Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

<p>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. </p> <p>Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media <a href="https://lemonadamedia.com/">https://lemonadamedia.com/</a>  </p>

  • 28 minutes 5 seconds
    Ep. 576: What Was the Value of Our “No-Spend February?” Plus a Warning About Social-Media Stories

    We reflect on No-Spend February—what we didn’t buy, what we did buy, and what we learned. We also share a hack for successfully mixing friendship and business, and talk about how to spot a sneaky social-media practice that can distort our perception of the world.

    Reminder: as an exclusive offer for “Happier” listeners, you can get 2 weeks FREE plus a special discount to the Activations app at activations.com/happier. These guided audios are designed to help you feel motivated, confident, and in charge of your life.


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    Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.

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    4 March 2026, 8:00 am
  • 2 minutes
    A Little Happier: What Makes a Face Stand Out from a Crowd?

    Seeing my beloved father as a patient in the hospital reminded me of looking at class photos of young children. Among a sea of faces, it’s my love that makes one face stand out from the anonymous crowd.

    Reminder: as an exclusive offer for “Happier” listeners, you can get 2 weeks FREE plus a special discount to the Activations app at activations.com/happier. These guided audios are designed to help you feel motivated, confident, and in charge of your life.


    Get in touch: [email protected]

    Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.

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    2 March 2026, 8:00 am
  • 39 minutes 19 seconds
    More Happier: Four Tendencies for Obligers—3 Challenges and How to Handle Them [Revisited]

    Some people have no trouble meeting expectations for others but struggle to follow through on what they want for themselves. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. We revisit the Four Tendencies to explore the three biggest challenges Obligers face—shame, exploitation, and rebellion—and what actually helps.

    Reminder: as an exclusive offer for “Happier” listeners, you can get 2 weeks FREE plus a special discount to the Activations app at activations.com/happier. These guided audios are designed to help you feel motivated, confident, and in charge of your life.

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    Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.

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    28 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 35 minutes 2 seconds
    Bonus: How to Make Progress on What Matters to You (Even If You Feel Stuck) with Mimi Bouchard

    Struggling to make progress on a habit? This episode offers a different approach—get a 14-day free trial of Activations (plus a big discount) at activations.com/happier.

    Determination Day, February 28, is a useful time to take stock of your progress (or lack of it) on any change you’re trying to make. In this bonus episode, we talk with Mimi Bouchard, creator of the Activations app, about a practical, science-backed way to adjust your approach when progress feels harder than expected.

    Get in touch: [email protected]

    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. 

    Reminder: as an exclusive offer for “Happier” listeners, you can get 2 weeks FREE plus a special discount to the Activations app at activations.com/happier. These guided audios are designed to help you feel motivated, confident, and in charge of your life.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 33 minutes 15 seconds
    Ep. 575: Our 11th Anniversary! Favorite Moments from the Past Year

    In honor of our “Steel” anniversary, we share some of our favorite suggestions, insights, hacks, and highlights from the previous year.

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    25 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 5 minutes 38 seconds
    A Little Happier: A Very Surprising Truth that I Learned in Law School

    I learned something surprising in law school: To a great extent, we can’t be forced to follow the law; we must decide to follow the law.

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    23 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 32 minutes 5 seconds
    More Happier: Does Money Stress You Out? Mrs. Dow Jones &amp; Reema Khrais on What Helps

    For many people, money is a source of anxiety and guilt. In this Roundtable conversation, we explore why the subject of money is so challenging, and also the small, realistic changes that can make money management feel easier.

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    21 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 31 minutes 8 seconds
    Ep. 574: Are You Already Falling Behind on Your New Year’s Resolutions? Plus Ideas for “Move 26”

    We talk about how we’re using Determination Day (February 28) to reengage with our “26 for ’26” list. We also share listeners’ excellent suggestions for “Move 26 in ’26,” as well as an example of how understanding someone’s Tendency reduces conflict in a marriage.

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    18 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 5 minutes 7 seconds
    A Little Happier: When I Called the Emergency Veterinarian, She Asked a Question that Made the Answer Obvious

    When I called the emergency vet to ask a question about my dog Barnaby, her answer gave me an important insight into the challenge of decision-making.

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    16 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 31 minutes 52 seconds
    Move Happier: Why Does Movement Matter? Michelle Obama Weighs In

    As part of the Move 26 in ’26 Challenge, we’re sharing a listen-along episode to pair with your 26 minutes of daily movement. Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson discuss the role movement plays in a happier life and share favorite clips from podcasts like IMO and The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon that explore how movement, discipline, and mental health shape who we become. Great listening for a walk, a workout, or any way you like to move.

    Get in touch: [email protected]

    Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.

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    14 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 31 minutes
    Ep. 573: Do You Avoid Failure &amp; Rejection? Plus the Joy of a Same-Day Book

    We talk why it’s valuable to “go for the no” instead of avoiding rejection and failure. Plus we give our suggestions for excellent same-day books and a hack for making email more efficient.

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    11 February 2026, 8:00 am
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