Happier in Hollywood

All of Sarah and Liz’s New Year momentum has been sucked away by Influenza A and Covid-19. To regain their sense of purpose, they’ve decided that January 16 will be their new New Year’s Day. In Take A Hike, they discuss how asking how decision making is made easier by asking yourself, “Is it a 10?” Pondering a rich dessert? Is it a 10? Contemplating a new side project? Is it a 10? Then they answer a Mailroom question about why there might be multiple projects about the same subject matter. Sarah shares a Hollywood Hack that will improve your smile — the Waterpik Sonic-Fusion 2.0 toothbrush. Finally, Liz recommends Maid and Class, two gripping memoirs from writer Stephanie Land.Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftGet in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKS:Waterpik Sonic-Fusion 2.0 toothbrush:Sonic-Fusion® 2.0, White with Chrome Accents SF-03waterpik.comMaid by Stephanie Land:Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Surviveamazon.comClass: A Memoir by Stephanie Land:Class: A Memoiramazon.comStephanie Land’s website:Stephanie Land – Unflinching writing about what it means to be poor in Americastepville.comPhoto by Efe Kurnaz on Unsplash To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that it’s 2024, Liz and Sarah are outlining their goals for the year — as a team and as individuals. First on the list? Sell their novel! In Take A Hike, Sarah announces that she intends to use her new Pilates reformer one hundred and fifty times this year, and Liz says she’s going to take fifty classes at Orange Theory. In The Mailroom, they respond to a listener who wants to know what they mean when they talk about “breaking” an episode. This week Sarah has a Hollywood Hack that will keep your perishables fresh: Ambrosia Linen Refrigerator Bags. Finally, Sarah has a Hollywood podcast recommendation — The Ankler Podcast. Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftGet in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKS:Orange Theory:Group Fitness Classes & Heart –Rate-Based Interval Trainingorangetheory.comAmbrosia Linen Refrigerator Bags:Ambrosia Bagsambrosiaproducebag.comThe Ankler Podcast:The Ankler. | Richard Rushfield | Substacktheankler.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz loves reality TV, so today she’s in for a treat! Liz and Sarah talk to non-fiction showrunner Rebecca Graham Forde about all things reality TV. How is showrunning a non-fiction show different from a drama? How is it the same? And is it really REAL? Then, in The Mailroom, Rebecca answers a question from a listener who wants to pitch a show about kittens in New York City. This week’s Hollywood Hack will help you get dressed in the morning: Remind yourself what you have in your closet. Finally, Liz has a reality show recommendation — Season Two of Paris in Love.Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftGet in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKS:Rebecca Graham Forde:Rebecca Graham | Producer, Writer, Directorimdb.comParis in Love | Season 2 | Official Trailer | Peacock Originalyoutube.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fifteen years ago, Gretchen Rubin’s book The Happiness Project changed Sarah’s life—it helped her decide to have her amazing daughter, Violet. Now Sarah wants to get happier again with Gretchen’s new course The Happiness Project: Revisited. Gretchen joins Liz and Sarah to talk about what Sarah can expect from the course in the year ahead. One thing? More energy! Then Gretchen has a Hollywood Hack that will definitely make all of us happier: Suit yourself! Don’t get discouraged when something doesn’t work; try a different approach that’s right for you. Finally, Liz and Sarah have a joint audio book recommendation — The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin.Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftGet in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKS:The Happiness Project: Revisitedhttps://the-happiness-project.com/The Happiness Project by Gretchen RubinThe Happiness Projectaudible.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As 2023 comes to an end, Liz and Sarah discuss their favorite everything from the year. From Liz’s favorite Real Housewives podcast (Drama Darling) to Sarah’s favorite little thing that had a big impact (her gorgeous new salad bowl), to their favorite team activity (the HIH Retreat at the Johnny Cash Ranch), they cover it all! Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftGet in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!Liz & Sarah’s Favorites:Favorite Non-Fiction Book: Sarah — Burn It Down by Maureen RyanLiz — Number Go Up by Zeke FauxFavoriteFiction Book: Sarah — Tom Lake by Ann PatchettLiz — The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah PekkanenFavorite Movie:Sarah — ElementalLiz — BarbieFavorite TV Drama: Sarah — The Night Agent on NetflixLiz — Succession on MAXFavorite TV Comedy: Sarah — Somebody Somewhere on MAXLiz — Physical on Apple TV+Favorite TV Pilot Episode: Sarah — Fall of the House of Usher on NetflixFavorite TV Reality Show: Sarah — Great British Baking Show on NetflixLiz — The Traitors on Peacock Favorite Overall Podcast: Sarah — More Perfect from WNYC StudiosLiz — The Powers That Be from PuckFavorite True Crime Podcast: Liz — Scamanda from iHeartFavorite Audible Series: Sarah — Slayer, A Buffy Verse StoryFavorite Housewives Podcast: Drama Darling hosted by Amy PhillipsFavorite Beauty Product: Sarah — TheraFace ProLiz — Dry Bar Liquid Glass Moisture Rich Miracle Smoothing SealantFavorite Item of Clothing: Sarah — Natural Life dressLiz — Uniqlo Easy Cargo pants Natural LifeFavorite Shoes:Sarah — HokasLiz — Black Arizona Shearling BirkenstocksFavorite Little Thing with Big Impact: Sarah — Salad bowl from Cercana in OjaiLiz — Inevifit Bathroom ScaleFavorite Activity: Sarah — volunteering at VCASLiz — restarting Mah JongFavorite Team Activity:Sarah & Liz — Happier In Hollywood Retreat 2023Favorite Restaurant:Sarah — Zadie’s in OjaiLiz — Bacari in Sherman OaksFavorite Accomplishment:Sarah — getting her Pilates ReformerLiz — completing her Fryman 100 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz and Sarah share their Team Theme for 2024 — Hear Us Roar 2024! They also reveal their personal words for the year. Sarah’s is “steps” and Liz’s is “book.” In Take Two, they revisit the topic of Sarah making salads, which has sparked a major discussion in the HIH FB group! This week’s Hollywood Hack will help you impress when entertaining: Don’t be afraid to prepare for an occasion early. Possibly years early. Finally, Sarah recommends watching the documentary series Beckham on Netflix.Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftGet in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKS:The Satellite Sisters:The Satellite Sisters Podcast / A Pep Talk for Modern Womensatellitesisters.comSarah’s 2024 word bracelet:Monica Vinader | Women’s Jewelry | Shop Christmas Nowmonicavinader.comBeckham trailer:'BECKHAM' Documentary Series | Official Trailer | Netflixyoutube.comPhoto by Joshua Hoehne on Unsplash To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas is coming, and Liz and Sarah are determined to finish a first draft of their novel. But they’ve made a slight adjustment to their plan — since so much is changing, they’re going to leave the last third of the book in outline form until the next the draft. In Take A Hike, Sarah shares an idea that listener Laura discovered on TikTok — plan a 90 Day Dinner with friends when times are tough. In Hits & Bombs, Sarah gives listener Melissa a Hit for being Sarah’s salad tutor. And Liz gives herself a Bomb for not having finished Outlive by Dr. Peter Attia. This week’s Hollywood Hack will help clean up your inbox: go on an unsubscribe spree! Finally, Liz recommends a limited series — Candy on Hulu.Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftGet in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKS:Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Dr. Peter Attia:Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity - New Book by Peter Attiapeterattiamd.comCandy — official trailer:Candy | Official Trailer | Disney+youtube.comPhoto by Gülfer ERGİN on Unsplash To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Holiday Season is upon us! Liz and Sarah share their favorite gifts for 2023, including Cal Pak’s water bottle sling, puzzle sorting trays, dry erase wall dots, Oofos slides, and gift boxes from the Women’s Bean Project. Plus, so much more!Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftGet in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKS:    ECCOSOPHY large beach blanket :https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VFLRNL2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1CALPAK water bottle sling:https://www.calpaktravel.comWanderful water bottle sling:https://www.amazon.com/WanderFullCal Pak Luka Expandable Laptop Tote:https://www.calpaktravel.com/products/luka-expandable-laptop-tote/celeryYeti Go Box:https://www.yeti.com/cargo/storage/gobox-30.htmlThe Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin:https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Act-Way-Being/dp/0593652886/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1700505209&sr=8-1Outlive by Peter Attica, MD:https://www.amazon.com/Outlive-Longevity-Peter-Attia-MD/dp/0593236599/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1700505263&sr=8-1Audio books from independent bookstores:https://libro.fm/giftI’m Dead Now What?https://www.signals.comGretchen’s The Happiness Project: Revisited course:happiercast.com/THPR2024Don’t Break The Chain Tracker, Five Senses Journal, and Tackle Box:https://the-happiness-project.com/?