Best Life Clarifications Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 148 | The FMLA Clarification Part 2 - A real life story of the perils of trying to stay in a clinical trial and how FSR achieved the FMLA Clarification 53:55

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It's not always easy to participate in a clinical trial. Even if you want to, how do you get the time off from work? Starting in 2025, thanks to the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, there is a provision called the FMLA Clarification, which essentially states that you can participate without fear of losing your job. In this episode of the FSR Sa…

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More Happier: Embrace the Immersive, Reflect on Your Algorithm & Clear Clutter to Boost Energy 25:25

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We talk about why immersive experiences are so energizing and interesting. We also explore how we can know ourselves better by considering what the algorithm reflects back to us about our interests, and we talk about the satisfaction of clearing clutter. Resources & links related to this episode: Masquerade Viola's Room Life in Five Senses Titanic …

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Dealing w/ Ghosts, Spirits, Grief, & Our times we are in. 1:02:17

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I am excited to talk about on the about spirits and the some people call them ghosts and how to negotiate who is the better and who's not for you to be around. I want you to know that a lot of times when we're around this time of the year you're going to feel that negotiation of family members may be around you and sometimes there's the piggy backe…

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Ep. 558: Have “One Big Thing” Holding You Back? Listeners Weigh In. Plus the Value of Making Space 35:04

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We discuss why making space to put things away can free up your time, energy, and space—also, buying duplicates of necessary items can make life easier. Plus listeners give their answers about the “one big thing” they had to tackle, and how finally confronting that challenge made their lives happier. Resources & links related to this episode: Check…

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A Little Happier: A Story from Real Life: Sometimes, We Help Best by Hanging Back 3:09

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Sometimes, helping can hurt. When people are struggling, our impulse is to try to pull them back on their feet, when what they really need is for someone to sit beside them and ask, "What do you need? What can I do?" Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The…

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S4E5: Tools of clarification 27:57

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No clarity, no leadership. No leadership, no legacy. As we strive to increase clarity in our messaging, we need to ensure we have the proper tools for this endeavor. Began with self-examination with others to align what you think you are saying and what is being said and heard. Next, assess your current relationships without assumptions. Finally, u…

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More Happier: You Can’t Outrun Fate—and Other Haunting Truths [Revisited] 22:37

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Sometimes, looking at what unsettles us gives us a clearer view of what matters most. In this Halloween episode, we revisit a collection of Little Happier stories about fate, superstition, loss, and the mysterious truths that shape our lives. Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-sellin…

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How to Discerning your way through finding your way 1:04:45

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Right now with everything going on this new moon and some other shifts and changes it is really time for us to embark on becoming our truer, truer self. I've had many conversations lately about where should I go from here to there! How do I negotiate the people around me and many other scenarios. I had conversations about triggers and negotiating t…

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Ep. 557: Happier Book Club: Liz Gilbert Talks About Love, Addiction & Grief in “All the Way to the River” 38:35

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We talk to blockbuster bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert about her latest book —a compelling memoir that’s impossible to put down. Resources & links related to this episode: All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert Check out the new Happiness Project tools Liz Gilbert's Substack newsletter: Letters from Love Gretchen's Substack newsletter: …

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Episode 149 | A look at Sarcoidosis from 20,000 feet and when to fire your doctor 34:30

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A lot of people find the podcast because they are trying to figure out what's going on in their bodies. They know they have sarcoidosis, but they don't know what it is, how serious it is, or whether it will get worse or maybe - go away. Then there's the question of multi-organ involvement. How common is it and which organs are most often impacted? …

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A Little Happier: A Counter-Intuitive Truth About How to Be a Good Guest 2:26

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Observing my own parents—and realizing why they make sure good houseguests—helped me discover a Secret of Adulthood: “Be full of desires and easy to please.” Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find th…

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S4E4: Anger 29:38

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Anger can quickly escalate from mild irritation to rage. A lifetime of good can be marred by a moment of mindless savagery. What are the safeguards you have designed to ensure your anger does not have the last word in your legacy?By Ronald L. Fong

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More Happier: The Joys of Working in an Office, Making Great Recommendations & Tom Cruise Cake 26:48

