Here is the second of our two, year-end episodes that look back at some of the most fascinating people and topics of the year. I know you’ll enjoy these excerpts and below are the links to the original episodes from which these segments are taken so you can listen to the complete interviews if you wish.
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Jul 2
How Your Beliefs Control Your Future & Why Climate Solutions Need a Rethink
Nothing can ruin a meal faster than someone loudly slurping soup, coffee, or noodles. At least that's what many people think. Yet in some cultures, slurping isn't rude at all—it's expected. And as annoying as it may sound, there is actually a surprisingly good reason people do it ... Show More
49m 13s
Nov 2020
Ep. 300: Very Special Episode 300: Ask Us Anything!
With every 100th episode, we have a very special episode where listeners can ask us anything. We discuss how we were raised, how we prepare to record the podcast, tips for Obligers, why Elizabeth has such a deep love of reality TV, and more. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabe ... Show More
40m 44s
Jun 2022
Happier - Ep. 380: Very Special Episode! Ask Us Anything
Every tenth episode is a Very Special Episode, and in this episode we answer questions from listeners about reading, TV-writing, eating habits, the Four Tendencies, whether Elizabeth has written a will yet, and more. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchen ... Show More
31m 25s
Oct 2021
Ep. 348: Make a Choice (Like an Actor). Do a Favor for Your Future Self. Liz Lange Talks About Secrets, Success, Loss
We discuss how we can make a choice (like an actor), how we can do a favor for our future selves, and we talk to Liz Lange about her podcast “The Just Enough Family,” where she explores her family’s spectacular successes, dramatic losses, and deep secrets. Get in touch: @gretchen ... Show More
37m 51s
Mar 2022
Happier - Ep. 370: Very Special Episode! Hacks and Suggestions for Getting More Rest
In this Very Special Episode, in honor of #Rest22in22, we talk about how our own rest is going, and share hacks and suggestions from listeners about how they’re finding more rest in 2022. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch on Ins ... Show More
30m 43s
Aug 2021
Ep. 340: Very Special Episode! Ask Us Anything
Every tenth episode is a Very Special Episode, and this episode is an “Ask Us Anything.” We answer listener questions about our parents, career insights, our favorite hacks, why Gretchen calls Elizabeth “my sister the sage,” and more. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft ... Show More
37m 46s
Oct 2020
252 // 3 Relationship Lessons I Learned This Year
Hello and welcome to episode 252 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, I've shared three big lessons I learned about relationships in 2020, including: "Full respect living," which means giving a basic level of respect to your loved ones at all times The Demand-Withdraw Pa ... Show More
10m 57s