Happiness Podcast
492 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsDo 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
#142 Happiness - The Real Reason Why We Aren't Happy
November 03, 2017 16:19 - 21 minutes - 10 MBIn this podcast we explore the root cause of unhappiness and how unhappiness is kept strong throughout many people's 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
#141 Happiness - The Happiness Response
October 27, 2017 01:40 - 17 minutes - 7.78 MBIn this podcast we look at how to respond positively to the negative or unexpected events 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
#140 Happiness - A Sextillion Perspective on Happiness
October 20, 2017 18:43 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this podcast we explore how our perspective effects the amount of peace or suffering we experience in 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
#139 Happiness - How to Overcome Fear
October 13, 2017 01:03 - 21 minutes - 9.96 MBIn this podcast we explore the causes of fear, how to overcome fear and how to live a fearless 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
#138 Happiness - The Asceticism of Happiness
October 06, 2017 16:39 - 18 minutes - 8.64 MBIn this podcast lecture, we explore the human tendency to avoid pain and how self-growth more embraces all aspects of 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
#137 Happiness - The Bottom Line Benefits of Happiness
September 29, 2017 14:06 - 16 minutes - 7.43 MBIn this podcast lecture, we explore how we benefit from incorporating wellness programs into our lives. It is based on a study done at the University of California, Riverside. 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
#136 Happiness - The Gift of Suffering
September 22, 2017 16:55 - 15 minutes - 6.86 MBThere are many ways in which we can suffer in life. What if we could find some answers in that 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
#135 Happiness - The Gold Currency of Happiness
September 15, 2017 17:26 - 20 minutes - 9.21 MBThere are many things that help us find happiness and peace in life. Do you ever wonder what is the most important thing we need in order 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
#134 Happiness - The 3 Steps to Happiness
August 31, 2017 18:44 - 19 minutes - 8.91 MBDid you know that there are very specific things that occur to help us find happiness. Learn the three steps in this new 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
#133 Happiness - Great Threats to Our Happiness
August 25, 2017 17:19 - 14 minutes - 6.44 MBAs we continue to find more happiness in our lives, there are important threats to our happiness we must be aware of. 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
#132 Happiness - Is Happiness About Feeling Good All the Time?
August 18, 2017 18:21 - 20 minutes - 9.19 MBHappiness is more than simply feeling pleasure and avoiding pain. We explore what are the key ingredients of happiness in this new 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
#131 Happiness - Helping Others Find Happiness
August 11, 2017 21:13 - 16 minutes - 7.59 MBCan we help our friends and family members find happiness too? Are there thing we can do to improve the lives of those whom we love? Learn more on this weeks Happiness Podcast: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#130 Happiness - The Happy Adapter
August 07, 2017 03:20 - 18 minutes - 8.5 MBLife is full of change. When we learn how to adapt well to life changes, life goes 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
#129 Happiness - Getting It Right
July 28, 2017 20:56 - 19 minutes - 8.85 MBWe will be looking at the lessons in "Groundhog Day" with Bill Murray and what our potential purpose in life 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
#128 Happiness - Finding Happiness on Mondays
July 21, 2017 13:59 - 15 minutes - 6.94 MBDr. Puff describes 3 ways we can improve our attitude about our work and start enjoying what we do. 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
#127 Happiness - A Good Plan for Living Well
July 14, 2017 20:22 - 14 minutes - 6.71 MBLife doesn't come with a roadmap to having a good life. In this podcast, we explore two key components to living 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
#126 Happiness - How to Handle Unexpected Crises
July 07, 2017 22:01 - 17 minutes - 7.87 MBSometimes life sends us unexpected challenges. In this episode, we will explore how to maintain our inner peace and happiness during these crises. 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
#125 Happiness - True Happiness is Effortless and Spontaneous
June 23, 2017 16:42 - 13 minutes - 6.14 MBWhat does happiness look like when we reach the highest levels of human growth? Explore more in this new episode of the Happiness Podcast: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#124 Happiness - Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
June 16, 2017 17:41 - 13 minutes - 6.24 MBHow we see ourselves truly matters. When we see potential, then we can grow. When we see permanence, then we stay stagnant. We explore, in this episode, the power of a growth mindset. 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
#123 Happiness - Living for Life, not for the Weekends
June 09, 2017 17:36 - 17 minutes - 7.94 MBIs there a better way to live life than to just live for the weekends and vacation? Explore the wonders of living life well in this new podcast. To learn more about the HappinessPodcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's speaking services, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#122 Happiness - How to Improve Our State of Happiness
June 03, 2017 17:09 - 15 minutes - 7.15 MBThough we have a strong propensity to stay at a certain level of happiness or unhappiness throughout our lives, this can be improved. Learn how in this new Happiness Podcast episode: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's speaking services, visit: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#121 Happiness - Finding Peace When Life is Hard
May 29, 2017 22:49 - 13 minutes - 6.15 MBSometimes life hits us hard in the stomach. How we look at the hit will completely determine the length of 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
#120 Happiness - Finding, not Creating Peace
May 19, 2017 16:02 - 12 minutes - 5.93 MBSo often, we seek peace and happiness in the world. What if we look within and found that peace and happiness are always there, when we get our egos out the way. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#119 Happiness - The Great Benefit of Acceptance
May 12, 2017 19:13 - 16 minutes - 7.38 MBWhen we work toward accepting the way our lives are unfolding, even when we work hard for contrary results, then our live flow so much better. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#118 Happiness - The Happiness Test
