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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

More Happier: How Do People Know What To Do? Plus Making Friends at the Gym

Happier with Gretchen Rubin · Sep 5, 2026 · 26:05

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We discuss how people know what to do in certain situations. Plus why you might–or might not–make friends at the gym. 



Episode highlights:


Something Making Us Happier: Elizabeth finds connection to our beloved father through reading history. Gretchen delights in discovering Jamie’s rock-skipping skills [00:48]



I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You: How do people know what to do in certain situations? [07:29]



Spotlight on a Tool: Check out my free 7-day email challenge designed to help you head into fall with more energy [13:03]



I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You: Do you make friends at the gym? [14:40]




Mentioned in this episode:


This Vast Enterprise (Amazon, Bookshop)

Check out Gretchen’s free 7-day movement challenge here

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations (Amazon, Bookshop)


Connect with Us:


Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com



Website: gretchenrubin.com



Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft



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