# Happiness Podcast

> Keys to Happiness


## Posts

- [#38 Happiness - How to Lose Sadness and Find Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/38-happiness-how-to-lose-sadness-and-find-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#37 Happiness - Three Things We Can Do to Prepare for Life Changes](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/37-happiness-three-things-we-can-do-to-prepare-for-life-changes/): [powerpress]
- [#36 Happiness - Movie "Transcendence" and the "Singularity"](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/36-happiness-movie-transcendence-and-the-singularity/): [powerpress]
- [#35 Happiness - Identifying with the "No-Self"](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/35-happiness-identifying-with-the-no-self/): [powerpress]
- [#34 Happiness - Making Time for Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/34-happiness-making-time-for-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [The Consequence of Not Pursuing Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-consequence-of-not-pursuing-happiness/): About 20 years ago, when I first started in Private Practice, I had a young man come to me who was so amazingly intelligent, bright, and alive with life. Although he was an incredible pleasure to work with, he came from a background where there was a lot of pain, a lot of suffering, and […]
- [#33 Happiness - How to Create a Beautiful Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/33-happiness-how-to-create-a-beautiful-life-2/): [powerpress]
- [#32 (b) Happiness – All Is Well Affirmations](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/32-b-happiness-all-is-well-affirmations/): [powerpress]
- [#32 (a) Happiness – Finding Hope in Our Hopelessness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/32-a-happiness-finding-hope-in-our-hopelessness-2/): [powerpress]
- [#31 Happiness - Three Steps Towards Simplifying Our Lives](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/31-happiness-three-steps-towards-simplifying-our-lives-2/): [powerpress]
- [#30 Happiness - How to Remain Happy When Feeling Overwhelmed](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/30-happiness-how-to-remain-happy-when-feeling-overwhelmed-by-life-2/): [powerpress]
- [#29 Happiness - The Key to Living a Happy Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/29-happiness-the-key-to-living-a-happy-life-today-2/): [powerpress]
- [#28 Happiness - Flowing with Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/28-happiness-finding-happiness-by-flowing-with-life/): [powerpress]
- [#27 Happiness - The Most Effective Way to Stay Happy Throughout Our Day (And Our Lives)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/202/): [powerpress]
- [#26 Happiness - The Three Ways We Deal (or not) with Suffering](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/26-happiness-the-three-ways-we-deal-or-not-with-suffering-2/): [powerpress]
- [#25 Happiness - Cutting the Puppet Strings of Praise & Blame](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/25-happiness-cutting-the-puppet-strings-of-praise-blame-2/): [powerpress]
- [#24 Happiness - Living Today vs. Someday I'll](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/24-happiness-living-today-vs-someday-ill-2/): [powerpress]
- [#23 Happiness - Focusing on What We Have & Not Focusing on What We Don't Have](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/23-happiness-the-road-to-happiness-is-found-by-focusing-on-what-we-have-not-focusing-on-what-we-dont-have/): [powerpress]
- [#22 Happiness - Why Pursuing Happiness is the Greatest Goal](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/22-happiness-why-pursuing-happiness-is-the-greatest-goal-2/): [powerpress]
- [#21 Happiness -The Secret Ingredient of Living a Happy Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/21-happiness-flowing-with-life-the-secret-ingredient-of-living-a-happy-life-2/): [powerpress]
- [#20 Happiness - Eating Our Mental Fruits and Veggies](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/20-happiness-eating-our-mental-fruits-and-veggies-how-to-become-positive-happy-2/): [powerpress]
- [#19 Happiness - "The Best Prayer": How to Be Happy with God](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/19-happiness-the-best-prayer-how-to-be-happy-with-god-3/): [powerpress]
- [#18 Happiness - How Stories We Create Add to Our Suffering](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/18-happiness-how-stories-we-create-add-to-our-suffering-2/): [powerpress]
- [#17 Happiness - The Benefits to Us of Being Kind, Honest, & Loving Toward Others](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/17-happiness-the-benefits-to-us-of-being-kind-honest-loving-toward-others-3/): [powerpress]
- [#16 Happiness - Change Our Beliefs, Stop Our Suffering](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/16-happiness-change-our-beliefs-stop-our-suffering-3/): [powerpress]
- [#15 Happiness - How To Tell If We Are Really Happy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/15-happiness-how-to-tell-if-we-are-really-happy-3/): [powerpress]
- [#14 Happiness - The Consequence of Not Pursuing Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/14-happiness-the-consequence-of-not-pursuing-happiness-3/): [powerpress]
- [#13 Happiness - Awareness-The Cornerstone of Who We Are](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/13-happiness-awareness-the-cornerstone-of-who-we-are-3/): [powerpress]
- [#12 Happiness - Awareness-The Cornerstone of Changing Our Behavior](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/12-happiness-awareness-the-cornerstone-of-changing-our-behavior-3/): [powerpress]
- [#11 Happiness - Earnestness-The Key Ingredient of Living a Happy Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/11-happiness-earnestness-the-key-ingredient-of-living-a-happy-life/): [powerpress]
- [#10 Happiness-Death in Yellowstone-Adjusting Well to the Impermanence of Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/10-happiness-death-in-yellowstone-adjusting-well-to-the-impermanence-of-life-3/): [powerpress]
- [#9 Happiness - Learning How To Live Life To The Fullest](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/9-happiness-learning-how-to-live-life-to-the-fullest/): [powerpress]
- [#8 Happiness - Whose Fault Is It-Why We Do "Bad" Things & How To Change It](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/8-happiness-whose-fault-is-it-why-we-do-bad-things-how-to-change-it/): [powerpress]
- [#7 Happiness - Winning the Bronze Metal of Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/7-happiness-winning-the-bronze-metal-of-life-what-my-kindergartener-can-teach-us-3/): [powerpress]
- [#6 Happiness - Agathist, The Best Way to Live Our Live](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/6-happiness-agathist-the-best-way-to-live-our-live/): [powerpress]
- [#5 Happiness - Why Addictions are So Powerful & How to Overcome Them](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/5-happiness-why-addictions-are-so-powerful-how-to-overcome-them-3/): [powerpress]
- [#4 Happiness - Mental Stillness, Being Present, Key Ingredients of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/4-happiness-mental-stillness-being-present-key-ingredients-of-happiness-3/): [powerpress]
- [#3 Happiness - How Our Enemies Can Be Our Teachers](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/3-happiness-how-our-enemies-can-be-our-teachers-3/): [powerpress]
- [#2 Happiness - Waking Up At Princeton](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/2-happiness-waking-up-at-princeton-2/): [powerpress]
- [#1 Happiness - The Pursuit of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/1-happiness-the-pursuit-of-happiness-2/): [powerpress]
- [#138 Happiness - The Asceticism of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/138-happiness-asceticism-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#137 Happiness - The Bottom Line Benefits of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/137-happiness-bottom-line-benefits-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#136 Happiness - The Gift of Suffering](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/136-happiness-gift-suffering/): [powerpress]
- [#135 Happiness - The Gold Currency of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/135-happiness-the-gold-currency-of-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#134 Happiness - The 3 Steps to Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/134-happiness-the-3-steps-to-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#133 Happiness - Great Threats to Our Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/133-happiness-great-threats-to-our-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#132 Happiness - Is Happiness About Feeling Good All the Time?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/132-happiness-is-happiness-about-feeling-good-all-the-time/): [powerpress]
- [#131 Happiness - Helping Others Find Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/131-happiness-helping-others-find-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#130 Happiness - The Happy Adapter](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/130-happiness-the-happy-adapter/): [powerpress]
- [#129 Happiness - Getting It Right](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/129-happiness-getting-it-right/): [powerpress]
- [#128 Happiness - Finding Happiness on Mondays](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/128-happiness-finding-happiness-on-mondays/): [powerpress]
- [#127 Happiness - A Good Plan for Living Well](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/127-happiness-a-good-plan-for-living-well/): [powerpress]
- [#126 Happiness - How to Handle Unexpected Crises](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/126-happiness-how-to-handle-unexpected-crises/): [powerpress]
- [#125 Happiness - True Happiness is Effortless and Spontaneous](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/125-happiness-true-happiness-is-effortless-and-spontaneous/): [powerpress]
- [#124 Happiness - Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/124-happiness-growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset/): [powerpress]
- [#123 Happiness - Living for Life, not for the Weekends](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/123-happiness-living-for-life-not-for-the-weekends/): [powerpress]
- [#122 Happiness - How to Improve Our State of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/122-happiness-how-to-improve-our-state-of-happiness-subtitle/): [powerpress]
- [#121 Happiness - Finding Peace When Life is Hard](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/121-happiness-finding-peace-when-life-is-hard/): [powerpress]
