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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.

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Episodes
  • Little Happier: Is it a Bug? Is it a Feature? It Depends on You

    Little Happier: Is it a Bug? Is it a Feature? It Depends on You
    Jun 30 2025

    The familiar proverb “It’s not a bug, it’s a feature” is a reminder that one person may seek out a product, an experience, or a situation for the very reason that someone else avoids it.

    Resources & links related to this episode:


    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: No “Guilty” Pleasures & Returning to the Treadmill Desk

    More Happier: No “Guilty” Pleasures & Returning to the Treadmill Desk
    Jun 28 2025

    We talk about why it can helpful to trust our interests and inclinations about what to read, watch, or listen to, without imposing a lot of judgment on our choices.

    Resources & links related to this episode:

    • Elizabeth's treadmill desk


    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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    25 mins
  • Ep. 540: Very Special Episode: Treasure Trove of Easy Ideas to Add Whimsy to Daily Life

    Ep. 540: Very Special Episode: Treasure Trove of Easy Ideas to Add Whimsy to Daily Life
    Jun 25 2025

    In this Very Special Episode, we share dozens of ideas from listeners—and ourselves—about how to add an element of whimsy to everyday life, without needing to spend much time, energy, or money.

    Resources & links related to this episode:

    • Order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood
    • My article: Why Whimsy Is Having a Moment
    • Elizabeth's newsletter: Happier in Hollywood
    • Gretchen's book Happier at Home
    • Bookshop.org
    • Join other readers in person at an in-store event! For a list, head to happiercast.com/read25day


    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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    30 mins

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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! :)

The anecdotes are my fav part

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

Love!

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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.

The best Podcast

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

Happier Podcast is my favorite

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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!

My favorite podcast each week!

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

Favorite Podcast of All Times!

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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!

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

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