A Little Happier: Would You Do For Someone Else What You Wouldn’t Do for Yourself?
A modern fable is an excellent illustration of a very popular loophole used to justify breaking good habits. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Vi...
26 Tammi 6min
More Happier: Ever Have a Foolish Desire to “Save” Things? And Why Coffee-Table Books?
We talk about the impulse to save things, such as stationery or fine china, even when it makes no sense. And we also talk about the puzzling popularity of coffee-table books. Resources & links relate...
24 Tammi 31min
Ep. 570: Very Special Episode: How Do We Deal with the Loss of Our Beloved Father? Advice & Insights
In this episode, we talk about the recent death of our beloved father, Jack Craft—what we’ve experienced, what we’ve learned. We also share many tender, practical suggestions from listeners about how ...
21 Tammi 38min
A Little Happier: After My Beloved Father Died, My Mother, Sister, and I Wrote This Obituary
We worked for several days on this obituary for my father. We wanted to capture his extraordinary spirit. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit...
19 Tammi 10min
More Happier: Do You Find It Hard to Plan a Party? And the Problem with “Everybody Likes Salmon”
We talk about a hack from the world of the Real Housewives that makes party-giving easier and more fun. We also discuss the question, “What’s an ordinary food that most people seem to like—but not you...
17 Tammi 31min
Ep. 569: Do You Miss Having Time to Hang Out with Friends? Plus Listeners’ One-Word Themes
We explore the value of the German custom of the Stammtisch as a fun and easy way to strengthen friendships. We also share dozens of compelling one-word themes chosen by listeners for 2026—plus a stra...
14 Tammi 37min
A Little Happier: Do You Suffer from “Lost Wallet Syndrome?” I Do.
When we lose our wallet, we think finding it would make us happy forever, but once found, we quickly start taking it for granted again. Colette said of her life, "What a beautiful life. It's a pity I ...
12 Tammi 3min
More Happier: Navigating New Year Pressure with Gretchen Rubin on "The Lazy Genius" [Revisited]
Already exhausted by the new year? In this conversation on the "Lazy Genius" podcast, host Kendra Adachi and I explore why “fresh start” culture creates so much anxiety—and how being “lazy” about some...
10 Tammi 56min
