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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Bonus Episode: Who Am I Without Kids at Home? (Gretchen Rubin on “Laugh Lines”)

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

Education, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement

4.713K Ratings

🗓️ 23 November 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

I joined Kim and Penn Holderness on their podcast "Laugh Lines" for a funny, thoughtful talk about parenting after the kids move out—a great listen as families come back together for the holidays.

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

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0:00.0

Elizabeth, you know that this year I am hosting Thanksgiving for the second time, huge bucket

0:04.8

list for me. And one of the things that makes it easier to prepare for any kind of big gathering,

0:10.8

whether it's Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving or any kind of celebration, is knowing that you can

0:15.5

go to one place that you know you're going to get high standards and good prices. And this is why I love going to Whole Foods Market.

0:23.3

I can look for the 365 brand, and I know that I'm going to get everything that I need

0:28.5

and want for a good price with the quality that I can count on.

0:32.4

Yeah, they have everything from low-price quality turkey to pantry essentials.

0:37.3

And Gretchen, I have to add frozen appetizers,

0:41.1

which are perfect for someone like me who is not a great cook. I love to get the Kish Trio,

0:48.3

their butterfly shrimp and breaded calamari. It's all so easy to prepare and so delicious. Enjoy so many ways to save on your

0:58.7

Thanksgiving spread at Whole Foods Market. It's time for Black Friday, Dell Technology's biggest

1:05.2

sale of the year. That's right. You'll find the lowest prices of the year on select Dell PCs,

1:10.2

like the Dell 16 plus with

1:12.2

Intel Core Ultra processors. And with built-in advanced AI features, it's the PC that helps you do

1:18.6

more faster. From smarter multitasking to extended battery life, these PCs get the busy work done

1:25.3

so you can focus on what matters most to you.

1:29.4

Plus, earn Dell rewards and enjoy many other benefits like free shipping, expert support,

1:35.1

price match guarantee, and flexible financing options.

1:38.6

They also have the biggest deals on accessories that pair perfectly with your Dell PC,

1:44.1

improving the way you work,

1:45.7

play, and connect. Whether you just started holiday shopping or you're finishing up, these PCs

1:51.0

and accessories make perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Shop now at Dell.com slash deals

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