Little Happier: Easy Answers or Hard Truths: Whom Do You Trust?
When we’re trying to make a point, it’s often more effective to tell a story than to deliver a lecture. Example: an episode from the popular TV show “Better Call Saul” memorably illustrates the import...
21 Apr 202510min
More Happier: Gretchen’s & Elizabeth’s Dog Decisions
In honor of the arrival of a new dog, we take a flashback to previous discussions of our lives with Barnaby, Daisy, and Nacho. We each decided to “Choose the bigger life,” and we’re very happy we did....
19 Apr 202528min
Ep. 530: Very Special Episode: Hacks, Products, and Tips for Spring Clearing & Organizing
To get ready for spring, we share some of our favorite habits, hacks, and resources for clearing clutter and getting organized. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Order your copy of Secre...
16 Apr 202533min
Little Happier: When One Proverb Sparks Dozens: the Inspiration of “No Receiver, No Thief”
While writing my book "Secrets of Adulthood," I discovered how the structure of a single traditional proverb could spark dozens of new insights. The elegant formula "No X, no Y" began with the traditi...
14 Apr 20256min
More Happier: Listen In! Recordings from a Visit in Los Angeles
During the book tour for “Secrets of Adulthood,” we had the chance to spend the day together in Los Angeles. Listen in and follow along as we hush the Corgis, clear office clutter, and learn some happ...
12 Apr 202529min
Ep. 529: Cutting Back on Cussing, Easier Traveling & Do Possessions Have Feelings?
We explore the surprising benefits of swearing—from pain tolerance to social bonding—while also discussing why cutting back on cussing might still improve conversation quality and emotional climate. W...
9 Apr 202536min
Little Happier: When Zero Isn't Nothing: The Fresh Eyes of a Basketball Beginner
Through my "Operation Knicks Knowledge" experiment, I was astonished to learn that some professional basketball players have the number zero for their jersey number. Sometimes, a newcomer notices thin...
7 Apr 20254min
More Happier: Reading Hacks [Revisited]
In honor of #read25in25, we're revisiting one of our Very Special Episodes about how to get more reading done. We share hacks, strategies, and tools from listeners—and our own experience. Resources ...
5 Apr 202535min
