Sometimes, the title of a movie manages to become shorthand for entire life situations—think "The Matrix," "Gaslight," and “The Devil Wears Prada.” Also, this collection illustrates my deep appreciation for the pleasure of examples. 

Resources & links related to this episode:
More Happier episode 
My “24 for 24” list

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. 

Sometimes, the title of a movie manages to become shorthand for entire life situations&mdash;think "The Matrix," "Gaslight," and &ldquo;The Devil Wears Prada.&rdquo; Also, this collection illustrates my deep appreciation for the pleasure of examples.&nbsp;
Resources &amp; links related to this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/podcast/more-happier-movies-that-represent-concepts-the-pleasure-of-examples-amp-quirky-ways-of-eating/">More Happier</a>&nbsp;episode&nbsp;</li>
<li>My &ldquo;<a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/articles/tips-for-your-24-for-2024-list/">24 for 24</a>&rdquo; list</li>
</ul>
Get in touch: <a href="mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com">podcast@gretchenrubin.com</a>
Visit<a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/">&nbsp;Gretchen's website</a>&nbsp;to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the&nbsp;Happier&nbsp;app.
Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.&nbsp;

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. 

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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&rsquo;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.&nbsp;
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Little Happier: When Your Life Feels Like “Groundhog Day”: Movies That Capture Concepts

We discuss how paying attention to the books, movies, or TV shows someone loves can provide profound insights into their character and inner life. Our happiness hack shares surprising research that shows we're actually terrible at choosing our own most flattering photos; strangers select better images of us than we do ourselves. Plus we talk to Rich Benjamin about his compelling new memoir, Talk to Me, in which he explores the history and secrets that have haunted his family.

Resources & Links Related to this episode:
Pre-order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood
Join me on book tour starting April 1, 2025
Talk to Me by Richard Benjamin (Amazon, Bookshop)
Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin 
Elizabeth is reading: War and Peace and nothing else these days! (Amazon, Bookshop)
Gretchen is reading: Crush by Ada Calhoun (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 transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. 

We discuss how paying attention to the books, movies, or TV shows someone loves can provide profound insights into their character and inner life. Our happiness hack shares surprising research that shows we're actually terrible at choosing our own most flattering photos; strangers select better images of us than we do ourselves. Plus we talk to Rich Benjamin about his compelling new memoir, Talk to Me, in which he explores the history and secrets that have haunted his family.
Resources &amp; Links Related to this episode:
<ul>
<li>Pre-order your copy of <a href="http://happiercast.com/secrets">Secrets of Adulthood</a></li>
<li><a href="http://happiercast.com/secrets">Join me on book tour</a> starting April 1, 2025</li>
<li>Talk to Me by Richard Benjamin (<a href="https://amzn.to/4hDjvcp">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/15926/9780593317396">Bookshop</a>)</li>
<li><a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/books/outer-order-inner-calm/">Outer Order, Inner Calm</a> by Gretchen Rubin&nbsp;</li>
<li>Elizabeth is reading: War and Peace and nothing else these days!&nbsp;(<a href="https://amzn.to/3DUft1v">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/15926/9781400079988">Bookshop</a>)</li>
<li>Gretchen is reading: Crush by Ada Calhoun&nbsp;(<a href="https://amzn.to/4iMJf7e">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/15926/9780593832028">Bookshop</a>)</li>
</ul>
Get in touch: <a href="mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com">podcast@gretchenrubin.com</a>
Visit<a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/">&nbsp;Gretchen's website</a>&nbsp;to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the&nbsp;Happier&nbsp;app.
Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.&nbsp;

Ep. 527: What a Favorite Book Reveals, Photo Selection Tips & Family Secrets Explored

First in a new discussion series on happiness: Friendship Roundtable. Joining me is a longtime friend, Laurie Santos, and a new friend, Reshma Saujani. We talk about how our friendships have changed over time, how to handle conflict, and how to make new friends in adulthood. Yale professor Laurie Santos is host of “The Happiness Lab” podcast. Reshma Saujani is founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First and host of the “My So-Called Midlife” podcast. 

Resources & Links Related to this episode:
Four Tendencies Quiz 

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. 

First in a new discussion series on happiness: Friendship Roundtable. Joining me is a longtime friend, Laurie Santos, and a new friend, Reshma Saujani. We talk about how our friendships have changed over time, how to handle conflict, and how to make new friends in adulthood. Yale professor Laurie Santos is host of &ldquo;The Happiness Lab&rdquo; podcast. Reshma Saujani is founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First and host of the &ldquo;My So-Called Midlife&rdquo; podcast.&nbsp;
Resources &amp; Links Related to this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-four-tendencies-quiz/">Four Tendencies Quiz</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Get in touch:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com">podcast@gretchenrubin.com</a>
Visit<a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/">&nbsp;Gretchen's website</a>&nbsp;to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the&nbsp;Happier&nbsp;app.
Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.&nbsp;

More Happier: Friendship Roundtable: How to Make, Keep & Deepen Friendships

We explore the powerful “Rule of More” that we can make our lives happier—or less happy. We share an easy yet highly effective hack for prompting the entire family to help clear clutter. Plus we share listeners’ excellent Secrets of Adulthood.

Resources & Links Related to this episode:
Pre-order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood
Join me on book tour starting April 1, 2025
"Read 25 in 25"
Here are my favorite products to get organized
Elizabeth is reading:  Say Everything: A Memoir by Ione Skye (Amazon, Bookshop)
Gretchen is reading: Orbital by Samantha Harvey (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 transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. 

We explore the powerful &ldquo;Rule of More&rdquo; that we can make our lives happier&mdash;or less happy. We share an easy yet highly effective hack for prompting the entire family to help clear clutter. Plus we share listeners&rsquo; excellent Secrets of Adulthood.
Resources &amp; Links Related to this episode:
<ul>
<li>Pre-order your copy of <a href="http://happiercast.com/secrets">Secrets of Adulthood</a></li>
<li><a href="http://happiercast.com/secrets">Join me on book tour</a> starting April 1, 2025</li>
<li><a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/articles/join-us-for-read-25-in-25/">"Read 25 in 25"</a></li>
<li>Here are my favorite <a href="http://happiercast.com/organization">products to get organized</a></li>
<li>Elizabeth is reading: &nbsp;Say Everything: A Memoir by Ione Skye&nbsp;(<a href="https://amzn.to/3DxZar8">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/15926/9781668048269">Bookshop</a>)</li>
<li>Gretchen is reading: Orbital by Samantha Harvey&nbsp;(<a href="https://amzn.to/3DhsaDy">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/15926/9780802163622">Bookshop</a>)</li>
</ul>
Get in touch:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@gretchenrubin.com">podcast@gretchenrubin.com</a>
Visit<a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/">&nbsp;Gretchen's website</a>&nbsp;to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the&nbsp;Happier&nbsp;app.
Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.&nbsp;

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