
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1402 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessEducationSelf-Improvement | |||

I've come to see a great paradox at the heart of the "Open Door" stage: I want my daughters to know they're essential to my happiness, and also that my happiness doesn't depend on them.
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A round-up of ideas for creating new morning habits, how to help your family form better morning habits, and why rethinking your daily routines can add more happiness and energy to your life.
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• Get early morning light to reset ... more
A brilliant hack for getting more help with dinner, why a quest is more fun than a jaunt, and how we feel about desks.
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• Try This At Home: Cultivate a magpie mind [07:10]
• Happiness Hack—Rename a chore to make it more appe... more
I get such pleasure of thinking about iconic super-star Brad Pitt paying tribute to Chuck Palahniuk, and realizing what a gift he’d been given for his work.
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I don't always like the Little Happier episodes but I've enjoyed the rest enough to go back and listen to them all!
Still one of my favourite podcasts, I laugh and also learn something every time I listen. I either recommend or forward an episode almost every single week.
Such a great structure with smart, compassionate, fun hosts. I don’t miss an episode. I love these ladies. They truly make me happier.
So fun and motivating!
I love this show. It makes me feel so happy every time and I save it for when I need a good pick me up. Highly recommended.
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A practical, personality-forward show focused on happiness, habits, and everyday routines. Hosts Gretchen Rubin and Elizabeth Craft share real-life stories, tried-and-true tips, and framework-based guidance (notably around self-tracking, traditions, and social rituals) to help listeners design better daily habits and a happier life. The format blends relatable anecdotes with actionable hacks, guest-free segments, and sponsor integrations, creating a warm, conversational vibe that appeals to people seeking manageable self-improvement through small, repeatable steps. Noteworthy is the recurring duo dynamics and a strong emphasis on Four Tendencies-inspired behavior insights, making it easy for new and longtime listeners to find tools they can... more
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Recent guests on Happier include:
1. Marielle Segarra
2. Laurie Santos
3. Gretchen Rubin
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5. Julie Louis-Dreyfus
6. Yvette Nicole Brown
7. Courtney Martin
8. Rita Shula
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