Ep. 446: Thanksgiving Listener Hacks Bonanza!

Ep. 446: Thanksgiving Listener Hacks Bonanza!

Author: The Onward Project November 27, 2025 Duration: 33:05
Happy Thanksgiving! Liz and Sarah share a veritable cornucopia of practical hacks from listeners. Some faves? Use a hotel room pants hanger to clip the curtains closed. Put whitening mouthwash in your water flosser. Attach a house key to your dog’s leash. And so many more!  Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Join 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, andSide Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!   Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com. It will come right to your inbox! LINKS:  Luggage Strap: https://amzn.to/4r8kxD8   Plug-in Night Light: https://amzn.to/49rzIRM   Expo Markers: https://amzn.to/4icUQO2   Contact Lenses Cases: https://amzn.to/47Zo4uP   Satin Pillow Case: https://amzn.to/43D7LCH   Asobu Cold Brew Maker: https://amzn.to/47FiAqm   Cold Brew Pitcher: https://amzn.to/4iaZj3B   Rolling Cart: https://amzn.to/49JE9HR   Whimsical Binder Clips: https://amzn.to/4r4s2uY   Dryer Sheets: https://amzn.to/3JEDNYo   Roomba: https://amzn.to/3LNLFY4   Tackle Box: https://amzn.to/43yHghN   Whitening Moutwash: https://amzn.to/3LEDygB   Grooming Kit (for the car): https://amzn.to/4roSEar   VFM No Show Footie Sock: https://amzn.to/49Ps43G   Hulken Bag:  https://amzn.to/4r1HiIY   Universal Fit Car Gap Filler: https://amzn.to/4oKSTKS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For over two decades, television writers Liz Craft and Sarah Fain have navigated the unique pressures of Hollywood as a team, and their Happier in Hollywood podcast pulls back the curtain on that journey. This isn't just industry gossip; it's a candid conversation between two friends who have built a career and a life inside a famously tough town. Each episode feels like grabbing a table at the commissary with them, where they translate their personal and professional hurdles into relatable lessons. You’ll hear how a blend of stubborn optimism and pragmatic Midwestern grit helped them thrive in a male-dominated field, offering tangible advice that goes far beyond writing a script. Their discussions tackle everything from navigating office politics and difficult conversations to the small, daily practices that maintain sanity. This Happier in Hollywood podcast, from The Onward Project, transforms specific Hollywood struggles into universal themes about resilience, partnership, and finding your footing in any high-stakes career. It’s about the unglamorous work behind the glamour-the ass-kicking, the occasional ass-kissing, and yes, even the office yoga-that actually makes a sustainable life possible. Tune in for a surprisingly grounded perspective from two veterans who have learned to carve out happiness on their own terms.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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