Best Gretchen Rubin The Onward Project Podcasts (2024)

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More Happier: Happiness, Self-Compassion, Meditation & More—with Elmo! Pt. 1 34:04

11h ago34:04

34:04

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, and to mark the event, Yale professor Dr Laurie Santos of the Happiness Lab podcast has assembled the “Titans of Happiness”: a crew of hosts and happiness experts from the top wellness podcasts. I was thrilled to join this panel with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a clinical psychologist and host of the podcast Th…

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Ep. 503: An Unexpected Way to Spark Creativity, Gamifying Clutter- Clearing & Why Quirks Matter 33:53

2d ago33:53

33:53

We discuss an unexpected way to boost creativity (both ideas and production) that has worked for both of us. We also share a listener’s suggestion about an easy way to gamify clutter-clearing (an approach that also reduces decision-fatigue), and we talk about why identifying our quirks can contribute to our happiness. Get in touch: podcast@gretchen…

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Little Happier: An Example from the CIA Illustrates How Many Dangers Don’t Seem Dangerous 2:50

2d ago2:50

2:50

A change in the standing operating procedure of the CIA demonstrates a basic truth about human nature. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: happiercast.com/shownotes Get …

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More Happier: Get Organized (Revisited) 40:03

4d ago40:03

40:03

In honor of Get Organized Week, we’re sharing some of our favorite tips to clear clutter from our daily lives. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Threads @LizCraft on Instagram @LizCraft on Threads Get the podcast show notes…

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Ep. 502: Attend a Reunion, Note the “Dinner-Party Problem” & Are You a Sculptor or Lifeguard Parent? 33:51

7d ago33:51

33:51

We talk about why going to a reunion can give us such a big happiness boost. We also discuss research about the “dinner-party problem,” and what to do about it, and we explore a question about attitudes towards parenting. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubi…

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Little Happier: An Encounter with Gilda Radner and Gene Wilder Reveals a Truth About Human Nature 4:38

9d ago4:38

4:38

We often assume that someone is a certain “kind” of person instead of realizing how circumstances may be influencing their behavior—a mistake I made when judging the actions of stars Gilda Radner and Gene Wilder in a drugstore. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @Gretch…

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More Happier: Why “Scheduling Is Life,” Orange Theory Report, and What It’s Like to Hike in LA 30:06

11d ago30:06

30:06

We discuss a new mantra to reframe a all-too-common annoyance, and the value of a new parasocial friend. Also, we discuss Orange Theory and hiking in Fryman Canyon. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Threads @LizCraft on Ins…

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Ep. 501: Turn Acquaintances into Friends, an Email Hack & a Happiness Lesson Learned from Our Parents 35:39

14d ago35:39

35:39

We discuss why you might want to transform an acquaintance into a friend as well as specific ways to deepen that relationship. We also discuss an important happiness lesson modeled for us by our parents, and suggest a hack to make emails more efficient (and shorter). Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on …

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Little Happier: Willie Wonka, Rat Poison, Neediness, and the Transformative Power of Love 8:12

20d ago8:12

8:12

A sweet story about a dog named Sparkle reveals many truths about the nature of love, sacrifice, independence, and marriage. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: happierc…

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More Happier: Gretchen Rubin on The Deep Dive podcast 37:46

18d ago37:46

37:46

We’re bringing you my conversation with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael on their podcast, The Deep Dive. We discuss my tips on how to combat anxiety and use all five senses to get more happiness in our lives. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on…

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Episode 500! Reflections and Insights Prompted by Our Podcast Manifesto 42:15

21d ago42:15

42:15

In celebration of our 500th original weekly episode (without one break!), we share our Podcast Manifesto and use it to reminisce and reflect on this big milestone. In work and in life, it’s easy to focus on the “To-do”; today we stop for a “Ta-da!” Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRu…

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Little Happier: A Famous Art Historian Experiences a Spiritual Epiphany with a Surprising Result 4:53

27d ago4:53

4:53

Art historian Kenneth Clark describes his experience of an intense spiritual awakening—a “flood of grace”—and what resulted from it. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: …

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More Happier: The Joy of Deadlines, Couples Therapy & Pondering One of Life’s Big Questions 27:42

29d ago27:42

27:42

We talk about how deadlines can boost our happiness, and how a TV show can spark a useful conversation with a teenager about values. Plus we debate a challenging question about how to navigate life’s challenges. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Insta…

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Ep. 499: Helpful Ways to Create Calm, Save Mental Energy & Get More Fun Out of Experiences 36:27

1M ago36:27

36:27

We talk about why it’s a good idea to spare ourselves the work of having unnecessary opinions. We also share listeners’ many imaginative suggestions for ways that they help themselves stay calm, as well as a listener’s idea for getting more enjoyment out of familiar experiences. Plus we debate the question of whether we want to get maximum value ou…

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Little Happier: People Are More Interested in a Poison Garden Than a Medicine Garden 4:11

1M ago4:11

4:11

A funny yet accurate observation about Alnwick Castle’s famous Poison Garden inspires a question about human nature. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: happiercast.com/…

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More Happier: How to Ace a Job Interview (Revisited) 35:19

1M ago35:19

35:19

A common happiness stumbling block: interviewing for a job. We're bringing you some helpful tips for acing your next job interview. Hint: prepare! Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Threads @LizCraft on Instagram @LizCraft o…

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Ep. 498: Don’t Volunteer to Bring Bad News & Listeners Suggest Great Tips for Accountability and Pairing 37:17