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We talk about why working in an office can be a source of happiness—and why making a very successful recommendation is so satisfying. Plus we talk about why a quest is more fun than a jaunt. Resources & links related to this episode: Dog cave bed Visit happiercast.com/finishstrong to find your Tendency and get the tools you need to finish the year …

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Changes ~ negotiations on our minds, souls, emotions & bodies w/Regan Forston 1:06:58

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Regan Forston is my guest on Intuitive Clarifications with Natasha. Today's show is going to be about change and how it affects the soul, the mind, emotions, and, the body. The wisdom that we get from change is so tremendous and that is pretty much why our soul is on this planet at this time is to experience change to heighten its knowings. On toda…

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Ep. 556: Schedule a Saturday Synch-up, Lessons About Getting a New Dog & How to Question a Questioner 34:07

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We discuss why a weekly "Saturday Synch-up" can reduce squabbling and make coordinating schedules much easier. We also share happiness lessons learned from six months of living with a puppy. Plus, we answer a listener question about the best way for an Obliger to ask questions of a Questioner without causing resistance. Resources & links related to…

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A Little Happier: One Surprising Reason that the TV Show “Friends” Is So Popular 5:26

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There are books, movies, and TV shows that we return to again and again—often because they include moments of transcendence, when the most enduring and important values are invoked. Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and …

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S4E3: Empty nester, from CEO to consultant 33:16

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Parents, as you prepare for your last child to leave home and become an empty nester, take a page from the workplace to ease this painful stage. You are transitioning from CEO to consultant. Be proactive and design a succession process that will lead you from final decision-maker to trusted advisor. Instead of carrying them along, be the guide who …

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More Happier: How to Build Your Own Anxiety Emergency Kit [Revisited] 29:59

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Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? This Revisited episode shares our Emergency Kit—small, practical strategies to interrupt the spiral when everything feels like too much. Resources & links related to this episode: Podcast 240: Very Special Episode: Use the Emergency Kit for Anxiety, Worry, and Stress. Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gre…

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Tam Veilleux is my guest Amanac Author 59:04

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I am excited to have Tam on my show. I'm excited about the conversation we're going to be having about life and how she persevered through it she also knows a lot about astrology and just the life coaching process of life so with that I'm praying that our conversation can be somewhere and is going to support you in your life's walk. She is also Co …

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Ep. 555: Invest in Tools, an Orange Theory Hack & a Sobering Fact about Books 30:07

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By Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

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Little Happier: A Happiness Lesson from Author Kurt Vonnegut’s Uncle 4:04

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Gratitude is a key to happiness, and while gratitude journals work for some, alternative practices also work—such as one simple approach suggested by author Kurt Vonnegut's uncle. Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and th…

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S4E2: Puff, Hobbes, and Woody: Icons of imagination 8:48

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Imagination is a tool for innovation. It is a telescope that lets us see new worlds. It is a compass that plots the course for adventure. It is the ship that sails the Seven Seas of our minds. Our childhood toys came alive through our imagination. Revisit and reconnect with your childhood imagination to tell a rich story and build stronger relation…

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More Happier: The Joy of Giving Away Toys, the Pleasure of Parasocial Relationships & TV Tourism 26:01

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We talk about the energy (and space) gained from giving away items that others will appreciate, and we explore the surprisingly positive aspects of parasocial relationships with podcast hosts and TV personalities. Plus, we dive into the phenomenon of TV tourism. Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to the Since You Asked with Lori Gott…

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Trust, The Energies and Star Beings 1:08:22

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When we're in life trust is not always easy and we're in the midst of some big shifts and changes coming forward and we've been through some big shifts coming from the past so with that that as you go forward I want to talk about trust. I had a big moment this weekend where I took a big idea on the trust moment without freaking out, without having …

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Ep. 554: Take the Trip, Get Something Valuable for Free, and Listeners Talk about Their “One Big Thing” 29:49

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We discuss the value of taking the trip. We also reveal something very valuable that is available for free, if you know where to look, and we share listeners’ thought-provoking responses about the “one big thing” they’ve successfully tackled. Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to the new podcast Since You Asked with Lori Gottlieb and…

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Little Happier: Good Idea or Bad Idea? Do I Regret My Experience, or Not? I Can’t Decide. 3:25

