Best Homework To Happiness Podcasts (2023)

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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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Ep. 459: We Review Our “23 in 23 Lists” to See What We Accomplished—and What We Didn’t 36:48

9h ago36:48

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Each year, we make a list of things we want to get done in the next twelve months. We review our “23 for 23” lists and report on what we accomplished (or failed to accomplish). We also reflect on what we learned from the items we did and didn’t do in 2023. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft on…

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Little Happier: A Story That Moved Me as a Child, and Moves Me Still as an Adult 5:13

6m ago5:13

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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 an adult, I’m even more moved by it. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Thre…

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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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Bonus: A Conversation from The Happiness Project: Revisited 11:17

4m ago11:17

11:17

Next year marks the fifteenth anniversary of Gretchen Rubin’s #1 New York Times bestselling book, The Happiness Project. To celebrate, she’s leading a one-time, one-year course called “The Happiness Project: Revisited.” In this bonus excerpt from the course, Gretchen and Elizabeth explore the lessons Gretchen has learned over the years, talk about …

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Fewer Things Better

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Ep. 84 - Physical Touch: The Best Kept Secret of the 5 Senses 6:40

9h ago6:40

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Did you know that physical touch is as important to our survival as food and water? A simple hug could equate to a mental and physical boost, helping to reduce stress, lower heart rates, and even boost the immune system. This episode unwraps the mystery of touch, diving into the fascinating science behind it, and revealing why it's one of the best …

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Ep. 458: We Review Our One-Word Themes for 2023 and Reveal Our 2024 New One-Word Themes 34:56

5h ago34:56

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We review the one-word themes we chose for 2023—“Scale” and “Wave”--and discuss how and why those themes influenced the last twelve months. We also reveal the one-word themes we’ve chosen for 2024, and what symbol we’ll use to represent our themes. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft on Instagr…

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Little Happier: The Only Thing Worse Than Getting Corrected Is Not Getting Corrected 3:00

2d ago3:00

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It’s not pleasant to be criticized, but I remind myself, “The only thing worse that getting criticized is not getting criticized.” Criticism shows that someone thinks that work is worthy of correction. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @Gret…

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More Happier: Deck the Halls! A “Clear the Decks” Episode of Quick Tasks to Get Us Ready for the Holidays 29:27

4d ago29:27

29:27

Because listeners asked for another “Clear the Decks” episode--where we suggest a list of manageable, one-minute-ish tasks to do while listening--this episode features a “Deck the Halls” lists of quick tasks. Follow along, and by the end of the episode, we’ll all have accomplished a lot. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social medi…

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Fewer Things Better

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Ep. 83 - The Amazing Grace of Gratitude 6:53

9d ago6:53

6:53

During this season of giving, the gift of words can be one of the best things we offer (and receive). This episode encourages us to find a few moments to share a few words with a few people. It also shares insights from the book Die Empty by Todd Henry and the TEDx talk "Eulogies for the Living" by Andrea Driessen.…

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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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Ep. 457: Look for Pockets of Wasted Time, a Hack to Soothe Anxiety, and Are You a Baker or Cook? 33:20

7d ago33:20

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We discuss how and why we might look for pockets of wasted time (and talk about some wasted time we uncovered ourselves.) We also suggest an easy step to lower anticipatory anxiety, a simple hack for avoiding waste, and discuss a listener’s question about how her Upholder son should spend his time. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on …

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Little Happier : Who Is the Sponsor, Who Is Being Sponsored? They Can Take Turns 3:23

15d ago3:23

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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 being helped. 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 s…

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Fewer Things Better

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Ep. 82 - Can't Decide on Something? Here's What's Happening. 8:52

15d ago8:52

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Have you ever found yourself paralyzed by the plethora of choices life presents? Or hitting the pause button on decisions, creating a pattern of avoidance that seems hard to escape? Indecision can be a formidable adversary, this is especially true when we allow procrastination or distractions to become a silent saboteur. This episode explores the c…

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Ep. 456: Consider Our Holiday Gift Guide and Learn Someone’s Gift- Getting Type (and Your Own) 34:07

22d ago34:07

34:07

As we do every year, we share a list of suggestions for great holiday gifts. We also discuss a way to figure out what kinds of gifts someone else would want—and how to think of ideas for great gifts to ask for, for yourself. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Tik…

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Did You Do Your Homework? | A Pop Culture Podcast

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Episode 142: Wes Anderson 1:14:30

22d ago1:14:30

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Does what it says on the tin - we're digging into the works of one of America's most distinctive filmmakers, Wes Anderson.By Did You Do Your Homework? | A Pop Culture Podcast

