Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

Episodes 1,324
Avg. Duration 22m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (12,470)
Since Feb 2015
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Outreach Signals

Features Guests

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every Few Days
Format
Episodic
Consistency
77%
Hosting
feeds.megaphone.fm

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

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/

Explore Statistics

Recent Episodes

Ep. 590: Very Special Episode! 20 Practical Strategies for Managing Worry

Jun 10, 2026 37m

We tackle a big happiness stumbling block: worry. We share 20 practical strategies for managing worry—from scheduling time to worry, to recognizing when a worry isn't “ripe,” to making a list, and…

Little Happier: A Skyscraper Crisis Holds a Valuable (and True) Lesson

Jun 08, 2026 3m

A crisis involving the design of the 59-story Citicorp Center illustrates lessons in creativity and the value of constant reevaluation. Get in touch:…

Travel Hacks for a Happier Summer

Jun 06, 2026 26m

We revisit dozens of excellent hacks from listeners about how to make traveling more convenient and less stressful—plus we include some of our own travel-hack discoveries. Resources & links…

Ep. 589: Reflect on a Bittersweet Milestone Moment, Plus a New Addition to Our "Treat Yourself Like" Series

Jun 03, 2026 35m

We discuss why reflecting on a milestone moment—even a difficult one—can be a meaningful happiness practice. We also add a new suggestion to our "treat yourself like" series, and explore a…

Little Happier: The Hard Lesson I Learned from My Daughter’s Tattoo

Jun 01, 2026 3m

My daughter’s tattoo taught me an important lesson in parenthood: nothing can become between me and my daughters and cast a shadow. Get in touch: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Visit⁠⁠ Gretchen's…

More Happier: Dinner for Breakfast? Plus A Basic Question About Very Basic Questions

May 30, 2026 34m

We explore a surprisingly divisive question: would you eat dinner for breakfast? We also discuss how people learn the unwritten rules of everyday life. Plus, the pleasure of being able to watch,…

Ep. 588: Find More Time for Fun During the Work Week, Plus a Common Activity That's Riskier Than You Think

May 27, 2026 30m

We discuss how to make the most of your weekday evenings by setting small, intentional plans. We also talk about an everyday activity that feels so familiar that it (wrongly) feels safe.  Resources…

Little Happier: When We Give More to Ourselves, We Can Ask More from Ourselves

May 25, 2026 3m

We should give ourselves healthy treats because when we give more to ourselves, we can ask more from ourselves. Get in touch: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Visit⁠ Gretchen's website⁠ to learn more…

More Happier: Caregiving Roundtable: How Do We Embrace Elder Care Without Losing Ourselves?

May 23, 2026 48m

In this Roundtable Conversation, we discuss caregiving. With actress and podcast host Yvette Nicole Brown, author and podcaster Courtney Martin, and AARP’s senior director of caregiving Rita Choula,…

Ep. 587: Design Your Summer! We Share Our Plans—Plus the Fun of Creating a Signature Drink

May 20, 2026 38m

We share our "Design Your Summer" plans—an annual tradition. We also discuss a common happiness stumbling block–an item that’s too nice for its purpose—as well as a know-yourself-better question…

Little Happier: Why You Shouldn’t Comfort a Scared Puppy

May 18, 2026 3m

A trainer gave us good advice about our new puppy, Taffy: sometimes, a casual attitude is more calming than the most earnest reassurance. Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's…

More Happier: Embracing Whimsy, Plus Our “Move 26” Progress & a Great April Fool’s Prank

May 16, 2026 33m

We check in on our “Move 26 in ‘26” progress and discuss adding more whimsy to the month of May–plus a clever April Fools prank. We also highlight a helpful tool to get started on spring…

Ep. 586: Treat Yourself Like a Grandchild, Plus a Hack for Sticking to Daily Habits

May 13, 2026 30m

We talk about why you should treat yourself like a grandchild (or a toddler, puppy, professor, or factory), and we share a helpful tip if you’re trying to do certain things every day. Plus we discuss…

Little Happier: My Favorite Formula for a Great Title

May 11, 2026 4m

A surprising formula to create a compelling title provides the name for a card deck of creative inspiration. Resources & links related to this episode: If you’d like to look at the Muse…

Move Happier: Would You Spend a Week Hiding Out in the Metropolitan Museum?

May 10, 2026 36m Bonus

As a part of the “Move 26” challenge, podcaster (“The Secret Life of Books”) and professor Sophie Gee joins for a literary walk. We explore the Metropolitan Museum together and look for items related…

Live from Elizabeth’s Cluttered Closet!

May 09, 2026 27m

We’re revisiting a listener-favorite episode from 2015, recorded as we cleared out Elizabeth’s closet. It's a hilarious discussion of many clutter-clearing ideas you can use right away. Resources…

Ep. 585: A Simple Way to Spark Better Conversations, Plus the End-of-History Illusion

May 06, 2026 30m

We explore how asking paired questions can lead to more open, engaging conversations. We also discuss the “end-of-history illusion”; we keep changing more than we expect. Plus we share a simple hack…

Little Happier: How Do You Cure a Fear of Flying? Try a Hangover.

May 04, 2026 4m

A massive hangover cured someone of her fear of flying. What’s the lesson? Resources & links related to this episode: Four Tendencies personality framework You can take my quiz here to…

More Happier: When Does a New Place Feel Like Home? Plus an Excellent, Easy April Fool’s Prank & Lena Dunham

May 02, 2026 25m

We discuss the happiness of connecting with childhood friends and the reemergence of Lena Dunham. We also discuss an easy yet effective April Fools’ prank, and how long it takes to feel at home in a…

Ep. 584: Why It’s Helpful to Search for a Solution, Plus an Easy Hack for Staying Productive

Apr 29, 2026 34m

We discuss why it’s helpful actually to search for a solution, and we share an easy hack for giving yourself accountability. Plus, we explore an insight about how long it takes to feel at home in a…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Happier with Gretchen Rubin have?

Happier with Gretchen Rubin has published 1324 episodes since February 2015, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

Is Happier with Gretchen Rubin still active?

Happier with Gretchen Rubin is currently highly active with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 22m.

How do I contact Happier with Gretchen Rubin for sponsorship or guest appearances?

Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for Happier with Gretchen Rubin, including email and social media links.

Similar Podcasts