We explore the big question of whether to get a dog—we share 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.
Resources and links related to this episode:
- Pre-order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood
- Join me on book tour starting April 1, 2025
- We mention the podcast Side Hustle School
- The Library of Congress
- National Archives
- A Little Happier: The Efforts that Allow a Grandmother’s Love to Speak Across Time
- Elizabeth is reading: Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II by Liza Mundy (Amazon, Bookshop)
- Gretchen is reading: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn (Amazon, Bookshop)
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