1M ago37:17

37:17

We talk about why it’s advisable (if possible) to avoid being the bringer of bad news. We also discuss why it’s a good idea to RSVP “yes” or “no” quickly--and stick to that decision. Plus we share many helpful suggestions from listeners about effective ways they’ve created accountability for themselves, and used pairing, to achieve important aims. …

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Little Happier: A Paradox: How Do You Stand Out When Standing Out Is the Best Way to Fit In? 3:10

1M ago3:10

3:10

In Scarlett Thomas’s brilliant novel PopCo, a protagonist wants to set herself apart from her colleagues, but she’s stumped by a conundrum she can’t solve. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Threads Get the podcast show note…

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More Happier: The Fun of an Unexpected Gift, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, and Herding the Cats During Holidays 29:11

1M ago29:11

29:11

We talk about the happiness that comes from getting a gift we don’t expect, and we discuss some quality screen time. We also consider the question: Does every family need a holiday-tradition-enforcer? Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @Gretc…

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Ep. 497: Forecast Your Foibles, a Big Life Change & the Correct Way to Load a Dishwasher 34:21

1M ago34:21

34:21

Inspired by college move-in day, we talk about why it’s helpful to forecast our own foibles. We also weigh in on the hot debate around the correct way to load a dishwasher, and we introduce a new podcast segment—along with a big life change. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on …

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Little Happier: Winston Churchill Didn’t Hesitate to Show His Emotions 3:59

2M ago3:59

3:59

A grim but hopeful episode from World War II’s Battle of Britain sheds a light on Winston Churchill’s character. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: happiercast.com/show…

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More Happier: Back-to-School Hacks (Revisited) 35:07

2M ago35:07

35:07

As the school year approaches, we’re re-sharing some of our best back-to-school tips and suggestions. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Threads @LizCraft on Instagram @LizCraft on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email…

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Ep. 496: Make the Most of the First 3 Weeks, Use an Alarm & Cope with Exploitation of Obligers 37:11

2M ago37:11

37:11

We discuss research suggesting that during the first three weeks with strangers in a new environment (such as a cruise or college), we have a special window for making friends. We also talk about why setting an alarm can alleviate restlessness and anxiety, and we address a question from an Obliger about how to deal with the fact that members of her…

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Little Happier: A Great Happiness-Boosting Example from Charles Darwin 3:26

2M ago3:26

3:26

Charles Darwin’s “Sand Walk” at Down House is a good example of how we can shape our surroundings and our schedule to help ourselves create habits that contribute to a happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative life. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @Gretc…

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More Happier: "Walk" Therapy, Comfort vs. Adventure, and the Joy of Outside 29:19

2M ago29:19

29:19

We continue to reflect on the insights and hacks we learned from our hiking trip in England—how and why this adventure helped to make us happier, healthier, and more creative. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Threads @LizC…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Gretchen Rubin The Onward Project Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

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More Happier: Happiness, Self-Compassion, Meditation & More—with Elmo! Pt. 1 34:04

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Ep. 503: An Unexpected Way to Spark Creativity, Gamifying Clutter- Clearing & Why Quirks Matter 33:53

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Little Happier: An Example from the CIA Illustrates How Many Dangers Don’t Seem Dangerous 2:50

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More Happier: Get Organized (Revisited) 40:03

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Ep. 502: Attend a Reunion, Note the “Dinner-Party Problem” & Are You a Sculptor or Lifeguard Parent? 33:51

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Little Happier: An Encounter with Gilda Radner and Gene Wilder Reveals a Truth About Human Nature 4:38

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More Happier: Why “Scheduling Is Life,” Orange Theory Report, and What It’s Like to Hike in LA 30:06

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Ep. 501: Turn Acquaintances into Friends, an Email Hack & a Happiness Lesson Learned from Our Parents 35:39

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Little Happier: Willie Wonka, Rat Poison, Neediness, and the Transformative Power of Love 8:12

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More Happier: Gretchen Rubin on The Deep Dive podcast 37:46

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Episode 500! Reflections and Insights Prompted by Our Podcast Manifesto 42:15

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Little Happier: A Famous Art Historian Experiences a Spiritual Epiphany with a Surprising Result 4:53

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More Happier: The Joy of Deadlines, Couples Therapy & Pondering One of Life’s Big Questions 27:42

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Ep. 499: Helpful Ways to Create Calm, Save Mental Energy & Get More Fun Out of Experiences 36:27

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Little Happier: People Are More Interested in a Poison Garden Than a Medicine Garden 4:11

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More Happier: How to Ace a Job Interview (Revisited) 35:19

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Ep. 498: Don’t Volunteer to Bring Bad News & Listeners Suggest Great Tips for Accountability and Pairing 37:17

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Little Happier: A Paradox: How Do You Stand Out When Standing Out Is the Best Way to Fit In? 3:10

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More Happier: The Fun of an Unexpected Gift, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, and Herding the Cats During Holidays 29:11

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Ep. 497: Forecast Your Foibles, a Big Life Change & the Correct Way to Load a Dishwasher 34:21

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Little Happier: Winston Churchill Didn’t Hesitate to Show His Emotions 3:59

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More Happier: Back-to-School Hacks (Revisited) 35:07

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Ep. 496: Make the Most of the First 3 Weeks, Use an Alarm & Cope with Exploitation of Obligers 37:11

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Little Happier: A Great Happiness-Boosting Example from Charles Darwin 3:26

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More Happier: "Walk" Therapy, Comfort vs. Adventure, and the Joy of Outside 29:19

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