- [#120 Happiness - Finding, not Creating Peace](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/120-happiness-finding-not-creating-peace/): [powerpress]
- [#119 Happiness - The Great Benefit of Acceptance](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/119-happiness-the-great-benefit-of-acceptance/): [powerpress]
- [#118 Happiness - The Happiness Test](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/118-happiness-the-happiness-test/): [powerpress]
- [#117 Happiness - Why Kindness Matters](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/117-happiness-why-kindness-matters/): [powerpress]
- [#116 Happiness - Dying to Wake Up](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/116-happiness-dying-to-wake-up/): [powerpress]
- [#115 Happiness - The Big Secret of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/115-happiness-the-big-secret-of-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#114 Happiness - How to Handle Unhappy Events](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/114-happiness-how-to-handle-unhappy-events/): [powerpress]
- [#113 Happiness - Finding Peace and Happiness on Retreats](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/113-happiness-retreats/): [powerpress]
- [#112 Happiness - Learning vs. Performance](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/112-happiness-learning-vs-performance/): [powerpress]
- [#111 Happiness - The Choice of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/111-happiness-the-choice-of-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#110 Happiness - Finding Happiness in Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/110-happiness-finding-happiness-in-life/): [powerpress]
- [#109 Happiness - How to Find Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/109-happiness-how-to-find-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#108 Happiness - Set Point for Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/108-happiness-set-point-for-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#107 Happiness - Negative Visualization](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/107-happiness-negative-visualization/): [powerpress]
- [#106 Happiness - Hedonic Adaptation](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/106-happiness-hedonic-adaptation/): [powerpress]
- [#105 Happiness - Choices We Make That Cause Us To Be Unhappy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/105-happiness-choices-we-make-that-cause-us-to-be-unhappy/): [powerpress]
- [#104 Happiness - When Life Isn't Fair](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/104-happiness-when-life-isnt-fair/): [powerpress]
- [#103 Happiness - The Solid Pyramid of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/103-happiness-the-solid-pyramid-of-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#102 Happiness - Happiness Lengthens Life, Research Shows](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/102-happiness-happiness-lengthens-life-research-shows/): [powerpress]
- [#101 Happiness - Research Demonstrates Expectations Predict Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/101-happiness-research-demonstrates-expectations-predict-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#100 Happiness - 3 Steps to Happiness When Life Sucks](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/100-happiness-3-steps-to-happiness-when-life-sucks/): [powerpress]
- [#99 Happiness - We Never Fail, Just Life Lessons](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/99-happiness-we-never-fail-just-life-lessons/): [powerpress]
- [#98 Happiness - The purpose and the pain...](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/98-happiness-the-purpose-and-the-pain/): [powerpress]
- [#97 Happiness - Finding Happiness When Things Don't Go Our Way](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/97-happiness-finding-happiness-when-things-dont-go-our-way-2/): [powerpress]
- [#96 Happiness - Being Careful to Stay Happy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/96-happiness-being-careful-to-stay-happy/): [powerpress]
- [#95 Happiness - Finding Happiness When Loss Happens](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/95-happiness-finding-happiness-when-loss-happens/): [powerpress]
- [#94 Happiness - Less Me, More Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/94-happiness-less-me-more-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#93 Happiness - What do to When Life is Really Hard](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/93-happiness-what-do-to-when-life-is-really-hard/): [powerpress]
- [#92 Happiness - The Silence of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/92-happiness-the-silence-of-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#91 Happiness - Goals, Success and Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/91-happiness-goals-success-and-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#90 Happiness - Finding Our  Happiness in Nature](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/90-happiness-finding-our-happiness-in-nature/): [powerpress]
- [#89 Happiness - Finding Happiness on a Daily Basis](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/89-happiness-finding-happiness-on-a-daily-basis/): [powerpress]
- [#88 Happiness - The Insecurity of Seeking Security](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/88-happiness-the-insecurity-of-seeking-security/): [powerpress]
- [#87 Happiness - What's Wrong With Right Now If We Aren't Thinking About Anything?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/87-happiness-whats-wrong-with-right-now-if-we-arent-thinking-about-anything/): [powerpress]
- [#86 Happiness - Making the Universe Our Home](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/86-happiness-making-the-universe-our-home/): [powerpress]
- [#85 Happiness - The Mind's News Station](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/85-happiness-the-minds-news-station-2/): [powerpress]
- [#84 Happiness - Being Good at Being Happy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/84-happiness-being-good-at-being-happy/): [powerpress]
- [#83 Happiness - Less Ego More Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/83-happiness-less-ego-more-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#82 Happiness - Be Soft, Be Happy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/82-happiness-be-soft-be-happy-2/): [powerpress]
- [#81 Happiness - An Advanced Happiness Skill](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/81-happiness-an-advanced-happiness-skill-2/): [powerpress]
- [#80 Happiness - Changing Our Thoughts Instead of The Situation](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/80-happiness-changing-our-thoughts-instead-of-the-situation-2/): [powerpress]
- [#79 Happiness - Happiness is to See Things New, Not to See New Things](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/79-happiness-happiness-is-to-see-things-new-not-to-see-new-things-2/): [powerpress]
- [#78 Happiness - Finding Happiness with a Thorn](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/78-happiness-finding-happiness-with-a-thorn-2/): [powerpress]
- [#77 Happiness - Dying to Find Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/77-happiness-dying-to-find-happiness-2/): [powerpress]
- [#76 Happiness - Finding Happiness in the Infinite](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/76-happiness-finding-happiness-in-the-infinite-2/): [powerpress]
- [#75 Happiness - The Perfect Combination for Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/75-happiness-the-perfect-combination-for-happiness-2/): [powerpress]
- [#74 - Happiness - Finding the Peacefulness of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/74-happiness-finding-the-peacefulness-of-happiness-2/): [powerpress]
- [#73 - Happiness - How to Recover from Burnout  and Find Happiness Again](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/73-happiness-how-to-recover-from-burnout-and-find-happiness-again-2/): [powerpress]
- [#72 Happiness - The Powerful Influence of Others](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/72-happiness-the-powerful-influence-of-others-2/): [powerpress]
- [#71 Happiness - Lessons from the Narcissist](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/71-happiness-lessons-from-the-narcissist-2/): [powerpress]
- [#70 Happiness - Finding Happiness When Life is Really Hard](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/70-happiness-finding-happiness-when-life-is-really-hard-2/): [powerpress]
- [#69 Happiness - The Kiss of St. Francis of Assisi](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/69-happiness-the-kiss-of-st-francis-of-assisi-2/): [powerpress]
- [#68 Happiness - The Precious Value of Free Time](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/68-happiness-the-precious-value-of-free-time-2/): [powerpress]
- [#67 Happiness - Supermax Prison vs. The Grand Chartreuse Monastery](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/67-happiness-supermax-prison-vs-the-grand-chartreuse-monastery-2/): [powerpress]
- [#66 Happiness - How Our Dreams Can Cause Suffering](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/66-happiness-how-our-dreams-can-cause-suffering/): [powerpress]
- [#65 Happiness - How Kindness Creates Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/65-happiness-how-kindness-creates-happiness-2/): [powerpress]
- [#64 Happiness - Finding Happiness with PTSD Symptoms](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/64-happiness-finding-happiness-with-ptsdsymptoms/): [powerpress]
- [#63 Happiness--How Music Effects Our Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/63-happiness-how-music-effects-our-happiness-2/): [powerpress]
- [#62 Happiness - Seeking Happiness Can Keep Us Unhappy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/62-happiness-seeking-happiness-can-keep-us-unhappy/): [powerpress]
- [#61 Happiness - Neuroplasticity and Happiness Habits](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/61-happiness-neuroplasticity-and-happiness-habits-2/): [powerpress]
- [#60 Happiness - Having a Back-up Plan for Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/60-happiness-having-a-back-up-plan-for-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#59 Happiness - Finding Happiness with a Diagnosis of Cancer](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/59-happiness-finding-happiness-with-a-diagnosis-of-cancer/): [powerpress]
- [#58 Happiness - Treating Life as a Permanent Vacation](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/58-happiness-treating-life-as-a-permanent-vacation/): [powerpress]
