• 10 minutes 17 seconds
    #612 Finding Happiness Through Removal: The Magic of Subtraction

    Whenever we feel stuck, unhappy, or overwhelmed, our first instinct is almost always to add something to our lives. We think the solution is a new productivity app, a new wellness habit, a new purchase, or a new complex routine. But often, the most profound peace and optimal health do not come from accumulating more things—they come from ruthlessly removing what we do not need. In this episode, we are going to explore the ancient concept of Via Negativa, why some of the greatest artistic and physical achievements are born from subtraction, and how chipping away the non-essentials is the most direct path to a beautiful life.

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    6 November 2026, 9:00 am
  • 10 minutes 43 seconds
    #611 The Freedom of Having No Opinion

    We live in an era that constantly demands our attention and our outrage. From social media algorithms to office gossip, there is a tremendous societal pressure to have a 'take,' a judgment, or a strong opinion on absolutely everything that happens in the world. But what if the ultimate life hack for your mental health isn't having the right opinion, but choosing to have no opinion at all? In this episode, we are going to explore the ancient Stoic practice of mental neutrality, why you do not owe the world your emotional energy, and how to build a fortress of peace by simply opting out of the noise.

    About The Happiness Podcast & Dr. Robert Puff: Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or mental exhaustion? 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 specific, actionable steps you can take to create lasting joy. A licensed psychologist operating a private practice in Newport Beach, California, and the author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. His ongoing blog for Psychology Today has captivated over 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading international voice in mental wellness.

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    · Email: [email protected]

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    30 October 2026, 8:00 am
  • 11 minutes 20 seconds
    #610 The Wealth of a Fully Spent Life

    We are conditioned by society to constantly delay our gratification—to save, prepare, and endlessly stockpile our resources for a mythical 'someday' in the distant future. But in our obsession with accumulating a surplus of wealth and security, we often completely miss the optimal windows of time and health required to actually enjoy the life we have built. In this episode, we are going to explore a profound shift in how we view our resources, the concept of the 'memory dividend,' and why true wealth means arriving at the end of life completely empty, having traded it all for a rich tapestry of beautiful experiences.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com

    🎧 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 over 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

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    23 October 2026, 8:00 am
  • 9 minutes 25 seconds
    #609 The Beautiful Catalyst: How Crisis Forces Us to Grow

    Human beings are creatures of profound comfort; we rarely choose to disrupt our own lives, even when we know our current path isn't serving us. It usually takes a sudden crisis—an unexpected ending, a health scare, or a major loss—to shatter our comfortable routines and force us to move. In this episode, we are going to explore why we naturally resist change, how some of the greatest works of literature were born entirely out of personal tragedy, and how navigating a crisis with the right mindset can become the greatest, most transformative catalyst for a beautiful life.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com

    🎧 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 over 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

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    16 October 2026, 8:00 am
  • 12 minutes 9 seconds
    #608 Speak No Regrets: The Psychology of Holding Your Tongue

    We have all experienced the intense, immediate urge to lash out when we are hurt or angry, only to look back hours later with deep regret. In the heat of the moment, anger convinces us that our harsh words are absolutely necessary, but time almost always reveals a different truth. In this episode, we are going to explore the psychological power of the 'pause,' why delaying your reaction is the ultimate act of self-protection, and how choosing kindness—even when you are upset—is the most reliable path to your own happiness.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com

    🎧 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 over 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

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    9 October 2026, 8:00 am
  • 12 minutes 52 seconds
    #607 Mastering the Art of Adaptation

    Life is defined by unpredictable seasons and sudden transitions. Sometimes, we find ourselves thrust into circumstances we never chose—a health challenge, a career shift, or an unexpected limitation—and it feels as though our freedom has been taken away. In this episode, we are going to explore the profound difference between merely surviving a restricted season and actually mastering it, using one of the most beautiful literary examples of adaptation ever written to show us how to find deep joy when our boundaries suddenly shrink.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com

    🎧 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 over 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

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    2 October 2026, 8:00 am
  • 12 minutes 3 seconds
    #606 The Portable Sanctuary: Anchoring Peace in a Chaotic World

    When we step out of our normal routine—whether we are navigating the chaos of an international airport, waking up in a completely new time zone, or just facing an unpredictable day—it is incredibly easy for the mind to feel unmoored and anxious. We often believe that peace requires a perfectly controlled environment, but true peace is an internal architecture you can pack in your suitcase. In this episode, we are going to explore how to build a 'portable sanctuary' using non-negotiable daily rituals to keep your nervous system calm and grounded, no matter where you are in the world.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com

    🎧 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 over 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

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    25 September 2026, 8:00 am
  • 10 minutes 41 seconds
    #605 The Therapy of Time: How History Shrinks Our Anxiety

    When we are caught in the grip of anxiety, our perspective shrinks. A single stressful email, a difficult conversation, or a temporary setback can feel like a world-ending catastrophe because our minds are zoomed in entirely on the present moment. In this episode, we are going to explore a powerful psychological tool I call 'The Therapy of Time'—learning how to zoom out and look at our lives through the vast, enduring lens of human history and cosmology to instantly shrink our modern anxieties back down to size.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com

    🎧 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 over 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

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    • 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

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    • Email: [email protected] • Phone/WhatsApp: 1-714-337-4889

    18 September 2026, 8:00 am
  • 11 minutes 1 second
    #604 Thinking Makes It So: Shakespeare's Guide to Inner Peace

    Over four hundred years ago, William Shakespeare wrote a line in Hamlet that perfectly captured the foundation of modern cognitive psychology: 'There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.' We spend so much of our lives trying to control external events, believing that a perfectly curated life will finally bring us peace. In this episode, we are going to explore why your reality is dictated entirely by your perception, how the ancient philosophers mastered this concept long before Shakespeare, and how you can train your mind to stop labeling the events of your life as 'bad.'

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com

    🎧 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 over 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

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    11 September 2026, 8:00 am
  • 11 minutes 42 seconds
    #603 The Waiting Room of Life: How to Stop Missing the Present

    We spend a shocking amount of our time mentally living in the future. We tell ourselves that our real life will begin when the workday ends, when the weekend arrives, or when we finally reach that next big milestone. But while we are busy treating the present moment like a waiting room, the actual substance of our lives is slipping by unnoticed. In this episode, we are going to explore the psychological trap of anticipation, what classic literature teaches us about the danger of living for 'someday,' and how to use practical mindfulness to finally arrive in your own life.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com

    🎧 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 over 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

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    4 September 2026, 8:00 am
  • 14 minutes 49 seconds
    #602 The Still Small Voice: Finding Your True Life in the Noise

    We live in the loudest era in human history. From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep, our minds are bombarded with external noise, opinions, and endless distractions. But beneath all that chaos, there is a quiet, inner voice trying to direct us toward the 'good life'—our true, authentic path. In this episode, we are going to explore how the great mystics of the ages discovered profound wisdom not by seeking answers in the loud world, but by cultivating deep stillness, and how we can learn to finally hear that still, small voice within ourselves.

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com

    🎧 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 over 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.

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    28 August 2026, 8:00 am
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