Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Writer Wendy Molyneux put her own quirks to good use, turning a passionate dislike of Entourage into a fundraiser for a cause close to her heart.

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We talk to Colleen Dennis of CareScout about how to start the tough conversations about aging, care, and family responsibility, and the dos and don’ts of holiday visits.

Episode highlights

How to approach conversations about in-home help with loved ones [03:25]

Long-term care costs and financial readiness [07:47]

Dividing caregiving fairly between siblings [13:30]

Red flags to look for at home during a holiday visit [21:49]

Mentioned in this episode

CareScout, the episode sponsor, helps families understand care needs, plan ahead, find quality care, and think through funding: carescout.com

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Whether you’re facing a full social calendar, interacting with challenging relatives, or missing a loved one, we share our favorite insights on navigating this sometimes-difficult season.

Episode Highlights:

Say yes to holiday invitations when you can [01:14]

Make room for grief during the holidays[05:28]

Why doing what’s right doesn’t always feel happy [09:26]

Try This at Home: set a realistic holiday intention [11:49]

Mentioned in this episode:

The Eight Splendid Truths of Happiness

The Strategy of Safeguards

Write your own Personal Commandments

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Website: gretchenrubin.com

Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft

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Why lowering your standards isn’t the answer, how to call friends without making it weird, and does it matter if everyone orders the same thing at a restaurant?

Episode highlights

Try This at Home: Right-size your expectations. [00:14]

Know Yourself Better: Do you split dishes with your dining partner, or order the same thing? Plus, a few restaurant hacks [00:24]

Demerits & Gold Stars: Gretchen left her backpack in an Uber [00:50]

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Notarize, an online notary service

Ep. 602, on spending money at home instead of on a vacation

Take the Five-Senses Quiz

Take the Gift-Giving Quiz

Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin (Amazon, Bookshop)

Once Upon a Town: The Miracle of the North Platte Canteen by Bob Greene (Amazon, Bookshop)

1873: The Rothschilds, the First Great Depression, and the Making of the Modern World by Liaquat Ahamed (Amazon, Bookshop)

Dad, Love, Me by Matthew Quick (Amazon, Bookshop)

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Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft

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When I can’t let go of a mistake I made, I take comfort in the stories of highly skilled teams who made mistakes of their own.



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Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

Website: gretchenrubin.com

Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft

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