Happiness Podcast

Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.
  • 4.6 (829)
  • Mental Health
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Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps involved in a self-actualized, limitless life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you just plain tired and want some help? We explore all these concerns and more every week on the Happiness Podcast, which has been downloaded over 10 million times since its inception. Happiness does not happen by chance, but because we take specific actions in our lives to create it. Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., author of 13 books, TV show host, Psychology Today blogger, and corporate trainer, has been studying the actions it takes to reach the highest levels of human achievement for decades, and he wants to share what he knows with you. Come and explore, along with millions of others from the Happiness Podcast, Dr. Puff books and Psychology Today blog, private clients and corporate workshop attendees, the specific steps to take so that you can soar in your life. To learn more, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org/

  1. 2d ago

    #608 Speak No Regrets: The Psychology of Holding Your Tongue

    We have all experienced the intense, immediate urge to lash out when we are hurt or angry, only to look back hours later with deep regret. In the heat of the moment, anger convinces us that our harsh words are absolutely necessary, but time almost always reveals a different truth. In this episode, we are going to explore the psychological power of the 'pause,' why delaying your reaction is the ultimate act of self-protection, and how choosing kindness—even when you are upset—is the most reliable path to your own happiness. New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com 🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential? Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness. A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life. His blog for Psychology Today has captivated over 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness. Explore more: The Happiness Podcast: Listen for free. Books: Discover Dr. Puff's 15 books. Blog: Read his articles on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/robert-puff-phd Contact Dr. Puff: Email: DrRobertPuff@icloud.com Phone/WhatsApp: 1-714-337-4889

  2. Oct 2

    #607 Mastering the Art of Adaptation

    Life is defined by unpredictable seasons and sudden transitions. Sometimes, we find ourselves thrust into circumstances we never chose—a health challenge, a career shift, or an unexpected limitation—and it feels as though our freedom has been taken away. In this episode, we are going to explore the profound difference between merely surviving a restricted season and actually mastering it, using one of the most beautiful literary examples of adaptation ever written to show us how to find deep joy when our boundaries suddenly shrink. New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com 🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential? Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness. A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life. His blog for Psychology Today has captivated over 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness. Explore more: The Happiness Podcast: Listen for free. Books: Discover Dr. Puff's 15 books. Blog: Read his articles on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/robert-puff-phd Contact Dr. Puff: Email: DrRobertPuff@icloud.com Phone/WhatsApp: 1-714-337-4889

  3. Sep 25

    #606 The Portable Sanctuary: Anchoring Peace in a Chaotic World

    When we step out of our normal routine—whether we are navigating the chaos of an international airport, waking up in a completely new time zone, or just facing an unpredictable day—it is incredibly easy for the mind to feel unmoored and anxious. We often believe that peace requires a perfectly controlled environment, but true peace is an internal architecture you can pack in your suitcase. In this episode, we are going to explore how to build a 'portable sanctuary' using non-negotiable daily rituals to keep your nervous system calm and grounded, no matter where you are in the world. New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com 🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential? Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness. A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life. His blog for Psychology Today has captivated over 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness. Explore more: The Happiness Podcast: Listen for free. Books: Discover Dr. Puff's 15 books. Blog: Read his articles on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/robert-puff-phd Contact Dr. Puff: Email: DrRobertPuff@icloud.com Phone/WhatsApp: 1-714-337-4889

  4. Sep 18

    #605 The Therapy of Time: How History Shrinks Our Anxiety

    When we are caught in the grip of anxiety, our perspective shrinks. A single stressful email, a difficult conversation, or a temporary setback can feel like a world-ending catastrophe because our minds are zoomed in entirely on the present moment. In this episode, we are going to explore a powerful psychological tool I call 'The Therapy of Time'—learning how to zoom out and look at our lives through the vast, enduring lens of human history and cosmology to instantly shrink our modern anxieties back down to size. New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com  🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org   Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential? Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness. A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life. His blog for Psychology Today has captivated over 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness. Explore more: •    The Happiness Podcast: Listen for free. •    Books: Discover Dr. Puff's 15 books. •    Blog: Read his articles on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/robert-puff-phd  Contact Dr. Puff: •    Email: DrRobertPuff@icloud.com •    Phone/WhatsApp: 1-714-337-4889