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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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Little Happier: A Mistake I’ve Made Before and Which I Made Again 4:10

22d ago4:10

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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 can’t manage to do all these other tasks. They have to wait until afterward.” Now that the book is on the shelves, I’m dealing with a lot of unnecessarily delayed tasks. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com …

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More Happier: Lucky Calendar Dates, the “Wrong-Shoe Theory,” and How to Have a Christmas-Movie Month 22:25

19d ago22:25

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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 her birthday month by living the life of a character from a Hallmark holiday movie. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft on Instagram @GretchenRubin on …

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Fewer Things Better

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Ep. 81 - The Seasons of Time (Management) 7:21

22d ago7:21

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Life and productivity, similar to seasons, unfolds in distinct phases-some filled with a vibrancy of Spring, or warmth of Summer, while others are more like the reflection of Autumn or stillness of Winter. Join in as we navigate the science behind productivity cycles and time management; sharing practical insights and strategies to harness the powe…

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Ep. 455: Elizabeth Talks About Her Experience with Diabetes 36:30

29d ago36:30

36:30

In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Elizabeth talks about living with type 1 diabetes: her diagnosis, how she manages day-to-day, pregnancy, changes in technology, how family and friends can help, and more. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft on Instagram @GretchenRubin on TikTok and…

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Little Happier: At Last, Someone Appreciates My Dimmers 3:11

24d ago3:11

3:11

I laughed when I saw that someone appreciates a good dimmer system as much as I do. 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 Gretchen Rubin’s ne…

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That Range Life: A Show Sometimes About Golf

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Bora Bora, Halloween, and Some #Golf 48:36

26d ago48:36

48:36

Live from Five Iron #Golf!Kris is back from Bora Bora and has some stories, Bill sort of went trick or treating, and they both have a few recent rounds of golf to talk about.Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast!And, if you want 15% off your entire order at Rhoback.com, use RANGEHEROES15 at checkout OR get 15% off your entire orde…

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Fewer Things Better

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Ep. 80 - The Cognitive Cost of Being (Too Much) in Control 9:37

29d ago9:37

9:37

This episode explores the intricate web of overthinking and the mental and physical impact of spending tangible energy on what is not within our tangible control. We examine the different elements that can heighten or calm our minds and some strategies to free yourself from the overthinking and overdoing cycle.…

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Ep. 454: Find the Perfect Gift, Look Behind You, and Listeners’ Ideas for Coping with Someone’s Last Days 28:38

29d ago28:38

28:38

We talk about the new gift-giving quiz that divides people into four categories depending on the kinds of gifts they prefer to receive: Tried-and-True, Easy-to-Please, Enthusiast, and Connoisseur. We remind ourselves of the very helpful hack to check behind you each time you leave a place. We also share listeners’ many helpful suggestions about how…

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Did You Do Your Homework? | A Pop Culture Podcast

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Love YA! Love Again 37:55

1M ago37:55

37:55

Happy Love YA Day! We're discussing an episode I would have sworn was a Netflix original but somehow actually got a theatrical release! Probably because Priyanka Chopra Jones is so great.On this episode: Love, Again (2023, dir. Jim Strouse)By Did You Do Your Homework? | A Pop Culture Podcast

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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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Little Happier: Have You Ever Been Annoyed by “The Dog in the Manger?” 3:22

1M ago3:22

3:22

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 someone else benefit 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 p…

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More Happier: Pumpkin Spice Latte, Group Texts, and How a Hollywood Pitch Sells in the First Minute 21:15

1M ago21:15

21:15

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 convincing TV pitch, and how group texts can strengthen family bonds. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft on Instagram @GretchenRubin on TikTok and YouTub…

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Fewer Things Better

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Ep. 79 - Feedback Isn't Always a Gift & How to Return It 7:00

1M ago7:00

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There is a saying that feedback is a gift. And while that may be true in some cases, this episode explores why not every gift needs to be accepted and how to gracefully receive or return what is being offered. Your brain plays a role in how to filter if the feedback is positive, negative, or neutral. A few framing techniques can help you be intenti…

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Ep. 453: “Halloween Is the New Christmas,” the Ghost-Painting Challenge, and Fall Asleep to Podcasts 28:42

1M ago28:42

28:42

We talk about how and why the creative challenge of coming up with “___ is the new ___” observations sparks happiness. We also talk about enjoying the five- senses experiences of Halloween, and the fun of the new thrift ghost-painting challenge. Plus, a listener asks how to listen to podcasts to help ourselves fall asleep. Get in touch: podcast@gre…

