Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Little Happier: A Pamphlet for D-Day Soldiers Gave Me the “America Feeling”

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The eightieth anniversary of D-Day reminded me of how, during my family’s trip to Normandy, reading the 1944 D-Day guide for soldiers gave me the “...

More Happier: Adventure! Japan, Prep for England, and Travels with a Young-Adult Child

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about a highlight from my recent trip to Japan, and about the (wonderful) experience of traveling with a young-adult child. We also discuss ho...

Ep. 489: Ask Us Anything! About Families, Happiness, Habits, Four Tendencies, & More

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 489: In this “Ask Us Anything” episode, we answer listeners’ questions about our families, our relationship as sisters, our dogs, the Four ...

Little Happier: If You Need a Hack for Finding the Right Thing to Say: 16 Suggestions

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When we’re searching for the right words to say in a difficult conversation, one of these sixteen phrases is likely to help. Get in touch: podcast@...

More Happier: The Four Tendencies and Parenting with Dr. Becky

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A fascinating deep dive into this framework and how to help make parenting happier with expert Dr Becky Kennedy. This episode originally aired on Good...

Ep. 488: Halfway Day Reminds Us to Review Our “24 for 24” Lists

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 488: July 2 is Halfway Day, and we use that date to remind us to reflect on our “24 for 24” list and to decide how to tackle the (many) unfin...

Little Happier: A Problem of Advanced Technology Gets a Funny, Old-Fashioned Solution

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A problem created by the advanced technology of a towering skyscraper is successfully addressed with a very simple, low-tech solution. In the end, the...

More Happier: Happiness of Hiking, a Big Announcement & Can You Make Yourself Interested?

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about our upcoming adventure, a hiking trip in England. Plus we discuss a big writing announcement, and debate the question of whether and why...

Ep. 487: Book Club: We Talk to Writer Anne Lamott About Love, Family, and Forgiveness

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 487: Book Club: We Talk to Writer Anne Lamott About Love, Family, and ForgivenessFor the Happier Podcast Book Club, we talk to renowned writer Ann...

Little Happier: A Lesson Learned by Beyoncé and Solange Can Be Learned by Us, Too.

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mathew Knowles, the father and musical manager of Beyoncé and Solange, gave great advice about preparing for an important performance.Get in touch: p...

Ep. 486: Design Your Summer, Comfort vs. Adventure, & Friendship Burnout

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 486: As we do each year, we talk about how and why to design our summer. We also discuss whether we prefer comfort or adventure, as well as how t...

Little Happier: A Friend Is Startled by Her Realization About Skiing

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A casual conversation during brunch caused my friend to reevaluate her attitude toward skiing.Get in touch: [email protected] on social ...

More Happier: A Major Milestone, Getting Ideas for What to Watch or Read, & Survivor

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about a major milestone we just reached: one thousand episodes! Plus we discuss what suggestions for watching, reading, and listening we’ve ...

Ep. 485: Easy, Helpful Hacks for Summer, Surprising Whimsy, & Kelly Ripa Talks Off Camera

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 485: We share many useful hacks from listeners about how to make summertime activities easier and more fun. We also have a candid, hilarious c...

Little Happier: Bob Dylan Isn’t a Singer the Way the Others Are Singers

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A producer observed that Bob Dylan isn’t a singer the way that Stevie Wonder is a singer. They both belong to a group of top musicians, however, bec...

More Happier: My Practical Advice for Graduates

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last year, I gave the commencement address for my daughter’s high-school graduation. This is the commencement address I did not give. For the actual...

Ep. 484: Document Then Destroy Bad Feelings, Ways to Train for Tough Transitions, Plus Hacks

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss why it can be useful to write down bad feelings on a piece of paper,then shred, toss, or burn it. We also mention a hack from a listener th...

Little Happier: A Very Happy Moment Featuring Harry Belafonte

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop,” dozens of top musicians pay tribute to Harry Belafonte in the most fitting way—by spontaneously ...

More Happier: A Three-Word Method of Style, Fictional Universes & The Joy of a New Identity

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about our three-word descriptions of our personal aesthetic, and what fictional universes we’d like to visit. We also discuss why it’s so ...

Ep. 483: Hacks for Summer, Coping with Inconsiderate Co-Workers & Improving a Family Party

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss many listener suggestions of hacks that makes summertime more fun and less work. We also tackle a question from a listener who has a co-wor...

Little Happier: The Right Thing to Say When Someone Makes a Bad Mistake.

