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Happiness Podcast

Happiness Podcast

Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D. 592 Episodes Jun 19, 2026

This podcast explores the steps to achieving a peaceful, happy, and self-actualized life. Host Dr. Robert Puff, a psychologist and author, addresses topics like anxiety, depression, and personal growth. Each episode offers practical advice based on decades of study and clinical experience. The show has been downloaded over 10 million times.

Episodes

#592 Investing in Your Soul: The Math of True Happiness Jun 19, 2026 14:00 When we invest our money, we understand the magic of compounding interest—how a small daily deposit, left alone over decades, transforms into staggering wealth. Yet, we rarely apply this same mathematical principle to our emotional well-being. We expect one meditation session or one good day to fix all our anxiety. In this episode, we are going to explore the compounding interest of peace, and di
#591 Glimpsing Infinity: The Limitless Depth of Right Now Jun 12, 2026 09:27 When we hear the word 'infinity,' we usually picture a boundless stretch of time, constantly moving forward into a future we can never quite reach. Because we are always looking ahead, we miss the absolute miracle of what is happening right in front of us. In this episode, we are going to explore how true peace isn't found by living longer or doing more, but by dropping vertically into the presen
#590 The Geography of Joy: Taking Your Mind on Vacation Jun 5, 2026 10:53 We often believe that booking a flight to a beautiful destination will automatically bring us peace, expecting a change of scenery to magically cure our stress. But the profound truth is: wherever you go, there you are. In this episode, we are going to explore the 'Geography of Joy,' and discover how to cultivate an internal sanctuary that remains perfectly serene—whether you are navigating the d
#589 The Cold Brew Soul: Why Rushing Extracts the Bitterness of Life May 29, 2026 13:01 In our modern, hyper-productive world, we want everything instantly. But the greatest joys, the deepest relationships, and the most profound inner peace cannot be microwaved or rushed. In this episode, we are going to explore the psychological art of slowing down, and discover how trading our frantic urgency for gentle patience allows us to finally extract the sweetness of life rather than its bit
#588 The Science of Awe: How Wonder Rewires the Brain May 22, 2026 11:27 When we feel anxious or overwhelmed, we usually try to think our way out of it. We analyze our problems, we ruminate, and we try to logic our way to peace. But modern neuroscience has discovered a much more beautiful solution: you can't always think your way out of an anxious mind—sometimes, you have to look your way out of it. In this episode, we are exploring the incredible science of awe, and
#587 The Inherited Self: Breaking the Cycles You Didn't Choose May 15, 2026 09:56 We all enter adulthood carrying a set of invisible scripts handed down to us by our families and our early environments. But what happens when you realize that the way you handle stress, relationships, or anger wasn't actually chosen by you, but was simply absorbed when you were young? In this episode, we are going to explore the profound practice of self-inquiry—learning how to bravely examine ou
#586 The Secret to Happiness: Don't Grow Up May 8, 2026 09:42 If you were to ask one of the most formidable, erudite intellectuals of the 20th century for the secret to happiness, you might expect a complex, highly philosophical answer. Yet, when the brilliant writer William F. Buckley Jr. was asked this very question, his response was simply: 'Don't grow up.' In this episode, we are going to explore why holding onto our childlike wonder is not immature, bu
#585 The Kindness Filter: Where to Look When People Are Mean May 1, 2026 10:53 Have you ever had one of those days where it feels like the whole world woke up on the wrong side of the bed, and everyone you interact with is just a little bit rude? This past weekend, I had an experience at a restaurant where I was surrounded by unkindness, until one stranger stepped in and completely changed the trajectory of my day. In this episode, we are going to talk about the magic of sh
#584 The Eternity Test: Would You Choose This Day Forever? Apr 24, 2026 12:03 Imagine a visitor coming to you in the middle of the night and telling you that the life you are living right now—every joy, every pain, every mundane Tuesday—will be repeated over and over again for all of eternity. Would that thought make you fall to the floor in despair, or would you view it as the ultimate divine gift? In this episode, we are going to explore the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsc
#583 Sculpting the Soul: Building a Mind and Spirit You Love Apr 17, 2026 11:21 We live in a world obsessed with physical fitness. We spend hours at the gym, carefully track our diets, and celebrate the visible muscles in the mirror, but how much time do we spend actively developing our inner selves? In this episode, we are going to explore the forgotten art of 'sculpting the soul,' and discover how to intentionally build an invisible physique of peace, joy, and resilience t
#582 The Ultimate Anti-Aging Secret: Letting Go of Anger Apr 10, 2026 12:44 Recently, the legendary entertainer Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday, and when asked for his secret to a long life, he didn't credit a strict diet or an intense workout routine. He attributed his century of life to maintaining a positive outlook and making a conscious choice not to get angry. In this episode, we are going to explore the actual science behind his claim, and learn how ma
#581 The Company You Keep: How Your Tribe Shapes Your Destiny Apr 3, 2026 11:06 Motivational speaker Jim Rohn famously said that we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. But what happens when you decide to live a healthier, happier, and kinder life, and you realize your current circle isn't on that same path? In this episode, we are going to explore the profound psychological influence our 'tribe' has over us, how to recognize when a group is holdin

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