  5. Sep 11

    #604 Thinking Makes It So: Shakespeare's Guide to Inner Peace

    Over four hundred years ago, William Shakespeare wrote a line in Hamlet that perfectly captured the foundation of modern cognitive psychology: 'There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.' We spend so much of our lives trying to control external events, believing that a perfectly curated life will finally bring us peace. In this episode, we are going to explore why your reality is dictated entirely by your perception, how the ancient philosophers mastered this concept long before Shakespeare, and how you can train your mind to stop labeling the events of your life as 'bad.' New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com 🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential? Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness. A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life. His blog for Psychology Today has captivated over 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness. Explore more: The Happiness Podcast: Listen for free. Books: Discover Dr. Puff's 15 books. Blog: Read his articles on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/robert-puff-phd Contact Dr. Puff: Email: DrRobertPuff@icloud.com Phone/WhatsApp: 1-714-337-4889

  6. Sep 4

    #603 The Waiting Room of Life: How to Stop Missing the Present

    We spend a shocking amount of our time mentally living in the future. We tell ourselves that our real life will begin when the workday ends, when the weekend arrives, or when we finally reach that next big milestone. But while we are busy treating the present moment like a waiting room, the actual substance of our lives is slipping by unnoticed. In this episode, we are going to explore the psychological trap of anticipation, what classic literature teaches us about the danger of living for 'someday,' and how to use practical mindfulness to finally arrive in your own life. New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com 🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential? Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness. A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life. His blog for Psychology Today has captivated over 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness. Explore more: The Happiness Podcast: Listen for free. Books: Discover Dr. Puff's 15 books. Blog: Read his articles on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/robert-puff-phd Contact Dr. Puff: Email: DrRobertPuff@icloud.com Phone/WhatsApp: 1-714-337-4889

  7. Aug 28

    #602 The Still Small Voice: Finding Your True Life in the Noise

    We live in the loudest era in human history. From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep, our minds are bombarded with external noise, opinions, and endless distractions. But beneath all that chaos, there is a quiet, inner voice trying to direct us toward the 'good life'—our true, authentic path. In this episode, we are going to explore how the great mystics of the ages discovered profound wisdom not by seeking answers in the loud world, but by cultivating deep stillness, and how we can learn to finally hear that still, small voice within ourselves. New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com 🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential? Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness. A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life. His blog for Psychology Today has captivated over 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness. Explore more: The Happiness Podcast: Listen for free. Books: Discover Dr. Puff's 15 books. Blog: Read his articles on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/robert-puff-phd Contact Dr. Puff: Email: DrRobertPuff@icloud.com Phone/WhatsApp: 1-714-337-4889 Learn more: https://www.DoctorPuff.com ✅ Follow Dr. Robert Puff and the Happiness Podcast on social media: ·       Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/robertpuffjr/ ·       LinkedIn ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorpuff ·       Twitter ▶️ https://twitter.com/HappinesPodcast ·       Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/HappinessPodcast/

  8. Aug 21

    #601 Why Beautiful Souls See Beauty Everywhere

    Have you ever noticed that angry people can always find something to be angry about, no matter where they are? The world we see is rarely an objective reality; it is almost always a reflection of our own internal state. In this episode, we are going to explore the profound truth that a beautiful soul does not need to search for beauty in the world—they naturally see it everywhere. And more importantly, we will discuss a simple, daily practice to cultivate that beautiful soul: learning how to actively search for the good in others the moment we feel the urge to judge them. New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com 🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential? Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness. A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life. His blog for Psychology Today has captivated over 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness. Explore more: The Happiness Podcast: Listen for free. Books: Discover Dr. Puff's 15 books. Blog: Read his articles on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/robert-puff-phd Contact Dr. Puff: Email: DrRobertPuff@icloud.com Phone/WhatsApp: 1-714-337-4889 Learn more: https://www.DoctorPuff.com ✅ Follow Dr. Robert Puff and the Happiness Podcast on social media: ·       Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/robertpuffjr/ ·       LinkedIn ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorpuff ·       Twitter ▶️ https://twitter.com/HappinesPodcast ·       Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/HappinessPodcast/

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Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps involved in a self-actualized, limitless life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you just plain tired and want some help? We explore all these concerns and more every week on the Happiness Podcast, which has been downloaded over 10 million times since its inception. Happiness does not happen by chance, but because we take specific actions in our lives to create it. Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., author of 13 books, TV show host, Psychology Today blogger, and corporate trainer, has been studying the actions it takes to reach the highest levels of human achievement for decades, and he wants to share what he knows with you. Come and explore, along with millions of others from the Happiness Podcast, Dr. Puff books and Psychology Today blog, private clients and corporate workshop attendees, the specific steps to take so that you can soar in your life. To learn more, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org/

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  • Creator
    Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    609
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Happiness Podcast

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