Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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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. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/

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Ep. 591: How to Fight Perfectionism—Plus a Simple Happiness Hack That Really Matters

We discuss how perfectionism is driven not by high standards but by anxiety—and how embracing imperfection is a great way to overcome it. We also share an important reminder about hearing health and why it matters so much for our happiness and wellbeing. Resources & links related to this episode: Cass Aarssen—Clutterbug Life in Five Senses ( Amazon , Bookshop ) Check out the Don't Break the Chain Habit Tracker in The Happiness Project Shop Elizabeth: Rewilding by Jane Green ( Amazon , Booksh...

Jun 17, 2026•40 min•Ep. 591

Little Happier: A Valuable Lesson in Happiness from the 2014 London Tube Strike

Studies from commuter patterns after the 2014 London Underground Strike illustrate an important point: even when we resist change, it holds the possibility of making our lives better. 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. Learn more about your ...

Jun 15, 2026•4 min•Ep. 59002

More Happier: Are People Socializing More? Plus, Things That Have Achieved Perfection

We explore familiar objects that have achieved perfection—from blue jeans to the perfume bottle—and which ones resonate with us most. We also explore whether people are socializing more since Covid, or if it's just to Elizabeth. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Check out my free newsletter, “ 5 Things Making Me Happy ” Secrets of Adulthood by Gretchen Rubin ( Amazon , Bookshop ) Everybody's Autobiography by Gertrude Stein ( Amazon , Bookshop ) Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.co...

Jun 13, 2026•34 min•Ep. 59001

Move Happier: The Perfect (Free) Audiobook Listen for Your Next Walk

We're excited to join Libro.fm 's Audiobook Walk on June 13, a celebration of getting outside, moving your body, and listening to great books. Learn more: blog.libro.fm/audiobookmonth . To celebrate, we're sharing the first 26 minutes of Louise Erdrich's "The Mighty Red," a darkly funny novel about love and survival on the American prairie. If you enjoy it, get the full audiobook from Libro.fm —a perfect companion for the “Move 26 in '26” Challenge. Resources & links related to this episode:...

Jun 12, 2026•34 min•Ep. 59003

Ep. 590: Very Special Episode! 20 Practical Strategies for Managing Worry

We tackle a big happiness stumbling block: worry. We share 20 practical strategies for managing worry—from scheduling time to worry, to recognizing when a worry isn't “ripe,” to making a list, and more. Resources & links related to this episode: Kevin Henkes’s Wemberly Worried ( 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 tr...

Jun 10, 2026•37 min•Ep. 590

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