Little Happier: Paris, Rose, a Fortune Cookie—an Anniversary Toast to My Husband Jamie
A double anniversary (of a wedding and of a life-saving medical cure) inspired this toast—with allusion to Gertrude Stein, Wendell Berry, and “The Office.” Resources & links related to this episode: ...
16 Jun 20254min
More Happier: Gretchen on Totally Booked with Zibby Owens
We bring you a conversation with my friend Zibby Owens on her podcast Totally Booked. Taped in front of a life studio audience, we discuss my new book, Secrets of Adulthood, the beauty of frameworks, ...
14 Jun 202532min
Ep. 538: Set a Tripwire, Decide If You Need the Storage Unit & Do You Use that Gizmo?
We talk about why it can be helpful to set a tripwire for making a decision or moving forward. We also discuss a Secret of Adulthood that’s very relevant to the practice of keeping a storage unit (eve...
11 Jun 202531min
Little Happier: Four Helpful “Secrets of Adulthood” for Parents
Becoming a parent can be one of the most transformative, and instructive, experiences of our lives. These four “Secrets of Adulthood” examine some of the most important lessons parenthood can teach us...
9 Jun 20255min
More Happier: James Taylor, Unrealistic Expectations & Do You Love to Provision?
James Taylor and a new puppy are making us happier. We also explore the question of whether it’s common these days to have perhaps unrealistically high expectations from the people and organizations i...
7 Jun 202525min
Ep. 537: Create a Family “Familect,” Organize Your Apps & Listeners’ Great Secrets of Adulthood
We discuss the idea of the “familect” and why it might be fun to create a dictionary for our own familect. We also talk about a hack that makes it easier to use a smartphone, and we share dozens of ...
4 Jun 202530min
Little Happier: Some Words from Winston Churchill—Among Other Things, He Was a Terrific Writer
Winston Churchill was an extraordinary presence on the world stage, and among his strengths, he had a tremendous gift with words. Here are just a few of the powerful, insightful, or hilarious observat...
2 Jun 20258min
More Happier: Parenting Roundtable with Dr. Becky and Samantha Bee
The Roundtable Series tackles the subject of parenthood. With parenting expert Dr. Becky Kennedy and comedian Samantha Bee, we discuss the most helpful lessons we’ve learned, big challenges we’ve face...
31 Mai 202542min