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My husband had just the right words to reassure a friend who’d made an embarrassing mistake.Get in touch: [email protected] on social ...

More Happier: Drew Barrymore Shares a Way to Connect, Plus Some Quick, Cheap Fun (Revisited)

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of More Happier, for your weekend listening, we’re bringing you our conversation with Drew Barrymore, one of our favorite intervie...

Ep. 482: How to Handle a Hard Transition, a Toys Hack, and Discussion of Our Most Popular Ideas

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 482: We discuss why you might decide to train for a tough transition—perhaps for an entire year. We also revisit a listener’s response from ye...

Little Happier: Wise and Hilarious Greatest Hits from Warren Buffett

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Warren Buffett is a spectacularly successful investor, and he’s also a master communicator. Lines from his “Letters to Shareholders” are easy to...

More Happier: Sweep the Deck! A “Clear the Decks” Episode of Quick Tasks for Summer Prep

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Because listeners asked for another “Clear the Decks” episode--where we suggest  quick, manageable, tasks to accomplish while listening--this ep...

Ep. 481: Avoid Avoidance, “Planned Maintenance,” a Cooking Hack, and Books on How Things Work

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 481. We talk about why it’s helpful to try to avoid avoidance, and why “planned maintenance” is more effective than “unplanned maintenance...

Little Happier: Are You “Practicing the Piano” or “Playing the Piano?”

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to happiness and human nature, the words and metaphors we choose have a surprisingly large influence over our actions.Get in touch: podc...

Why Ketchup Is Magic, and More on Delights of Taste from "Life in Five Senses"

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to a bonus episode featuring an excerpt from Gretchen Rubin's latest bestselling book, Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me O...

Ep. 480: Hacks, Hacks, and More Hacks from the Proverbs of the Professions

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Very Special Episode, we share hilarious and insightful “proverbs of theprofessions”—the collective wisdom of people in particular roles...

Little Happier: Funny Reminders to Beware of Unintended Consequences.

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Three amusing examples—from the worlds of pickpockets, farmers, and archeologists—illustrate the point that we must beware of unintended consequen...

More Happier: The Power of Personal Style, a Great Proposal Story, and Less Email Spam

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about yet another lesson from the Real Housewives: the power of a personal style. We also share a lovely marriage proposal story that involves...

Ep. 479: A Creativity Hack, “Happy Mail,” and How to Avoid Both Lying and Telling the Truth

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We explore an imaginative, manageable way to write your autobiography, and weshare a suggestion from a listener about using cards to help someone make...

Little Happier: This Remark from 1773 Always Makes Me Laugh

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I keep a list of quotations, images, and memories that make me happy or make me laugh. Whenever I’m feeling low, I conjure up one of those items to ...

Ep. 478: An Easy Way to Make Life More Interesting, Plus Hacks for Creativity and Commuting

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about why it’s so enjoyable to read a book that sheds a light on howthings work. We also share a hack for making driving more pleasant, as w...

Little Happier: One Easy Way to Make a Tough Decision

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A corporation president found an unconventional way to make a multi-million dollar decision—a solution that could be employed by any child in grade ...

More Happier: Orangetheory, Excitement in Central Park, and Great Stationery

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about Elizabeth’s first visit to Orangetheory, Gretchen’s experience of the eclipse, and a celebration of picture books in Kansas City.Get...

Ep. 477: Show Yourself, Embrace Fun Plans, Realize You’re a Mentor—Plus a Great Hack for Altoids Tins

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about why it’s a good idea to show ourselves (inspired by aHollywood headshot story). We also tackle a listener’s question about how torec...

Little Happier: Justice O’Connor, “America the Beautiful,” and My America Feeling

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During the memorial service for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the lyrics of “America the Beautiful” invoked the principle aim of he...

Ep. 476: If You Want Neither to Lie nor Tell the Truth, Plus a “Silky” Debate and a Yoga-Block Hack

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about how we can boost happiness by paying attention to the textures inour everyday lives. We also share an easy hack for improving video meet...

Little Happier: All This Junk Is an Expression of Love

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When we’re unsuccessfully trying to get rid of our children’s old toys, or a sweetheart’s ragged t-shirts from college, and can’t figure out w...

More Happier: Treadmill Days vs. Finish-Line Days, a Dance-Party Challenge, and Plans for April Fool’s Day

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We explore the difference between discouraging “treadmill days” and energizing “finish-line days.” We also discuss the creative challenge of p...