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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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Little Happier: Three Passers-by Stop to Comfort a Stranger, and Instead Share a Moment of Joy 2:32

1M ago2:32

2:32

In South Carolina, three thoughtful passers-by stopped to comfort a weeping stranger—and had the opportunity to share a joyful moment with author Hernan Diaz, who had just learned that he’d won the Pulitzer Prize. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Ins…

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Did You Do Your Homework? | A Pop Culture Podcast

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Episode 141b: Fall of the House of Usher 50:16

1M ago50:16

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As promised, our spoiler-filled discussion of the Mike Flanagan adaptation, Fall of the House of Usher! Spoilers for the series up through episode 7.By Did You Do Your Homework? | A Pop Culture Podcast

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Fewer Things Better

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Ep. 78- Time Management: What You Can Do In 5 Minutes (Or Less) 7:47

2M ago7:47

7:47

In the field of productivity, there are many, many tools and techniques, but the most powerful element is efficiency. This episode focuses on the few minutes we often do have to spare and how to make the most of them with a very specific and easy-to-try tool, plus a link below to my favorite productivity timer that often helps me get out of my own …

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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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Ep. 452: Tackle Hard Social Situations, Do Questioners Ever Rebel, and Is Your Birthday Important? 30:16

1M ago30:16

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We suggest several practical solutions to common, but challenging, social situations. We also address a listener’s question, “Do Questioners ever experience Questioner-rebellion?” and discuss the know-yourself-better question of “Is your birthday important to you?” Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin & @Li…

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Did You Do Your Homework? | A Pop Culture Podcast

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Episode 141: Edgar Allan Poe 1:13:18

2M ago1:13:18

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Pete and Martha are extremely excited about the upcoming FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER, so they're dedicating a whole episode to the father of gothic horror, Edgar Allan Poe.Coming up next: an examination of the king of Americana, Wes Anderson!By Did You Do Your Homework? | A Pop Culture Podcast

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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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Little Happier: Why Did Charles Darwin Write “I Think” on One of the Most Significant Notebook Pages? 3:00

1M ago3:00

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At the top of one of the most significant pages of his notebooks, Charles Darwin wrote “I think.” There are three good reasons to explain why he might have done so. 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 …

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More Happier: Great Accountability for Obligers, the Important vs. the Urgent, and How to Spark Creativity 25:50

2M ago25:50

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We talk about how Elizabeth’s novel-writing is going, now that the Hollywood writers’ strike is over. Inspired by a recent wedding, we discuss the huge contribution that old friends can make to our happiness. Plus we highlight a great suggestion from a listener about how Obligers (and people around Obligers) can create useful accountability. Get in…

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Fewer Things Better

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Ep. 77 - Be a Better Listener: Words to Use & Tips to Try 9:04

2M ago9:04

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This episode focuses on the concept of active listening and gives examples of the communication practice called 'mirroring.' Learn four questions that can help conversations go deeper than the quick answers and a simple, but effective technique to prompt others to share beyond the basics.By Kristin Graham

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Ep. 451: Visually Represent Your Challenge, Ideas for Improving Routines, and Elizabeth Reveals the Great Shoe Brand 31:14

2M ago31:14

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We talk about why making a visual representation of a challenge can help us make tough decisions. We also share listeners’ suggestions about improvements they’ve made to their daily routines, and Elizabeth reveals the brand of running shoe that cured her foot pain. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin & @Li…

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Little Happier: The Helper Gets More Help Than the Helped 6:05

2M ago6:05

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My daughter’s experience helping with little kids at school illustrates the same principle as the sponsorship program in A.A.: by giving support, we gain. 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…

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Fewer Things Better

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Ep. 76 - Change Is Good (& How to Tell Your Brain) 6:20

2M ago6:20

6:20

Our brain doesn’t always welcome comfort. After all, its job is to keep you safe. But safe isn’t a long-term strategy and discomfort isn’t the same as danger. In fact, it’s often the price of admission for the path to progress. This episode looks at the psychology and physiology of change and a few tips to help you navigate the novelty of new.…

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That Range Life: A Show Sometimes About Golf

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Why the U.S. Lost the Ryder Cup 43:17

2M ago43:17

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Bill and Kris are back after another unplanned hiatus! This week it's all things Ryder Cup. The ridiculousness of "Hat-gate", #golftwitter, and if the Ryder Cup is "broken". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatrangelife/messageBy Kris McEwen

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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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Ep. 450: Very Special Episode: Hacks for Performance (Stage Fright, Preparation, Mistakes, and More) 36:58

