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Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los... more

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George Orwell’s observation about work performed by machines is very relevant to our discussions of AI.

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Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

Website: gretchenrubin.com

Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft

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We revisit listener-favorite hacks for cultivating summer fun. If you want to make the most of the weeks ahead, these practical ideas can help you add more fun, adventure, and whimsy to everyday life.

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August is “Dogust,” so we talk about celebrating the dogs in our lives. Plus, we answer a listener question about our reading habits.

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• Try This at Home: Celebrate "Dogust" with five easy ways to celebrate your dog [06:10]

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A classic children’s fable is very relevant to the work of adults.

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Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

Website: gretchenrubin.com

Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft

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Hosts

Gretchen Rubin
Host of Happier with Gretchen Rubin; author and speaker; lead voice on happiness and habit frameworks.
Elizabeth Craft
Co-host and sister to Gretchen Rubin; TV writer and producer with a warm, practical perspective.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 18.2k ratings
  • Best Podcast

    If you’re looking for practical ways to improve your life, definitely give this Podcast a try. The focus is on knowing yourself better and what works for (or against) you without preaching a one size fits all solution. Gretchen & Elizabeth are so enthusiastic and thought provoking and all their suggestions are certainly attainable. Of all the Podcasts I listen to, this one is my favorite!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cosmos133
    United Statesa month ago
  • Happier!

    Practical, reasonable, and applicable advise for living life. The amount this show has influenced my life is immeasurable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    burje9
    United Statesa month ago
  • Indeed, it makes me happier!

    After reading many of Gretchen‘s books over the years, I finally stumbled upon the podcast a few months ago. To use a word that the hosts seem fond of, it really is a delight! It’s fun and an “easy” listen while also practical and full of tips (big and small) to make real impact on my life and happiness. Plus, as an only child raising twin girls, I love the window into their sisterly rapport. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlondyTwo
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Show!

    Wonderful tips on how to experience more happiness in life!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chelle04_2004
    United Statesa month ago
  • My favorite duo

    I’ve been listening to these two for years and I find it to be such a comforting listen; they feel like friends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlbiL930
    United Statesa month ago

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A subset appreciates the psychology frameworks but wish for more timely or diverse topics.
Listeners praise the warm sister dynamic and practical, easy-to-apply tips.
Some listeners feel the ads have increased and disrupt the flow of content.
Fans note the show's positive, uplifting tone and actionable habits.

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Ep. 594: Try Becoming a Fan, Plus Tips for Dealing with Travel Bores
Q: Ashley asks how to handle bingeing episodes from the past when she's a completist and wants to skip forward without losing the sense of the show's timeline. What should she do?
Gretchen suggests skipping ahead to a point in time that feels natural and then gradually catching up, treating the skipped sections as optional or 'special listening,' to preserve enjoyment without forcing herself to revisit no longer relevant moments.
Halfway Day Check-In—Plus, How to Adjust Your Habits for Summer
Q: Another listener asks how to reset and find time for themselves given heavy responsibilities.
Gretchen explains the importance of outer accountability for obligers, encourages time-tracking to reveal hidden pockets of time, and advises a disciplined plan to continue the habit for a shorter duration or scaled-down version during a life challenge, with a concrete re-entry date.
Halfway Day Check-In—Plus, How to Adjust Your Habits for Summer
Q: A participant asks how they should celebrate making it to the halfway point mostly successfully.
Gretchen suggests acknowledging progress without rewarding the habit in a way that undermines it; consider upgrades to tools or gear (e.g., a better yoga mat or new running shoes) to deepen the habit, and vividly reflect on how far you've come to sustain motivation.
More Happier: Ever Feel Like You Don’t Matter? A Conversation with Jennifer Wallace
Q: Can you explain the concept of mattering as you define it?
Mattering means being valued by yourself and others, having opportunities to add value, and feeling that others depend on you; it creates a virtuous cycle where feeling valued motivates you to invest in others, which in turn reinforces your own sense of mattering.
More Happier: Ever Feel Like You Don’t Matter? A Conversation with Jennifer Wallace
Q: What is something making you happier right now?
For Jenny, a key happiness driver is learning to matter to herself and engaging in micro-rituals like a quick daily check-in with what she can do for herself, which helps her show up best for others.

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This show delivers practical, bite-sized guidance on happiness, habits, and everyday wellbeing through warm, conversational chats between two sisters. Episodes blend actionable tips for daily routines, habit formation, decluttering, and mindful living with light storytelling and relatable anecdotes. A standout element is the companion Move 26 framework and the Four Tendencies framework, which many listeners find actionable for behavior change. The format tends to balance personal anecdotes, practical hacks, and sponsor-integrated reads in a natural, friendly tone that emphasizes long-term growth over quick fixes.

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1. Sarah Fain
2. Julie Louis-Dreyfus
3. Yvette Nicole Brown
4. Courtney Martin
5. Rita Shula
6. Sophie Gee
7. Carol Clare Burke
8. Cass Aarssen

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