Ep. 475: Listeners’ “No-Spend February” Ideas, Boost Happiness by Sending Cards, and a Quick Way to Connect

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of National Card and Letter Writing Month, we suggest writing cards orletters to boost happiness—perhaps as part of #Write24in24. We also s...

Little Happier: What Seems Important Isn’t Always What’s Actually Important

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What seems important when events are unfolding isn’t always what turns out to be most significant, when we look back.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenr...

Ep. 474: Watch Your Vent/Non-Vent Ratio, Why Rebels Dislike SMART Goals, and Top Habits for Happiness

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about why it’s helpful to pay attention to how much time we spendventing, versus not venting, to our family and friends. We also answer a li...

Little Happier: Dangers Don’t Always Feel Dangerous

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When an activity feels ordinary—such as texting while walking—it doesn’t feel dangerous, and that familiarity can mislead us.Get in touch: podca...

More Happier: Quality Screen Time: Getting Free from Debt and Calmly Leading a Crowd. Plus, More Outer Order.

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about two shows that we’re enjoying: the YouTube Channel “Financial Audit” and the Netflix documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop.” ...

Ep. 473: Schedule a “Loose-Ends Day,” Have an Adventurous Milestone Birthday, and Happier Parenting

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about why it can be helpful to schedule a “loose-ends day,” and we sharea hack about an imaginative way to celebrate a milestone birthday ...

Little Happier: A Teacher Found a Simple Way to Entertain and Occupy Her Kindergartners

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An imaginative teacher devised a simple task that was deeply satisfying to the children in her classroom.Get in touch: [email protected]...

Ep. 472: ”No-Spend February,” Have a Hard Conversation While Walking, and Use Your Non-Dominant Hand

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We report on our experiences with doing “No-Spend February.” We also discussthe suggestion to go for a walk while having a difficult conversation ...

Little Happier: Why Did This Couple Break Up as Soon as They Decided to Get Married?

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the lesson of an incident I remember from law school, when a friend and his girlfriend got engaged, and then immediately broke up?Get in touch...

More Happier: Happiness on the Subway, the Fun of Watching Old Movies, and More on Clearing Clutter

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about a happiness-boosting observation from the New York City subway. We also talk about the fun of becoming a “minor expert” and watching...

Ep. 471: Allow a Tradition to Evolve, Easy Ways to Block Annoying Lights, and a Funny Look at Work

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We explore why and how to allow an important tradition to evolve. We also sharelisteners’ suggestions about how to block the bothersome light emitte...

Little Happier: Are You an Obliger Who Needs Accountability? Here’s a Surprising Solution.

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In ancient Greece, early in his career, the statesman Demosthenes came up with an ingenious yet simple form of accountability to make sure he kept pra...

Ep. 470: Ninth Anniversary! Best Try-This-At-Home Ideas, Happiness Hacks, and Highlights

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate the ninth anniversary of the podcast, we discuss the Try-This-at-Home ideas thathave resonated most with listeners over the past year. We...

Little Happier: What I Have in Common with a Bronze Age Parent

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Parents today, and parents in the Bronze Age, gave their children sippy cups—and they even use the same designs to delight their children.Get in tou...

More Happier: The Fun of “Succession,” the Deep Understanding of a Teacher, and Lots of Barbra Streisand

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the final season of the excellent television show “Succession.” We also discuss a simple, wonderful approach of a fourth-grade teach...

Ep. 469: How Rebels Stick to Their Habits, Dig In with Determination Day, and How to Enjoy an Airport

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about why we’re reengaging with our habits on “Determination Day” onFebruary 28. We also discuss Andy Warhol’s observation about airpo...

Little Happier: A Friend Found the Right Thing to Say Before My Important Job Interview

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When I was nervous before interviewing for a clerkship with Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, a friend found the right thing to say to help...

Bonus: Gretchen Rubin and Kelly Corrigan Talk About Happiness, Relationships, and More

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a bonus for “Happier” listeners, we’re posting the episode of the podcast “Kelly Corrigan Wonders” that features a conversation with Gret...

Ep. 468: Why It’s Important to Be Polite, What Form of Gold Star You Appreciate Most, and Aims vs. Goals

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about why it’s valuable, not frivolous, to be polite in oureveryday interactions. We explore the different types of rewards and recognitiont...

Little Happier: I Want Whatever He Wants

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My friend’s choice of a childhood bedroom reminds me of an important truth: It’s easy to want what others want, instead of asking, “What do I wa...

