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Happiness Podcast

492 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 775 ratings

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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#42 Happiness – Nine Ways We Can Deal with Criticism and Find Happiness

June 08, 2014 19:00 - 18 minutes - 8.67 MB

Dr. Puff explores the negative impact of criticism and give 9 ways we can effectively deal with criticism and live happy lives.

#41 Happiness - Where are the Hippies and How the Media is Powerful

June 01, 2014 19:00 - 19 minutes - 8.8 MB

In this podcast, Dr. Puff explores how in the 1960s, there was a Hippie Movement in response to the wealth growth of our world. Why isn't there one now? We will look at the power of the media and our thoughts to destroy our happiness.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org.  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#40 Happiness - 4 Steps to Get Rid of Fear and Find Happiness

May 21, 2014 19:00 - 17 minutes - 7.82 MB

Dr. Puff explores our fears and 4 steps we can use to live a fearless life and find happiness.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org.  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#39 Happiness - How to Lose Anger and Find Happiness

May 09, 2014 19:00 - 14 minutes - 6.69 MB

This podcast explores the cause of anger and how to lose the anger and be happy.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org.  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#38 Happiness - How to Lose Sadness and Find Happiness

April 28, 2014 19:00 - 13 minutes - 6.27 MB

We all go through times of sadness. But even when we do, we can either find depression in this sadness or heal this sadness and return to happiness.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org.  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#37 Happiness - Three Things We Can Do to Prepare for Life Changes

April 23, 2014 19:00 - 18 minutes - 8.39 MB

Life is going to change. This is guaranteed. How, when the changes come, can we handle them well and live happy lives no matter what? Learn the 3 steps to finding happiness in the change.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org.  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#36 Happiness - Movie "Transcendence" and the "Singularity"

March 28, 2014 19:00 - 11 minutes - 5.41 MB

Dr. Puff explores the implications of the movie "Transcendence" and the concept of "Singularity" in regards to finding happiness in the here and now.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org.  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#35 Happiness – Identifying with the No-Self

March 28, 2014 19:00 - 13 minutes - 6.08 MB

Dr. Puff explains how we can free ourselves from the egoic illusion of the self. Explore how our egoic self gets in the way of living life and finding happiness.   To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org.  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#34 Happiness – Making Time for Happiness

March 25, 2014 19:00 - 14 minutes - 6.43 MB

In this episode, we explore the importance of making time to create happiness in our daily lives.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org.  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#33 Happiness – How to Create a Beautiful Life

January 07, 2013 20:00 - 13 minutes - 5.98 MB

Finding happiness throughout our lives.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org.  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#32 (a) Happiness – Finding Hope in Our Hopelessness

September 23, 2012 19:00 - 15 minutes - 7.12 MB

When things are going really poorly, what can we do to find peace?  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org.  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#31 Happiness – Three Steps Towards Simplifying Our Lives

June 16, 2012 19:00 - 15 minutes - 7.12 MB

How do we find happiness through simplifying our lives?  Learn 3 ways this can we can create more peace in our lives.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#30 Happiness - How to Remain Happy When Feeling Overwhelmed

April 29, 2012 19:00 - 14 minutes - 6.64 MB

Sometimes we get overwhelmed by life.  Learn ways to handle these moments well.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#29 Happiness - The Key to Living a Happy Life

March 25, 2012 19:00 - 17 minutes - 8.24 MB

What is one of the main things we need to do in order to find happiness in our lives?  This is what we explore in this episode.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#28 Happiness - Flowing with Life

February 16, 2012 20:00 - 17 minutes - 7.86 MB

Who we can find happiness by “flowing” with life.   To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#27 Happiness - The Most Effective Way to Stay Happy Throughout Our Day (And Our Lives)

December 15, 2011 20:00 - 14 minutes - 6.77 MB

A beautiful technique to help us find happiness throughout our lives.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#26 Happiness - The Three Ways We Deal (or not) with Suffering

November 14, 2011 20:00 - 12 minutes - 5.72 MB

Suffering is often a common part of our lives.  When we face this suffering, learn three things we can do reduce this suffering.   To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#25 Happiness - Cutting the Puppet Strings of Praise & Blame

November 08, 2011 20:00 - 12 minutes - 5.51 MB

Learn skills for reducing the effects of both blame and shame as we navigate life.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#24 Happiness - Living Today vs. Someday I'll

November 03, 2011 19:00 - 10 minutes - 4.68 MB

In this podcast, Dr. Puff explores the importance of living well today.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#23 Happiness - Focusing on What We Have & Not Focusing on What We Don't Have

