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Happiness Podcast

by Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.

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

    October 9, 2026 · 12 min

    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

    October 2, 2026 · 13 min

    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…

  • #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

    September 18, 2026 · 11 min

    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…

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  • #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…

  • #599 The Vocabulary of Peace: How Your Words Shape Your Reality

    August 7, 2026 · 11 min

    We often assume that we feel an emotion first, and then we scramble to find the right word to describe it. But modern psychology tells us that the opposite is actually true: the vocabulary you possess dictates the depth, nuance, and…

  • #598 The Biology of Doomscrolling

    July 31, 2026 · 8 min

    We have all had those nights where we lie in bed, exhausted, yet we cannot stop scrolling through a relentless stream of negative news on our phones. We often feel guilty about this, thinking we just lack willpower, but the truth is that…

  • #597 The Architecture of Serenity: Building Inner Peace That Last

    July 24, 2026 · 11 min

    When you walk through the historic cities of Europe, you are surrounded by massive cathedrals that have survived wars, storms, and centuries of time—all because the architects spent years pouring deep, heavy foundations before they ever…

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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/