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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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Color Theory
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Secrets Of Adulthood
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Frida Fertility
Better Than Before
Family Dynamics
Interpersonal Relationships

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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Recent Guests

Mimi Bouchard
Founder of Activations app, advocate of future-self visualization
Activations
Episode: Bonus: How to Make Progress on What Matters to You (Even If You Feel Stuck) with Mimi Bouchard
Michelle Obama
Former First Lady, advocate for health and wellness
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Episode: Move Happier: Why Does Movement Matter? Michelle Obama Weighs In
Dawn Staley
Hall of Fame basketball player and coach
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Dr. Judith Joseph
Psychiatrist and researcher
Episode: Move Happier: Why Does Movement Matter? Michelle Obama Weighs In
Candace Parker
WNBA legend
Los Angeles Sparks
Episode: Move Happier: Why Does Movement Matter? Michelle Obama Weighs In
Michelle Zauner
Writer and musician, author of "Crying in H Mart"
Japanese Breakfast
Episode: More Happier: “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner [Revisited]
Francis Lam
Host of The Splendid Table and Vice President at Clarkson Potter, food writer
American Public Media, Clarkson Potter
Episode: More Happier: Do Holidays Leave You Exhausted, Not Restored? Priya Parker, Francis Lam & Kate Bowler on Celebration
Priya Parker
Facilitator and author of The Art of Gathering, helps create meaningful connections
Episode: More Happier: Do Holidays Leave You Exhausted, Not Restored? Priya Parker, Francis Lam & Kate Bowler on Celebration
Elizabeth Gilbert
Bestselling author known for works like 'Eat, Pray, Love'
Episode: Ep. 557: Happier Book Club: Liz Gilbert Talks About Love, Addiction & Grief in “All the Way to the River”

Hosts

Gretchen Rubin
Host of Happier and author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before, offering personal insights and practical advice on happiness and habits.
Elizabeth Craft
Co-host of Happier and TV writer, providing relatable insights and contributing to the lively dynamic of the podcast.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 18.1k ratings
  • Excellent podcast but a lot of ads

    I adore Gretchen Rubin and have brought a lot of people to her work.

    However, at this point for the Little Happier there is more time spent on ads than content which is ridiculous.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    reviewer4829
    United Statesa month ago
  • Less Commercials Please!

    The tips are not worth all the commercials. I used to enjoy this podcast and have moved on.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    GeorgiaMakitalo
    United Statesa month ago
  • 5 minutes of ads for 2.5 minutes of content?? Come on Gretchen!

    Shouldn’t there be a better balance between ads and content? This is ridiculous!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    mihrllec
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good content but too much advertising

    I’ve been a loyal listener for many years and enjoy their content however, the amount of ads has become overwhelming and prevents me from listening now.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Scarletshay
    Australia2 months ago
  • I really enjoyed listening to your father’s obituary

    It’s understandable that you'd have such a difficult time reaching it though. I just wanted how much I really wanted you to know how much I needed to hear today.

    Thank you

    . Alison Schuback

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ali Schuback
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Many listeners emphasize the emotional resonance of the discussions, especially those relating to family and personal growth.
The dynamic between the hosts is often highlighted as relatable and enjoyable.
Listeners appreciate the practical tips provided on happiness and personal development.
Critics have expressed concern about the increasing amount of advertisements in episodes.

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Bonus: How to Make Progress on What Matters to You (Even If You Feel Stuck) with Mimi Bouchard
Q: So Elizabeth and I were just talking about Determination Day. What is one small thing a person could do in the next 24 hours to start moving toward their future self?
Mimi suggests getting crystal clear on how it feels to have what you want, with journaling or a Writing Activation to define the feeling of the future self, then use daily moments to remind yourself to become that version now.
More Happier: Does Money Stress You Out? Mrs. Dow Jones & Reema Khrais on What Helps
Q: What suggestions do you have for people who overspend and want to gain control of their finances?
Recognize emotional triggers behind spending and create friction by implementing a pause before purchases.
More Happier: Does Money Stress You Out? Mrs. Dow Jones & Reema Khrais on What Helps
Q: What is a good enough financial action plan for someone who's feeling overwhelmed?
Start small by sitting down with your accounts to notice spending patterns without being overly strict.
More Happier: Ever Have a Foolish Desire to “Save” Things? And Why Coffee-Table Books?
Q: What is the kind of thing that you would, if you were gonna do it, you'd say, okay, this is the kind of thing that I'll do on the treadmill desk versus sitting on your sofa?
Gretchen explains that the treadmill is great for brainstorming and podcast planning but difficult for writing.
More Happier: Ever Have a Foolish Desire to “Save” Things? And Why Coffee-Table Books?
Q: Would the card table help free the treadmill desk from all of its stuff?
Elizabeth discusses how she sees a need to use the treadmill desk again and relates it to their podcast challenge.

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What is Happier about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast offers listeners an insightful exploration of happiness and self-improvement through engaging discussions, practical tips, and personal anecdotes. The hosts, a sister duo, cover a range of topics including goal-setting, emotional well-being, and the complexities of relationships, drawing from personal experiences and listener interactions. Unique segments like "A Little Happier" provide quick insights, while deeper episodes tackle themes such as financial well-being and resilience in the face of challenges. With its emphasis on actionable advice and relatable storytelling, the podcast aims to inspire individuals to enhance their well-being and find joy in everyday life.

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1. The Lazy Genius Podcast
2. 10% Happier with Dan Harris
3. Happier in Hollywood
4. The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
5. We Can Do Hard Things

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Happier launched 11 years ago and published 1289 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Mimi Bouchard
2. Michelle Obama
3. Dawn Staley
4. Dr. Judith Joseph
5. Candace Parker
6. Michelle Zauner
7. Francis Lam
8. Priya Parker

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