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.

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  • Ep. 532: Favorite Words, a Simple Packing Hack, and Managing Obliger-Rebellion at Work

    Ep. 532: Favorite Words, a Simple Packing Hack, and Managing Obliger-Rebellion at Work
    Apr 30 2025

    We explore why making a list of your favorite words ("whimsy," "crackle," "latibulate") and using them can boost happiness. We share a simple hack that makes packing easier, and we reflect on a dog-related Secret of Adulthood. We also tackle a listener question about how to manage Obliger-rebellion when facing increased workload after coworker layoffs.

    Resources & links related to this episode:

    • Order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood
    • Sign up for the Happier in Hollywood Substack newsletter
    • Happiness Hack: Ratio method of 3:1
    • Quiz for the Four Tendencies personality framework
    • I Want You to Know journal
    • Elizabeth is reading: Lights Out by Navessa Allen (Amazon, Bookshop)
    • Gretchen is reading: The Catastrophe Hour by Meghan Daum (Amazon, Bookshop)

    Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

    Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.

    Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    34 mins
  • Little Happier: When the Words of Ritual Give Me My “America Feeling”

    Little Happier: When the Words of Ritual Give Me My “America Feeling”
    Apr 28 2025

    Certain moments inspire my "America feeling"—a profound connection to the ideals of the United States. For instance, the formal words of the opening ritual for a session of the United States Supreme Court reminds me of the value of justice.

    Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

    Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.

    Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    3 mins
  • More Happier: Puppy! Taffy Has Arrived

    More Happier: Puppy! Taffy Has Arrived
    Apr 26 2025

    We talk about the happiness, rewards, and challenges of having a new dog.

    Resources & links related to this episode:

    • Support your favorite indie booksellers and enjoy a fun perk from Bookshop
    • Follow me on Instagram for photos and videos of Taffy
    • Read Secrets of Adulthood

    Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

    Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.

    Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    26 mins
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The anecdotes are my fav part

I really like the dynamic of sisters sharing their life - but that it’s not only about being a mom raising a family - they also share stories from their parents, visiting them…and the career / adulting stories - plus sprinkled in parenting hacks. I just like the concept of a happier life overall (not just momming or career etc). Plus hearing about their creative career journeys has been fun too. I guess what I’m t trying to say - the anecdotes are my favorite part! :)

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Love!

I'm loving this podcast.
Lots of great suggestions for being happier!
Nice to listen to on my walks!

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The best Podcast

Gretchin and her sister make an incredible team with a well organized and structured Podcast. Each week they explore another topic on living your best, authentic, happy life.

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Happier Podcast is my favorite

Always a good listen, one of the only podcasts I listen to, this podcast is a delight

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My favorite podcast each week!

I am a huge fan of the little happiness bursts and general life advice I get from Gretchen and Elizabeth! I've been listening for several years on another platform and it's my go-to Wednesday morning listen. I can honestly say it has changed my life for the better, week-by-week. From annual goals (e.g "21 for 2021") and habit-forming to understanding the tendencies of people around me and little life hacks, this is an amazing resource!

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Favorite Podcast of All Times!

This is my most favorite podcast ever, I'm listening to it all over! Finally Audible!

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Fan For Years - I Always Come Back to Happier :)

Since 2017 I've enjoyed Happier with Gretchen and Elizabeth. An important ingredient in my consistent happiness recipe. I always end their podcasts feeling so much, well, HAPPIER!

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