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A simple childhood memory of jubilation raises a lasting question: Is it better to persist with activities we dislike and struggle with, or pursue what comes naturally? Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier a…

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S4E1: The companionship of solitude 25:24

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There is a difference between loneliness and being alone. Prioritizing time for self is necessary to reflect on patterns of growth and to declutter distractions that take away from the clarity and impact of our messages. We cannot have anything to give to others when we have not started by giving ourselves time and space to grow. Solitude is the en…

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More Happier: Introducing “Since You Asked with Gretchen Rubin and Lori Gottlieb” 35:27

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Introducing my new podcast: Since You Asked! This is the first episode of my new show with my friend, the therapist and author Lori Gottlieb. Each week, we tackle the daily problems of living—the pet peeve that’s annoyed you for years, the question you’re too embarrassed to ask, or the dilemma you just can’t solve. If you enjoy this episode, follow…

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What Have We Come through? & Where are we going? 1:00:32

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On the show today I am going to talk about what the heck have we just come through. We can talk about the mental, the physical, the emotional, the spiritual, and all that is incorporated into our old stories and even coming into the new. This month especially has been a whirlwind a deep car wash, a tornado for some of us, and others have just been …

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Ep. 553: Ask for Clarification, an Easy Way to Unclutter & a “Use It Up” Epiphany 31:56

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We talk about why asking for clarification is so important—yet it’s an easy step to skip. We also mention a listener’s great hack for nudging her kids to unclutter, and we discuss the urge to “use it up.” Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to the new podcast Since You Asked with Lori Gottlieb and Gretchen Rubin Elizabeth is reading: …

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Episode 147 | The FMLA Clarification -- Part 1 Allowing patients to use FMLA to participate in clinical trials 1:08:58

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Let's say you or a family member wants to participate in a clinical trial, but the boss doesn't want you to have the time off because of extra visits to the doctor's office. Under new rules spearheaded by the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, companies must now allow patients time away from the job without fear of losing their employment. In thi…

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Little Happier: Andy Warhol, Woolworth’s, Air Conditioning, and Roasted Peanuts 3:21

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Our five senses constantly make adjustments and compromises—an observation that explains a cryptic comment by Andy Warhol. Get in touch: [email protected] 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 th…

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S3E46: From truth to goodness to beauty 26:07

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Beauty catches the eye and stirs the heart. True beauty edifies us because it starts with the truth, progresses to goodness, and completes the journey to beauty. When we are struck by beauty, we should pause and look for the truth and goodness that reside within. I encourage you to build your legacy with a foundation of truth and raise goodness up …

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More Happier: For Travel, Familiarity or Novelty? Plus a Flossing Hack & the Pleasure of Routine 23:56

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We explore whether it's better to seek out new experiences or enjoy familiar favorites when traveling. Plus, we share a surprising hack about alternatives to flossing, and how we’re approaching fall routines. Resources & links related to this episode: Learn your Tendency and learn more about the "Four Tendencies" framework "Dentists know you hate f…

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Regan Forsten is my guest talking about removing blocks to move forward 1:04:13

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Regan Forsten is my guest on today's show talking about moving forward in spite of the world around us and or our personalness. We all have something that holds us back from moving forward, it's called being human. In that humaneness many times we get things from our past or we get some ideas from somewhere that were unworthy or don't deserve what …

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Ep. 552: Start Your 100-Day Countdown, Try Substack & the Power of Engaging 32:56

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There are about 100 days left in the year, and we discuss why starting your 100-day countdown can make you happier. We also explore a hack that will help you read, learn, and get entertained, and we share interesting responses from listeners about the power of engaging. Resources & links related to this episode: For the Happier Podcast Book Club: A…

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Little Happier: A Surprising and Subtle Way to Change Your Habits: Consider Texas 4:06

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Texas’s extremely successful anti-littering campaign illustrates an important principle about habit change: Sometimes changing our habits requires us first to change our identity. Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and th…

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S3E45: Miya Simpson interview 40:16

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I interview Miya Simpson, proprietor of Taste and See Vegan Desserts. Hear her story as a single mom who homeschooled her child, a new empty nester, a missionary, and an artist who expresses herself through baking.By Ronald L. Fong

