Happiness Podcast

Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.

  • 14 minutes 21 seconds
    #565 The Chess Game of Life: Every Move Matters

    Are you playing a short-term tactic or a long-term strategy? Life, like a complex game of chess, is defined by the moves we make. But unlike a solitary game, our board is shared. In this episode, we explore the powerful metaphor of Life as a Chess Game, where every decision—big or small—sends a ripple effect across the board, impacting not just our position, but the lives of everyone around us. We discuss the lag time of karma (why results often take time to manifest), the importance of foresight, and the ultimate question: Are your moves setting up a game of connection and victory for all, or are you unwittingly sacrificing the pieces that matter most? Join us to learn how to become a Grandmaster of kindness and intent.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.

    🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org

    Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential?

    Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness.

    A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life.

    His blog for Psychology Today has captivated nearly 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

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    ✅ Follow Dr. Robert Puff and the Happiness Podcast on social media:

    · Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/robertpuffjr/

    · LinkedIn ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorpuff

    · Twitter ▶️ https://twitter.com/HappinesPodcast

    · Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/HappinessPodcast/

    #LifeAsChess #ChessMetaphor #EveryMoveMatters #TheRippleEffect #LongTermStrategy #StrategicThinking #GrandmasterMindset #PhilosophyOfLife #DemisHassabis #DeepMind #TheThinkingGame #DrRobertPuff #FindingHappiness #NewportBeachPsychologist #Happiness #HappinessPodcast

    12 December 2025, 9:00 am
  • 15 minutes 35 seconds
    #564 Stop the Cycle: Why Hurting Them Back Only Hurts You (And How to Choose Calm)

    This talk explores the critical difference between being hurt by someone else's unkindness and choosing to react with cruelty. We challenge the notion that "hurting back" is justifiable, arguing that such an action makes us the unkind person we claim to hate in others. Learn how to choose calm and break the cycle by taking responsibility for your own emotional response.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.

    🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org

    Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential?

    Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness.

    A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life.

    His blog for Psychology Today has captivated nearly 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

    Explore more:

    Contact Dr. Puff:

    ✅ Follow Dr. Robert Puff and the Happiness Podcast on social media:

    · Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/robertpuffjr/

    · LinkedIn ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorpuff

    · Twitter ▶️ https://twitter.com/HappinesPodcast

    · Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/HappinessPodcast/

    5 December 2025, 9:00 am
  • 15 minutes 10 seconds
    #563 The Smart Shortcut: Learn From Other People's Mistakes (Not Just Your Own)

    Why reinvent the wheel (and crash it)? Most people believe the only way to learn is through the painful school of personal experience. But there's a smarter way. In this episode, we explore The Observer's Advantage—the critical skill of extracting lessons from other people's failures and successes so you can fast-track your own path. We'll show you how to move beyond learning the hard way and start borrowing wisdom to save time, money, and emotional energy. Learn the specific techniques for identifying, analyzing, and applying "second-hand lessons" from mentors, historical figures, and even the people around you.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.

    🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org

    Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential?

    Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness.

    A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life.

    His blog for Psychology Today has captivated nearly 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

    Explore more:

    Contact Dr. Puff:

    ✅ Follow Dr. Robert Puff and the Happiness Podcast on social media:

    · Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/robertpuffjr/

    · LinkedIn ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorpuff

    · Twitter ▶️ https://twitter.com/HappinesPodcast

    · Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/HappinessPodcast/

    28 November 2025, 9:00 am
  • 14 minutes 52 seconds
    #562 The Gardener's Mind: Planting Healthy Thoughts for a Thriving Life

    Is your mind growing weeds or roses? In this eye-opening episode, we explore the powerful metaphor that your mind is fertile soil—it doesn't judge what you plant; it simply makes it grow. Whether you plant seeds of doubt, fear, or inspiration and success, the soil obliges. Learn how to stop being an accidental farmer and start becoming a master gardener of your mind. We cover essential techniques for "weeding out" negative self-talk, choosing the right "seeds" (thoughts and ideas), and ensuring the right "nutrients" (media, relationships, exposure) lead to a thriving, positive, and productive life.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.

    🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org

    Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential?

    Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness.

    A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life.

