Gretchen Rubin
Born: December 14, 1965 – Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Gretchen Rubin is a leading author, podcaster, and speaker whose work explores happiness, habits, and human nature. Best known for her #1 New York Times bestseller The Happiness Project, her influential books have sold millions of copies in more than thirty languages. She hosts the popular podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin.
Biography & Author's Journey
Gretchen Rubin was raised in Kansas City, where her early years fostered a deep curiosity about human nature and the pursuit of happiness. An exceptional student, she attended Yale University for both undergraduate and law school, ultimately serving as editor-in-chief of the Yale Law Journal. Her professional journey began in law, and she clerked for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. However, during this prestigious appointment, Rubin experienced a defining turning point: she realized her passion lay in writing and exploring the complexities of happiness and habits.
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"Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature"
— Barnes & Noble
"Gretchen Rubin is known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humor and clarity"
— Barnes & Noble
"Her podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin, won the 2016 Academy of Podcasters award for best health and fitness podcast"
— Wikipedia
"Gretchen Rubin is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Better Than Before, Happier at Home, and The Happiness Project"
— Wikipedia
"She discusses happiness and good habits with her sister on her podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin"
— Barnes & Noble
"Gretchen Rubin’s books include The Happiness Project, Better Than Before, The Four Tendencies, and Life in Five Senses"
— Goodreads
"Gretchen Rubin’s books have sold more than two million copies worldwide in over thirty languages"
— Wikipedia
"Gretchen Rubin manages to be both entertaining and serious; soulful and practical; thought-provoking yet propulsively readable"
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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