Little Happier: A Place from Childhood Haunts Stephen King’s Imagination
In his terrific book On Writing, Stephen King recounts how a certain place from his childhood recurs repeatedly in his fiction, under different names.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on s...
17 Apr 20232min
More Happier: How to Manage the Stress of Having a Book About to Hit the Shelves: Personal Mantras & Hacks
Because the book “Life in Five Senses” is just a few days away from being published, we talk about ways to deal with the anxiety of putting a big piece of work out into the world—personal mantras, hac...
15 Apr 202328min
Ep: 425: Use Touch When Talk Is Tough, Close Your Eyes in a Dressing Room, and Answers for Questioners
We discuss why it’s helpful to touch someone during a tough conversation (ifappropriate, of course). We mention why closing your eyes in a store dressingroom can make it easier to make good buying dec...
12 Apr 202327min
Little Happier: How Teachers Changed the Lives of Steve Carrell and Adrienne Kennedy
For actor Steve Carrell (Michael from “The Office) and playwright Adrienne Kennedy, the influence of a childhood teacher shaped their lives.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social medi...
10 Apr 20232min
Ep. 424: "Taste It by 25," Ways to Make Networking Easier, and Why 4/10 Is a Day to Consider Your Tendency
We talk about why it’s a good idea to taste a new food, or listen to a new kind ofmusic, before the age of 25. We also discuss why the date of April 10 makes agood catalyst to think about harnessing t...
5 Apr 202331min
Little Happier: Why Did a Neighbor Object to a Brownstone’s Bright Yellow Door?
A neighbor asked, “Why would you paint your door such an ugly color?” as if everyone would agree that a particular color was objectively ugly. It can be helpful to remember that our preferences don’t ...
3 Apr 20231min
More Happier: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes Makes Us Happier, Good Tools Make Spring Cleaning Fun—Plus, Quiz
We talk about why Patrick Mahomes, the star quarterback from our hometown football team, is making us happier with his initiative to encourage children to read every day. We also discuss whether sprin...
1 Apr 202319min
Ep. 423: Indulge in a Nostalgia Smell, Try One of These April Fool’s Day Pranks, and an Easy Way to Stop Snacking
We talk about why you might indulge in a “nostalgia smell,” share listeners’suggestions for simple, fun April Fool’s Day pranks, and discuss an easy way toresist the temptation of snacking.Get in touc...
29 Mars 202330min