    His blog for Psychology Today has captivated nearly 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

    Explore more:

    Contact Dr. Puff:

    ✅ Follow Dr. Robert Puff and the Happiness Podcast on social media:

    · Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/robertpuffjr/

    · LinkedIn ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorpuff

    · Twitter ▶️ https://twitter.com/HappinesPodcast

    · Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/HappinessPodcast/

    #MindAsSoil #ThoughtGardener #FertileMind #MentalCultivation #PlantingThoughts #MindsetMastery #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #PositiveMindset #MentalWellness #ProductivityHacks #PodcastLife #NewEpisodeAlert #SelfHelpPodcast #InspirationalTalk #WeedOutNegativity #HealthyHabits #ThoughtControl #ConsciousLiving #DrRobertPuff #FindingHappiness #NewportBeachPsychologist #Happiness #HappinessPodcast

    21 November 2025, 9:00 am
  • 14 minutes 37 seconds
    #561 Antifragile: How to Gain from Disorder and Thrive Under Stress

    We spend so much energy chasing happiness by avoiding stress. But what if the path to true well-being is using stress as fuel? In the next 15 minutes, we're diving into antifragility—the revolutionary concept that shows you how to stop merely surviving life's chaos and start getting stronger, smarter, and happier because of it. Let's start building your antifragile advantage.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.

    🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org

    Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential?

    Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness.

    A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life.

    His blog for Psychology Today has captivated nearly 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

    Explore more:

    Contact Dr. Puff:

    ✅ Follow Dr. Robert Puff and the Happiness Podcast on social media:

    · Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/robertpuffjr/

    · LinkedIn ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorpuff

    · Twitter ▶️ https://twitter.com/HappinesPodcast

    · Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/HappinessPodcast/

    Music: By Kevin MacLeod

    #Antifragile #Antifragility #BeyondResilience #Taleb #GainFromDisorder #AntifragileMindset #ResilientHappiness #StressIsFuel #BlackSwanTheory #GrowthThroughAdversity #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #Mindset #Motivation #Wellness #DrRobertPuff #FindingHappiness #NewportBeachPsychologist #Happiness #HappinessPodcast

    14 November 2025, 9:00 am
  • 15 minutes 1 second
    #560 Why Chasing Goals Makes You Unhappy (And How to Fix It)

    We've all been sold the same idea: sacrifice your happiness today for a richer, better "someday" once you finally achieve your big goals. But what if that entire mindset is a trap that guarantees you never actually learn how to live well? In this episode, we're dismantling why this chase so often fails and uncovering the practical secret to finding fulfillment and happiness right now, in the middle of the journey.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.

    🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org

    Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential?

    Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness.

    A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life.

    His blog for Psychology Today has captivated nearly 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

    Explore more:

    Contact Dr. Puff:

    ✅ Follow Dr. Robert Puff and the Happiness Podcast on social media:

    · Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/robertpuffjr/

    · LinkedIn ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorpuff

    · Twitter ▶️ https://twitter.com/HappinesPodcast

    · Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/HappinessPodcast/

    🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@DrRobertPuff/?sub_confirmation=1

    #Happiness #GoalSetting #Mindfulness #LivingInThePresent #SomedayTrap #EnjoyingTheJourney #PersonalFulfillment #SuccessParadox #AchievementCulture #DelayedGratification #WorkLifeBalance #HabitFormation

    #DrRobertPuff #FindingHappiness #NewportBeachPsychologist #Happiness #HappinessPodcast

    7 November 2025, 9:00 am
  • 14 minutes 13 seconds
    #559 Stop Numbing, Start Living

    Stop Numbing, Start Living: Your Biggest Threat to Happiness (and How to Beat It)

    What's the single biggest threat to your happiness? It's not your job, the news, or even social media. It's the quiet, daily choice to numb ourselves.

    We all do it: we check out with endless scrolling, we overeat, we overwork, and we use fleeting comforts to avoid our feelings. These habits give us temporary relief, but they kill our potential for true joy and deep connection.

    Today, we're exposing the numbing epidemic for what it is. More importantly, we're giving you the playbook to stop numbing, finally face what you're avoiding, and start living a fuller, more authentic life.

    If you're ready to finally beat this hidden threat, stick around. Let's dive in.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.

    🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org

    Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential?

    Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness.

    A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life.

    His blog for Psychology Today has captivated nearly 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

    Explore more:

    Contact Dr. Puff:

    ✅ Follow Dr. Robert Puff and the Happiness Podcast on social media:

    · Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/robertpuffjr/

    · LinkedIn ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorpuff

    · Twitter ▶️ https://twitter.com/HappinesPodcast

    · Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/HappinessPodcast/

    Music: By Kevin MacLeod

    #Numbing #StopNumbing #NumbingEpidemic #AvoidFeelings #EmotionalAvoidance #DrRobertPuff #FindingHappiness #NewportBeachPsychologist #Happiness #HappinessPodcast

    31 October 2025, 8:00 am
  • 12 minutes 58 seconds
    #558 The Universe Isn't Punishing You, It's Polishing You

    The Universe Isn't Punishing You, It's Polishing You

    Life can feel like a series of endless challenges, setbacks, and hardships. But what if we told you that the universe isn't punishing you, but rather, it's polishing you? In this episode, we'll explore how to transform your perspective on struggle and find the growth opportunities hidden within every difficult experience.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.

    🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org

    Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential?

    Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness.

    A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life.

    His blog for Psychology Today has captivated nearly 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

    Explore more:

    Contact Dr. Puff:

    ✅ Follow Dr. Robert Puff and the Happiness Podcast on social media:

    · Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/robertpuffjr/

    · LinkedIn ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorpuff

    · Twitter ▶️ https://twitter.com/HappinesPodcast

    � Music: By Kevin MacLeod

    #PolishedNotPunished #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #LifeChallenges #PersonalDevelopment #drrobertpuff #findinghappiness #newportbeachpsychologist #happiness #happinesspodcast

    24 October 2025, 8:00 am
  • 15 minutes 52 seconds
    #557 The Art of Effortless Action

    The Art of Effortless Action: Find Freedom in Doing, Not in Achieving

    Today, we're exploring a radical but simple idea: what if you could find freedom and joy not in what you achieve, but in the very act of doing? Our modern world constantly tells us to set goals, strive for results, and measure our success by the outcomes we produce. But what if all that pressure is holding you back?

    In this episode, we're diving into The Art of Effortless Action, a concept that challenges the traditional mindset of constant striving. Join us as we explore how to unlock a deeper sense of fulfillment by shifting your focus from the destination to the journey, and discovering the profound power of doing things simply for the love of doing them.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.

    🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org

    Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential?

    Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness.

    A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life.

    His blog for Psychology Today has captivated nearly 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

    Explore more:

    Contact Dr. Puff:

    ✅ Follow Dr. Robert Puff and the Happiness Podcast on social media:

    · Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/robertpuffjr/

    · LinkedIn ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorpuff

    · Twitter ▶️ https://twitter.com/HappinesPodcast

    · Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/HappinessPodcast/

    � Music: By Kevin MacLeod

    #TheArtOfEffortlessAction #effortlessaction #findfreedomindoing #doingnotachieving #freedomindoing #drrobertpuff #findinghappiness #newportbeachpsychologist #happiness #happinesspodcast

    17 October 2025, 8:00 am
  • 14 minutes 15 seconds
    #556 The Unthinking Self: Presence Over Positivity

    The Unthinking Self: Presence Over Positivity

    The constant pursuit of positive thoughts traps us in the cycle of thinking. True freedom, calm, and happiness are found not in managing the content of our thoughts, but in consciously creating space from them, leading to pure presence.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.

    🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org

    Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential?

    Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness.

    A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life.

    His blog for Psychology Today has captivated nearly 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

    Explore more:

    • The Happiness Podcast: Listen for free. • Books: Discover Dr. Puff's 15 books. • Blog: Read his articles on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/robert-puff-phd

    Contact Dr. Puff:

    • Email: [email protected] • Phone/WhatsApp: 1-714-337-4889 • Learn more: https://www.DoctorPuff.com

    YouTube link: https://youtu.be/D_lvWIlRnvs

    #theunthinkingself #presence #unthinking #presenceoverpositivity #drrobertpuff #findinghappiness #newportbeachpsychologist #happiness #happinesspodcast

    10 October 2025, 8:00 am
  • 14 minutes 42 seconds
    #555 The Synchronicity of Happiness: When the Universe Winks

    The Synchronicity of Happiness: When the Universe Winks

    The universe is always in conversation with us, especially when we are living in a state of happy, present-moment awareness. Those perfect, unexplainable coincidences are its language—little winks to say "good job, keep going." We're here to explore how to listen more closely and follow these signs to a more joyful life.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.

    🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org

    Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential?

    Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness.

    A licensed psychologist and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life.

    Explore more:

    • The Happiness Podcast: Listen for free.
    • Books: Discover Dr. Puff's 15 books.
    • Blog: Read his articles on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/robert-puff-phd

    Contact Dr. Puff:

    � Music: By Kevin MacLeod

    #synchronicityofhappiness #synchronicity #whentheuniversewinks #drrobertpuff #findinghappiness #newportbeachpsychologist #happiness #happinesspodcast

    3 October 2025, 8:00 am
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