65 episodes
Highly Recommended Michelle Rubin
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- Society & Culture
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4.9 • 12 Ratings
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On this “reco pod,” Michelle and a special guest chat about their latest obsessions, which, of course, they highly recommend. No matter what it is—product finds, new gadgets and tech, pop culture faves, fashion and beauty trends, life hacks, hashtags, etc.—they’ll give you a quick rundown of the things giving them joy this week in the hopes they’ll do the same for you.
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Gimme a Break
Host Michelle Rubin explains why the podcast is taking a bit of a hiatus. Plus a soothing reco for these trying times!
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Email me at michelle@recopod.com.
Recos & Related Episodes
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Olive & June Mani System
Headspace
54: Reco Redux
27: The Planner -
Reco Review
Finish out 2020 with a look back on our favorite recommendations for happiness resources, life hacks and television binge opportunities from this year’s episodes.
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Email me at michelle@recopod.com.
Recos & Related Episodes
Happiness resources (2:12)
The Happiness Lab 2:41
46: Get Out of Your Own Way
Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy by Mo Gawdat (7:32)
53: Let’s Talk About Racism
Life hacks (9:43)
Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Is So Much More by Courtney Carver (10:24)
49: Care Package
Rotating meal schedules (18:11)
52: State of the Union
Velour jumpsuit movement (29:07)
57: Welcome to the Anxiety Club
TV binge opportunities (36:46)
McMillions (38:23)
48: A Bevy of Binge Options
Never Have I Ever (41:58)
Ted Lasso (47:55) -
The Annual Manual
Forget resolutions. This year, make goals. Jenifer Linder and Michelle Rubin share their tips for personal goal planning and adjusting for life changes—and pandemics. Plus recos for what's making them happy in these troubled times.
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Conversation
How this year’s plans went (10:35)
How having a plan for the year helped when the unexpected happened (13:35)
Just showing up was enough this year (16:33)
Taking baby steps helps you move forward (22:55)
How this year can help us clarify what we want (25:19)
The importance of writing down goals and displaying them (30:11)
How the pandemic will affect our 2021 goals (39:21)
Reco Squad downloadable: The Annual Manual (43:23)
Recos
The Comfy (47:28)
Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty (51:48)
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (58:03)
The Daily Dish Podcast
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58: Tales from Junior High
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52: State of the Union
49: Care Package
41: 10 Years’ Time -
Escape From 2020
Looking for a strategy for coping with 2020? Have you tried escapism? Steve Scheideman and Michelle Rubin share three recent favorite movies that almost helped them forget the stresses of this year.
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Recos
Greyhound (8:35)
Uncle Frank (17:28)
Superintelligence (23:28)
Movies Premiering on Dec. 25
Wonder Woman 1984
Soul
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59: And We’re Back
55: The Time Loop That Is 2020 -
Gratitude as a Superpower
Struggling to find gratitude? Just in time for Thanksgiving, guest Terri Hale shares how to cultivate a greater sense of gratitude—even during challenging times.
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Conversation
Terri’s daily gratitude project (7:10)
The role of accountability (9:38)
How it helps her feel connected (11:38)
Looking for gratitude in the the things that frustrate you (13:12)
How gratitude changes your perspective (18:23)
Gratitude as a mindfulness tactic (25:47)
Advice for those struggling to find gratitude right now (30:01)
Advice for those who want to start their own gratitude project (33:26)
Resources
The original Wall Street Journal article that inspired Terri’s daily gratitude project (here’s a version posted on a blog if you don’t have a subscription)
A Simple Act of Gratitude: How Learning to Say Thank You Changed My Life by John Kralik
Choosing Gratitude by James Autry
Thanks!:How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier by Robert Emmons
Look Up, Your Unexpected Guide to Good by Jan Sokoloff Harness
Recos
Jackbox Games (39:04)
The Game of Things Consumer Reports Ratings App (46:06)
Storyworth (51:03)
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Holidays, 2020-Style
Trying to figure out your holiday plans this year? You’re not alone. Michelle Rubin shares her guide for how to safely and creatively celebrate the holidays in these unprecedented times.
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Recos & Resources
CDC Holiday Guide (4:20)
CDC Thanksgiving Guidelines
Online Experiences by AirBNB (7:53)
‘True Vs. False’ Funny Historical Game
Fun Travel Quiz With a Pro Travel Writer
Meal exchange ideas (New York Times article) (13:45)
Goldbelly (15:27)
Virtual game night (19:23)
The Game Gal Word Generator (to play Catchphrase online)
Code Names
Jackbox Games
Gathering in person safely (21:47)
“Innovative Holiday and Winter Gatherings in the Time of COZID–19,” Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Pods and social bubbles (22:58)
Sample pod agreement
Thinking about the holidays differently (25:57)
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