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 & @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, 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.com Candy — official trailer: Candy | Official Trailer | Disney+youtube.com Photo 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/adchoices

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 & @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, 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=1 CALPAK water bottle sling: https://www.calpaktravel.com Wanderful water bottle sling: https://www.amazon.com/WanderFull Cal Pak Luka Expandable Laptop Tote: https://www.calpaktravel.com/products/luka-expandable-laptop-tote/celery Yeti Go Box: https://www.yeti.com/cargo/storage/gobox-30.html The 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=8-1 Outlive 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=8-1 Audio books from independent bookstores: https://libro.fm/gift I’m Dead Now What? https://www.signals.com Gretchen’s The Happiness Project: Revisited course: happiercast.com/THPR2024 Don’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-Tray Flirt Dry Erase Dots Wall Decal from Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com/Ebern-Designs Reusable paper towels from Paloma Danger: https://palomadanger.com/collections/reusable-napkins Uniqlo Easy Cargo pants — black — 49.90 https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E456106-000/00?colorDisplayCode=09&sizeDisplayCode=003 Mother’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=405 Oofos slides:  https://www.oofos.com/collections/trending-womens-styles/products/womens-oomega-ooahh-sandal-black?variant=40916917583987 Retro Radio Farm: http://www.retroradiofarm.com/ PMD Clean Pro — Smart Facial Cleansing Device: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PQ7Q26F?th=1 Rose Quartz Roller: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087YPY5L5?th=1 Women’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-planner Hello Harlot: https://www.helloharlot.com/collections/the-housewives-collection Trapp Home Fragrance Mists: https://trappfragrances.com/collections/home-fragrance-mists?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjws9ipBhB1EiwAccEi1DQDUdRPEqRY1eR3mT1fttAzrtUzCa34a1P-ldni3XqE-17F_bDoWBoCUrYQAvD_BwE Notes 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=r Topsy’s Popcorn: https://www.topsyspopcorn.com/item?size=3 Cercana alpaca blanket: https://cercanaojai.com/ Ojai Olive Oil: https://ojaioliveoil.com Photo 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/adchoices

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 & @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, 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.com Julia Season Two trailer: Julia Season 2 | Official Trailer | Maxyoutube.com Lisa Rinna: L I S A R I N N A (@lisarinna) • Instagram photos and videosinstagram.com The Spot: The Spot | Carpinteria CAfacebook.com Chef 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/adchoices

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 & @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, 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 Williams Kenzi Enright’s dad’s dIscussion agenda: Dad's incredible 'discussion' agenda for bar meetups goes viraldailymail.co.uk Mayim 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.com Big Fat Positive Podcast: How  Big Fat Positive Podcastbigfatpositivepodcast.com Photo 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/adchoices

When Liz and Sarah sat down to discuss ideas for their next HIH retreat, they realized having one idea made it easier to have another and another. Creativity begets creativity! In Take A Hike, Sarah talks about the benefit of knowing your neighbors. She even borrowed an actual cup of sugar from someone on her cul-de-sac! Liz and Sarah answer a question about how to know if your child might be a future writer in The Mailroom. (Note: Asking for a typewriter is a definite sign.) This week’s Hollywood Hack comes from HIH retreat attendee Jenn — sing bad news. Then Liz is on a Celebrity Sighting roll. She saw Maya Rudolph at a cross country meet. Finally, this week Liz recommends two books for people interested in the world of crypto — Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon by Michael Lewis and Number Go Up: Inside Crypto’s Wild Rise and Staggering Fall by Zeke Faux. 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, Side Hustle School, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS:  Maya Rudolph: Maya Rudolph - Biography - IMDbimdb.com Going Infinite by Michael Lewis: Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoonamazon.com Number Go Up by Zeke Faux: Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fallamazon.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/adchoices

