
Happy To Be Here is a new interview podcast for the recovering perfectionist and the perpetually curious, full of conversations that make you feel right at home and allow you to learn a little bit about almost anything.
Host Greta Johnsen (formerly of Nerdette) invites you to meet journalists, chefs, authors, and all kinds of excellent humans who will delight and inspire you. Packed with recomme... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 647 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologySociety & Culture | |||

The My So-Called Life rewatch begins! Greta Johnsen and Kristin Meinzer discuss episodes 1 and 2 with Ronald Young, Jr. They talk about the nostalgic power of the series, how the pilot holds up as a pilot, and the extreme angst of it all.
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In a very special miniseries, Greta joins forces with podcast host Kristen Meinzer to unpack every single episode of the 1994 ABC teen drama My So-Called Life. In this episode, before they begin their rewatch, Kristen and Greta discuss the cultural i... more
Consider this episode a friendly nudge to stop giving everything 100% all the time. It's the 87% Club, and you're invited! Greta talks to two dear friends about perfectionism, trying too hard, and embracing rest. Guests are art activist and author Sh... more
Book Riot’s Liberty Hardy and NPR’s Andrew Limbong share some of the books they’re most excited to read this year. (Here's the full list of books, along with about 20 others!)
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Such a delight every week. Warning: your to-read list will grow a lot! 😍
I have missed nerdette so much - very happy the podcast is back under a new name!
SO excited Greta is back podcasting on Fridays!!
Greta brings so much joy to this show and my day. I love her books/reading content, recipe content and general delight.
Always look forward to Nerdette on Fridays. Greta is such a great host, and I love the recap and variety of topics. Always the best book recommendations too!
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Content revolves around inviting a variety of guests, including journalists, chefs, and authors, who share delightful and inspiring conversations that resonate with the listener's desire for both knowledge and comfort. Topics often touch on personal growth, creativity, and finding joy in everyday experiences, catering to those who identify as recovering perfectionists and are looking to embrace a lighter approach to life's challenges. Unique elements include the emphasis on community connections, practical recommendations for books, food, and entertainment, making it appealing for listeners seeking to enrich their leisure time with engaging content.
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Recent guests on Happy To Be Here include:
1. Emily Nussbaum
2. Marty Savelle
3. Shannon Downey
4. Ellen Wessel
5. Faith Fedash
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