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Aug 2025
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Bonus: We Tried a New Tool to Grow Close...

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project
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Strong relationships are essential for happiness—but they can be hard to maintain. In this bonus episode, we try something totally new: a live experiment using LG’s “Radio Optimism” platform. Can a simple creative gesture actually make us feel closer? We wanted to find out. Try it yourself at https://RadioOptimism.LG.com Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin ... Show More
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