Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project
SummaryReady to design a life that feels more intentional, joyful, and manageable? Join bestselling author Gretchen Rubin and her sister, Elizabeth Craft, on a weekly journey to master the art of living well. Whether you are looking to break bad habits, deepen your relationships, or simply find more wonder in your daily routine, this podcast offers a blend of psychological insight, practical experiments, and heartfelt conversation. The sisters explore a wide variety of topics, from the importance of cultivating new interests—like becoming a sports fan—to the liberating power of embracing imperfection. You will hear about the benefits of mid-year check-ins, the creative potential hidden within limitations, and the science of using your five senses to anchor your memories. With a recurring emphasis on self-knowledge and personal growth, the show provides listeners with actionable happiness hacks to navigate life’s inevitable challenges, like managing overwhelming social obligations or overcoming perfectionist paralysis. The podcast features both full-length episodes and the shorter, bite-sized A Little Happier installments, which distill wisdom from history, literature, and everyday observation. Gretchen and Elizabeth share their own personal experiences with the same warmth and candor that earned them their loyal community. If you are looking for a reliable guide to help you build better habits and appreciate the rhythm of the seasons, you have found your new favorite listen. Tune in to turn your life into a work of art, one small step at a time.
Updated Jul 8, 2026
Episodes
Ep. 594: Try Becoming a Fan, Plus Tips for Dealing with Travel Bores
Discover the benefits of becoming a sports fan and learn effective strategies for managing tedious travel monologues.
Little Happier: You Don’t Have to Be Good at Basketball to Be Good at Basketball
You do not need to excel at every skill to be successful, valuable, or talented in your chosen field.
Do You Need More Comfort or Adventure? Plus More Tips for Designing Your Summer
Design a more intentional summer by choosing a personal anthem and deciding if you need more comfort or adventure.
Ep. 593: Ditch Your Storage Unit, Plus How to Start a New Tradition
Stop paying for storage units you do not need, and learn how to create meaningful new traditions for your family.
Little Happier: Why Winston Churchill Used Courteous Speech in a Letter About War
Choosing to be polite—even when you have to kill a man—can help manage disagreements and achieve better outcomes.
More Happier: Get Better at Socializing & Make the Most of “Halfway Day”
Build your social muscles by socializing more often and use Halfway Day to reset your goals for the rest of the year.
Ep. 592: Reflect on “Halfway Day,” Plus How Abstainers Can Moderate
Use Halfway Day to evaluate your progress on yearly aims and explore how abstainers can successfully moderate.
Little Happier: An Important Creativity Lesson from “Green Eggs and Ham”
Learn why setting creative constraints, like those Dr. Seuss used for Green Eggs and Ham, sparks better imagination.
Halfway Day Check-In—Plus, How to Adjust Your Habits for Summer
Evaluate your progress at the year's halfway mark and learn how to adapt your habits for a successful summer.
Ep. 591: How to Fight Perfectionism—Plus a Simple Happiness Hack That Really Matters
Stop letting anxiety hold you back by embracing imperfection and prioritize your well-being with a hearing checkup.
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