Best Onward Project Podcasts (2025)

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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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Ep. 3194 - First $1,000: Marketer Sells Simple Fixes to Dental Clinics 5:11

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In this week’s First $1,000 segment, hear how a digital marketer gets paid for cleaning up Google listings for orthodontists—fixing visibility problems most offices didn’t even realize they had. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, …

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Ep. 3193 - Weekend Workshop: The Art of Electronics Arbitrage 8:01

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This new segment is all about helping you learn the key steps to a new side hustle in 2025, one step or concept per week. It includes activities, examples, and more—and of course it’s all free. Today’s topic: buy low, sell high, repeat! Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra mon…

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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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Ep. 3192 - Q&A: “How can a freelancer pay herself a stable salary?” 5:39

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Feast-or-famine income doesn’t have to mean feast-or-famine life. Today we build a simple three-bucket system that turns lumpy freelance revenue into a steady, predictable paycheck. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show incl…

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Ep. 3191 - Q&A: “What KPIs should I track for my software biz?” 4:23

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Fifty customers, fifty metrics—too many for a two-person team. Today we boil micro-SaaS analytics down to the three numbers that actually move the needle. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons an…

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Ep. 437: The Curse Of Hearing Good Things & Pivoting 31:20

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Liz and Sarah are hearing a trickle of good things about their pilot script, which means… absolutely nothing. They discuss how to regulate their nervous systems and keep expectations low while the waiting continues. Then, in Career Lessons With Laverne, they talk to their favorite career coach, Laverne McKinnon, about how to know when it’s time to …

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Ep. 3190 - TBT: Helping Aspiring Film Professionals Get Hired 4:47

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In this week’s Throwback Thursday segment, learn how a London-based side hustler launched a service to help aspiring film crew members get their first jobs and union credentials—and how they’re now planning to expand to Los Angeles and Vancouver. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn…

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Ep. 3189 - STORY: College Grad Shares “More than Mac & Cheese” Student Recipes 6:45

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When a college student learns to cook, she documents her recipes online, earning more than $1,000/month. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes:…

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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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Ep. 3188 - Q&A: “Can you run a YouTube channel with only AI voices and scripts?” 4:15

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Can a faceless, AI-voiced show win viewers and ad dollars? Today we break down platform rules, audience psychology, and the tiny legal print you can’t ignore when the “host” is synthetic. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the sho…

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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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Ep. 3187 - First $1,000: Typography Lover Turns Letters Into Revenue 5:19

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In this week’s First $1,000 segment, learn how a font designer earned their first digital payday with a clean, subway-inspired typeface. With just two fonts and a Creative Market listing, they passed $1,000 in less than a month. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money witho…

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Ep. 3186 - Weekend Workshop: Design Disruption in Traditional Markets 5:47

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This new segment is all about helping you learn the key steps to a new side hustle in 2025, one step or concept per week. It includes activities, examples, and more—and of course it’s all free. Today’s topic: an astrology calendar for modern times. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who ea…

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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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Ep. 3185 - Q&A: “How can I sell an Amazon-only FBA brand for top dollar?” 5:05

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Trying to sell an Amazon-only FBA brand? In this episode we talk valuation, “channel risk,” and a 90-day tune-up that can add tens of thousands to the sale price of a business. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes …

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Ep. 3184 - Q&A: “How can a coast-to-coast road trip pay for itself?” 4:54

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A coast-to-coast road trip sounds expensive—unless you turn the highway into a revenue stream. Today we map out five travel-friendly hustles that can cover gas, motels, and maybe even a little profit. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This …

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Ep. 436: Do Or Die Time 26:55

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Liz and Sarah are waiting for a reaction to the latest draft of their Netflix pilot, and this is when the rubber hits the road. Either something good will happen… or the project will be dead. Wish them luck! In Take A Hike, Sarah shares Finch, a self-care app that’s been making her (and Violet) happier. Who doesn’t love to tend a virtual pet “birb?…

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Ep. 3183 - TBT: Creator Builds Instagram Mastermind Pod 5:02

11d ago5:02

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In this week’s Throwback Thursday segment, hear how a social media strategist launched a private mastermind pod to help creators boost their Instagram engagement—sharing likes, comments, and algorithm tips. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job.…

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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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Ep. 3182 - STORY: Personal Trainer Pumps Up Breakfast 7:36

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A full-time personal trainer takes ‘breakfast of champions’ to the next level with pancakes that put the ‘pro’ in protein, earning $25,000/month. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listene…

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Ep. 3181 - Q&A: “Should my first info product be $30 or $300?” 5:42

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Should you launch your first info product at a budget price or aim for a premium market? Today we unpack perceived value, buyer psychology, and the hidden costs of “cheap” customers—so you can price with confidence. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting t…

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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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Ep. 3180 - First $1,000: Foot Traffic Nerd Turns Public Data Into Paid Service 5:29

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In this week’s First $1,000 segment, hear how a data enthusiast built foot traffic reports for small landlords and local businesses, using public tools and smart packaging. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free…

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Ep. 3179 - Weekend Workshop: Building Systems That Sell Themselves 6:52

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This new segment is all about helping you learn the key steps to a new side hustle in 2025, one step or concept per week. It includes activities, examples, and more—and of course it’s all free. Today’s topic: the “guest post tracker” that earned recurring revenue. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies …

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Ep. 3178 - Q&A: “How do I stop every freelance project from starting in chaos?” 5:24

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Do you begin every freelance project in panic-mode? In today’s episode we build a repeatable onboarding sequence that turns new clients into smooth projects—no assistant required. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includ…

Onward Project Podcasts

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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

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Side Hustle School

Chris Guillebeau / Onward Project

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Happier in Hollywood

The Onward Project

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The Plutarch Project

Joshua Nieubuurt

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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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Ep. 3194 - First $1,000: Marketer Sells Simple Fixes to Dental Clinics 5:11

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Ep. 3193 - Weekend Workshop: The Art of Electronics Arbitrage 8:01

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

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Ep. 3192 - Q&A: “How can a freelancer pay herself a stable salary?” 5:39

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Ep. 3191 - Q&A: “What KPIs should I track for my software biz?” 4:23

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Ep. 437: The Curse Of Hearing Good Things & Pivoting 31:20

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Ep. 3190 - TBT: Helping Aspiring Film Professionals Get Hired 4:47

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Ep. 3189 - STORY: College Grad Shares “More than Mac & Cheese” Student Recipes 6:45

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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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Ep. 3188 - Q&A: “Can you run a YouTube channel with only AI voices and scripts?” 4:15

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

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Ep. 3187 - First $1,000: Typography Lover Turns Letters Into Revenue 5:19

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Ep. 3186 - Weekend Workshop: Design Disruption in Traditional Markets 5:47

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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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Ep. 3185 - Q&A: “How can I sell an Amazon-only FBA brand for top dollar?” 5:05

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Ep. 3184 - Q&A: “How can a coast-to-coast road trip pay for itself?” 4:54

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Ep. 436: Do Or Die Time 26:55

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Ep. 3183 - TBT: Creator Builds Instagram Mastermind Pod 5:02

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

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Ep. 3182 - STORY: Personal Trainer Pumps Up Breakfast 7:36

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Ep. 3181 - Q&A: “Should my first info product be $30 or $300?” 5:42

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

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Ep. 3180 - First $1,000: Foot Traffic Nerd Turns Public Data Into Paid Service 5:29

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Ep. 3179 - Weekend Workshop: Building Systems That Sell Themselves 6:52

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Ep. 3178 - Q&A: “How do I stop every freelance project from starting in chaos?” 5:24