Little Happier: A Pamphlet for D-Day Soldiers Gave Me the “America Feeling”
The eightieth anniversary of D-Day reminded me of how, during my family’s trip to Normandy, reading the 1944 D-Day guide for soldiers gave me the “America feeling.”Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin....
8 Jul 20245min
More Happier: Adventure! Japan, Prep for England, and Travels with a Young-Adult Child
We talk about a highlight from my recent trip to Japan, and about the (wonderful) experience of traveling with a young-adult child. We also discuss how we’re reading novels as part of our preparation ...
6 Jul 202415min
Ep. 489: Ask Us Anything! About Families, Happiness, Habits, Four Tendencies, & More
Ep. 489: In this “Ask Us Anything” episode, we answer listeners’ questions about our families, our relationship as sisters, our dogs, the Four Tendencies, good habits, and more.Get in touch: podcast@g...
3 Jul 202435min
Little Happier: If You Need a Hack for Finding the Right Thing to Say: 16 Suggestions
When we’re searching for the right words to say in a difficult conversation, one of these sixteen phrases is likely to help. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@GretchenRubi...
1 Jul 20241min
More Happier: The Four Tendencies and Parenting with Dr. Becky
A fascinating deep dive into this framework and how to help make parenting happier with expert Dr Becky Kennedy. This episode originally aired on Good Inside with Dr. Becky. Get in touch: podcast@gret...
29 Jun 202439min
Ep. 488: Halfway Day Reminds Us to Review Our “24 for 24” Lists
Ep. 488: July 2 is Halfway Day, and we use that date to remind us to reflect on our “24 for 24” list and to decide how to tackle the (many) unfinished items. Plus we discuss #Write24in24 and our one-w...
26 Jun 202435min
Little Happier: A Problem of Advanced Technology Gets a Funny, Old-Fashioned Solution
A problem created by the advanced technology of a towering skyscraper is successfully addressed with a very simple, low-tech solution. In the end, the forces of nature always remain at work.Get in tou...
24 Jun 20241min
More Happier: Happiness of Hiking, a Big Announcement & Can You Make Yourself Interested?
We talk about our upcoming adventure, a hiking trip in England. Plus we discuss a big writing announcement, and debate the question of whether and why we might want to push ourselves to take an intere...
22 Jun 202423min
