Little Happier: Willie Wonka, Rat Poison, Neediness, and the Transformative Power of Love
A sweet story about a dog named Sparkle reveals many truths about the nature of love, sacrifice, independence, and marriage. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @Gretche...
23 Sep 20248min
More Happier: Gretchen Rubin on The Deep Dive podcast
We’re bringing you my conversation with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael on their podcast, The Deep Dive. We discuss my tips on how to combat anxiety and use all five senses to get more happin...
21 Sep 202434min
Episode 500! Reflections and Insights Prompted by Our Podcast Manifesto
In celebration of our 500th original weekly episode (without one break!), we share our Podcast Manifesto and use it to reminisce and reflect on this big milestone. In work and in life, it’s easy to fo...
18 Sep 202439min
Little Happier: A Famous Art Historian Experiences a Spiritual Epiphany with a Surprising Result
Art historian Kenneth Clark describes his experience of an intense spiritual awakening—a “flood of grace”—and what resulted from it. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: ...
16 Sep 20244min
More Happier: The Joy of Deadlines, Couples Therapy & Pondering One of Life’s Big Questions
We talk about how deadlines can boost our happiness, and how a TV show can spark a useful conversation with a teenager about values. Plus we debate a challenging question about how to navigate life’s ...
14 Sep 202424min
Ep. 499: Helpful Ways to Create Calm, Save Mental Energy & Get More Fun Out of Experiences
We talk about why it’s a good idea to spare ourselves the work of having unnecessary opinions. We also share listeners’ many imaginative suggestions for ways that they help themselves stay calm, as we...
11 Sep 202433min
Little Happier: People Are More Interested in a Poison Garden Than a Medicine Garden
A funny yet accurate observation about Alnwick Castle’s famous Poison Garden inspires a question about human nature. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin o...
9 Sep 20244min
More Happier: How to Ace a Job Interview (Revisited)
A common happiness stumbling block: interviewing for a job. We're bringing you some helpful tips for acing your next job interview. Hint: prepare! Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on ...
7 Sep 202432min