- [#57 Happiness - Henry David Thoreau's "Simplify, Simplify, Simplify"](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/57-happiness-henry-david-thoreaus-simplify-simplify-simplify/): [powerpress]
- [#56 Happiness - Finding Happiness and Living Well with the Ongoing Challenges](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/56-happiness-finding-happiness-and-living-well-with-the-ongoing-challenges/): [powerpress]
- [#55 Happiness - How to Keep Finding Pleasure in Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/55-happiness-how-to-keep-finding-pleasure-in-life/): [powerpress]
- [#54 Happiness - The Root Cause of Our Suffering and How to End It](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/54-happiness-the-root-cause-of-our-suffering-and-how-to-end-it/): [powerpress]
- [#53 Happiness - 3 Things to do When "Bad" Things Happen](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/53-happiness-3-things-to-do-when-bad/): [powerpress]
- [#52 Happiness - 3 Steps for Changing Bad Habits into Good Habits](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/52-happiness-3-steps-for-changing-bad-habits-into-good-habits/): [powerpress]
- [#51 Happiness - Three Key Components for Staying Happy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/51-happiness-three-key-components-for-staying-happy/): [powerpress]
- [#50 Happiness - Relationships: Losing a Partner](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/50-happiness-relationships-losing-a-partner/): [powerpress]
- [#49 Happiness – Relationships: Keeping a Great Partner](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/49-happiness-relationships-keeping-a-great-partner/): [powerpress]
- [#48 Happiness - Relationships: Finding a Great Partner](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/47-happiness-relationships-finding-a-great-partner/): [powerpress]
- [#47 Happiness - Relationships: Being a Great Partner](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/47-happiness-relationships-being-a-great-partner/): [powerpress]
- [# 46 Happiness - How to Respond with Kindness When Others React with Anger](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/46-happiness-how-to-respond-with-kindness-when-others-react-with-anger/): [powerpress]
- [#45 Happiness - Monastery of San Francisco and Our Death](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/45-happiness-monastery-of-san-francisco-and-our-death/): [powerpress]
- [#44 Happiness - "Kindness" is a Key Ingredient of Change](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/44-happiness-kindness-is-a-key-ingredient-of-change/): [powerpress]
- [#43 Happiness - "Adaptation" is a Key Ingredient of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/43-happiness-adaptation-is-a-key-ingredient-of-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#42 Happiness - Nine Ways We Can Deal with Criticism and Find Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/42-happiness-nine-ways-we-can-deal-with-criticism-and-find-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#41 Happiness - Where are the Hippies and How the Media is Powerful](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/41-happiness-where-are-the-hippies-and-how-the-media-is-powerful/): [powerpress]
- [#40 Happiness - 4 Steps to Get Rid of Fear and Find Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/40-happiness-4-steps-to-get-rid-of-fear-and-find-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#39 Happiness - How to Lose Anger and Find Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/39-happiness-how-to-lose-anger-and-find-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#238 Happiness - 90% Me, 10% You](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/238-happiness-90-me-10-you/): [powerpress]
- [#237 Happiness - 3 Things We Can Do When Life is Really Hard](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/237-happiness-3-things-we-can-do-when-life-is-really-hard/): [powerpress]
- [#236 Happiness - A Beautiful Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/236-happiness-a-beautiful-life/): [powerpress]
- [#235 Happiness - Happiness Lessons from Our Younger Selves](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/235-happiness-happiness-lessons-from-our-younger-selves/): [powerpress]
- [#234 Happiness - Maitri Meditation](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/234-happiness-maitri-meditation/): [powerpress]
- [#233 Happiness - How to Respond to Meanness & Unkindness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/233-happiness-how-to-respond-to-meanness-unkindness/): [powerpress]
- [#232 Happiness - Happier in 12 Minutes](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/232-happiness-happier-in-12-minutes/): [powerpress]
- [#231 Happiness - Tending Our Garden](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/231-happiness-tending-our-garden/): [powerpress]
- [#230 Happiness - The Scorpion and the Frog](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/230-happiness-the-scorpion-and-the-frog/): [powerpress]
- [#229 Happiness - The Happy Heart in Nature](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/229-happiness-the-happy-heart-in-nature/): [powerpress]
- [#228 Happiness - The Happiness Reset Button](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/228-happiness-the-happiness-reset-button/): [powerpress]
- [#227 Happiness - 2 Unexpected Lessons from Mother Teresa](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/227-happiness-2-unexpected-lessons-from-mother-teresa/): [powerpress]
- [#226 Happiness - The 3 Benefits of Smiles](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/226-happiness-the-3-benefits-of-smiles/): [powerpress]
- [#225 Happiness - The 2 Parts of Happy Goal Setting](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/225-happiness-the-2-parts-of-happy-goal-settin/): [powerpress]
- [#224 Happiness - Happiness Lessons from Voltaire's "Candide"](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/224-happiness-happiness-lessons-from-voltaires-candide/): [powerpress]
- [#223 Happiness - The Unhappiness of Too Much Control](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/223-happiness-the-unhappiness-of-too-much-control/): [powerpress]
- [#222 Happiness - Curiosity, A Side Effect of Living Well](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/222-happiness-curiosity-a-side-effect-of-living-well/): [powerpress]
- [#221 Happiness - Finding More Happiness in Giving than Receiving](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/221-happiness-finding-more-happiness-in-giving-than-receiving/): [powerpress]
- [#220 Happiness - 4 Steps to Slowing Down & Enjoying Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/220-happiness-4-steps-to-slowing-down-enjoying-life/): [powerpress]
- [#219 Happiness - Burnout, How to Avoid It and Undo It](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/219-happiness-burnout-how-to-avoid-it-and-undo-it/): [powerpress]
- [#218 Happiness - 5 Parts of the Daily Intentions for a Happier Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/218-happiness-5-parts-of-the-daily-intentions-for-a-happier-life/): [powerpress]
- [#217 Happiness - Happiness Helps Us Live Longer](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/217-happiness-happiness-helps-us-live-longer/): [powerpress]
- [#216 Happiness - Changing Ourselves Instead of Putting Out Fires](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/216-happiness-changing-ourselves-instead-of-putting-out-fires/): [powerpress]
- [#215 Happiness - Insecurity, Self-Doubt & Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/215-happiness-insecurity-self-doubt-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#214 Happiness - Finding Happiness Through Movement](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/214-happiness-finding-happiness-through-movement/): [powerpress]
- [#213 Happiness - Maintaining Our Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/213-happiness-maintaining-our-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#212 Happiness - Boredom, the Arch Enemy of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/212-happiness-boredom-the-arch-enemy-of-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#211 Happiness - Potential Happiness, Go Far](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/211-happiness-potential-happiness-go-far/): [powerpress]
- [#210 Happiness - Why We Don't Choose Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/210-happiness-why-we-dont-choose-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#209 Happiness - Fine Tuning Happiness: There is Always a Solution](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/209-happiness-fine-tuning-happiness-there-is-always-a-solution/): [powerpress]
- [#208 Happiness - Bitter or Better, Our Choice](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/208-happiness-bitter-or-better-our-choice/): [powerpress]
- [#207 Happiness - The 5 Keys to Romantic Love](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/207-happiness-the-5-keys-to-romantic-love/): [powerpress]
- [#206 Happiness - Is This Feeding My Soul?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/206-happiness-is-this-feeding-my-soul/): [powerpress]
- [#205 Happiness - Life Didn't Go As Planned and That's Okay](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/205-happiness-life-didnt-go-as-planned-and-thats-okay/): [powerpress]
- [#204 Happiness - "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/204-happiness-something-is-rotten-in-the-state-of-denmark/): [powerpress]
- [#203 Happiness - How to Avoid Addictions to Anything](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/203-happiness-how-to-avoid-addictions-to-anything/): [powerpress]
- [#202 Happiness - The Happy Learner](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/202-happiness-the-happy-learner/): [powerpress]
- [#201 Happiness - The Inner Circle](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/201-happiness-inner-circle/): [powerpress]
- [#200 Happiness - Balancing Love of Life With Love for Others](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/200-happiness-balancing-love-life-love-others/): [powerpress]
- [#199 Happiness - Finding Political Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/199-happiness-finding-political-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#198 Happiness - When We Get Bumped](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/198-happiness-get-bumped/): [powerpress]
- [#197 Happiness - Don't Say Mine](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/197-happiness-dont-say-mine/): [powerpress]
