• 34 minutes 27 seconds
    Ep. 600: 600 Episodes of Happier! Listeners Share the Ideas that Stuck

    Listeners share the insights and suggestions that have resonated with them most over the past 600 episodes.


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    19 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 5 minutes 45 seconds
    Little Happier: Why NBA Star Jalen Brunson Values Persistence over Pyrotechnics

    NBA star Jalen Brunson gives a surprising answer to the question, “What play best embodies this entire title run?”


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    17 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 33 minutes 11 seconds
    More Happier: Take Better Care of Yourself—Treat Yourself Like a Toddler, Dog, Teenager, and Professor

    We revisit one of our favorite happiness ideas: Treat Yourself Like a _____. Over the years, we've explored many variations on this theme, including treating yourself like a toddler, a dog, a teenager, and a professor. Sometimes it's easier to recognize what we need when we imagine we're taking care of someone else.


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    15 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 32 minutes 51 seconds
    Ep. 599: Treat Your Home Like a Hotel, Plus a Common Relationship Blindspot

    Why you should treat your home like a hotel, and a common blindspot that can lead to unnecessary conflict. Plus a relationship hack.


    Episode highlights:

    • Try This at Home: treat your home like a hotel—declutter, fix small annoyances, and add small touches of luxury. [03:10]

    • Happiness Hack: A listener shares a tip on making helpful introductions [11:14]

    • Happiness Stumbling Block: Are you arguing that you are “right,” when you’re really talking about preferences?  [04:20]

    • Demerits & Gold Stars: Gretchen's demerit: not taking away her old camera; Elizabeth's gold star: to her son Jack for his first solo flight [21:47]

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    12 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 4 minutes 12 seconds
    Little Happier: Are You a Clutch Player or a Fast Starter?

    Many players and teams struggle during clutch time—but not every player or team faces that challenge. Never assume that your problems are the same as other people’s. 


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    10 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 31 minutes 18 seconds
    More Happier: Have You Ever Felt Anonymous? Plus a Lesson for Upholders

    Gretchen shares a recent insight on feeling "anonymous" versus "present." We also discuss a lesson for Upholders and gift-worthy pop-up books.


    Episode Highlights

    • Something Making Us Happier—Elizabeth's new Wordle streak milestone and Gretchen’s favorite pop-up books [00:36]
    • I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You— Gretchen’s insight on feeling “anonymous” vs. “present.” And a lesson for Upholders [12:01]
    • Spotlight on a Tool: Sign up for Gretchen’s Five Things newsletter! [12:44]


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    8 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 34 minutes 56 seconds
    Ep. 598: Spy on Your Own Habits, and Discover Your Empty-Nest Personality

    “Treat yourself like…a person of interest” and try a month-long “self-stakeout” to track your habits. We also share an easy way to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit in your head. Plus we discuss three broad categories of empty nesters. 


    Episode highlights:

      • Try This At Home— Do a "self-stakeout": Imagine you're a detective and tail yourself for a month. What will you find? [06:43]
      • Happiness Hack— An easy trick for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit [12:08]
      • Know Yourself Better: We discuss three "empty nester" types: Relaxers, Rekindlers, and Reinventors [13:44]
      • Demerits & Gold Stars: Elizabeth’s Demerit: not reading as much this summer as planned; Gretchen’s Gold Star: staying calm during a keyboard malfunction [20:23]


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    5 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 4 minutes 38 seconds
    Little Happier: Why People Don't Ride Horses If They Can Take a Bus

    George Orwell’s observation about work performed by machines is very relevant to our discussions of AI.


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    3 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 35 minutes
    More Happier: Introduce Whimsy, Schedule a Personal Playdate, and Embrace Fun Plans

    We revisit listener-favorite hacks for cultivating summer fun. If you want to make the most of the weeks ahead, these practical ideas can help you add more fun, adventure, and whimsy to everyday life.

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    1 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 37 minutes 17 seconds
    EP. 597: Celebrate "Dogust," Plus a Special Challenge for Upholders With Little Kids

    August is “Dogust,” so we talk about celebrating the dogs in our lives. Plus, we answer a listener question about our reading habits.


    Episode Highlights:

      • Try This at Home: Celebrate "Dogust" with five easy ways to celebrate your dog [06:10]
      • Four Tendencies Tip: We share strategies for helping a parent Upholder who is struggling to maintain her habits [15:23]
      • Happiness Hack: Why a backpacking pack might be a better travel alternative to your roller bag [12:48]
      • Listener Question: How do we get so much reading done? [19:57]
      • Demerits & Gold Stars: Gretchen’s demerit: stalling out on family timeline project; Elizabeth’s Gold Star: all the monoculture events this summer [25:00]

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    29 July 2026, 7:00 am
  • 5 minutes 24 seconds
    Little Happier: Have You Ever Felt Like the Little Red Hen?

    A classic children’s fable is very relevant to the work of adults.


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    27 July 2026, 7:00 am
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