October 18, 2011 19:00 - 10 minutes - 4.87 MB

In this episode, we explore how to find happiness with what is.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#22 Happiness - Why Pursuing Happiness is the Greatest Goal

October 10, 2011 19:00 - 9 minutes - 4.55 MB

Dr. Puff talk about the importance of making happiness our primary goal.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#21 Happiness - The Secret Ingredient of Living a Happy Life

October 07, 2011 19:00 - 13 minutes - 6.3 MB

In this episode, we explore how flowing with life helps life to go beautifully.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#20 Happiness - Eating Our Mental Fruits and Veggies

September 30, 2011 19:00 - 11 minutes - 5.3 MB

In this episode, Dr. Puff looks at the importance of having healthy thoughts.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com\

#19 Happiness - The Best Prayer - How to Be Happy with God

September 20, 2011 19:00 - 11 minutes - 5.08 MB

We will explore how to solicit God in our search for happiness.   To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#18 Happiness - How Stories We Create Add to Our Suffering

September 13, 2011 19:00 - 9 minutes - 4.38 MB

Egoic and mental stories we create can add to our suffering.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#17 Happiness - The Benefits to Us of Being Kind, Honest, & Loving Toward Others

September 06, 2011 19:00 - 11 minutes - 5.23 MB

Why our actions towards others effect our happiness.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#16 Happiness - Change Our Beliefs, Stop Our Suffering

September 01, 2011 19:00 - 13 minutes - 6.18 MB

In this episode, we explore the power of beliefs to effect our happiness.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#15 Happiness - How To Tell If We Are Really Happy

August 26, 2011 19:00 - 14 minutes - 6.77 MB

What do we look for in order to determine if we are really happy?  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#14 Happiness - The Consequence of Not Pursuing Happiness

August 16, 2011 19:00 - 12 minutes - 5.89 MB

What happens if we don't seek happiness in life?  Does being happy take effort?  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#13 Happiness - Awareness-The Cornerstone of Who We Are

August 10, 2011 19:00 - 12 minutes - 5.83 MB

In this podcast, Dr. Puff explores the nature of humanity and how this relates to happiness.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#12 Happiness - Awareness-The Cornerstone of Changing Our Behavior

August 05, 2011 19:00 - 11 minutes - 5.41 MB

How awareness helps us change our behavior.   To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#11 Happiness - Earnestness-The Key Ingredient of Living a Happy Life

July 29, 2011 19:00 - 14 minutes - 6.46 MB

In this podcast, Dr. Puff explores the importance of really working towards being happy.  It doesn't happen by accident.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#10 Happiness - Death in Yellowstone-Adjusting Well to the Impermanence of Life

July 20, 2011 19:00 - 14 minutes - 6.77 MB

In this episode, we explore ways to live well even when there are tragic events.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#9 Happiness - Learning How To Live Life To The Fullest

June 29, 2011 19:00 - 12 minutes - 5.92 MB

Finding happiness and living life well.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#8 Happiness - Why We Do Bad Things & How To Change It

June 21, 2011 19:00 - 15 minutes - 7.1 MB

Changing our less desirable behaviors can be challenging.  In this episode, Dr. Puff give specific technique to create lasting change.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#7 Happiness - Winning the Bronze Metal of Life

June 14, 2011 19:00 - 14 minutes - 6.57 MB

The pros and cons of winning.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#6 Happiness - Agathist, The Best Way to Live Our Live

June 09, 2011 19:00 - 13 minutes - 5.99 MB

Agathism, a great way to find happiness.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#5 Happiness - Why Addictions are So Powerful & How to Overcome Them

June 01, 2011 19:00 - 14 minutes - 6.7 MB

In this episode, we look at how addictions keep us from finding happiness.   To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#4 Happiness - Mental Stillness, Being Present, Key Ingredients of Happiness

May 24, 2011 19:00 - 14 minutes - 6.71 MB

We explore the importance of being present in this episode.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#3 Happiness - How Our Enemies Can Be Our Teachers

May 19, 2011 19:00 - 14 minutes - 6.6 MB

In this episode, we will explore how to deal well with people who cause us pain.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#2 Happiness - Waking Up At Princeton

May 10, 2011 19:00 - 11 minutes - 5.14 MB

In this podcast, we learn the importance to slowing down and noticing life.   To learn more about the podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#1 Happiness - The Pursuit of Happiness

May 09, 2011 19:00 - 12 minutes - 5.87 MB

How to find happiness, introductory podcast.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org  To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

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