Best Gretchen Rubin The Onward Project Podcasts (2025)

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More Happier: Puppy! Taffy Has Arrived 25:37

16h ago25:37

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We talk about the happiness, rewards, and challenges of having a new dog. Resources & links related to this episode: Support your favorite indie booksellers and enjoy a fun perk from Bookshop Follow me on Instagram for photos and videos of Taffy Read Secrets of Adulthood Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more…

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Introducing: Confessions of a Female Founder with Meghan 43:01

3d ago43:01

43:01

We’re excited to introduce you to Confessions of a Female Founder with Meghan, a new show from Lemonada Media. As Meghan, Duchess of Sussex builds out a business of her own, she’s getting advice and insights from a handful of amazing women who have scaled small ideas into successful companies. These fly-on-the-wall conversations will no doubt inspi…

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Ep. 415: Strategic Planning (A.K.A. Our Corporate Vision Board) 36:21

3d ago36:21

36:21

Liz and Sarah talk to Hollywood manager, Executive Director of The Julia Child Foundation, and friend-of-the-pod Todd Schulkin about strategic planning. What is it? Why should they do it? And what is a SWOT analysis? Todd has answers! In The Craft (& Fain), they share an insight from fellow writer and Substacker Bill Gullo — writing is different th…

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Ep. 531: Arrive Right on Time, Benefits of Pill Organizers & the Strongest Way to Make Friends 27:53

4d ago27:53

27:53

We discuss why arriving right on time for events makes it easier to have fun and to network (especially for introverts or newcomers). We also share the benefits of using an ordinary weekly pill organizer, and explore research supporting the Secret of Adulthood: “One of the best ways to find friends is to make friends with the friends of our friends…

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Little Happier: Easy Answers or Hard Truths: Whom Do You Trust? 9:01

6d ago9:01

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When we’re trying to make a point, it’s often more effective to tell a story than to deliver a lecture. Example: an episode from the popular TV show “Better Call Saul” memorably illustrates the important truth that we’re probably better off assigning a complex problem to the person who acknowledges the difficulties rather than to the person who off…

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More Happier: Gretchen’s & Elizabeth’s Dog Decisions 27:58

8d ago27:58

27:58

In honor of the arrival of a new dog, we take a flashback to previous discussions of our lives with Barnaby, Daisy, and Nacho. We each decided to “Choose the bigger life,” and we’re very happy we did. Bonus: One of the all-time best episode of “A Little Happier,” all about Barnaby. Resources & links related to this episode: A Little Happier: We’ve …

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Ep. 414: Busy Bees & Reframing Imperfection 26:18

10d ago26:18

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Liz and Sarah continue to embrace this year’s team theme — Flower & Fly 2025 — by thinking of themselves as busy bees. Their organized buzzing has put them in a state of flow. In Take A Hike, Sarah shares why “art yarn” is a great metaphor for fighting perfectionism. In Take Two, they revisit the topic of muses and decide they’re going to start ask…

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Ep. 530: Very Special Episode: Hacks, Products, and Tips for Spring Clearing & Organizing 30:57

11d ago30:57

30:57

To get ready for spring, we share some of our favorite habits, hacks, and resources for clearing clutter and getting organized. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood Join me on book tour starting April 1, 2025 Tools for getting organized this spring Outer Order, Inner Calm 3-Tier Organizing Cart Magic Er…

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Little Happier: When One Proverb Sparks Dozens: the Inspiration of “No Receiver, No Thief” 5:37

13d ago5:37

5:37

While writing my book "Secrets of Adulthood," I discovered how the structure of a single traditional proverb could spark dozens of new insights. The elegant formula "No X, no Y" began with the traditional wisdom "No receiver, no thief," but soon expanded into observations ranging from the paradoxical ("No expectations, no disappointment") to the hi…

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More Happier: Listen In! Recordings from a Visit in Los Angeles 26:41

15d ago26:41

26:41

During the book tour for “Secrets of Adulthood,” we had the chance to spend the day together in Los Angeles. Listen in and follow along as we hush the Corgis, clear office clutter, and learn some happy book-related news. Resources & links related to this episode: Secrets of Adulthood Organization hub Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gr…

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Ep. 413: Networking Event Tips & Our Team Muse 28:16

17d ago28:16

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Liz and Sarah share networking event tips for those who don’t particularly like networking events. Some ideas? Look at the guest list beforehand, get there early, and try to connect with deeper conversation. In Hits & Bombs, Sarah gives a Hit to the neighbors who bandaged her bleeding finger, and Liz gives a Bomb to how long it took her to relax du…