- [#196 Happiness - Stop Robbing the Bank](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/196-happiness-stop-robbing-bank/): [powerpress]
- [#195 Happiness - My Religion is Kindness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/195-happiness-religion-kindness/): [powerpress]
- [#194 Happiness - Always Improving](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/194-happiness-always-improving/): [powerpress]
- [#193 Happiness - Too Much Effort](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/1931-2/): [powerpress]
- [#192 Happiness - Loving Kindness Thoughts](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/192-happiness-loving-kindness-thoughts/): [powerpress]
- [#191 Happiness - Freedom from Guilt, An Advanced Parenting Technique](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/191-happiness-freedom-guilt-advanced-parenting-technique/): [powerpress]
- [#190 Happiness - Be Satisfied With Little](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/190-happiness-satisfied-little/): [powerpress]
- [#189 Happiness - Silence is Golden](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/189-happiness-silence-golden/): [powerpress]
- [#188 Happiness - The Unhappiness of Self-Criticism](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/188-happiness-unhappiness-self-criticism/): [powerpress]
- [#187 Happiness - The Solo Journey of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/187-happiness-solo-journey-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#186 Happiness - The Simplicity of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/186-happiness-simplicity-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#185 Happiness - Finding Happiness When We Hurt Others](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/185-happiness-finding-happiness-hurt-others/): [powerpress]
- [#184 Happiness - My Happiness vs. Your Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/184-happiness-happiness-vs-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#183 Happiness - Are We There Yet? The Ongoing Adjustments to Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/183-happiness-yet-ongoing-adjustments-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#182 Happiness - The Happiness Diet](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/182-happiness-happiness-diet/): [powerpress]
- [#181 Happiness - The Solo Journey to Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/181-happiness-solo-journey-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#180 Happiness - Finding Purpose in a Changing World](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/180-happiness-finding-purpose-changing-world/): [powerpress]
- [#179 Happiness - When Happiness Evades Us](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/179-happiness-happiness-evades-us/): [powerpress]
- [#178 Happiness - Finding Happiness in Failure](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/178-happiness-finding-happiness-failure/): [powerpress]
- [#177 Happiness - Kindness, A Foundation of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/177-happiness-kindness-foundation-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#176 Happiness - Chaos Theory and Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/176-happiness-chaos-theory-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#175 Happiness - The Wonder of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/175-happiness-wonder-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#174 Happiness - The Power of Patience](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/174-happiness-power-patience/): [powerpress]
- [#173 Happiness - Jealousy in Relationships](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/173-happiness-jealousy-relationships/): [powerpress]
- [#172 Happiness - Algorithms for Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/172-happiness-algorithms-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#171 Happiness - Happiness Wherever We Are](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/171-happiness-happiness-wherever/): [powerpress]
- [#170 Happiness - Physical Activity & Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/170-happiness-physical-activity-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#169 Happiness - How to find Happiness at Work](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/169-happiness-finding-happiness-work/): [powerpress]
- [#168 Happiness - Why Creating Happiness Can Be Hard](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/168-happiness-creating-happiness-can-hard/): [powerpress]
- [#167 Happiness - Finding Happiness When Life is Tough](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/167-happiness-finding-happiness-life-tough/): [powerpress]
- [#166 Happiness - Fine Tuning Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/166-happiness-fine-tuning-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#165 Happiness - Being Happy Around Unhappy People](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/165-happiness-happy-around-unhappy-people/): [powerpress]
- [#164 Happiness - Finding Purpose in Our Lives](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/164-happiness-finding-purpose-lives/): [powerpress]
- [#163 Happiness - Humility and Lack of Judgment](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/163-happiness-humility-lack-judgement/): [powerpress]
- [#162 Happiness - When Life is Unfair](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/162-happiness-life-unfair/): [powerpress]
- [#161 Happiness - Living Well With Uncertainty](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/161-happiness-living-well-uncertainty/): [powerpress]
- [#160 Happiness - The Healthy Way to Deal with Tragedy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/160-happiness-drinking-binge-vs-nature-binge/): [powerpress]
- [#159 Happiness - Resilience](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/159-happiness-resilience/): [powerpress]
- [#158 Happiness - The Happiest Place on Earth](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/158-happiness-happiest-place-earth/): [powerpress]
- [#157 Happiness - Sauntering through Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/157-happiness-sauntering-life/): [powerpress]
- [#156 Happiness - Money Stress](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/156-happiness-money-stress/): [powerpress]
- [#155 Happiness - Contentment, The Key to Ultimate Peace](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/155-happiness-contentment-key-ultimate-peace/): [powerpress]
- [#154 Happiness - The Happiness List "We Are What We Contemplate"](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/154-happiness-happiness-list-contemplate/): [powerpress]
- [#153 Happiness - Ending Suffering by Changing Ourselves, Not Our World](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/153-happiness-ending-suffering-changing-not-world/): [powerpress]
- [#152 Happiness - Finding Happiness Through Generosity](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/152-happiness-finding-happiness-generosity/): [powerpress]
- [#151 Happiness - The Beautiful Gift of Kindness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/151-happiness-beautiful-gift-kindness/): [powerpress]
- [#150 Happiness - Learning from Our Mistakes](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/150-happiness-learning-mistakes/): [powerpress]
- [#149 Happiness - The Dessert of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/149-happiness-dessert-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#148 Happiness - Repetition Key to Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/148-happiness-repetition-key-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#147 Happiness - Less Ego, More Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/147-happiness-less-ego-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#146 Happiness - Fear, Anger and the Ego](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/146-happiness-fear-anger-ego/): [powerpress]
- [#145 Happiness - How We Can Handle Things Well](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/145-happiness-can-handle-things-well/): [powerpress]
- [#144 Happiness - Being Happy vs. Seeking Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/144-happiness-happy-vs-seeking-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#143 Happiness - Living without Answers](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/143-happiness-living-without-answers/): [powerpress]
- [#142 Happiness - The Real Reason Why We Aren't Happy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/142-happiness-real-reason-arent-happy/): [powerpress]
- [#141 Happiness - The Happiness Response](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/141-happiness-happiness-response/): [powerpress]
- [#140 Happiness - A Sextillion Perspective on Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/140-happiness-sextillion-perspective-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#139 Happiness - How to Overcome Fear](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/139-happiness-overcome-fear/): [powerpress]
- [#318 Happiness - Knowing When to Accept or Change Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/318-happiness-when-to-accept-or-change-life/): [powerpress]
- [#317 Happiness - “Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy”](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/317-happiness-comparison-is-the-thief-of-joy/): [powerpress]
- [How to Stay Calm](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-stay-calm/): How is it possible that two people can be in the exact same situation, and yet one person seems unhappy while the other person seems content, or even cheerful? For example, when I was in college, two of my friends were in the same class. At the end of the semester, they both received B’s, […]
- [#316 Happiness - The Greatest Wealth: "Contentment"](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/316-happiness-the-greatest-wealth-contentment/): [powerpress]
- [What is Enlightenment?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/210718-2/): Enlightenment is a term that feels elusive for many. We may have images of a Hindu guru, sitting on top of a mountain contemplating the universe. Or a Buddhist monk living in a monastery, meditating daily. Or, maybe even in your own life, you’ve had moments that are intense or mystical and have caused you […]
- [The Choice to Heal our Hearts](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-choice-to-heal-our-hearts/): Every person will experience suffering at some point in their lives. This suffering and agony can cause immense pain. Our first reaction to this pain is ‘how do I make this stop?’ However, the danger with going down this path is, we don’t give ourselves time to heal. When we experience pain we have two […]
