Happier in Hollywood

Now that we’re all (sort of) heading back to work after the pandemic, what does “the new normal” look like? Liz and Sarah discuss the pros and cons of a hybrid work environment. Pro: less snacking. Con: fewer jobs for support staff. Then Liz and Sarah respond to a Mailroom comment about how taking a leap into the unknown can lead one down unexpected paths… and to surprising success. Next, in Take A Hike, Sarah reveals she’s been talking to a therapist again and encourages Liz to do the same. Finally, you can use this week’s Hollywood Hack while you Zoom, and it’s great for tired feet: Shiatsu Air 2.0 Foot Massager with Heat.Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraftGet in touch on Instagram: @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, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKS:TENCEL™ Lyocell Jumpsuit | Gaphttps://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=724231Shiatsu Air 2.0 Foot Massager with Heathttps://www.homedics.com/shiatsu-air-2-0-foot-massager-with-heat/ 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.

In this C13Features podcast movie presentation of Ghostwriter, Kate Mara and Adam Scott star in a psychological thriller about a former journalist who reluctantly accepts a job ghostwriting a new murder mystery novel for an eccentric billionaire. Kate Michaels has been living a solitary life after a traumatic experience, but after pressure from her rational agent and candid best friend, she begrudgingly concedes that she needs the work. As she collaborates with the enigmatic James Webber on the project, she finds herself growing dependent on him and starts to suspect that something is wrong…deeply wrong. Will Kate be able to trust herself with James’ story, or even her own voice? Grab some popcorn, and get lost in your imagination in this gripping and suspenseful podcast movie experience, Ghostwriter, from C13Features.  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 shares that while both she and Sarah embraced gratitude over Thanksgiving, Liz also felt another “g” emotion… guilt! Turns out it’s hard to enjoy a few days off when so much work looms on the horizon. One solution? Remember that relaxing now leads to more productivity later. Then, in L v. S (Liz versus Sarah), they debate the merits of sound baths. Liz finds a sound bath more soothing than a massage — Sarah can’t stand the high-pitched tone of singing bowls. Finally, this week’s Hollywood Hack could be life altering: When looking for a mentor, choose someone whose life you like.Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraftGet in touch on Instagram: @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, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKS:More Than You Can Handle by Miguel Sancho:https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-You-Can-Handle/dp/0593085914What Are Sound Baths?https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-sound-baths-4783501Singing Bowls:https://himalayanbowls.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAtJeNBhCVARIsANJUJ2HhCDD-dfPCfJr4YHomvgcXyFTNHK_ruJbr3wac0MIMSCB_IDgTT9caAgJnEALw_wcB 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 Liz and Sarah begin writing Season Two of Fantasy Island, they’re determined to maintain work boundaries — at least for as long as they possibly can. One strategy? Wait to answer non-urgent emails. In The Mailroom, they answer a listener question about how to transition from unscripted to scripted television. Then Liz and Sarah talk to their brand new assistant, Lauren Conoscenti, about how her attitude toward her job garnered Lauren the best recommendations from her former bosses that Liz and Sarah have ever received. Finally, this week’s Hollywood Hack is inspired by Happier With Gretchen Rubin guest Larry Smith: Write a six word gratitude memoir. Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraftGet in touch on Instagram: @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, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKS:Lauren Conoscenti:https://www.laurenconoscenti.com/Six Word Memoirs:https://www.sixwordmemoirs.com/author/larry-smith/ 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 analyze different kinds of decision making. Do you follow your gut? Take the path of least resistance? Make decisions by committee? Then, in From The Outer Office, they talk to their former assistant and current Executive Story Editor on Season Two of Fantasy Island, Brook Sitgraves Turner, about what it’s like to climb the Writers Room ladder. Her advice? Take an improv class. Brook also provides this week’s Hollywood Hack: Keep a blanket in your car.Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraftGet in touch on Instagram: @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, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKS:Annie Duke:https://www.annieduke.com/books/Brook Sitgraves Turner:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8223801/ 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 HUGE news! There will be a Season Two of Fantasy Island! Now that they’ve accomplished this major goal, what’s next? They’re setting their sights on making it to one hundred episodes. Or maybe seventy-five... In Hits & Bombs, they give a big Hit to two colleagues — Marie Jacobson and Ray Ricord of Sony Gemstone — for being such cheerleaders. They also give a Bomb to the bureaucratic hell that kept them from starting the writers room when they wanted to. This week, Liz and Sarah have two Hollywood Hacks. The first is a hiring hack: When you’re up for a job, ask former employers to send unsolicited praise to the people who might hire you. The second Hollywood Hack might keep you out of hot water: Instead of texting sensitive information, write it in a Google doc, then delete. Finally, Sarah had a Halloween Celebrity Sighting — singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb.Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraftGet in touch on Instagram: @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, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKS:Fantasy Island Season Two:https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/fantasy-island-renewed-season-2-fox-1235105324/https://deadline.com/2021/11/fantasy-island-renewed-season-2-fox-1234868293/Marie Jacobson:https://www.thewrap.com/sony-pictures-television-names-marie-jacobson-head-of-new-indie-feature-film-style-production-unit/Ray Ricord:https://deadline.com/2020/01/sony-tvs-gemstone-studios-ray-ricord-svp-development-replacing-kathryn-busby-1202838600/Lisa Loeb:https://www.lisaloeb.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.