2M ago36:58

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In this Very Special Episode, we discuss ideas, hacks, and habits related to the challenge of performance. We all have to perform—give a wedding toast, make a presentation to co- workers, give an announcement to a group, or make a formal speech to a large crowd. We share tips from our own experiences, as well as many suggestions from listeners, for…

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Did You Do Your Homework? | A Pop Culture Podcast

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Love YA! Red, White and Royal Blue 45:43

2M ago45:43

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It's here! One of Martha's highly anticipated movies of the year. Does the 2023 Amazon adaptation Red, White and Royal Blue (dir. Matthew López) live up to expectations? What is Uma Thurman up to as the president? What even IS a rom com?For next time: Love Again (2023, dir. Jim Strouse)By Did You Do Your Homework? | A Pop Culture Podcast

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Little Happier: A Mystery: How Possessions Change When Their Owner Dies 2:32

2M ago2:32

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After people die, their possessions often seem transformed, because they’re no longer animated by the animating force of their owner. It’s startling and transcendent to experience this change. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin…

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More Happier: Our Favorite Easy Way to Make Ourselves Happier, Healthier, Smarter, and More Productive 20:59

2M ago20:59

20:59

In honor of International Podcast Day, we talk about all the ways that listening to podcasts boosts our happiness—by making it easier and more fun to exercise, fall asleep, learn information, do chores, relieve anxiety, commute, and stay connected to others. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft …

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Fewer Things Better

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Ep. 75 - Be Less Excellent & More Good Enough 7:40

2M ago7:40

7:40

We all want to do more in our days, and we want what we do to be good (really good). This friction between productivity and the pursuit of perfection puts a mental toll on our already overloaded brains. This episode offers an excerpt from the previous episode #55 on the gift of good enough, and how giving it to yourself can help free up some of tha…

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Ep. 449: Make a Mindful Investment in Yourself, a Hack for Falling Asleep, and Fun with Pop-Tarts 35:05

2M ago35:05

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We discuss why making a mindful investment in ourselves is a good way to spend our time, energy, and money. We also suggest a hack for falling asleep more easily, and we tackle a listener’s question about a messy adult son who has moved back home. Plus, we talk about the nostalgia we felt when we shared a frosted cherry Pop-Tart—fun with the five s…

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Little Happier: What’s the Real Lesson from the Tortoise and the Hare? It’s Not What You Think 3:54

2M ago3:54

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The familiar fable of “The Tortoise and the Hare” offers many possible lessons, and the most common moral—“Slow and steady wins the race”--actually isn’t the most apt. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Threads Get the podca…

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Fewer Things Better

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Ep. 74 - The Money Episode: Your Value vs. Math 9:14

3M ago9:14

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When we talk about money, our brain lights up. Money means more than math when our sense of value is tied to the outcome. This episode offers two prompts to help assess how we invest our time and energy when it comes to financial elements. There are many situations where money won’t be in our control, but our value always should be. A little discom…

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Ep. 448: Start Your 100 Day Countdown, Try the Library, and a Deep Dive into Issues for Rebels and School: ADHD & College 32:56

3M ago32:56

32:56

There are 100 days left until the end of the year, so if something needs to get done, start the countdown! We also read a listener’s suggestion for another reason to visit your local library, and we take a deep dive into listeners’ responses to two listener questions related to Rebels and school: How to help a Rebel child with ADHD, and how to help…

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Did You Do Your Homework? | A Pop Culture Podcast

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Episode 140: Richard Linklater's BEFORE 1:31:47

2M ago1:31:47

1:31:47

It's a DYDYH/Love YA crossover! Maren and Martha have referenced Richard Linklater's BEFORE movies about 800 times, so we decided it was time to do a deep dive. Pete, Martha and Maren get together to share their experiences and relationships to this trilogy, and how that may have evolved the same way that Jesse and Celine have.For next time: a Poe …

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Little Happier: Do You Like the Idea of a “Happiness Project”—or Does It Remind You of Homework? 2:58

3M ago2:58

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Our attitude toward a habit or an activity can be dramatically changed by the words we use to describe it. I love the idea of a “happiness project,” but to some people, that sounds too much like homework. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @G…

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More Happier: A Case of Obliger-Rebellion, Advice About Waking Up a Child, and Do Spoilers Spoil Stories? 28:02

2M ago28:02

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A Case of Obliger-Rebellion, Advice About Waking Up a Child, and Do Spoilers Spoil Stories? We talk about Elizabeth’s rare episode of Obliger-rebellion (spoiler: it involved a box of chocolates) and about advice for helping children get themselves out of bed in the morning. Speaking of spoilers, we discuss surprising research, and our own views, ab…

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