Happier in Hollywood

Liz and Sarah discuss the anxiety surrounding the Paramount/Warner Brothers merger that has all of Hollywood speculating about where the chips will fall. In Take A Hike, Sarah reveals why she’s decided to take silent showers from now on. Then, in HIH WFH (Happier In Hollywood Work From Home), they talk about the downsides of working in bed. This week’s multi-product Hollywood Hack is for anyone with a puppy: Paw Inspired Washable Crate Liners, Woof Pupcicles, Kong Knot dog toys, and Martingale collars. Finally, Liz recommends the book Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe.

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LINKS:

Paw Inspired Washable Crate Liners: https://link.amazon/B01JofQBI

WOOF Pupsicle Dog Treat Toy:https://link.amazon/B048sqrQr

WOOF Pupsicle Balanced Belly Mix: https://link.amazon/B0cVHhbOU

Kong Floppy Knots Rope and Plush Dog Toy (Hippo): https://link.amazon/B0ed0EoDK

Martingale Dog Collar: https://link.amazon/B0g7Ag5Am

Jean Smart:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005443/

Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty: https://link.amazon/B0dFC1oNi
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Liz and Sarah examine what’s working (and what’s not) over on their HIH Substack. They love live videos but are wary about overloading readers’ inboxes. In their new segment in honor of Dolly Parton, Cup of Ambition, they talk about why it’s important to define your ambition. What is it you actually WANT? Then Liz gives a Hit to the fearless Megan Stalter, and Sarah gives herself a Bomb for being inconsistent with her Chickening Out newsletter. This week’s Hollywood Hack is great for organization and pleasing to look at: the Steele Canvas Elevated Truck. Finally, Sarah recommends Whistler by Ann Patchett.

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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, ’S please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

LINKS:

Megan Stalter:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11005835/

Steele Canvas Elevated Truck:

https://www.steelecanvas.com/products/elevated-truck-permanent-canvas-3bu?variant=712931675&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=cse&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23507190718&gbraid=0AAAAACaJfDslJgf3Y7ScpNxDpGRkpaktT&gclid=CjwKCAjwwrPVBhA1EiwAv_YO-VIQ2f2GtPNBnX4NcoLeAJKjfpjxstk2J92-qJx0XJDiVXBXEWXe0BoCTDMQAvD_BwE

Whistler by Ann Patchett:

https://link.amazon/B0eeK2FzQ
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Liz and Sarah often talk about feeling pulled in a thousand directions during their work day. But lately, they’ve been significantly less fractured — and it’s great! The only problem? It won’t last. In Take A Hike, they revisit the subject of Season of Sacrifice. Sarah is in one with her new puppy, Pumpkin Spice. Then, in The Craft (& Fain), Liz and Sarah talk about what makes a good logline and read a couple of their past favorites. This week’s Hollywood Hack will keep your floors clean: the Tineco Floor One Stretch S6 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner. Finally, Liz recommends The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah.

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Get in touch on Instagram: ⁠@Sfain⁠ & ⁠@LizCraft⁠

Get in touch on Threads: ⁠@Sfain⁠ & ⁠@LizCra⁠

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. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

LINKS:

Tineco Floor One Stretch S6 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner: https://link.amazon/B07Om51K6

Bissell TurboClean Pet Upright:

https://link.amazon/B08JM4NHK

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah:

https://link.amazon/B0gBgCIgr
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Liz and Sarah have discovered that, for them, productivity is the best medicine. After a major disappointment they thought about taking the day off and wallowing in bed. Instead, they had an incredibly productive work day and felt SO MUCH better. From now on, they’re going to implement a No Wallow Policy. In Take A Hike, Liz shares Jack’s advice to “start in neutral.” Then they answer a Mailroom question about their writing nemeses — both as a team and as individuals. Liz shares this week’s makeup Hollywood Hack: the Dior Forever Skin Perfect Stick. Finally, Sarah recommends the book Pachinko by Min Jin Lee.

LINKS:

You Can See Everything documentary trailer:

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGJSRFWALTI⁠

Dior Forever Skin Perfect Stick:

⁠https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/dior-forever-skin-perfect-stick?ID=5222087&swatchColor=0.5N+Neutral⁠

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee:

⁠https://link.amazon/B0iSQj47G⁠

Get in touch on Instagram: ⁠@Sfain⁠ & ⁠@LizCraft⁠

Get in touch on Threads: ⁠@Sfain⁠ & ⁠@LizCraft⁠

Visit our website: ⁠https://happierinhollywood.com⁠

Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at ⁠https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com⁠ and Sarah’s Chickening Out Substack at ⁠https://happierinhollywood.substack.com⁠. They’ll come right to your inbox!

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!

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Liz and Sarah check in on their 2026 Team Theme “Be the Bee,” and decide to update it to “Be the Killer Bee.” In Take A Hike, Liz shares a strategy for putting yourself in the right mindset for the day. Then they answer a Mailroom question about how they battle internal doubt about whether an idea “has already been done.” This week’s Hollywood Hack is for all the bread bakers: the Mercer Culinary Bread Knife. Finally, Liz recommends the drama Drops of God on Apple TV.

Get in touch on Instagram: ⁠@Sfain⁠ & ⁠@LizCraft⁠

Get in touch on Threads: ⁠@Sfain⁠ & ⁠@LizCra⁠

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. 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’ll come right to your inbox!

Sign up for Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter Chickening Out at https://happierinhollywood.substack.com. It’ll come right to your inbox!

LINKS:

Dry Erase Dots: https://amzn.to/4iLrto0

Lian Dolan:

https://www.liandolan.com/

Liz Dolan:

https://satellitesisters.com/about-lian-liz-and-julie-dolan/

Mercer Culinary Bread Knife: https://amzn.to/4h9vwJG

Drops of God Season 1 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XxSeLUwRDM

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