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Happiness Podcast

by Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.

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#611 The Freedom of Having No Opinion

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We live in an era that constantly demands our attention and our outrage. From social media algorithms to office gossip, there is a tremendous societal pressure to have a 'take,' a judgment, or a strong opinion on absolutely everything that…
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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…
#607 Mastering the Art of Adaptation

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

September 25, 2026 · 12 min

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

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

September 11, 2026 · 11 min

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

September 4, 2026 · 12 min

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

August 28, 2026 · 15 min

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…
#601 Why Beautiful Souls See Beauty Everywhere

August 21, 2026 · 10 min

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…
#600 The Wealth of Simplicity: Why You Have Nothing to Lose

August 14, 2026 · 12 min

Much of the anxiety we carry every day is rooted in a single, quiet fear: the fear of losing what we have. We worry about losing our status, our complex lifestyles, and the expensive comforts we have built around ourselves. But in this…

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About the show

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/