May 05, 2017 20:07 - 15 minutes - 7.23 MBHow can we know how really happy and peaceful we are? There is a way to check in and see how we are doing. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#117 Happiness - Why Kindness Matters
April 28, 2017 18:00 - 16 minutes - 7.61 MBWe will explore how being kind not only benefits others, kindness is a great benefit for self-love. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#116 Happiness - Dying to Wake Up
April 21, 2017 18:44 - 12 minutes - 5.87 MBWhat if we could learn a daily technique each morning that would help us to live more present throughout the day. This is what we will explore in today's episode. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#115 Happiness - The Big Secret of Happiness
April 14, 2017 20:31 - 17 minutes - 8.15 MBHow do most people seek happiness and why it doesn't work. Learn the secret of finding happiness. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#114 Happiness - How to Handle Unhappy Events
April 09, 2017 13:52 - 15 minutes - 7.29 MBWhat do we do when things do go very poorly in our lives? Is there a healthy way to deal with these tragedies? Come explore in this new episode. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#113 Happiness - Finding Peace and Happiness on Retreats
March 30, 2017 16:40 - 21 minutes - 9.88 MBIn this episode, we explore the importance of going on retreats in order to find and maintain a sense of peace and happiness. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com Where to find retreats: http://www.MonasticRetreat.com
#112 Happiness - Learning vs. Performance
March 24, 2017 18:45 - 18 minutes - 8.47 MBImproving our happiness in life takes work. In this episode of the Happiness Podcast, we examine how we must work at learning to be happier and not just perform at our current level of happiness in order to improve our lives. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#111 Happiness - The Choice of Happiness
March 19, 2017 22:27 - 17 minutes - 7.96 MBIn this episode, we explore the choice of happiness vs. the choice of our attachments. We can't choose both. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#110 Happiness - Finding Happiness in Life
March 10, 2017 18:40 - 17 minutes - 8.04 MBFinding happiness in life can be quite challenging. In this episode, Dr. Puff explores the places to look and not look for happiness. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#109 Happiness - How to Find Happiness
March 02, 2017 20:14 - 13 minutes - 6 MBLife can be challenging and hard at times. How to find happiness, no matter what is going on in our lives, is the focus of this episode. Learn very specific tools for finding happiness now. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#108 Happiness - Set Point for Happiness
February 23, 2017 21:45 - 18 minutes - 8.55 MBIn this Happiness Podcast, Dr. Puff explores how we have a permanent set point for happiness and how to change it. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#107 Happiness - Negative Visualization
February 20, 2017 17:21 - 18 minutes - 8.29 MBNegative visualization is a key way to remove suffering and increase our set point for happiness. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#106 Happiness - Hedonic Adaptation
February 10, 2017 19:42 - 16 minutes - 7.66 MBHedonic adaptation deeply effects the life choices we make. Learn how to live well and find happiness in this Happiness Podcast. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#105 Happiness - Choices We Make That Cause Us To Be Unhappy
February 03, 2017 23:20 - 18 minutes - 8.36 MBIn this podcast, Dr. Puff explore the main thing that we do that contributes to our unhappiness. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#104 Happiness - When Life Isn't Fair
January 29, 2017 23:08 - 17 minutes - 7.9 MBIn this episode, Dr. Puff explores how to find happiness when life isn't fair. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#103 Happiness - The Solid Pyramid of Happiness
January 20, 2017 20:01 - 14 minutes - 6.65 MBIn this podcast, we will explore how happiness is sustain when it is held as a priority over other life goals. To visit the Happiness Podcast, visit: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#102 Happiness - Happiness Lengthens Life, Research Shows
January 17, 2017 00:53 - 11 minutes - 5.38 MBExplore the positive effects to our length of lives when we find happiness. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#101 Happiness - Research Demonstrates Expectations Predict Happiness
January 10, 2017 00:54 - 16 minutes - 7.46 MBIn this episode, Dr. Puff discusses the research finding on how our expectations effect our happiness. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#100 Happiness - 3 Steps to Happiness When Life Sucks
January 01, 2017 19:28 - 13 minutes - 6.33 MBSometimes life can just be hard. How to we find happiness when this happens? Dr. Puff explores 3-Steps to happiness when life sucks. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#99 Happiness - We Never Fail, Just Life Lessons
December 23, 2016 20:32 - 13 minutes - 6.2 MBIn this episode, Dr. Puff explores how to successfully deal with failure. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#98 Happiness - The purpose and the pain...
December 17, 2016 20:00 - 15 minutes - 7 MBIn this Happiness Podcast we explore how to find happiness when in pain. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#97 Happiness - Finding Happiness When Things Don't Go Our Way
November 21, 2016 20:00 - 17 minutes - 8.17 MBIn this episode, Dr. Robert Puff explore what to do when things do go the way we expect. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#96 Happiness - Being Careful to Stay Happy
September 25, 2016 20:48 - 17 minutes - 8.21 MBIn this episode, we explore the importance our daily choices can have on us in the long run. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#95 Happiness - Finding Happiness When Loss Happens
September 06, 2016 03:16 - 16 minutes - 7.59 MBIn this episode, we explore how to deal with potential or real loss and still be happy. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#94 Happiness - Less Me, More Happiness
August 09, 2016 03:12 - 16 minutes - 7.44 MBIn this Happiness Podcast, we explore how our egos get in the way of finding happiness. To learn more, visit: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com
#93 Happiness - What do to When Life is Really Hard
July 31, 2016 21:48 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this Happiness Podcast, we look at was to find peace when we are going through some very difficult time in our own lives or in the world. To learn more about Dr. Robert Puff's podcast, visit: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more about Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go to: http://www.SuccessBeyondYourImagination.com