_gl=1*5t2ib0*_ga*MTMyODAzNTYyOC4xNzAwNTA2MTY4*_ga_7C83YBXZPT*MTcwMDUwNjE2OC4xLjAuMTcwMDUwNjE2OC42MC4wLjA.Wooden puzzle from Liberty Puzzles:https://libertypuzzles.com/Stackable puzzle sorting trays:https://www.amazon.com/Puzzle-Sorting-TrayFlirt Dry Erase Dots Wall Decal from Wayfair:https://www.wayfair.com/Ebern-DesignsReusable paper towels from Paloma Danger:https://palomadanger.com/collections/reusable-napkinsUniqlo Easy Cargo pants — black — 49.90https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E456106-000/00?colorDisplayCode=09&sizeDisplayCode=003Mother’s Hustler Ankle Fray Jeans (238.00)https://www.nordstrom.com/s/mother-the-hustler-fray-ankle-bootcut-jeans/4878878?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=405Oofos slides: https://www.oofos.com/collections/trending-womens-styles/products/womens-oomega-ooahh-sandal-black?variant=40916917583987Retro Radio Farm:http://www.retroradiofarm.com/PMD Clean Pro — Smart Facial Cleansing Device:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PQ7Q26F?th=1Rose Quartz Roller:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087YPY5L5?th=1Women’s Bean Project gift box:https://www.womensbeanproject.com/product-category/gifts/premium-gift-boxes/Organize & Prioritize Planner:https://www.blazardesignstudio.com/shop/organize-prioritize-plannerHello Harlot:https://www.helloharlot.com/collections/the-housewives-collectionTrapp Home Fragrance Mists:https://trappfragrances.com/collections/home-fragrance-mists?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjws9ipBhB1EiwAccEi1DQDUdRPEqRY1eR3mT1fttAzrtUzCa34a1P-ldni3XqE-17F_bDoWBoCUrYQAvD_BwENotes To Self Socks:https://www.notestoself.com/Helen Jon Hooded Terry Cover-up:https://www.helenjon.com/products/hooded-terry-cover-up-paros?_pos=1&_sid=b8290be2e&_ss=rTopsy’s Popcorn:https://www.topsyspopcorn.com/item?size=3Cercana alpaca blanket:https://cercanaojai.com/Ojai Olive Oil:https://ojaioliveoil.comPhoto by Larisa Birta on Unsplash To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz and Sarah talk to one of their oldest friends, Todd Schulkin, who is a manger, producer, and Executive Director of The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy. He’s also the guy who got them their first agent in Hollywood, and he has tips for pre-WGA writers about how to land an agent or manager. (Spoiler alert: A coherent logline is key.) Then they have a Hollywood Hack that will help you turn off the TV and go to sleep: When you’re binging a show, watch the teaser for the next episode, then turn it off. Next, Liz had a Celebrity Sighting — she saw Lisa Rinna THREE TIMES at Fryman Canyon. Finally, Liz has a Julia Child inspired recommendation: The Spot in Carpenteria, home to Julia Child’s favorite burger. (And stay tuned for a Julia Child related button with EP Chuck Reed’s sister, Chef Danielle Reed!)Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftGet in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKS:Todd Schulkin:About Schulkin Managementschulkinmanagement.comJulia Season Two trailer:Julia Season 2 | Official Trailer | Maxyoutube.comLisa Rinna:L I S A R I N N A (@lisarinna) • Instagram photos and videosinstagram.comThe Spot:The Spot | Carpinteria CAfacebook.comChef Danielle Reed:Home | Sur l' Adoursurladour.square.site To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz and Sarah discuss their plan to forge a clear path amidst the post-WGA strike chaos. That includes committing to finishing a first draft of their novel before Christmas! In Take A Hike, they talk about the benefit of creating a discussion agenda. Then Liz and Sarah give themselves a Bomb for letting the HIH website falter, and listener Laura gets a Hit for reaching out about fixing it. This week’s Hollywood Hack will improve your Zoom meetings: put parchment over your ring light to prevent a reflection in your glasses. Finally, this week Liz and Sarah have a joint recommendation — Mayim Bialik’s video about what it feels like to Jewish right now.Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftGet in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKS:Happier Ladies podcast:Happier LadiesAzizi WilliamsKenzi Enright’s dad’s dIscussion agenda:Dad's incredible 'discussion' agenda for bar meetups goes viraldailymail.co.ukMayim Bialik video:mayim bialik on Instagram: "I recorded this last night and have decided to post it a little bit before the West Coast starts preparing for Shabbat. Wishing you all a safe weekend."instagram.comBig Fat Positive Podcast: How Big Fat Positive Podcastbigfatpositivepodcast.comPhoto by Jan Kopřiva on Unsplash To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.