We discuss how paying attention to the books, movies, or TV shows someone loves can provide profound insights into their inner life. Our happiness hack shares surprising research that shows strangers select more flattering images of us than we do ourselves. Plus we talk to Rich Benjamin about his compelling new memoir, Talk to Me, in which he explores the history and secrets that have haunted his family.
Resources and links related to this episode:
- Pre-order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood
- Join me on book tour starting April 1, 2025
- Talk to Me by Richard Benjamin (Amazon, Bookshop)
- Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin
- Elizabeth is reading: War and Peace and nothing else these days! (Amazon, Bookshop)
- Gretchen is reading: Crush by Ada Calhoun (Amazon, Bookshop)
Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com
Visit Gretchen’s website to learn more about Gretchen’s bestselling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.
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