Ep. 545: Consider a Themed Retreat, Stay Safe in Crowds & a Cold-Water Solution
Jul 30, 2025•34 min•Ep. 545
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Episode description
We discuss why a themed retreat can boost our happiness, and talk about different possible themes. We also share safety tips for staying safe when caught in a crowd, plus we explore a very simple solution for making water activities more enjoyable.
Resources & links related to this episode:
- Neoprene Wet Suit
- Gretchen Rubin's Secrets of Adulthood newsletter on Substack
- Stage Performance by Livingston Taylor (Amazon, Bookshop)
- Elizabeth is reading: Rivals by Jilly Cooper (Amazon, Bookshop)
- Gretchen is reading: A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute (Amazon, Bookshop)
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