More Happier: Shoes or Bare Feet? Plus Determination Day and Some Reading (and Watching) Suggestions

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the surprisingly controversial subject: Do you prefer to wear shoes or walk around barefoot? Plus we talk about how to use Determination Da...

Ep. 467: Treat Yourself Like a Professor, Subscribe to Newsletters, and Ideas for the “Write Way”

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about why you might treat yourself like a professor, and why you mightsubscribe to newsletters (as well as unsubscribe to them). We also share...

Little Happier: Why I’ve Decided to “Do It for Myself”—and Why That’s Not Selfish

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When I tell myself that I’m doing a task for someone else’s benefit, I can become resentful or annoyed if they don’t respond with appreciation. ...

Ep. 466: No-Spend February, Fun with the “24 for 24” List, and What About Packaging That’s Too Nice to Toss?

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about our plans to have a No-Spend February, and share a suggestionfrom a listener about a way to make keeping a “24 for ’24 list” even ...

Little Happier: “More Highways, More Traffic,” ”No Fields, No Famine,” “No Love, No Loss” and Other Secrets of Adulthood

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I love Secrets of Adulthood, and some of my favorites fall into the “No THIS, no THAT” structure. It’s a thought-provoking way to illuminate a s...

More Happier: Insights About the Habits that We Want Most; Revisiting a Happiness Project, and More Hollywood

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the most popular results for the new “Habits for Happiness” quiz, and we also reveal our own results. Plus I explain what I’ll be doi...

Ep. 465: Tackle a Topic with Someone Who Resists, Try a New Book Club, and Use Technology Mindfully

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss several suggestions to help start a conversation with someone who wants to delay any discussion. We also share a suggestion from a listener...

Little Happier: Why It’s So Important to Identify the Problem—and Why It’s Easy to Skip This Essential Step

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up, I thought I disliked exercise. When I realized that, in fact, I don’t like games or sports, I was able to find ways to exercise that wor...

Ep. 464: Follow the One-Minute Rule, Stay Calm, and Identify the New Habit That Will Make You Happier

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the one-minute rule, and why following this simple rule is soeffective. We discuss the fascinating new “Habits for Happiness” quiz t...

Little Happier: In Line to Order Soup, a Funny “Curb Your Enthusiasm” Moment Brought Strangers Together

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While ordering her soup, a woman was being a very difficult customer. When she was able to laugh at herself, she transformed the experience for the pe...

More Happier: Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce, Revisiting a Happiness Project, and How to Keep Hiking

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the Kansas City-related story of Taylor Swift’s romance with Travis Kelce, discuss plans for revisiting a “happiness project” this...

Ep. 463: Revealed! Our “24 for 24” Lists of 24 Big and Small Things We Want to Accomplish in 2024

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the third element of the “Happiness Trifecta”: We reveal our “24 for24” lists of 24 things we each want to accomplish in 2024, and ...

Little Happier: My 13 Color “Koans”—Mysterious Statements that Can’t Be Understood Logically

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I love color, and I love a “koan”--a question, story, or statement that can’t be understood logically. These thirteen color koans explore the my...

Ep. 462: A Surprising Way to Be More Likeable, a Habit-Keeping Hack, and an Unusual In-Laws Problem

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss surprising new research that suggests that being accommodatingdoesn’t actually make us more likable. We also mention a hack that makes ha...

Little Happier: Don’t Wait for the Right Time. It May Never Feel Like the Right Time.

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tomorrow always seems like it will be easier than today. Even Michelangelo thought so.Get in touch: [email protected] on social media:@G...

More Happier: Observance for Justice O’Connor, 5-Senses Portrait of KC Christmas, and Joy in First Drafts

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the happiness of finishing the first draft of a book and having a child return home. We also present our five-senses portrait of a Kansa...

Ep. 461: Revealed: Our Annual Challenge for 2024! Plus We Review 2023’s Challenge of #GoOutside23in23

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As part of the Happier Trifecta, we give ourselves and listeners an annualchallenge. We reflect on last year’s challenge of “Go outside 23 in ’2...

Little Happier: Should Money Be Used to Buy Fresh Flowers for a Museum?

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should Money Be Used to Buy Fresh Flowers for a Museum?By posing an interesting question—such as “Should money be spent on flowers?”—we can le...

Ep. 460: Very Special Episode! With Listeners, We Share Our Best Resolutions and Tips for Keeping Them

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners—and we--share the most effective and transformative resolutions we’ve made, as well as our suggestions for keeping them. We also talk ab...

