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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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Episodes

#192 Happiness - Loving Kindness Thoughts

October 19, 2018 13:00 - 19 minutes - 8.87 MB

In this episode, we explore the impact our thoughts can have on our overall happiness.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com 

#191 Happiness - Freedom from Guilt, An Advanced Parenting Technique

October 12, 2018 13:00 - 21 minutes - 9.83 MB

Parenting can be very challenging as can guilt. In this episode, we explores ways to improve our parenting skills and reduce our guilt.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com 

#190 Happiness - Be Satisfied With Little

October 05, 2018 13:00 - 17 minutes - 8.04 MB

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

#189 Happiness - Silence is Golden

September 30, 2018 17:59 - 18 minutes - 8.69 MB

In this episode, we explore the power of our words towards and from others and how silence may be better at times.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#188 Happiness - The Unhappiness of Self-Criticism

September 21, 2018 14:00 - 19 minutes - 8.92 MB

In this episode, we explore the negative effects of self-criticism and how to make healthy changes.     To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#187 Happiness - The Solo Journey of Happiness (more insights)

September 14, 2018 15:00 - 17 minutes - 7.94 MB

In this episode, we explore how happiness is something we can greatly embellish in our own lives but not necessarily in the lives of those around us.   To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#186 Happiness - The Simplicity of Happiness

September 07, 2018 15:00 - 17 minutes - 8.02 MB

In this episode, we explore the three basic ingredients of finding and maintaining happiness in our lives.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#185 Happiness - Finding Happiness When We Hurt Others

August 31, 2018 15:00 - 21 minutes - 9.73 MB

How do we find happiness after we have hurt others? Is it even possible?   To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#184 Happiness - My Happiness vs. Your Happiness

August 24, 2018 16:00 - 19 minutes - 9.02 MB

In this episode, we explore how to find happiness in our own lives while honoring the happiness of others.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#183 Happiness - Are We There Yet? The Ongoing Adjustments to Happiness

August 17, 2018 16:00 - 19 minutes - 9.13 MB

In this podcast, we explore the journey towards peace and happiness. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com 

#182 Happiness - The Happiness Diet

August 10, 2018 16:00 - 16 minutes - 7.75 MB

In this episode, we explore the methods for finding happiness via the Happiness Diet. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#181 Happiness - The Solo Journey to Happiness

August 03, 2018 16:00 - 19 minutes - 8.76 MB

In this podcast, we explore how to find happiness even with all the people who come and go in our lives.   To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#180 Happiness - Finding Purpose in a Changing World

July 27, 2018 16:00 - 19 minutes - 8.77 MB

In this episode, we explore how we can find purpose in a world that changes.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#179 Happiness - When Happiness Evades Us

July 20, 2018 16:00 - 16 minutes - 7.4 MB

In this podcast, we explore how to find happiness and peace in our lives when it seems to evade us in so many ways.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#178 Happiness - Finding Happiness in Failure

July 13, 2018 16:00 - 16 minutes - 7.56 MB

In this podcast we explore how we can find peace and happiness even when we or the world thinks that we have failed.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#177 Happiness - Kindness, A Foundation of Happiness

July 06, 2018 16:00 - 19 minutes - 9.11 MB

In this podcast we explore the importance of kindness for the well-being of ourselves and others.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#176 Happiness - Chaos Theory and Happiness

June 29, 2018 16:35 - 18 minutes - 8.49 MB

In this podcast we explore how Chaos Theory, a key aspect of physic, can help us navigate life with joy and happiness.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#175 Happiness - The Wonder of Happiness

June 22, 2018 16:00 - 17 minutes - 7.78 MB

In this podcast we explore how when happiness starts existing in our souls, then we will find wonders all around us.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#174 Happiness - The Power of Patience

June 15, 2018 16:00 - 18 minutes - 8.61 MB

In this podcast we explore how patience is a key ingredient of happiness. We will also look at steps to develop our patience.   To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#173 Happiness - Jealousy in Relationships

June 08, 2018 16:05 - 18 minutes - 8.67 MB

In this podcast we explore how to positively deal with jealousy in any relationship, whether real or not.   To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#172 Happiness - Algorithms for Happiness

June 01, 2018 16:33 - 18 minutes - 8.69 MB

In this podcast we explore how to create lasting happiness in our lives through specific steps or algorithms.   To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#171 Happiness - Happiness Wherever We Are

May 25, 2018 13:43 - 17 minutes - 8.18 MB

In this podcast we explore how to find happiness wherever life takes us.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#170 Happiness - Physical Activity & Happiness

May 18, 2018 16:13 - 15 minutes - 6.94 MB

In this podcast we explores the research and reason behind why physical exercise makes us happier.   To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#169 Happiness - Finding Happiness at Work

May 11, 2018 16:09 - 19 minutes - 8.71 MB

In this podcast we explores how we find happiness at work.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#168 Happiness - Why Creating Happiness Can Be Hard

May 04, 2018 16:34 - 19 minutes - 9 MB

In this podcast we explores how our conditioning gets stronger with time and change can become harder.   To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#167 Happiness - Finding Happiness When Life is Tough

April 27, 2018 02:05 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MB

In this podcast we explores how to find happiness when life is exceptionally hard and challenging.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#166 Happiness - Fine Tuning Happiness