- [#315 Happiness - The School of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/315-happiness-the-school-of-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#314 Happiness - The Step by Step Approach to a Happy Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/314-happiness-the-step-by-step-approach-to-a-happy-life/): [powerpress]
- [How Do We Find Our Purpose?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-do-we-find-our-purpose/): Some people spend their entire life looking for purpose. In an ideal world, this information would be given to us when we’re born. The reality is, we don’t have a blueprint of how to live a purposeful life, and this has led many people to ask the question: How do I make my life meaningful? […]
- [#313 Happiness - Happy Thoughts, Happy Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/313-happiness-happy-thoughts-happy-life/): [powerpress]
- [Where Do We Find Inner Peace?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/where-do-we-find-inner-peace/): Finding and maintaining your inner peace in today’s world is no easy task. We tell ourselves that if we practice meditation daily, we’ll achieve inner peace. Or if we do breathwork and mindfulness exercises before bed, we’ll achieve inner peace. Activating and maintaining our inner peace is more complicated than that. There’s a myth out […]
- [](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/210673-2/): By Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D., Newport Beach Psychologist ____________________________________________ Meditation is probably as old as human civilization itself. While the test of time could be proof positive demonstrating the benefits of meditation, scientific study has yielded evidence that meditation is good for us as well. In this blog post, I’ll summarize widely publicized research about […]
- [#312 Happiness - Stay Connected](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/312-happiness-staying-connected/): [powerpress]
- [#311 Happiness - How to Forgive Yourself](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/311-happiness-how-to-forgive-yourself/): [powerpress]
- [#310 Happiness - How to Stay Calm](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/310-happiness-how-to-stay-calm/): [powerpress]
- [#309 Happiness - Where Do We Find Inner Peace?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/309-happiness-where-do-we-find-inner-peace/): [powerpress]
- [The Path to Peace of Mind](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-path-to-peace-of-mind/): Clients come into my practice seeking relief from adversity they’re facing. Divorce, death, depression…any number of difficult events have led them to set up an appointment with me. They’re seeking peace of mind and can’t find it on their own. In this post, I’ll provide you the simple path to discovering this elusive state of […]
- [#308 Happiness - The Steps to Find Our Purpose](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/308-happiness-the-steps-to-find-our-purpose/): [powerpress]
- [If You Like Chocolate, You’ll Love Peace of Mind](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/if-you-like-chocolate-youll-love-peace-of-mind/): By Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist   “What is peace of mind? And how do I know when I have it?” is a question I’m often asked. Unfortunately, words are insufficient to describe what peace of mind is. Thus using them will always wind up coming short of an accurate description. In this regard, […]
- [#307 Happiness - What Is Enlightenment?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/307-happiness-what-is-enlightenment/): [powerpress]
- [#306 Happiness - The Choice to Heal Our Hearts](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/306-happiness-the-choice-to-heal-our-hearts/): [powerpress]
- [Embracing the Adventures of Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/embracing-the-adventures-of-life/): Life can be such a beautiful adventure — that is, if you give yourself permission to experience it. Many years ago, I went on vacation for a week at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico. This resort offered sporting-type activities, which made it a unique experience for me. It offered yoga, volleyball, rock climbing, hiking — […]
- [#305 Happiness - Why Am I Not Happy?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/305-happiness-why-am-i-not-happy/): [powerpress]
- [#304 Happiness - Finding Happiness When Life is Blatantly Unfair](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/304-happiness-finding-happiness-when-life-is-blatantly-unfair/): [powerpress]
- [#303 Happiness - The Journey Towards Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/303-happiness-the-journey-towards-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#302 Happiness - Embracing the Adventures of Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/302-happiness-embracing-the-adventures-of-life/): [powerpress]
- [Being Fearless in the Face of Fear](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/being-fearless-in-the-face-of-fear/): Fear is such a powerful emotion. It has the ability to keep us safe, but for many of us, it keeps us paralyzed, and keeps us living to our fullest extent. When our fears get out of control, we can shut down. They can paralyze us. But we’re here to live our lives well, and […]
- [#301 Happiness - Finding Harmony in Disharmony](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/301-happiness-finding-harmony-in-disharmony/): [powerpress]
- [Suck Out All the Marrow of Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/suck-out-all-the-marrow-of-life/): Let’s take a moment to consider the words of one of America’s most prominent and esoteric philosophers, Henry David Thoreau. Thoreau is best known as a New England Transcendentalist when spent the years 1845-47 living on the outskirts of society in a small cabin in the woods by the side of Waldon Pond. He called […]
- [#300 Happiness - Being Fearless in the Face of Fear](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/300-happiness-being-fearless-in-the-face-of-fear/): [powerpress]
- [True Happiness is Effortless and Spontaneous](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/true-happiness-is-effortless-and-spontaneous/): By Dr. Robert Puff I don’t remember how young I was, but I do remember the first ballet I ever went to. It was called The Nutcracker, and it centered on celebrating Christmas with children. I remember sitting in the audience watching the ballerinas, and thinking that they make that look so easy. They’re so effortless […]
- [#299 Happiness - Stop Focusing on the Negatives of Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/299-happiness-stop-focusing-on-the-chickens-of-life/): [powerpress]
- [“You’re Right!” The Power of Our Thoughts](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/youre-right-the-power-of-our-thoughts/): Did you happen to see the movie A Beautiful Mind? It was released in 2001 to great critical success, and it won four Academy Awards, including best picture. The main character of the film, played by Russell Crowe, is John Nash, a real-life mathematician who actually won the Nobel prize, as the movie depicts, and […]
- [#298 Happiness - "Suck Out All the Marrow of Life"](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/298-happiness-suck-out-all-the-marrow-of-life/): [powerpress]
- [#297 Happiness - Finding Happiness in Gratitude](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/297-happiness-finding-happiness-in-gratitude/): [powerpress]
- [#296 Happiness - "Your Right" The Power of Our Thoughts](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/295-happiness-your-right-the-power-of-our-thoughts/): [powerpress]
- [Listening to the Music of Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/listening-to-the-music-of-life/): Imagine it’s your birthday, and your friends and family pool their money to get you the best gift you can imagine: tickets for fabulous seats to see your favorite musical act. You get to the venue, you find your place up front, and then you settle in to experience every aspect of the music you […]
- [#295 Happiness - Finding Happiness by Sailing Through Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/295-happiness-finding-happiness-by-sailing-through-life/): [powerpress]
- [Being Happy by Focusing on What We Have](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/being-happy-by-focusing-on-what-we-have/): As human beings, we have a great capacity to be able to focus. Think about being at a party with people talking all around. You are able to block out the noise and focus on the conversation you’re having with the person in front of you. Or imagine a race car driver, moving at speeds […]
- [#294 Happiness - Listening to the Music of Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/294-happiness-listening-to-the-music-of-life/): [powerpress]
- [#293 Happiness - When Our Love Ones Aren't Doing Well](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/293-happiness-when-our-love-ones-arent-doing-well/): [powerpress]
- [#292 Happiness - Being Happy by Focusing on What We Have](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/292-happiness-being-happy-by-focusing-on-what-we-have/): [powerpress]
- [#291 Happiness - Creating Authenticity & Purpose in Our Lives](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/291-happiness-creating-authenticity-purpose-in-our-lives/): [powerpress]
- [#290 Happiness - Finding Our Happiness Teachers](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/290-happiness-finding-our-happiness-teachers/): [powerpress]
- [#289 Happiness - The Ripple Effects of Kindness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/289-happiness-the-ripple-effects-of-kindness/): [powerpress]
- [#288 Happiness - Creating a Happiness Circle of Friends](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/288-happiness-creating-a-happiness-circle-of-friends/): [powerpress]
- [#287 Happiness - Getting Back to Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/287-happiness-getting-back-to-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#286 Happiness - Accepting the "Simple Solution" to Our Problem](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/286-happiness-accepting-the-simple-solution-to-our-problem/): [powerpress]
- [#285 Happiness - Let the Good Times Go](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/285-happiness-let-the-good-times-go/): [powerpress]
