A shorter episode focused on what we’ve been enjoying reading, watching and listening to during these strange times and how we’re trying to keep happy and productive.
Poem: The Rainbow Children, Gemma Peacock
Books:
Playing to win, A. G. Larfley and Roger L. Martin
Different: Escaping the Competitive Herd, Youngme Moon
When Breath Becomes Air, Paul Ka ... Show More
Aug 2025
START THE WEEK OFF RIGHT (feel good episode) - affirmations, journal prompts, comfort movies/shows, playlists, and making a hope box
We’re getting out of a funk and being intentional this week! This episode is filled with some good stuff to make you feel good :) What to expect ⭐️- Affirmations- Journal prompts - My fav shows and movies - My fav books and music - Creating your own hope box JOIN THE TRYING NOT T ... Show More
20m 8s
Apr 2022
More Happier - A Rare Email Triumph, the Joy of KidLit, a Good Fraud Story, and the Smell of Coffee
We talk about a rare moment of triumph over email, the joys of reading children’s literature and young-adult literature, the unforeseen consequences of taking a deep sniff of coffee, and list some interesting documentaries about fraud. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraf ... Show More
30m 53s
May 2022
More Happier - The Joy of Watching Movies as a Family, The Power of Music from the Past, and How to Fight Right
We talk about how gratifying it is to introduce children to a movie that we love, the fun of listening to music from different times of our lives, and how we can watch TV to learn how to fight right. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in ... Show More
23m 50s
Jun 2022
More Happier - Why a Necklace and a Dimmer System Made Us Happy. Plus How to Figure Out Someone’s Tendency
We talk about why a necklace, a dimmer system, and a TV show made us happier. We also discuss the unintended consequences of watching “Get Back,” the Beatles documentary, as well as a quotation from writer Stephen King. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretc ... Show More
27m 44s
Jun 2022
More Happier - The Happiness of a Paul McCartney Concert, the Joy of Aphorisms, and the Delights of Audiobooks
We talk about the adventure of going to a Paul McCartney concert, the joy of writing and collecting aphorisms, and the new delight of listening to an audiobook. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @L ... Show More
20m 56s
May 2022
More Happier - Good News from Fantasy Island, Discovering Books from a Favorite Author, and More Dolly Parton
We talk about some exciting news from the world of “Fantasy Island,” discuss the happiness of discovering some new books by a favorite author, and ask, “What would Dolly do?” Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch on Instagram: @Gret ... Show More
27m 24s
Mar 2022
More Happier - Snow Monkeys in Hot Springs, Creative Types, Quality Screen Time—and a Question about Mr. Roarke
We talk about why the sight of snow monkeys relaxing in hot springs makes us happier, how we can know ourselves better and grow closer to friends at the same time, and Elizabeth has an observation about the TV show “Love Is Blind.” Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; p ... Show More
31m 9s