Happiness Podcast

Happiness Podcast

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/

Episodes

September 26, 2025 15 mins

Happy for No Reason

Most of us believe the formula is "if I get X, then I'll be happy," but that finish line always seems to move. We're here to flip the script and show you that happiness is an inside job, completely independent of your circumstances.

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How to Stop Judging Others (and Yourself)

That silent commentary you have about others—the quick, harsh judgment of a stranger—isn't as harmless as it seems. The voice you practice on them is the same one that becomes your own inner critic, eroding your happiness from the inside out. Today, we'll explore how quieting your judgment of others is the secret to finding peace with yourself.

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Relaxed Freedom: Finding Your Calm, Claiming Your Life

In a world that offers more choices than ever, why do so many of us feel more anxious and less fulfilled? We'll explore the idea that true happiness isn't found in the frantic chase for more, but in a powerful and often overlooked state of being: relaxed freedom.

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Herd Mentality: Whose Life Are You Living?

We are all profoundly shaped by the people we associate with, often adopting their habits, beliefs, and definitions of happiness. But what happens when the herd you're following is leading you away from a life you truly want? This is "Herd Mentality," the podcast that explores how to break free and answer the question: Whose life are you Read more

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August 29, 2025 15 mins

Galvanized: How Adversity Shapes Us

When a young lawyer named Mohandas Gandhi was thrown from a train in South Africa, that single moment of injustice became the catalyst for a global movement. This is a podcast about those pivotal challenges, exploring how a personal crisis can either break us or galvanize us into our greatest purpose.

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Finding Security in an Unsecured World

In a world that feels increasingly unpredictable, we are all searching for an anchor of security. We're going to explore how that anchor isn't found by trying to control the world around us, but by forging it within ourselves through the power of our own response.

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The Alexander the Great Dilemma: To Conquer the World or to Conquer the Self

What is true power? Is it found in conquering the world like Alexander the Great, or is it discovered in the quiet, resolute mastery of one's own mind? This podcast explores the two greatest conquests available to humanity: the world around us, and the universe within.

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August 8, 2025 17 mins

Thought Pollution: The Mind Detox

Have you ever felt inexplicably anxious or drained after scrolling through the news or social media? That feeling is a symptom of thought pollution, the process by which our mental environment becomes contaminated by the information we allow into it. Learning to manage this input is the first step toward reclaiming your focus and peace of mind.

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The Postponement Problem: Breaking the Habit of Later

Many of us live our lives waiting for a future happiness that we believe lies just over the horizon. But this mindset creates an indefinite postponement of life, turning the vibrant present into a mere waiting room for a tomorrow that never arrives as planned. Our journey today is to explore how we can break this cycle and learn to live ...

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The Drama Addiction: When Life Imitates Fiction

We've all felt the magnetic pull of a good story, the kind filled with conflict, mystery, and turmoil that keeps us glued to the screen. But what happens when our love for fictional chaos doesn't end when the credits roll? This talk explores our "drama addiction," the unsettling idea that we unconsci...

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The Perfection Trap: Why "Everything's Perfect" Isn't Happiness

Do you ever feel like true happiness is just out of reach, perhaps because everything isn't perfectly aligned all the time? We're diving into the secret belief many of us hold: that happiness equals constant perfection, and why that idea might actually be holding us back. Join us as we explore how to redefine happiness beyond t...

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The Ripple Effect: Understanding Why Hurt People Hurt People

Have you ever wondered why someone you know, who's clearly struggling, ends up hurting those around them? It's a painful paradox: the very people carrying deep wounds sometimes inflict them on others. Today, we're going to explore this complex dynamic, understanding that while understanding is never an excuse, it's the first step ...

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The Comparison Trap: Why looking at their life is ruining yours

Welcome to The Comparison Trap. In a world filled with curated highlight reels, it's easy to measure your life against someone else's—but we rarely see the full story behind the success. This podcast is about breaking free from that cycle to...

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Living the Musical Life: Why We Don't Skip to the End

Do you ever feel like you're just trying to get to the end of the song, waiting for the next big thing in your life to finally begin? This is the podcast where we learn to appreciate the entire composition, finding joy and harmony in the journey, not just the destination.

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Intentional Living, Lasting Happiness

"Have you ever had one of those days, or maybe even one of those weeks, where you feel like you're just... on autopilot? The alarm goes off, you grab your coffee, you go through the motions of work, you handle your responsibilities, and before you know it, the day is over. You're busy, you're productive, but are you... happy?

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June 13, 2025 14 mins

The Walk of (Forgotten) Fame

We're told that getting a star on the Walk of Fame means you've made it forever. But as we'll explore today, 'forever' can be shockingly short, raising the question of why we work so hard to attain a fame that so often fades into the pavement.

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The Key to Inner Harmony: Embracing What Is

Have you ever felt like you're constantly fighting against your circumstances, searching for a peace that feels just out of reach? In this talk, we'll explore how the profound act of accepting our outer experiences isn't about giving up, but about unlocking a powerful pathway to genuine inner peace and lasting happiness.

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Why New Isn't Always Better: Finding Joy in the Consistent

In a world constantly chasing the 'next big thing,' we often overlook the profound power of what's already working in our lives. Today, we're exploring 'Why New Isn't Always Better' and uncovering how true contentment can be found by 'Finding Joy in the Consistent.’

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Am I Being Kind? The Question That Changes Everything

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the negativity or unkindness you witness? Today, we're shifting the focus from the world 'out there' to the power within us, exploring how consciously choosing and acting with kindness can not only impact others but profoundly change our own experience, bringing back hope and genuine happiness.

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The Habit Reset: Finding Happiness in Forgoing

Imagine a clarity within, a mental space reclaimed not by constant negotiation with the endless scroll or the siren call of distraction, but by the simple, profound act of letting go. This talk ventures into the heart of that focused presence, examining how the choice to forgo the fleeting allure of 'just one more click' or 'just a little longe...

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