- [Accepting the “Simple Solution” to Our Problem](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/accepting-the-simple-solution-to-our-problem/): Do you have a problem? Maybe it’s a large, vexing problem that causes you to suffer, or maybe it’s a smaller dilemma that nevertheless causes discomfort in your life. My guess is that something isn’t 100 percent the way that you would have it be, or if you’re fortunate enough to be problem free, you […]
- [Getting Back to Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/getting-back-to-happiness/): If you want to be at optimal health, you need to become fit. If you want to be at optimal happiness, you also need to be fit, but in a slightly different way. Statistics tell us that Americans have a weight problem. One-third of all Americans are severely obese, by the numbers, and another one-third […]
- [Creating a Happiness Circle of Friends](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/creating-a-happiness-circle-of-friends/): There’s an old saying that comes to mind when considering this week’s topic, and it is this: “When you run with the dogs, you start to smell like them.” You may have heard a slightly different version of this bit of folk wisdom: “When you lie down with dogs, you wake up with fleas.” It’s […]
- [The Ripple Effects of Kindness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/210462-2/):   It only takes a spark to get a fire going, and soon all those around will warm up to its glowing …. That old song, called “Pass It On,” used to be a popular one to end campouts and church retreats. Everyone would gather in a circle in the dark with an unlit candle, […]
- [Finding Our Happiness Teachers](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/finding-our-happiness-teachers/): Have you ever wanted to learn something? Think of anything you’ve had a desire to do well at — piano, lacrosse, cooking, yoga. We can learn just about anything if we have a good teacher who knows the subject well. Like that teacher, we, too, can get good at things. Years ago, my son had […]
- [#284 Happiness - Bending with the Hurricanes of Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/284-happiness-bending-with-the-hurricanes-of-life/): [powerpress]
- [#283 Happiness - Life's Teacher](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/283-happiness-lifes-teacher/): [powerpress]
- [#282 Happiness - The Art of Kintsugi](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/282-happiness-the-art-of-kintsugi/): [powerpress]
- [#281 Happiness - "The Cliff"](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/281-happiness-the-cliff/): [powerpress]
- [#280 Happiness - How Am I Doing (Right Now)?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/280-happiness-how-am-i-doing-right-now/): [powerpress]
- [#279 Happiness - Embracing Love Instead of Hate](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/279-happiness-embracing-love-instead-of-hate/): [powerpress]
- [#278 Happiness - "If Only I"](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/278-happiness-if-only-i/): [powerpress]
- [#277 Happiness - 3 Choices When Life is Hard](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/277-happiness-3-choices-when-life-is-hard/): [powerpress]
- [#276 Happiness - The Enemy to Our Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/276-happiness-the-enemy-to-our-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#275 Happiness - What We Are In Control Of](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/275-happiness-what-we-are-in-control-of/): [powerpress]
- [#274 Happiness - Two Key Components of The Good Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/274-happiness-two-key-components-of-the-good-life/): [powerpress]
- [#273 Happiness - The Joy of Friends](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/273-happiness-the-joy-of-friends/): [powerpress]
- [#272 Happiness - Love Thy Neighbor](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/272-happiness-love-thy-neighbor/): [powerpress]
- [#271 Happiness - The Beauty of Acceptance](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/271-happiness-the-beauty-of-acceptance/): [powerpress]
- [#270 Happiness - Less Ego, More Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/270-happiness-less-ego-more-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#269 Happiness - When Less is More](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/269-happiness-when-less-is-more/): [powerpress]
- [#268 Happiness - Embracing Change](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/268-happiness-embracing-change/): [powerpress]
- [#267 Happiness - Amor Fati “Love of Fate”](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/267-happiness-amor-fati-love-of-fate/): [powerpress]
- [#266 Happiness - Fearless in the Face of Fear](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/266-happiness-fearless-in-the-face-of-fear/): [powerpress]
- [#265 Happiness - The Happiness Game](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/265-happiness-the-happiness-game/): [powerpress]
- [#264 Happiness - The Suffering vs. Growth Question](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/264-happiness-the-suffering-vs-growth-question/): [powerpress]
- [#263 Happiness - Relaxed Freedom](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/263-happiness-relaxed-freedom/): [powerpress]
- [#262 Happiness - Are We Shining In Our Lives](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/262-happiness-are-we-shining-in-our-lives/): [powerpress]
- [#261 Happiness - True, Necessary and Kind](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/261-happiness-true-necessary-and-kind/): [powerpress]
- [#260 Happiness - The Art of Listening](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/260-happiness-the-art-of-listening/): [powerpress]
- [#259 Happiness - Finding Equanimity by Pausing](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/259-happiness-finding-equanimity-by-pausing/): [powerpress]
- [#258 Happiness - The Beauty of Aloneness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/258-happiness-the-beauty-of-aloneness/): [powerpress]
- [#257 Happiness - Advanced Kindness Skills](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/257-happiness-advanced-kindness-skills/): [powerpress]
- [#256 Happiness - When Romantic Love Ends](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/http-traffic-libsyn-com-happinesspodcast-256_happiness_-_when_romantic_love_ends-mp3/): [powerpress]
- [#255 Happiness - Our Future Self](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/255-happiness-our-future-self/): [powerpress]
- [#254 Happiness - Seeing the World with New Eyes](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/254-happiness-seeing-the-world-with-new-eyes/): [powerpress]
- [#253 Happiness - Foundations](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/253-happiness-foundations/): [powerpress]
- [#252 Happiness - A Healthy Response to Unfairness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/252-happiness-a-healthy-response-to-unfairness/): [powerpress]
- [#251 Happiness - Living with Mental Illness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/251-happiness-living-with-mental-illness/): [powerpress]
- [#250 Happiness - The 10,000 Hour Rule](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/250-happiness-the-10000-hour-rule/): [powerpress]
- [#249 Happiness - Bringing Our Light to the World](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/249-happiness-bringing-our-light-to-the-world/): [powerpress]
- [#248 Happiness - Social Media, Reviews & Comments](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/248-happiness-social-media-reviews-comments/): [powerpress]
- [#247 Happiness - The Hermit and the Thief](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/247-happiness-the-hermit-and-the-thief/): [powerpress]
- [#246 Happiness - Learning from Life's Lessons](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/246-happiness-learning-from-lifes-lessons/): [powerpress]
- [#245 Happiness - The Essence of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/245-happiness-the-essence-of-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#244 Happiness - Hanging on to Resentments, The Path to Unhappiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/244-happiness-hanging-on-to-resentments-the-path-to-unhappiness/): [powerpress]
- [#243 Happiness - The Slippery Slope Away From Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/243-happiness-the-slippery-slope-away-from-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#242 Happiness - 3 Ways Vacations Help Us Live Well](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/242-happiness-3-ways-vacations-help-us-live-well/): [powerpress]
- [#241 Happiness - 3 Ways to Create Happiness at Work](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/241-happiness-3-ways-to-create-happiness-at-work/): [powerpress]
- [#240 Happiness - The Second Law of Thermodynamics](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/240-happiness-the-second-law-of-thermodynamics/): [powerpress]
- [#239 Happiness - There Is a Solution to This Problem](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/239-happiness-there-is-a-solution-to-this-problem/): [powerpress]
- [#397 Effortless Action](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/effortless-action/): [powerpress]
- [#396 How to Stop Being Upset With Someone](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/396-how-to-stop-being-upset-with-someone/): [powerpress]
- [#394 Habits for Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/394-habits-for-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#393 Happiness vs Pleasure (Why Thrills Don’t Work)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/393-happiness-vs-pleasure-why-thrills-dont-work/): [powerpress]
- [#392 Happiness - Open Hearts Open Minds (How to be kind towards others)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/392-happiness-open-hearts-open-minds-how-to-be-kind-towards-others/): [powerpress]
- [#391 Happiness - How To Be Happy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/391-happiness-how-to-be-happy/): [powerpress]
- [#390 Rules To Live By (Adapting to Other People’s Rules)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/390-rules-to-live-by-adapting-to-other-peoples-rules/): [powerpress]
- [#389 Happiness - Benefits of Kindness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/389-happiness-benefits-of-kindness/): [powerpress]
- [#388 Happiness - How to Live a Happy Life (Be the Observer)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/388-happiness-how-to-live-a-happy-life-be-the-observer/): [powerpress]
