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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

By: Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project
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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 Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/2026 Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • A Secret to Creativity? Cultivate a Magpie Mind

    A Secret to Creativity? Cultivate a Magpie Mind
    Oct 21 2026
    A brilliant hack for getting more help with dinner, why a quest is more fun than a jaunt, and how we feel about desks. Episode highlights: Try This At Home: Cultivate a magpie mind [07:10] Happiness Hack—Rename a chore to make it more appealing[16:00] Know Yourself Better— How do you like to work? [26:00] Demerits and Gold Stars: A sisterly trip to Dollywood [30:00] Mentioned in this Episode: Download the Creativity Bingo here Plot Twist: Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft by Harlan Coben (Amazon, Bookshop) The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai (Amazon, Bookshop) SongTeller: My Life in Lyrics by Dolly Parton (Amazon, Bookshop) Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—it helps other listeners find the show! Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Little Happier: A Superstar's Unforgettable Thank-You

    Little Happier: A Superstar's Unforgettable Thank-You
    Oct 19 2026
    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. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—it helps other listeners find the show! Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Exercise Tips from NPR’s LifeKit: Could Watching TV Actually Help You Get Moving?

    Exercise Tips from NPR’s LifeKit: Could Watching TV Actually Help You Get Moving?
    Oct 18 2026
    For “Move Happier,” Gretchen talks with Marielle Segarra, host of NPR’s Life Kit, about ditching the all-or-nothing rule, making the most of everyday activities, and the importance of smell and lighting. Episode highlights: Reduce friction: set out your gear the night before [00:00] The five-minute rule: tell yourself you only have to move for five minutes, and momentum carries you [00:00] Strength training basics: bodyweight moves like air squats and wall push-ups, no equipment needed [00:00] Why strength work matters for bone density, brain function, and joint health [00:00] Mentioned in this Episode: NPR Life Kit: How to move more this year, featuring Michelle Segarra and Katy Bowman NPR Life Kit: It’s ok to run slow AF, featuring Martinus Evans NPR Life Kit: Get into strength training NPR Life Kit: How to stop procrastinating and start exercising Move 26 in ‘26 resources Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—it helps other listeners find the show! Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
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Happier - perfect for keeping my thoughts happier and I enjoy all the conversation subjects tips hacks and recommendations related to happier some I would otherwise never viewed in this light maybe I’m trying to listen to all back episode yes I’m a completist enjoying the process no secret just real x

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