Ep. 78: Seek Out Silence
Ep. 78: We talk about why you might want to seek out silence, why a happiness hack used by our parents worked so well, and why it's helpful to consider "Am I more pulled toward leisure or toward work?...
17 Aug 201629min
Little: The Intimacy of "I'll Open Your Fridge and Take What I Want"
Sisters Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron--and the reminder that there are many kinds of love. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...
15 Aug 20161min
Ep. 77: Plan an Errand Date
Ep. 77: We talk about why it's fun to plan an "errand date," a happiness hack for dealing with other people's clutter, abd the value of improving the nasty areas of your home. Get in touch: @gretchenr...
10 Aug 201628min
Little: As Promised: The Reading from Gretchen's Wedding
In Ep. 76 of Happier, Gretchen promised to share her favorite reading from her wedding. Here it is: "I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone," by Richard Brautigan. To learn more about listener data ...
8 Aug 20163min
Ep. 76: Write Your Manifesto (& Bring Your Own Condiments)
Ep. 76: Why it's stimulating to write your manifesto; the joy of bringing your own condiments; and a listener requests suggestions for great wedding readings. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethc...
3 Aug 201629min
Little: A Happiness Lesson From the Cat in the Hat
"Look at me! Look at me! Look at me NOW! It is fun to have but you have to know how." It can be surprisingly hard to know how to have fun. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...
1 Aug 20162min
Ep. 75: Become a Minor Expert
Why it’s fun to become a minor expert (like color or Real Housewives)—and also fun to use the app TimeHop, to spark happy memories. We do a deep dive into the choice of a signature color and discuss h...
27 Jul 201637min
Little: Sometimes, a Lot of Words Can Only Diminish What We Want to Convey
Why General Eisenhower’s 15-word telegram in 1945 was more powerful than any longer, more elaborate message would have been.This episode is brought to you by Better Than Before, the book Gretchen wrot...
25 Jul 20161min