- [#387 Happiness - How to Change the World (By Changing Ourselves)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/387-happiness-how-to-change-the-world-by-changing-ourselves/): [powerpress]
- [#386 Happiness - All is Well (In the Now)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/386-happiness-all-is-well-in-the-now/): [powerpress]
- [#384 Happiness - How To Be Alone Without Being Lonely](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/384-happiness-how-to-be-alone-without-being-lonely/): [powerpress]
- [#383 Happpiness - Losing Happiness (Being careful during difficult times)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/383-happpiness-losing-happiness-being-careful-during-difficult-times/): [powerpress]
- [#382 Happiness - Happiness Within (How Do You Know If You’re Happy)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/382-happiness-happiness-within-how-do-you-know-if-youre-happy/): [powerpress]
- [#381 Happiness - How to Build Healthy Habits (Even Happiness is a Habit)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/381-happiness-how-to-build-healthy-habits-even-happiness-is-a-habit/): [powerpress]
- [#379 Happiness - How to Feed Your Soul](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/379-happiness-how-to-feed-your-soul/): [powerpress]
- [To Understand All is to Forgive All](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/to-understand-all-is-to-forgive-all/): Forgiveness is complex. The act of forgiving encompasses many positive emotions like sympathy, empathy, and compassion in response to something that at one point hurt us immensely. To be a human who can forgive is a powerful and healing skill. But how do we forgive? A common reaction to someone hurting us or hurting the […]
- [#378 Happiness -What’s Your Purpose of Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/378-happiness-whats-your-purpose-of-life/): [powerpress]
- [#377 Happiness - How To Stop Being Mean (Don't turn to the Dark Side)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/377-happiness-how-to-stop-being-mean-dont-turn-to-the-dark-side/): [powerpress]
- [#376 Happiness - Don’t Give Up (How To Stay Kind)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/376-happiness-dont-give-up-how-to-stay-kind/): [powerpress]
- [#375 Happiness - Fear Eats the Soul (How to stop feeding my fears)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/375-happiness-fear-eats-the-soul-how-to-stop-feeding-my-fears/): [powerpress]
- [#374 Happiness - How To Let Go Of Regrets](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/374-happiness-how-to-let-go-of-regrets/): [powerpress]
- [#373 Happiness - Balancing Life (The hardest part of being happy0](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/373-happiness-balancing-life-the-hardest-part-of-being-happy0/): [powerpress]
- [#372 Happiness - Resentment is Like Drinking Poison (and waiting for the other person to die)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/372-happiness-resentment-is-like-drinking-poison-and-waiting-for-the-other-person-to-die/): [powerpress]
- [Live Now, Not Someday](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/live-now-not-someday/): No matter what you have in life, you could always have more. But, is “more” actually better? Postponing fulfillment and happiness through a thought process of “If I had this, then I would be happier” is one of the easiest ways to live a life you are perpetually dissatisfied with. I want to explore an […]
- [#371 Happiness - Cause of Unhappiness (Our false beliefs)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/371-happiness-cause-of-unhappiness-our-false-beliefs/): [powerpress]
- [#370 Happiness - Little Happiness (Secret of a happy life)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/370-happiness-little-happiness-secret-of-a-happy-life/): [powerpress]
- [#369 Happiness - Creating Myself in The Image of da Vinci's Mona Lisa](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/211078-2/): [powerpress]
- [#368 Happiness - Pleasure Seekers (When pleasures come with too big of a price)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/368-happiness-pleasure-seekers-when-pleasures-come-with-too-big-of-a-price/): [powerpress]
- [“Don’t Cry because it’s over, Smile because it Happened”](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/dont-cry-because-its-over-smile-because-it-happened-2/): We all know the famous quote from Dr. Suess “don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” There is a lot of truth within this saying that can be a guide for those of us who have experienced loss. Loss comes in many forms. Sooner or later, we will probably lose both of our […]
- [#367 Happiness - Be Strong, Be Kind (When not to say something)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/367-happiness-be-strong-be-kind-when-not-to-say-something/): [powerpress]
- [#366 Happiness - How To Improve My Life (Change myself, change my world)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/366-happiness-how-to-improve-my-life-change-myself-change-my-world/): [powerpress]
- [#365 Happiness - Influence By Others (We are shaped by are closest friends)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/365-happiness-influence-by-others-we-are-shaped-by-are-closest-friends/): [powerpress]
- [#364 Happiness - Adaptation To Change (The key ingredient for maintaining happiness)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/364-happiness-adaptation-to-change-the-key-ingredient-for-maintaining-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#363 Happiness - How To Learn To Be Happy (small steps, beautiful changes)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/363-happiness-how-to-learn-to-be-happy-small-steps-beautiful-changes/): [powerpress]
- [End Suffering and Find Purpose in Pain](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/end-suffering-and-find-purpose-in-pain/): Pain is an event that inevitably all humans experience at some point in their lives. Challenging life experiences are not uncommon, however, they can be very debilitating. It is important to define two specific and different ways we experience adversity. In this case, we will look at pain and suffering. Brains tend to create some […]
- [#362 Happiness - How To Control Your Anger (Dangers of Anger)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/362-happiness-how-to-control-your-anger-dangers-of-anger/): [powerpress]
- [#361 Happiness - Stop Bothering Me (how to let go and be happy)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/stop-bothering-me-how-to-let-go-and-be-happy/): [powerpress]
- [#360 Happiness - Discipline Your Mind (for happiness)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/360-happiness-discipline-your-mind-for-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#359 Happiness - Why Am I Upset?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/359-happiness-why-am-i-upset/): [powerpress]  
- [#358 Happiness - Kindness Is Our Superpower](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/358-happiness-kindness-is-our-superpower/): [powerpress]
- [#357 Happiness - “The Quieter You Become, The More You Will Hear”](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/357-happiness-the-quieter-you-become-the-more-you-will-hear/): [powerpress]
- [#356  Happiness - Health is about what we are Eating, Thinking and Saying](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/356-happiness-health-is-about-what-we-are-eating-thinking-and-saying/): [powerpress]
- [Healing “Your” Heart](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/healing-your-heart-2/): One morning in High School, I woke up with a terrible pain in my stomach. When I went to the doctor to figure out the issue, he asked me questions about me and my life. I told him that I was in high school, had a very heavy course load because I wanted to graduate […]
- [#355 Happiness - Less Me, More Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/355-happiness-less-me-more-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#354 Happiness - “Art Washes Away from the Soul the Dust of Everyday Life”](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/354-happiness-art-washes-away-from-the-soul-the-dust-of-everyday-life/): [powerpress]
- [#353 Happiness – The Mental Gymnastics of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/353-happiness-the-mental-gymnastics-of-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [The Secret of How to Stay Kind (and Happy)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-secret-of-how-to-stay-kind-and-happy-2/): Social media helps keep people connected, but it also has negative side effects. It helps people say cruel things with the armor of a cell phone screen between themselves and the victim. Some people may react by being cruel themselves, and the cycle of cruelty and harm continues. But, there are of course people who […]
- [#352 Happiness - Living Joyfully: Getting Life Right](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/352-happiness-living-joyfully-getting-life-right/): [powerpress]
- [#351 Happiness - Finding Happiness by Sailing rather than Rowing through Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/210963-2/): [powerpress]
- [Sculpting Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/sculpting-happiness-2/): Michelangelo’s famous sculpture, the David, is considered a masterpiece. Before this stunning sculpture came to be, it was a large chunk of marble. With Michelangelo’s skill and hard work, he turned the large chunk of rock into a world-famous piece of art. In today’s podcast, I want to talk about turning your own life into […]
- [#350 Happiness - Life Is A Banquet, But Most People Are Starving To Death](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/350-happiness-life-is-a-banquet-but-most-people-are-starving-to-death/): [powerpress]
- [#349 Happiness - It’s The Little Things That Matter Most](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/349-happiness-its-the-little-things-that-matter-most/): [powerpress]
- [The Stories We Tell Ourselves](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-stories-we-tell-ourselves/): This past weekend I went to the mountain town, Big Bear, right outside of Los Angeles. I’ve been traveling to Big Bear long before my kids were born and I have a lot of fond memories of this place. One of my favorite things to do in Big Bear is to ride the Alpine Slide, […]
- [#348 Happiness - How To Let Go To Be Happy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/348-happiness-how-to-let-go-to-be-happy/): [powerpress]
