Happiness Podcast

We often think of our emotions like a light switch—that we can be a rage monster on the freeway or rude to a chatbot, and then instantly flip the switch to 'Saint' when we walk through the front door to see our family.
But neuroscience tells us a different story. Every time we practice impatience—even when we think it's harmless—we are literally wiring our brains to be unkind. Today, we're discussing the ripple effects of our private words, and how the 'neural grooves' we carve in secret eventually bleed over into the lives of the people we love most.
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
✅ 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/

Change is the only constant, yet our first reaction to it is often fear. Whether it is a shift in the economy, a change in our health, or the rise of new technology like AI, the "unknown" triggers our defenses. In this episode, we explore the choice between Fear and Acceptance. We look at historical figures like Dorothy Vaughan (who embraced the first computers) and the Impressionist painters (who embraced the camera) to see how successful people don't fight the future—they evolve with it. Learn how to treat the changes in our world not as threats, but as a "gym" where we practice expanding our hearts, quieting our egos, and moving from anxiety to curiosity.
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
✅ 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/

In an attempt to cope with a harsh and overwhelming world, many of us unconsciously desensitize ourselves to block out pain. But here is the catch: our emotions do not have selective volume knobs; when we numb the darkness, we also numb the light. In this episode, we explore this numbness paradox—why avoiding pain kills your joy—and how to safely open your heart to feel fully alive again.
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
✅ 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/

Imagine walking into a pitch-black room; you cannot see anything until you bring a light with you. Life works much the same way: the world does not inherently possess beauty or ugliness, but rather reflects the light we carry inside us. In this episode, we will explore how nurturing your inner beauty acts as a lamp, allowing you to find grace and wonder even in the darkest of times.
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
✅ 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/

When we face difficulty, our natural instinct is often to ask the disempowering question, 'Why is this happening to me?' However, this keeps us trapped in victimhood, whereas shifting our focus to 'What is this teaching me?' immediately unlocks our potential for growth and resilience. In this episode, we will explore how to make this powerful mental pivot so you can stop suffering through your challenges and start learning from 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:
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
✅ 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/