Little Happier: The Subway Kiosk Asks a Deep Question: Add Value or Add Time?

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every time I refill my MTA Metro card, I’m reminded to ask myself a crucial question. Do I want to spend time or money?Get in touch: podcast@gretche...

More Happier: Memories and Reflections on Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of the death of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Gretchen tells behind-the-scenes stories and personal reflections from her clerk...

Ep. 459: We Review Our “23 in 23 Lists” to See What We Accomplished—and What We Didn’t

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Each year, we make a list of things we want to get done in the next twelvemonths. We review our “23 for 23” lists and report on what we accomplish...

Little Happier: A Story That Moved Me as a Child, and Moves Me Still as an Adult

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a child, I was deeply moved by this story of a child’s wish to do a good deed, and how she fulfilled that wish, despite making many mistakes. As ...

Bonus: A Conversation from The Happiness Project: Revisited

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Next year marks the fifteenth anniversary of Gretchen Rubin’s #1 New York Times bestselling book, The Happiness Project. To celebrate, she’s ...

Ep. 458: We Review Our One-Word Themes for 2023 and Reveal Our 2024 New One-Word Themes

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We review the one-word themes we chose for 2023—“Scale” and “Wave”--anddiscuss how and why those themes influenced the last twelve months. W...

Little Happier: The Only Thing Worse Than Getting Corrected Is Not Getting Corrected

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not pleasant to be criticized, but I remind myself, “The only thing worse that getting criticized is not getting criticized.” Criticism sho...

More Happier: Deck the Halls! A “Clear the Decks” Episode of Quick Tasks to Get Us Ready for the Holidays

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Because listeners asked for another “Clear the Decks” episode--where we suggest a list of manageable, one-minute-ish tasks to do while listening-...

Ep. 457: Look for Pockets of Wasted Time, a Hack to Soothe Anxiety, and Are You a Baker or Cook?

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss how and why we might look for pockets of wasted time (and talkabout some wasted time we uncovered ourselves.) We also suggest an easy stept...

Little Happier : Who Is the Sponsor, Who Is Being Sponsored? They Can Take Turns

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the Alcoholics Anonymous program, two people decided to take turns every day, acting as the sponsor or the one being sponsored. In helping, we are ...

Ep. 456: Consider Our Holiday Gift Guide and Learn Someone’s Gift- Getting Type (and Your Own)

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we do every year, we share a list of suggestions for great holiday gifts. We alsodiscuss a way to figure out what kinds of gifts someone else would...

Little Happier: A Mistake I’ve Made Before and Which I Made Again

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve made this mistake before, and I just made it again: During a crunch time, I decided, “With the publication of ‘Life in Five Senses,’ I ca...

More Happier: Lucky Calendar Dates, the “Wrong-Shoe Theory,” and How to Have a Christmas-Movie Month

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about lucky dates (such as 11/11), the “wrong-shoe theory” approach to getting dressed, and a listener’s entertaining plan to celebrate ...

Ep. 455: Elizabeth Talks About Her Experience with Diabetes

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Elizabeth talks about living withtype 1 diabetes: her diagnosis, how she manages day-to-day, pregnancy,...

Little Happier: At Last, Someone Appreciates My Dimmers

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I laughed when I saw that someone appreciates a good dimmer system as much as I do.Get in touch: [email protected] on social media:@Gret...

Ep. 454: Find the Perfect Gift, Look Behind You, and Listeners’ Ideas for Coping with Someone’s Last Days

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the new gift-giving quiz that divides people into four categoriesdepending on the kinds of gifts they prefer to receive: Tried-and-True,...

Little Happier: Have You Ever Been Annoyed by “The Dog in the Manger?”

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The old story about “The Dog in the Manger” is a reminder that if there’s something we can’t enjoy or make us of, we should back away and let ...

More Happier: Pumpkin Spice Latte, Group Texts, and How a Hollywood Pitch Sells in the First Minute

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about our response for trying—for the first time!—the famous flavor of pumpkin spice latte. We also discuss the secret of a making a convi...

Ep. 453: “Halloween Is the New Christmas,” the Ghost-Painting Challenge, and Fall Asleep to Podcasts

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about how and why the creative challenge of coming up with “___ is thenew ___” observations sparks happiness. We also talk about enjoying ...

Little Happier: Three Passers-by Stop to Comfort a Stranger, and Instead Share a Moment of Joy

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In South Carolina, three thoughtful passers-by stopped to comfort a weeping stranger—and had the opportunity to share a joyful moment with author He...