Season One of Fantasy Island was a sprint that left Liz and Sarah flat on the ground. As they look ahead to a possible Season Two, they discuss how to have their work life resemble a hike instead. Yes, it will be arduous, but they also want to enjoy the view. Then Liz answers a Mailroom question about her name. In a special L v. S (Liz versus Sarah), Liz announces that she has a new puppy — a Corgi named Nacho! And she concedes that Sarah has been right all along. Pets do make a person happier! Finally, this week’s Hollywood Hack will improve your work communication dramatically: use clear email headers.Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraftGet in touch on Instagram: @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, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKS:Pembroke Welsh Corgi:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pembroke_Welsh_Corgi 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.

With Season Two of Fantasy Island  still up in the air, Liz and Sarah have decided to embrace Hiatus Mode! What does that mean? Going to their favorite hiatus restaurants (including Benihana), taking short trips to see friends, and — for Sarah — getting out her spinning wheel. In Take Two, they have MORE great gifts ideas for this holiday season. Thanks, Listeners, for all the suggestions! One popular Item? Salt! Then Liz and Sarah amplify the new season of a podcast that anyone who aspires to be in the entertainment business should listen to — the Catch A Break Podcast. Finally, this week’s Hollywood Hack will help keep your car tidy: the Epauto Waterproof Car Trashcan.Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraftGet in touch on Instagram: @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, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKS:Benihana:https://www.benihana.com/reservations/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw8eOLBhC1ARIsAOzx5cHuy7wet4TO56cP7LaF0mrQ0mBfqNgvzLMBvWrWqreZwD1-cGt7pWAaAodFEALw_wcBMomofuku Seasoned Salts:https://shop.momofuku.com/products/seasoned-saltsMagic Unicorn Sea Salt:https://shop.beautifulbrinysea.com/products/magic-unicornPenzeys Spices:https://www.penzeys.com/online-catalog/shallot-pepper-seasoning/c-24/p-453/pd-sPottery Barn Faux Fur Ruched Throw:https://www.potterybarn.com/products/faux-fur-channel-throw/?catalogId=84&sku=4832675&cm_ven=PLA&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Pillows%20%26%20Decor%20%3E%20Throws&region_id=669090&cm_ite=4832675&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8eOLBhC1ARIsAOzx5cHePJ4RMuDwg6YgzKG7KO6Hk1VnuKs3GjaZCUuMPNF_GCUMiIVtLAcaAvDfEALw_wcBIpsy:https://www.ipsy.com/?sid=GB_Google-Branded_Web_New_US_NonBrnd&cid=ad_494636285500_keyword_ipsy_000623_20200930&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8eOLBhC1ARIsAOzx5cFl_-9WvlnPYbyltIYL0MkdXmm6zVPqZLVPe67vn2_oHcfG_aLhrwUaAs8wEALw_wcBEmber coffee mug:https://ember.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw8eOLBhC1ARIsAOzx5cHX9vJBSkuXOLkhrdWFuGxOBQz5NHCdx1lub-xiytGaPM5svmGX9N4aArpEEALw_wcBTony’s tiny chocolates:https://tonyschocolonely.com/us/en/chocoshop/products/tiny-tonysJohn Kelly Chocolates:https://www.johnkellychocolates.com/Social Goods 1973 T-shirt:https://www.social-goods.com/products/1973-retro-activist-tee-black?variant=20344701714486&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8eOLBhC1ARIsAOzx5cFgvI66PYgfgCzbW7di-Mx8D2b1RrcyCpViyfEslKJgfPi8rFEdYIsaAmN9EALw_wcBHomeboy Bakery:https://homeboyindustries.org/social-enterprises/bakery/Cookies For Kids Cancer:https://cookiesforkidscancer.org/Catch A Break Podcast:https://www.catchabreakpodcast.com/Epauto Waterproof Car Trashcan:https://www.amazon.com/EPAuto-Car-Trash-Storage-Pockets/dp/B07HYJ2YHN/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3V3C88108YZTX&dchild=1&keywords=epauto%2Bwaterproof%2Bcar%2Btrash%2Bcan&qid=1635354355&sprefix=Epauto%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVDFMVllTNEtISjBIJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDEyNzU1M1FVV0JINjJBWVhCSyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTc0ODU1M084MlFVSjRTUFpXUSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1 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 how their immediate future resembles the 1998 movie Sliding Doors. There’s one reality if Fantasy Island gets picked up for Season Two, and a totally different reality if it doesn’t. In Take A Hike, Sarah shares how she’s using meditation to help her get through this stressful time. Her favorite tool? The Ten Percent Happier app from Dan Harris. Plus, she got chickens! So Ojai. This week’s Hollywood Hack turns any gathering into a special event: rent a photo booth. Finally, Celebrity Sightings are back! This week Liz and Sarah spotted comedian Fortune Feimster at Kiwami. Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraftGet in touch on Instagram: @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, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKS:Happier With Gretchen Rubin bonus episode on Sarah’s move to Ojai:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vaGFwcGllcg/episode/N2VmZWUzM2EtMjYwZi0xMWVjLTkxNjMtMTM1ZDRlMjVlNzM3?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiTm_O2k9fzAhU4ITQIHVqoB-wQieUEegQIChAI&ep=6Sliding Doors trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkEX_EqBeq8Fantasy Island “Twice in a Lifetime” full episode:https://www.fox.com/watch/7bc83da1b946171624ce254de5470a88/Ten Percent Happier:https://www.tenpercent.com/Meditation Mount in Ojai:https://meditationmount.org/Fortune Feimster:https://www.fortunefeimster.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.

