• #593 The Art of Perspective: Finding Peace in the Big Picture
    Jun 26 2026

    When you stand two inches away from a masterpiece in an art museum, you don't see a beautiful landscape or a bustling city street; you just see chaotic, messy, disjointed blobs of paint. It isn't until you take a few steps back that those chaotic strokes resolve into a brilliant work of art. In this episode, we are going to explore how we often live our lives standing two inches away from the canvas—staring directly at our daily frustrations and panicking—and we will learn the psychological art of stepping back to see the beautiful masterpiece that is actually unfolding.

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

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    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.

    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: DrRobertPuff@icloud.com
    • Phone/WhatsApp: 1-714-337-4889
    • Learn more: https://www.DoctorPuff.com

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

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    11 mins
  • #592 Investing in Your Soul: The Math of True Happiness
    Jun 19 2026

    When we invest our money, we understand the magic of compounding interest—how a small daily deposit, left alone over decades, transforms into staggering wealth. Yet, we rarely apply this same mathematical principle to our emotional well-being. We expect one meditation session or one good day to fix all our anxiety. In this episode, we are going to explore the compounding interest of peace, and discover how tiny, consistent habits of mindfulness multiply over time to create a reservoir of inner resilience that no external crisis can shake."

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

    🎧 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.

    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: DrRobertPuff@icloud.com
    • 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/

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    14 mins
  • #591 Glimpsing Infinity: The Limitless Depth of Right Now
    Jun 12 2026

    When we hear the word 'infinity,' we usually picture a boundless stretch of time, constantly moving forward into a future we can never quite reach. Because we are always looking ahead, we miss the absolute miracle of what is happening right in front of us. In this episode, we are going to explore how true peace isn't found by living longer or doing more, but by dropping vertically into the present moment and discovering the infinite depth of right now.

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

    🎧 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.

    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: DrRobertPuff@icloud.com
    • 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/

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    9 mins
  • #590 The Geography of Joy: Taking Your Mind on Vacation
    Jun 5 2026

    We often believe that booking a flight to a beautiful destination will automatically bring us peace, expecting a change of scenery to magically cure our stress. But the profound truth is: wherever you go, there you are. In this episode, we are going to explore the 'Geography of Joy,' and discover how to cultivate an internal sanctuary that remains perfectly serene—whether you are navigating the delays of an airport, walking the cobblestones of an old European city, or simply sitting quietly in your own backyard.

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

    🎧 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.

    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: DrRobertPuff@icloud.com
    • 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/

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    11 mins
  • #589 The Cold Brew Soul: Why Rushing Extracts the Bitterness of Life
    May 29 2026

    In our modern, hyper-productive world, we want everything instantly. But the greatest joys, the deepest relationships, and the most profound inner peace cannot be microwaved or rushed. In this episode, we are going to explore the psychological art of slowing down, and discover how trading our frantic urgency for gentle patience allows us to finally extract the sweetness of life rather than its bitterness.

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

    🎧 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.

    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: DrRobertPuff@icloud.com
    • 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/

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    13 mins
  • #588 The Science of Awe: How Wonder Rewires the Brain
    May 22 2026

    When we feel anxious or overwhelmed, we usually try to think our way out of it. We analyze our problems, we ruminate, and we try to logic our way to peace. But modern neuroscience has discovered a much more beautiful solution: you can't always think your way out of an anxious mind—sometimes, you have to look your way out of it. In this episode, we are exploring the incredible science of awe, and how experiencing wonder acts as a biological reset button that shrinks the ego and brings us true peace.

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

    🎧 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: DrRobertPuff@icloud.com
    • 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/

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    11 mins
  • #587 The Inherited Self: Breaking the Cycles You Didn't Choose
    May 15 2026

    We all enter adulthood carrying a set of invisible scripts handed down to us by our families and our early environments. But what happens when you realize that the way you handle stress, relationships, or anger wasn't actually chosen by you, but was simply absorbed when you were young? In this episode, we are going to explore the profound practice of self-inquiry—learning how to bravely examine our childhood conditioning so we can consciously keep the beautiful habits we were taught, and permanently break the cycles we are destined to repeat if we stay on autopilot.

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

    🎧 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: DrRobertPuff@icloud.com
    • 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/

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    10 mins
  • #586 The Secret to Happiness: Don't Grow Up
    May 8 2026

    If you were to ask one of the most formidable, erudite intellectuals of the 20th century for the secret to happiness, you might expect a complex, highly philosophical answer. Yet, when the brilliant writer William F. Buckley Jr. was asked this very question, his response was simply: 'Don't grow up.' In this episode, we are going to explore why holding onto our childlike wonder is not immature, but rather the ultimate pinnacle of intellectual, artistic, and spiritual maturity."

    New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Clinical Psychologist

    🎧 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: DrRobertPuff@icloud.com
    • 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/

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    10 mins