Dive into the latest episode of the “Happier with Gretchen Rubin” podcast, recorded live in Seattle! Gretchen and Elizabeth had a fantastic time connecting with listeners and explored a range of happiness-boosting topics.
One of the most engaging segments was the “Try This at Home” challenge: identifying your personal “Happiness 911” song. What’s a 911 Song? It’s that ultimate mood-lifting track you turn to when you need an instant boost of happiness. It’s your musical comfort food, the song that can shift your perspective and inject positivity into your day. Listeners are encouraged to share their 911 song choices by emailing [email protected]. To create a collaborative listening experience, Gretchen and Elizabeth are compiling a Spotify playlist featuring everyone’s selections. You can find this uplifting playlist by searching for “happierwithgretchenrubin” on Spotify.
Beyond musical remedies, the episode delves into “manifestos,” revisiting a popular topic from Episode 76. They also feature an insightful interview with Chris Guillebeau, author of “Born for This: How to Find the Work You Were Meant to Do,” offering guidance on finding fulfilling work. For those curious about their personality types, Gretchen and Elizabeth discuss the “Four Tendencies” (Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, or Rebel), providing a link to a quiz to discover your tendency.
The live show also incorporated audience participation with a “Happiness Hack Speed Round,” showcasing quick and practical tips for enhancing happiness from the listeners themselves. They even touched upon relevant books like “Where’d You Go, Bernadette?” and “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder,” enriching the conversation with literary and research-based insights.
In the lighter segments, Elizabeth shared a “Demerit” about revisiting Candy Crush, while Gretchen earned a “Gold Star” for the simple joy of contact lenses.
This episode is packed with actionable advice and engaging discussions, particularly centered around the concept of your “Happiness 911 song.” Tune in to discover more and maybe even find inspiration for your own go-to happy track! Don’t forget to contribute your 911 song to the community playlist and explore the wealth of happiness resources mentioned in this episode.