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Ep. 529: Cutting Back on Cussing, Easier Traveling & Do Possessions Have Feelings? 33:41

18d ago33:41

33:41

We explore the surprising benefits of swearing—from pain tolerance to social bonding—while also discussing why cutting back on cussing might still improve conversation quality and emotional climate. We share a listener hack for making a long, frequent car trip easier. We also consider a Know-Yourself- Better question about possessions, and we tackl…

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Little Happier: When Zero Isn't Nothing: The Fresh Eyes of a Basketball Beginner 3:51

20d ago3:51

3:51

Through my "Operation Knicks Knowledge" experiment, I was astonished to learn that some professional basketball players have the number zero for their jersey number. Sometimes, a newcomer notices things that people with more knowledge take for granted. Resources & links related to this episode: Secrets of Adulthood Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrub…

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More Happier: Reading Hacks [Revisited] 32:13

22d ago32:13

32:13

In honor of #read25in25, we're revisiting one of our Very Special Episodes about how to get more reading done. We share hacks, strategies, and tools from listeners—and our own experience. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Join our annual challenge: #read25in25 #read25in25 PDF tracker Don’t Break the Chain Resolution Chart Get in touch: pod…

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Jay Shetty on Pursuing What You Love, from IMO 43:09

24d ago43:09

43:09

Sharing a new show from my friends at Higher Ground, called IMO. You know on Happier, Gretchen gives practical advice meant to uplift you, help you reach goals, and leave you feeling fulfilled. Similarly on IMO, Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson tackle real questions from real folks just like you offering practical advice, personal …

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Ep. 412: Read Like You’re A College Student 26:55

24d ago26:55

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Liz and Sarah are getting ready to pitch a show, and they’re battling the bad feeling that nothing will sell. They remind themselves that no matter the climate in Hollywood, their work stays the same. The outcome will be what it will be. In Take A Hike, they discuss why their slow read of Stephen King’s memoir (with pens and highlighters in hand) i…

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Ep. 528: Improve Your Hedonic Forecasting, Hacks for Reading More, and Mystery Revealed (Name of New Dog) 33:00

25d ago33:00

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We explore the science of "hedonic forecasting"—our often-flawed ability to predict future happiness—and share strategies to make better life decisions. We debate the right approach to a “task cascade.” Plus, as part of #Read25in25, we discuss hacks for doing more reading. Finally, an answer to the burning question: What will my family name our new…

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Little Happier: A Secret Kept for Thousands of Years Inspires My Owns Secrets (of Adulthood) 3:58

27d ago3:58

3:58

During my daily Metropolitan Museum visits, an ancient marble sculpture connected to the Eleusinian Mysteries—one of history's best-kept secrets—inspired me to start a major creative project, “Secrets of Adulthood.” Resources & links related to this episode: Life in Five Senses Outer Order, Inner Calm Secrets of Adulthood Get in touch: podcast@gret…

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More Happier: Behind-the-Scenes Book Making, Secret Eating Habits, and Sisterly Memories 25:29

29d ago25:29

25:29

We dive behind-the-scenes about the making of Gretchen’s new book, “Secrets of Adulthood,” discussing everything from cover design to audiobook creation. Plus we raise a new question in our continuing discussions about quirky eating. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Pre-order my new book Secrets of Adulthood Tools for getting organized th…

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Ep.411: Supercommunicating With Charles Duhigg 29:59

1M ago29:59

29:59

Liz and Sarah talk to Pulitzer Prize winning writer, Charles Duhigg, about his fantastic book Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. One piece of advice? Ask the deep question. Then, in Day In The Life, they share a typical day in their work life right now. They’re kind of all over the place — in a good way! This week’…

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Ep. 527: What a Favorite Book Reveals, Photo Selection Tips & Family Secrets Explored 37:22

1M ago37:22

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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 Ric…

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Little Happier: When Your Life Feels Like “Groundhog Day”: Movies That Capture Concepts 2:53

1M ago2:53

2:53

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@gretchenrub…

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More Happier: Friendship Roundtable: How to Make, Keep & Deepen Friendships 37:02

1M ago37:02

37:02

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. Reshm…

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Ep. 410: What The Hell Is Substack & Project Warning Signs 28:59

1M ago28:59

28:59

Sarah and Liz are Substack zealots, but they realize many listeners don’t even know what Substack is — six months ago, they’d barely heard of it. So they break down the ABC’s of Substack from a user’s point of view. In Take A Hike, Sarah talks about why giving micro loans through Kiva makes her happier. Then Liz and Sarah answer a question about th…