It’s not even Halloween yet, but Liz and Sarah are looking ahead to the holidays. Between supply chain problems and slow delivery, they’re shopping NOW! And they’ve got lots of great gift ideas. Need to buy for a colleague? They suggest a personalized Yeti rambler cup or a face mask chain from CandiceBDesigns on Etsy. Have a Happier lover in your life? Get a To Do Tackle Box from Gretchen Rubin. Liz and Sarah’s favorite gift this year? Smiley Face Slippers!Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraftGet in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comHappier 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, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKS:Happy Home Slippers from Yellow The Label:https://yllwthelabel.com/collections/accessories/products/happy-home-slippers-sherbert-preorderNote To Self socks:https://www.notestoself.com/CandiceBDesigns mask chains:https://www.etsy.com/shop/CandiceBDesigns?ref=shop_suggCorkcicle coffee mugs:https://corkcicle.com/collections/luxe-collection?collection=type-coffee-mug&product=6732983926872&variant=39576332107864Yeti rambler cup:https://www.yeti.com/en_US/drinkware/tumblers/20oz/21071500665.htmlEarthwell drinkware:https://earthwell.com/Timbuk2 Custom Classic Messenger Bag:https://www.timbuk2.com/pages/customizer#/product/18-custom-classic-messenger-bag/size/4/customizeBaggu:https://baggu.com/collections/cross-body-bagsBandolier:https://www.bandolierstyle.com/Poche bag from Clare V:https://www.clarev.com/products/poche-black-rusticPatagonia Black Hole:https://www.patagonia.com/product/womens-black-hole-pack-23-liters/49255.html?dwvar_49255_color=PLGY&cgid=luggage-black-hole-bags-backpacksAway Packable Sling bag:https://www.awaytravel.com/travel-bags/packable-sling-bag?color=cayennePop It fidget toys for kids:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092LQ1ZZG/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=fecc1c9b7d40c9983de2345940a85002&hsa_cr_id=5915633690601&pd_rd_plhdr=t&pd_rd_r=72c1850c-0124-4e9e-81c6-db95f76be8d0&pd_rd_w=Dz8tW&pd_rd_wg=AMSHz&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_0_imgKing Arthur Sourdough Starter and Classic Crock Set:https://shop.kingarthurbaking.com/items/fresh-sourdough-starter-and-classic-crock-setMoxi Roller Skates:https://www.moxiskates.com/products/lolly-roller-skates-clementine?variant=31945332457574 Three to four hundred dollars. The Tackle Box:https://the-happiness-project.com/products/the-tackle-boxMemento Keepsake Journal:https://the-happiness-project.com/products/memento-keepsake-journalOn Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King:https://www.amazon.com/On-Writing-Stephen-King-audiobook/dp/B0000547HM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JSR1RWSLBCY1&dchild=1&keywords=on+writing+stephen+king&qid=1634071615&s=books&sr=1-1The Actor’s Life: A Survival Guide by Jenna Fischer:https://www.amazon.com/The-Actors-Life-Jenna-Fischer-audiobook/dp/B078JLHPPT/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jenna+fisher&qid=1634071665&s=audible&sr=1-1 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.