Happier with Gretchen Rubin — Little Happier: The Paradox at the Heart of the Open-Door Stage

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Little Happier: The Paradox at the Heart of the Open-Door Stage

Happier with Gretchen Rubin · 60902

I've come to see a great paradox at the heart of the "Open Door" stage: I want my daughters to know they're essential to my happiness, and also that my happiness doesn't depend on them. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Take Gretchen's…

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