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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Ep. 545: Consider a Themed Retreat, Stay Safe in Crowds & a Cold-Water Solution

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Lemonada Media

Education, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement

4.713.2K Ratings

🗓️ 30 July 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

We discuss why a themed retreat can boost our happiness, and talk about different possible themes. We also share safety tips for staying safe when caught in a crowd, plus we explore a very simple solution for making water activities more enjoyable. Resources & links related to this episode: Neoprene Wet Suit Gretchen Rubin's Secrets of Adulthood newsletter on Substack Stage Performance by Livingston Taylor (Amazon, Bookshop) Elizabeth is reading: Rivals by Jilly Cooper (Amazon, Bookshop)  Gretchen is reading: A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute (Amazon, Bookshop) Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com 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 the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

It is summer, which is the season of doing things and having fun and enjoying oneself.

0:07.4

Well, Gretchen, one thing that helps me enjoy myself more is good food.

0:12.1

And that is why I appreciate Hello Fresh.

0:15.8

Hello Fresh makes it easier to fit quick, home-cooked meals into your schedule every week by curating

0:22.1

delicious recipes right to your door, like Panko-crucrumsted Chimmy Churry Baramundi or

0:27.9

sun-dried tomato, grilled cheese sandos, which, you know, I love a grilled cheese, as well as over

0:35.1

100 seasonal snacks, sides, and treats.

0:38.4

Make your summer enjoyable and delicious by signing up for HelloFresh at Hellofresh.com

0:45.0

slash happier 10 FM and get 10 free meals with a free item for life.

0:51.4

That's Hellofresh.com slash happier 10 FM for 10 free meals and a free item in

0:58.6

every box. Hellofresh.com slash happier 10 FM. One per box with an active subscription. Free meals are

1:06.9

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1:12.8

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