The Happier In Hollywood Retreat 2023 is in the books! It was a huge success, and now Sarah and Liz are discussing what was fantastic (the people, the place, the sound bath, the conversation) and what they’d change for the next one (less food). In Take A Hike, inspired by the weekend, they talk about the Magic of Community. Next, in The Craft (& Fain), they share a writing exercise (suggested by a retreat attendee) designed to help you tell your story in meetings. This week’s Hollywood Hack will improve your posture: the Gaiam Balance Ball Chair. Finally, Sarah has an Audible series recommendation — Slayers: A Buffyverse Story. 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, Side Hustle School, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS: Johnny Cash Ranch: JOHNNY CASH RANCH - Ojai Rentals, Villas, Getawaysenchantedvacationrentals.com Gaiam Classic Backless Balance Ball Chair: Gaiam Classic Backless Balance Ball Chair – Exercise Stability Yoga Ball Premium Ergonomic Chair for Home and Office Desk with Air Pump, Exercise Guide and Satisfaction Guaranteeamazon.com Slayers: A Buffyverse Story: Slayers: A Buffyverse Storyaudible.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/adchoices

Liz and Sarah are prepping for the 2023 HIH Retreat. It’s all the scary things rolled into one — entertaining, public speaking, meeting new people. They’re excited but nervous! In Take A Hike, Sarah discusses why she’s happy she found a volunteer opportunity that works for her (spoiler alert: dogs are involved). This week’s Hollywood Hack makes working at home more pleasant and quite possibly more productive: Try a work change of scene in your home. Then Liz had another Celebrity Sighting: Tiffani Amber Thiessen at the Encino Katsuya. Finally, Liz has a book recommendation — End Credits: How I Broke Up with Hollywood by Patty Lin. 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, Side Hustle School, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS: Ventura County Animal Services: Ventura County Animal Servicesvcas.us Tiffani Thiessen: Words From Metiffanithiessen.com End Credits: How I Broke Up with Hollywood by Patty Lin: End Credits: How I Broke Up with Hollywoodamazon.com Photo by Brandon DesJarlais 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/adchoices

Liz and Sarah are back to work on several development projects, and after such a long strike they are very much appreciating the beauty of being busy. In A Day In The Life, they talk about how they’re spending their time now that life for WGA writers is getting back to “normal.” One thing they’re happy about? They’re still making time to do things they care about outside of work. Then, in The Craft (& Fain), they talk about why they always take their own notes. This week’s Hollywood Hack is about maintaining friendships: Make sure to stay in touch with people you met on the picket line. Finally, this week Sarah has a podcast episode recommendation: the Sept 19th episode of The Ezra Klein Show — Boundaries, Burnout and the “Goopification” of Self-Care. 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, 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 Ezra Klein Show: The Ezra Klein Showopen.spotify.com Photo by Allec Gomes 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/adchoices

The WGA strike is over! Liz and Sarah discuss how they’re getting their work legs back as they pick up projects where they left off five months ago. One essential step? Setting deadlines for themselves! In Take A Hike, they talk about why they’ve created a one-time book group to discuss Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Dr. Peter Attia. This week’s Hollywood Hack comes from Sarah: get your local farm box. In Celebrity Sightings, Liz reveals that she saw Nicole Richie and husband Joel Madden at Fryman Canton. Finally, Liz recommends Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight.  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, 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: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevityamazon.com Ojai Roots: Ojai Rootsojairoots.com Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nikeamazon.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/adchoices

Liz and Sarah are ecstatic! The WGA strike is FINALLY coming to an end! They discuss how it feels to be on the other side of the battle, and what they’re looking forward to in the weeks and months to come. In Take A Hike, Sarah shares why she had a Gratitude Day, and Liz decides to have one too. Then they answer a Mailroom question about whether they get segment ideas from listeners. The answer? Yes! To illustrate the point, Liz and Sarah share a bunch of fantastic recommendations they recently got from the HIH Facebook group. This week’s Hollywood Hack is great for anyone who likes to eat eggs: the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker. Finally, Sarah recommends playing a few new word game from the New York Times — Connections. 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, Side Hustle School, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS: Dash Rapid Egg Cooker: Dash Rapid Egg Cooker | Perfect Eggs Every Timebydash.com Connections: Connections - Group words that share a common thread.nytimes.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/adchoices