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More Happier: Returning to Routine? 7 Strategies to Make it Easier [Revisited] 28:00

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Feeling the end-of-summer slump? In this revisited episode, we share 7 practical strategies that can help you rebuild your routine for fall—especially if you're dragging your feet. September is the other January, and this “starter kit” for habit change will help you reset without forcing it. Resources & links related to this episode: Better Than Be…

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We are in the ground breaking moment for change 1:01:55

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We are in a tremendous time for big changes! Being in the middle of both eclipses, the retrogrades and also the nine portal that we just had yesterday. Our minds are like so conflicted on which way to go and what to do what to believe in right now it seems to me in my observations for many. Our story is so ingrained sometimes that that movement to …

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Ep. 551: Question Assumptions, College Drop-Off Hacks & Rebelling Against an Unappreciative Family 31:43

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We talk about why it can be very valuable to question our assumptions, and we also share hacks for helping a child moving into a college dorm. Plus we discuss a listener’s feelings of Obliger-rebellion due to the unacknowledged work she does for her family. Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to the new podcast Since You Asked with Lo…

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Episode 146 | A solid dose of perspective and are sarcoidosis patients more likely to get kidney stones? 30:23

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In this episode of the FSR Sarc Fighter Podcast, it's time to think. Borrowing some thoughts from a man who faced a possibly fatal brain condition, I look at how similar his case is to our own -- bearing in mind that he expresses his case so much better than most people can or could. Also, Sarcoidosis News is out with a study showing that Black Wom…

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Little Happier: Why Is Making Partner in a Law Firm Like Winning a Pie-Eating Contest? 3:01

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A teaching joke from the legal world captures an important lesson: Sometimes the reward for an achievement is simply a bigger helping of the same challenge. Get in touch: [email protected] 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…

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More Happier: Listen In! Recording from Our Reading Retreat (and Closet Clearing) 35:44

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During our recent Reading Retreat 2025, we made voice memos to record our sisterly adventure. We talk about our reading, plus we also report on the evening we spent clearing out a very crowded closet. Listen in and follow along as we report from Los Olivos and Encinco, California. Resources & links related to this episode: Read 25 in '25 Elizabeth'…

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Janet Hickox/ Astrologer is my guest 1:14:29

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I am excited to have Janet Hickox on today's show. She has been a good person to me helping with a perspective to support the meaning of how to live life. She has helped support me in her ways of reading astrology, Human Design and more of the gifts of helping so many through life. On today's show we will talk about the Energy Almanac that I have b…

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Ep. 550: Very Special Episode: Now Is the Time to Tackle That One, Big, Hard Thing 32:13

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Sometimes, to be happier, we need to confront one enormous, daunting goal that we would really prefer to avoid. We discuss what those kinds of intimidating goals might be, offer suggestions for how to approach them, and share many encouraging examples from listeners. Resources & links related to this episode: Are you a marathoner or a sprinter, in …

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S3E44: Who are your Brian Epstein and George Martin? 31:06

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No matter how talented you are, you can always benefit from the help of others. Manager Brian Epstein and producer George Martin were instrumental in the success of The Beatles. They provided mentorship to four young lads from Liverpool and helped elevate them into the world's most popular band. They helped them tell the stories they wanted to tell…

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Little Happier: Sometimes, Life Feels Like Art. Recently I Felt Like Reciting Poetry to a Crowd 4:29

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Sometimes life achieves the formal perfection of art, or a moment can seem so transcendent that only art can allow us to express what we feel. Get in touch: [email protected] 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 fo…

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More Happier: Get Ready for Fall in Just 30 Minutes [Revisited] 24:24

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Clear the Decks! We revisit one of our most popular episodes to help you prepare for the return to routine after summer—or anytime you’re gearing up for a change. Resources & links related to this episode: Sign up for the "5 Things Making Me Happy" newsletter. Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gret…

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Is Life Like A Drama Series? 1:06:33

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Is life like a drama series well it can be if we allow it. I picked this topic because it seems like we're going through getting to know the characters, what's happening in our life, where we're going. Then we get into how is that applying to our life where are we going with this what does part of the the character of how these things are applying …