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Ep. 526: The Rule of More, a Fun Way to Clear Family Clutter & More Secrets of Adulthood 31:03

1M ago31:03

31:03

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 tou…

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Little Happier: The Villagers and the Crocodile: When We Assume That We’re Not Next 6:44

1M ago6:44

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In my version of a traditional teaching story, a village is terrorized by a crocodile. This story explores the dangers of dismissing threats to others while hoping that we’ll be spared. Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, …

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More Happier: We Talk Money: Finances, Love, Conflict, Debt, and Self-Knowledge 36:07

1M ago36:07

36:07

In a conversation with the brilliant and hilarious Ramit Sethi, we talk about “money for couples.” We discuss issues such as the four money types, how to handle conflict within a relationship, when to start talking about money when dating, red flags, and more. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Become a Super-Fan! Money for Couples by Ramit…

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Ep. 409: Secrets Of Adulthood With Gretchen Rubin 26:25

1M ago26:25

26:25

Liz and Sarah talk to Gretchen Rubin, aka Liz’s sister, about her fantastic new book of witty and thought-provoking aphorisms, Secrets of Adulthood: Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives. Some favorites: What can be done at any time is often done at no time. Easy children raise good parents. Accept yourself, and expect more from yourself. Choose the …

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Ep. 525: Should I Get a Dog? Plus Using Podcasts to Get Tasks Done & Listener Insights 31:05

2M ago31:05

31:05

We explore the big question of whether to get a dog, sharing results from our listener poll, research on how pets boost happiness, and hilarious "worst-case scenarios.” We share a hack for getting tasks done more quickly and pleasantly. Plus we feature a rich collection of listener insights on restaurant plate-rotating secrets, balance-building whi…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Gretchen Rubin The Onward Project Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

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Happier in Hollywood

The Onward Project

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More Happier: Puppy! Taffy Has Arrived 25:37

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Introducing: Confessions of a Female Founder with Meghan 43:01

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Ep. 415: Strategic Planning (A.K.A. Our Corporate Vision Board) 36:21

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Ep. 531: Arrive Right on Time, Benefits of Pill Organizers & the Strongest Way to Make Friends 27:53

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Little Happier: Easy Answers or Hard Truths: Whom Do You Trust? 9:01

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More Happier: Gretchen’s & Elizabeth’s Dog Decisions 27:58

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Ep. 414: Busy Bees & Reframing Imperfection 26:18

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Ep. 530: Very Special Episode: Hacks, Products, and Tips for Spring Clearing & Organizing 30:57

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Little Happier: When One Proverb Sparks Dozens: the Inspiration of “No Receiver, No Thief” 5:37

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More Happier: Listen In! Recordings from a Visit in Los Angeles 26:41

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Ep. 413: Networking Event Tips & Our Team Muse 28:16

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Ep. 529: Cutting Back on Cussing, Easier Traveling & Do Possessions Have Feelings? 33:41

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Little Happier: When Zero Isn't Nothing: The Fresh Eyes of a Basketball Beginner 3:51

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More Happier: Reading Hacks [Revisited] 32:13

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Jay Shetty on Pursuing What You Love, from IMO 43:09

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Ep. 412: Read Like You’re A College Student 26:55

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Ep. 528: Improve Your Hedonic Forecasting, Hacks for Reading More, and Mystery Revealed (Name of New Dog) 33:00

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Little Happier: A Secret Kept for Thousands of Years Inspires My Owns Secrets (of Adulthood) 3:58

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More Happier: Behind-the-Scenes Book Making, Secret Eating Habits, and Sisterly Memories 25:29

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Ep.411: Supercommunicating With Charles Duhigg 29:59

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Ep. 527: What a Favorite Book Reveals, Photo Selection Tips & Family Secrets Explored 37:22

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Little Happier: When Your Life Feels Like “Groundhog Day”: Movies That Capture Concepts 2:53

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More Happier: Friendship Roundtable: How to Make, Keep & Deepen Friendships 37:02

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Ep. 410: What The Hell Is Substack & Project Warning Signs 28:59

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Ep. 526: The Rule of More, a Fun Way to Clear Family Clutter & More Secrets of Adulthood 31:03

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Little Happier: The Villagers and the Crocodile: When We Assume That We’re Not Next 6:44

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More Happier: We Talk Money: Finances, Love, Conflict, Debt, and Self-Knowledge 36:07

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Ep. 409: Secrets Of Adulthood With Gretchen Rubin 26:25

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Ep. 525: Should I Get a Dog? Plus Using Podcasts to Get Tasks Done & Listener Insights 31:05