AP 783: The Importance of Cultivating the Smallest of Joys, Even Amidst the Toughest of Times with Diane Shiffer, Your Chubby Vintage Nana

As I sat down with Diane Shiffer, I was awestruck by her radiant perspective on joy, especially in a world that often feels engulfed in darkness. Diane, known as the Internet's favorite nana, believes in the transformative power of small joys. As I listened, I realized that joy isn't about waiting for the grand moments; it's about practicing gratitude and noticing the little things that lift our spirits. Diane's journey is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability and self-compassion. Her book, "The Smallest of Joys," teaches us that embracing imperfections and offering ourselves grace are essential steps to living a joyful life. This conversation reminded me of the importance of rest and grace as fuel for productivity, rather than distractions from it. If there's one takeaway from my conversation with Diane, it's that we should start noticing and celebrating those small moments of joy that we often overlook in our daily hustle. Diane's Book, Website, Instagram Complementary episodes: ⁠Interview with Tanmeet Sethi⁠ Get the Best Summer Ever Workshop at half-off old pricing! Preorder Sticky Habits book today! Join the Book Launch Committee for behind-the-scenes and first peeks at all things book. Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good. Get the free DSL Training. Get your AquaTru water purifier with the discount code “MONICA.” Get your teen Knix with code “PROGRESS.” Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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AP 783: The Importance of Cultivating the Smallest of Joys, Even Amidst the Toughest of Times with Diane Shiffer, Your Chubby Vintage Nana is an episode from About Progress by Cloud10.

This episode is 51:24 long.

This episode was published on May 11, 2026.

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