#546 The Postponement Problem: Breaking the Habit of Later
Release Date: 08/01/2025
#552 Relaxed Freedom: Finding Your Calm, Claiming Your Life
Happiness Podcast
Relaxed Freedom: Finding Your Calm, Claiming Your Life In a world that offers more choices than ever, why do so many of us feel more anxious and less fulfilled? We'll explore the idea that true happiness isn't found in the frantic chase for more, but in a powerful and often overlooked state of being: relaxed freedom. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist π§ Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! π Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps involved in a...
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#551 Herd Mentality: Whose Life Are You Living?
Happiness Podcast
Herd Mentality: Whose Life Are You Living? We are all profoundly shaped by the people we associate with, often adopting their habits, beliefs, and definitions of happiness. But what happens when the herd you're following is leading you away from a life you truly want? This is "Herd Mentality," the podcast that explores how to break free and answer the question: Whose life are you really living? New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist Book mentioned in podcast: βEleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fineβ by Gail Honeyman π§ Listen to all Episodes...
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#550 Galvanized: How Adversity Shapes Us
Happiness Podcast
Galvanized: How Adversity Shapes Us When a young lawyer named Mohandas Gandhi was thrown from a train in South Africa, that single moment of injustice became the catalyst for a global movement. This is a podcast about those pivotal challenges, exploring how a personal crisis can either break us or galvanize us into our greatest purpose. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist π§ Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! π Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps...
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#549 Finding Security in an Unsecured World
Happiness Podcast
Finding Security in an Unsecured World In a world that feels increasingly unpredictable, we are all searching for an anchor of security. We're going to explore how that anchor isn't found by trying to control the world around us, but by forging it within ourselves through the power of our own response. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist π§ Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! π Do 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?...
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#548 The Alexander the Great Dilemma: To Conquer the World or to Conquer the Self
Happiness Podcast
The Alexander the Great Dilemma: To Conquer the World or to Conquer the Self What is true power? Is it found in conquering the world like Alexander the Great, or is it discovered in the quiet, resolute mastery of one's own mind? This podcast explores the two greatest conquests available to humanity: the world around us, and the universe within. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist π§ Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! π Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps...
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#547 Thought Pollution: The Mind Detox
Happiness Podcast
Thought Pollution: The Mind Detox Have you ever felt inexplicably anxious or drained after scrolling through the news or social media? That feeling is a symptom of thought pollution, the process by which our mental environment becomes contaminated by the information we allow into it. Learning to manage this input is the first step toward reclaiming your focus and peace of mind. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist π§ Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! π Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you...
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#546 The Postponement Problem: Breaking the Habit of Later
Happiness Podcast
The Postponement Problem: Breaking the Habit of Later Many of us live our lives waiting for a future happiness that we believe lies just over the horizon. But this mindset creates an indefinite postponement of life, turning the vibrant present into a mere waiting room for a tomorrow that never arrives as planned. Our journey today is to explore how we can break this cycle and learn to live in the only moment we truly have: the now. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist π§ Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! π Do you ever wonder...
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#545 The Drama Addiction: When Life Imitates Fiction
Happiness Podcast
The Drama Addiction: When Life Imitates Fiction We've all felt the magnetic pull of a good story, the kind filled with conflict, mystery, and turmoil that keeps us glued to the screen. But what happens when our love for fictional chaos doesn't end when the credits roll? This talk explores our "drama addiction," the unsettling idea that we unconsciously sabotage our own peace in an effort to make our lives a more compelling, if not happier, story. We will delve into why we are so often the authors of our own unrest and ask the crucial question: is a peaceful life what we truly want? New...
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#544 The Perfection Trap: Why "Everything's Perfect" Isn't Happiness
Happiness Podcast
The Perfection Trap: Why "Everything's Perfect" Isn't Happiness Do you ever feel like true happiness is just out of reach, perhaps because everything isn't perfectly aligned all the time? We're diving into the secret belief many of us hold: that happiness equals constant perfection, and why that idea might actually be holding us back. Join us as we explore how to redefine happiness beyond the flawless facade. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist π§ Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! π Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a...
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#543 The Ripple Effect: Understanding Why Hurt People Hurt People
Happiness Podcast
The Ripple Effect: Understanding Why Hurt People Hurt People Have you ever wondered why someone you know, who's clearly struggling, ends up hurting those around them? It's a painful paradox: the very people carrying deep wounds sometimes inflict them on others. Today, we're going to explore this complex dynamic, understanding that while understanding is never an excuse, it's the first step toward breaking cycles of harm. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist π§ Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! π Do you ever wonder what it takes...
info_outlineThe Postponement Problem: Breaking the Habit of Later
Many of us live our lives waiting for a future happiness that we believe lies just over the horizon. But this mindset creates an indefinite postponement of life, turning the vibrant present into a mere waiting room for a tomorrow that never arrives as planned. Our journey today is to explore how we can break this cycle and learn to live in the only moment we truly have: the now.
New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist
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