Happier with Gretchen Rubin

A visit to the train station reminded me of a morning, years ago, when my daughter Eliza had a tough time boarding the train. It wasn’t much fun at the time, but looking back, it’s a happy memory.Get in touch: …

We talk about why we might upgrade the makeshift—that is, address with any temporary situations that have become permanent. We also share listeners’suggestions for gifts for teachers and school staff, as well as a great photo-related gift that deepens relationships.Get …

A passage from poet Stephen Spender’s autobiography is an example of a familiar tension: How do we stay open to constructive criticism and direction, yet also hold fast to our own creative vision?Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; [email protected] in touch …

We talk about technology; it can help a person who lacks a sense of direction and also help to reduce food waste. We also discuss how we can elevate an event by giving it an official name.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; …

Hollywood legend Kevin Hart shares his insights and stories about how to dealwith the “monsters” that lurk inside each of us. We also share listeners’imaginative ideas for better holiday decorating, and we review the steps forhelping to save someone—or ourselves—from …

In Elizabeth Strout’s novel “Oh, William!” a character recalls the loving help she was given, and how she never forgot it.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; [email protected] in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraftGet the podcast show notes by email every …

We offer many suggestions for holiday gifts, of all kinds: substantial gifts, stock-stuffers, experiences-as-gifts, and handmade. We also share a hack for helping along line to move more quickly, and we talk to scientist and writer TempleGrandin about her new …

Reflecting back on the ritual of dismissal from my daughter’s day camp, I’m reminded of the importance of moments of transitions—for children and for adults.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; [email protected] in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraftGet the podcast show …

We talk about why Elizabeth managed to make so much progress on her “Summer of Health” and a new hack for getting more reading done—plus we discuss a way to make the holidays easier and more fun.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; …

We talk about the question, “Have you ever saved someone’s life?” and ways thatwe might save a life. We also discuss readers’ suggestions about ways to usepacking cubes, time capsules, and how to encourage a student to show up toschool …