Ep. 73: Get Rid of It As Soon As It's Worthless
Why we should get rid of something (like a shoe without a mate) as soon as it's useless; what to do when everything "turns to ashes," as recently happened to Elizabeth--and something beautiful that's ...
13 Jul 201647min
Little: If Others Think I Can Do a Job, I Can Probably Do It
A friend found the right words to say to Gretchen, when she was nervous before an interview with Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. This episode is brought to you Gretchen's #1 New York Times bestseller, Th...
11 Jul 20162min
Ep. 72: Beware The Incomplete Upgrade
Ep. 72: Why we’re happier when we have room of our own, the challenge of the “incomplete upgrade,” and Gretchen gives herself a demerit for a parenting mistake. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; ...
6 Jul 201634min
Little: I May Not Be the Best, But I’m Probably Not the Worst
When she's feeling insecure, Gretchen reminds herself of this Secret of Adulthood. This episode is brought to you by Squarespace. Start building your website and get your free trial today. Go to Squa...
4 Jul 20161min
Ep. 71: Are You A Leopard Or An Alchemist?
Ep. 71: Choose a signature color, ask yourself, "Am I an alchemist or a leopard?" -- and fighting FOMO. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.co...
29 Jun 201634min
Little: Sometimes We Can Be Generous By Taking
In his memoir, actor Rob Lowe recounts a conversation between his young son and President Clinton that shows that sometimes, we can be generous by taking. In this case, the President accepts a tattere...
27 Jun 20162min
Ep. 70: Advice
Ep. 70: Very Special Episode: Advice! Gretchen, Elizabeth, and listeners reveal the best advice they’ve received for work, relationships, and life. So much great advice. And Gretchen and Elizabeth mu...
22 Jun 201638min
Little: Give Yourself a Lucky Charm
Back in episode 59, Elizabeth and Gretchen discussed lucky charms. That conversation reminded Gretchen of a charming (and possibly apocryphal) story about physicist Niels Bohr and a lucky horseshoe. E...
20 Jun 20161min
