Move Happier: Why Does Movement Matter? Michelle Obama Weighs In
As part of the Move 26 in ’26 Challenge, we’re sharing a listen-along episode to pair with your 26 minutes of daily movement. Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson discuss the role movement pl...
14 Helmi 34min
Ep. 573: Do You Avoid Failure & Rejection? Plus the Joy of a Same-Day Book
We talk why it’s valuable to “go for the no” instead of avoiding rejection and failure. Plus we give our suggestions for excellent same-day books and a hack for making email more efficient. Resources...
11 Helmi 33min
A Little Happier: Who Has More Power—You or the Banker to Whom You Owe Ten Million Dollars?
A famous quip illustrates an important point: Small debts burden the borrower; big debts burden the lender. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Vis...
9 Helmi 2min
More Happier: Are You Scared by the Sound of a Siren? And a Reflection from “Little Women”
We talk about the power of reframing—specifically, reframing the meaning of a siren. We also talk about a passage from the novel “Little Women” that illuminates our experience of our father’s death. ...
7 Helmi 26min
Ep. 572: Want to Make a Little Money and Also Clear Clutter? Plus an Insight About Estrangement
In honor of No-Spend February, we talk about why it’s a good time to turn in your coins and to use up your gift cards. We also talk about the juggler vs. aerialist distinction, and how the Four Tenden...
4 Helmi 29min
A Little Happier: Do You Get Rattled Before Starting a Journey? Consider This Ritual.
The traditional Russian practice of “sitting on suitcases” is an excellent ritual for anyone setting off on a trip. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin....
2 Helmi 2min
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 que...
28 Tammi 35min
