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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Ep. 525: Should I Get a Dog? Plus Using Podcasts to Get Tasks Done & Listener Insights

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

Education, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement

4.7 • 13K Ratings

🗓️ 12 March 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

We explore the big question of whether to get a dog, sharing results from our listener poll, research on how pets boost happiness, and hilarious "worst-case scenarios.” We share a hack for getting tasks done more quickly and pleasantly. Plus we feature a rich collection of listener insights on restaurant plate-rotating secrets, balance-building while tooth-brushing, how grief can lead to new friendships, and more.

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0:00.0

Let's talk about a small thing that can make a big difference if you have diabetes.

0:04.8

The Freestyle Libre 3 plus sensor. It's amazing how the sensor gives you real-time glucose reading

0:11.2

so you can see the impact of every meal and activity to make better choices.

0:15.8

The Freestyle Libre 3 Plus sensor can help you live life with diabetes on your terms.

0:24.4

This is progress. You can try it for free at FreestyleLibre.us. Offer available for people who qualify. Visit myfrestyle.us to see all terms and

0:32.0

conditions. Certain exclusions apply for prescription only. Safety info found at Freestyle Libre.us. Meet J-Lab.

0:40.7

Headphones as versatile as you. Workout, jam out, or tune-out, find the perfect fit with J-Lab.

0:46.7

J-Lab's diverse collection of headphones has something for everyone in every moment. Think

0:51.2

headphones in a million different colors and styles with features you actually

0:54.8

want. That's JLab. I have these headphones. I love them. I've been wanting a pair of headphones

1:00.8

for a long time, and I love my new pair. Look for the blue box at retailers everywhere or shop

1:07.1

jelab.com and use codeier for 15% off your order today.

1:14.1

Lemonada.

1:37.0

Hello and welcome to Happier, a podcast where we talk about strategies and suggestions for building happier habits into our everyday lives.

1:43.2

This week we'll talk about a very big decision that can influence our happiness, and I will get very personal.

1:45.1

Plus, we have a smorgish board of interesting responses from listeners to various questions and comments. I'm Gretchen

1:50.6

Rubin, a writer who studies happiness, good habits, secrets of adulthood. I'm in my little

1:55.8

home office here in New York City, and joining me today from Los Angeles is my sister

2:00.4

Elizabeth Kraft, my sister of the sage. That's me today from Los Angeles is my sister Elizabeth Kraft,

2:01.7

my sister of the sage. That's me, Elizabeth Kraft, a TV writer and producer living in L.A.

2:07.2

And Gretch, I can't wait to hear about your big happiness decision. Very exciting.

2:13.1

Well, before we jump in, my book tour is coming up. If you live on the East Coast, the West Coast, or in the Midwest.

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