girl-chat with content creator Ken Eurich! Ken shares what made her want to move to Austin, Texas, how her social media journey started just for fun before turning into a full-time career, and what it’s been like going from small-to ... Show More
1h 11m
Aug 2024
More Happier: The Fun of an Unexpected Gift, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, and Herding the Cats During Holidays
We talk about the happiness that comes from getting a gift we don’t expect, and we discuss some quality screen time. We also consider the question: Does every family need a holiday-tradition-enforcer?Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@GretchenRubin on ... Show More
22m 56s
Feb 2025
Everything is Changing & We’re a Little Scared… Sharing Stories & Updates We’ve Haven’t Shared yet
In today’s episode Kaleb and I open up about past stories, Kaleb’s dream to go to law school, potentially moving, and MORE! I hope you guys enjoy this episode and the NEW podcast rebrand! We have some exciting guests coming up this season! ORDER JEANINE’S BOOK HAPPY & HEALTHY or ... Show More
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