April 20, 2018 13:47 - 17 minutes - 7.78 MB

In this podcast we explores the daily steps towards happiness.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#165 Happiness - Being Happy Around Unhappy People

April 13, 2018 17:01 - 21 minutes - 9.9 MB

In this podcast we explores how to maintain our happiness when we are around unhappy people.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#164 Happiness - Finding Purpose in Our Lives

April 05, 2018 17:56 - 24 minutes - 11 MB

In this podcast we explores the importance of findig purpose in our live in three ways.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#163 Happiness - Humility and Lack of Judgment

March 30, 2018 12:53 - 18 minutes - 8.38 MB

In this podcast we explores what are the traits of a peaceful and happy person.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#162 Happiness - When Life is Unfair

March 23, 2018 13:34 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

In this podcast we explores how we still find peace and happiness when life if treating us unfairly.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#161 Happiness - Living Well With Uncertainty

March 16, 2018 16:18 - 18 minutes - 8.68 MB

In this podcast we explores how we can find peace and happiness now with the uncertainty of the future.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#160 Happiness - The Healthy Way to Deal with Tragedy

March 09, 2018 17:10 - 18 minutes - 8.69 MB

In this podcast we explores how we can heal from tragic events that sometimes happen to us.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#159 Happiness - Resilience

March 02, 2018 17:21 - 18 minutes - 8.37 MB

In this podcast we explores how we can live beautiful lives even with the inevitability of change and impermanence.   To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#158 Happiness - The Happiest Place on Earth

February 23, 2018 17:29 - 14 minutes - 6.58 MB

In this podcast we explores how to live every moment at the happiest place on earth.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#157 Happiness - Sauntering through Life

February 16, 2018 17:12 - 16 minutes - 7.39 MB

In this podcast we explores ways to reduce the stressors in life by slowing down and enjoying the journey of life.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#156 Happiness - Money Stress

February 09, 2018 14:21 - 21 minutes - 9.78 MB

In this podcast we explores ways to reduce money stress and enjoy our lives in any financial situation.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#155 Happiness - Contentment, The Key to Ultimate Peace

February 02, 2018 14:34 - 16 minutes - 7.44 MB

In this podcast we the powerful nature of acceptance and contentment. When we realize that we ultimately lack nothing, the whole universe belongs to us.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com

#154 Happiness - The Happiness List "We Are What We Contemplate"

January 26, 2018 17:19 - 16 minutes - 7.5 MB

In this podcast we look at creating a "Happiness" list that we can refer to on a regular basis to help us find peace in the here and now.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com 

#153 Happiness - Ending Suffering by Changing Ourselves, Not Our World

January 19, 2018 14:31 - 21 minutes - 9.81 MB

In this podcast we explore the causes of suffering and how we can find peace no matter what is happening in our lives.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com 

#152 Happiness - Finding Happiness Through Generosity

January 12, 2018 18:04 - 21 minutes - 9.68 MB

In this podcast we explore recent research findings on how generosity leads to happiness. The subdue aspects of generosity are also explored.    To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com 

#151 Happiness - The Beautiful Gift of Kindness

January 05, 2018 15:37 - 20 minutes - 9.32 MB

In this podcast we the beautiful gift of kindness towards others and ourselves.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com 

#150 Happiness - Learning from Our Mistakes

December 29, 2017 17:32 - 18 minutes - 8.33 MB

In this podcast we explore how when we "mess up" in life, the better path is to learn from these mistakes rather than being "self-critical."  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com 

#149 Happiness - The Dessert of Happiness

December 22, 2017 17:02 - 17 minutes - 7.93 MB

In this podcast we explore how life can be a beautiful adventure throughout our lives if we treat all aspects of life as dessert.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com 

#148 Happiness - Repetition Key to Happiness

December 15, 2017 17:06 - 20 minutes - 9.44 MB

In this podcast we explore how there are specific things we can do to create happiness in our lives. And we have to keep doing them.   To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com 

#147 Happiness - Less Ego, More Happiness

December 08, 2017 18:02 - 17 minutes - 8.15 MB

In this podcast we explore how our ego, with its concern for approval from others and the ego trying to hang on that which is impermanent, then the ego contributes to our state of unhappiness.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com 

#146 Happiness - Fear, Anger and the Ego

December 01, 2017 14:54 - 17 minutes - 7.93 MB

In this podcast we explore how our ego can cause us to experience fear and anger. We when flow with life, without fixatiing on the self, life goes better. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com 

#145 Happiness - How We Can Handle Things Well

November 24, 2017 16:48 - 17 minutes - 7.8 MB

In this podcast we explore how it is not about how things turn out, it is about how we handle things.  To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com 

#144 Happiness - Being Happy vs. Seeking Happiness

November 17, 2017 17:14 - 17 minutes - 8.13 MB

In this podcast we explore how we don't want to find happiness, we want to lose ourselves that is seeking happiness and happiness is there.  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

#143 Happiness - Living without Answers

November 10, 2017 15:19 - 19 minutes - 8.87 MB

In this podcast we look at the dangers of needing the know the answers to some of life challenges and ways to live well without the answers.  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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