Ep. 581: Narcissist? Codependent? Panic Attack? Maybe Not. Plus a Quick Cure for Worry
We talk about why it’s a good idea to avoid self-diagnosis. We also suggest an easy hack for people prone to worry, and share our progress on “Design Your Year” aims now that we’ve reached Day 100 of ...
8 Apr 33min
A Little Happier: The Met Is My Metaphor
I am the laboratory, I am the notebook, and I am the museum. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretc...
6 Apr 5min
More Happier: What Can the Real Housewives Teach Us About Hope? Plus the New Hollywood Trend
We discuss the Real Housewives and their lessons in time, hope, and perseverance. Plus we explore a new trend sweeping the world of Hollywood, and a hack for spring cleaning. Resources & links relate...
4 Apr 30min
Ep. 580: Very Special Episode! Ask Us Anything
In this Ask Us Anything episode, we tackle everything from sibling competition to book clubs to our family custom of not saying “I love you.” Resources & links related to this episode: How a book c...
1 Apr 35min
A Little Happier: The Effort Doesn’t Get Easier, But You Get Stronger.
As an eight-year-old, my daughter Eleanor made a remark that is a reassuring reminder for many challenges we face. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.c...
30 Mar 3min
How to Reduce Relationship Conflict with the Four Tendencies
Conflict with a sweetheart or a child can be hard to resolve. In this Revisited episode, we share some of our most useful conversations for using the Four Tendencies to stop the same fights from happe...
28 Mar 35min
Ep. 579: Do You Have Trouble Making Plans with Friends? And How to Question a Questioner
We talk about why proposing an anchor date makes it easier to set plans with friends. We also include answers from Questioners about why they don’t like to answer questions—and how to get them to answ...
25 Mar 30min
A Little Happier: Why Lady Gaga Matters for My One-Word Theme for 2026
Listening to Lady Gaga sing the theme song of iconic children’s TV show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” made me pay attention to the song’s familiar words. I get choked up every time I hear them. Resou...
23 Mar 2min
