Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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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’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. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/

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All the feels

Mar 23

Hessie N

Best listen . Always love my bi weekly dose of happier . Such great advice with very spanle recommendations ….
So smart!

4d ago

DizzyDoll5

This podcast is hosted by two incredibly intelligent women who lead good discussions about so many aspects of life. Listening to it is such a positive way for me to spend my time. The only thing that drives me absolutely bonkers is how Gretchen interacts with a guest when they are interviewing that guest. The noises she makes as an active listener are really annoying. She says “mmm” and “ahhh” to much. I generally skip over the parts of any episode or Gretchen is interviewing someone. I feel like she either needs to use words like “ok” or “yes” instead of grunts/noises, or maybe just not say anything at all and let the guest continue talking without interruption.
Makes Me Sadder

6d ago

Trixie’s Dad

I used to really enjoy this, but I just think it’s run its course. Their ideas now are either unattainable, just impractical, or solely intended to sell their branded products based on the entirely made up 4 tendencies framework. And so many ads!
Cancelling as message to Lemonada

Mar 24

ReddTwo

Not supporting anyone who supports Prince Harry’s dubious wife.
Taking a break

Mar 22

Annie8579643;$

I’m a big fan and long time listener, but I’m taking a break until the ads supporting Bezos have run their course.
Thank you for the crocodile story

Mar 17

Ren Annette

Really appreciate your story about the villagers and the crocodile—timely! Got it.
Sponsored by BetterHelp?

Mar 19

phl@16

I’m giving this podcast a happiness demerit for their partnership with BetterHelp, a company that has faced lawsuits for unethical practices, including mishandling user data and questionable therapist qualifications. It’s frustrating to see Happier promote a service with such a problematic track record, especially when mental health care should be handled with care and integrity. Please do your research when it comes to sponsors you give glowing reviews about. I seriously doubt Gretchen and Liz would use BetterHelp for their own therapy.
Simply Fabulous

Mar 17

Nicetameetchya

I’ve been following Gretchen and Liz since the beginning. Their work on this show is thoughtfully produced, marvelously organized, and beautifully delivered. Gretchen: you done good with your latest crocodile parable! Thanks to you both for making myself happier!
My favorite podcast

Mar 13

meridithhelms

I love listening to Gretchen and Liz each week. When I discovered their podcast I quickly fell in love and decided to become a completer. I have tried many of their suggestions and definitely think they have added to my happiness level. I especially love the one minute rule! So easy and yet I had never thought about it.
Happier is my favorite podcast!

Mar 12

Crowing Hen

Gretchen and Elizabeth always hold my interest. I have learned so much about myself and my world—wide range of topics around the hub of happiness. 10 years of happiness from this show!