Ep. 229: Spend 120 Minutes a Week in Nature and an Interview with Sheri Salata about “The Beautiful No”
Why you should spend 120 minutes a week in nature, a simple hack to make spending that time in nature more convenient, and an interview with former “Oprah” executive producer Sheri Salata about her me...
10 Jul 201935min
Little Happier: What’s the Best Way to Persuade? The Sun and the North Wind Disagree.
One of Aesop’s most famous fables—the one about the Sun and the North Wind—illustrates the power of persuasion over brute force. Get in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft Links and notes r...
8 Jul 20193min
Ep. 228: Make Your Own Art and a Lesson from Mr. Rogers
Make your own art, a lesson about managing transitions from Mr. Rogers, and dealing with the relationship challenge of “excessive reassurance-seeking.” Get in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @Liz...
3 Jul 201933min
Little Happier: Throughout My Life, I’ve Remembered One Line from the “Little Engine that Could”
“I think I can, I think I can, I think I can” may be a bit corny, but the fact is, I find myself repeating that line to myself. The Little Engine that Could put those words in my mind. Get in touch on...
1 Jul 20193min
Ep. 227: An Interview with Comedian, Actor, and Writer Pete Holmes
Create a memory box, enjoy some luxury around your first cup of coffee, and an interview with comedian and author Pete Holmes. Get in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft Get the podcast sh...
26 Jun 201941min
Little Happier: Reading Isaac Mizrahi Taught Me About Myself
Reading Isaac Mizrahi’s memoir I.M. helped me understand something about myself: my uncomfortable reaction to a work of art I admire. Get in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft Links and no...
24 Jun 20195min
Ep. 226: Celebrate the Summer Solstice by Re-visiting your One-Word Theme
Celebrate the summer (or winter) solstice by re-visiting your one-word theme for the year, an alternative office activity if you want to avoid being the Evil Donut-Bringer, and how to resist the tempt...
19 Jun 201938min
Little Happier: My Husband Jamie Taught Me a Wonderful, Memorable Lesson About Plans.
My husband’s willingness to change plans gave me a lovely memory—and taught me a valuable lesson. Get in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft Links and notes related to this episode can be f...
17 Jun 20194min