- [Inner Critic vs. Inner Cheerleader](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/inner-critic-vs-inner-cheerleader/): Have you ever had a friend who did something that made zero sense to you? Or maybe you yourself have done something that could be described as mean or hurtful. Today I want to explore why we do things that may seem mean or out of character, and why we also do things that are […]
- [#347 Happiness - Healing From Hate](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/347-happiness-healing-from-hate/): [powerpress]
- [#346 Happiness - “If Only…Then” Three Words That Destroy Our Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/if-onlythen-three-words-that-destroy-our-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#345 Happiness - Self-Improvement Through Kindness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/210933-2/): [powerpress]
- [Letting Go of Past Hurts](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/letting-go-of-past-hurts/): Life has so much to offer at times – the opportunity to try new things, to connect with friends, to travel, and so on. But it can also be painful, and this pain can feel overwhelming and out of our control. I specifically think there are two things that we can do to let go […]
- [#344 Happiness - How to Stop Negative Thoughts](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-stop-negative-thoughts/): [powerpress]
- [How to Cultivate a Worry Free Mind](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-cultivate-a-worry-free-mind/): I believe that one of the most universal feelings is worry. I think many of us spend a good deal of time worrying about things that haven’t happened yet or things that we’ve done in the past. And just because so many of us dedicate time to worrying about things, doesn’t mean it’s healthy. I […]
- [#343 Happiness - “Be kind to unkind people. They need it the most.”](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/343-happiness-be-kind-to-unkind-people-they-need-it-the-most/): [powerpress]
- [#342 Happiness - "Temptation Bundling": Creating Happy Habits](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/342-happiness-temptation-bundling-creating-happy-habits/): [powerpress]
- [#341 Happiness - Why Low Expectations Are Good](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/341-happiness-why-low-expectations-are-good/): [powerpress]
- [Accepting Our Imperfections: “Wabi-sabi”](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/accepting-our-imperfections-wabi-sabi/): We have a tendency of letting our imperfections get in the way of our happiness. As we grow older, our bodies inevitably change. We may find more wrinkles on our skin or more grey hairs on our heads. In addition to these physical changes, over time we experience things like heartbreak or disappointment and that […]
- [#340 Happiness - Happiness In Nature](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/340-happiness-happiness-in-nature/): [powerpress]
- [Being in Alignment, Not Control](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/being-in-alignment-not-control/): Which do you think is better, to be in control of our lives, or to be in alignment with our lives? I’m sure you can guess which direction I’m leaning, but it’s not always so black and white. When life isn’t going well or the way we want, we may want to change things, in […]
- [#339 Happiness - To Understand All Is To Forgive All](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/339-happiness-to-understand-all-is-to-forgive-all/): [powerpress]
- [#338 Happiness - Living In the Now](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/living-in-the-now/): [powerpress]
- [How Friendships Make Life Better](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-friendships-make-life-better/): Life can be hard at times. But it can also be fun and enjoyable, even beautiful. I think it is safe to assume that if you’re reading this blog or listening to my podcast, you’re interested in improving your life. I believe that the foundation for doing this is differentiating between the things that we […]
- [#337 Happiness - “Don’t Cry Because It’s Over, Smile Because It Happened”](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/dont-cry-because-its-over-smile-because-it-happened/): [powerpress]
- [The Slower, the Better](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-slower-the-better/): Las Vegas brings people from all over the world to enjoy its live shows, exquisite food and amazing pools. In addition to those things, people flock to the Neon capital to hit the casinos and gamble. Years ago I heard a story about a man who was seemingly living the American dream – had a […]
- [#336 Happiness - How to End Suffering](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-end-suffering/): [powerpress]
- [#335 Happiness - Healing “Your” Heart](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/healing-your-heart/): [powerpress]
- [Happiness Over Everything](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/happiness-over-everything/): I believe that almost everyone wants to be happy. However, very few people are able to achieve true happiness in their lives. Some people feel brief moments of joy, but it doesn’t take much to throw off their day. So why is it that so many people crave joy, but aren’t able to achieve it?  […]
- [#334 Happiness - The Secret of How to Stay Kind (and Happy)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-secret-of-how-to-stay-kind-and-happy/): [powerpress]
- [#333 Happiness - Sculpting Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/sculpting-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [Negative Self Talk and How to Change it](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/negative-self-talk-and-how-to-change-it/): Negative self-talk can be very damaging to our sense of self and our overall happiness. Today I want to explore how we can silence that voice that sits inside many of our heads telling us we’re not good enough, smart enough, or pretty enough. Sometimes it feels like the voice is too loud and it’s […]
- [#332 Happiness - The Stories We Tell Ourselves](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/332-happiness-the-stories-we-tell-ourselves/): [powerpress]
- [#331 Happiness - Inner Critic vs. Inner Cheerleader](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/331-happiness-inner-critic-vs-inner-cheerleader/): [powerpress]
- [How to Improve on Yourself](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-improve-on-yourself/): I think it’s safe to assume that if you’re spending time reading this blog or listening to the podcast, you’re interested in personal growth. I believe that out of all of the things we can pursue, like love, fame, or wealth, the pursuit of personal growth and development is the highest one we can go […]
- [#330 Happiness - Letting Go of Past Hurts](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/330-happiness-letting-go-of-past-hurts/): [powerpress]
- [Freedom from Jealousy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/freedom-from-jealousy/): Jealousy is a powerful emotion. So powerful in fact, that it can prevent many of us from truly living well. I define jealousy in two parts. The first part of jealousy is the thought that someone else has something that I want. The second part of jealousy is the desire for what someone else has […]
- [The Ripple Effects of Kindness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-ripple-effects-of-kindness/): Picture this: you’re sitting at a quiet pond, there is no wind to disturb the stillness, and the water is crystal clear. Suddenly, you throw a rock into the water and it creates ripples that spread out over the entire surface. It’s a beautiful experience and it’s also a great metaphor for how our actions […]
- [#329 Happiness - How to Cultivate a Worry Free Mind](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/329-happiness-how-to-cultivate-a-worry-free-mind/): [powerpress]
- [Comparison is the Thief of Joy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/comparison-is-the-thief-of-joy/): It’s impossible to avoid comparison these days with social media, the internet, and the constant access into people’s lives. But, the comparison trap has been around long before Instagram. Theodore Roosevelt said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” When we compare ourselves to others, whether we feel a sense of inferiority or superiority, it’s impossible […]
- [How to Decide Our Path in Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-decide-our-path-in-life-2/): Over the course of our lives, we make a lot of decisions. We choose who we marry, where to live, what career path to take, when to change jobs, and even what we choose to have for dinner. We make these big and small decisions several times throughout the day. And even though we have […]
- [Don’t Worry, Be Happy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/dont-worry-be-happy/):   Worry is a powerful emotion. So powerful in fact that it keeps many of us up at night. The good news is, there are specific things that we can do to reduce this anxious feeling. I truly believe that we are meant to have beautiful, worry-free lives. It takes a great deal of work […]
- [#328 Happiness - Accepting Our Imperfections: "Wabi-sabi"](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/328-happiness-accepting-our-imperfections-wabi-sabi/): [powerpress]
- [#327 Happiness - Being in Alignment, Not in Control](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/327-happiness-being-in-alignment-not-in-control/): [powerpress]
- [#326 Happiness - How Friendships Make Life Better](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/326-happiness-how-friendships-make-life-better/): [powerpress]
- [How to Decide Our Path in Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-decide-our-path-in-life/): We make decisions every single day. They range from big decisions like choosing who we marry to what we’re having for breakfast this morning. We make these big and small decisions dozens of times throughout our days. Even though we have so much practice with decision making, it can still be very difficult. Specifically, knowing […]
- [#325 Happiness - Slow & Steady Wins the Happiness Race](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/325-happiness-slow-steady-wins-the-happiness-race/): [powerpress]
- [#324 Happiness - Happiness over Everything](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/324-happiness-happiness-over-everything/): [powerpress]
- [#323 Happiness - Negative Self Talk and How to Change It](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/323-happiness-negative-self-talk-and-how-to-change-it/): [powerpress]
- [#322 Happiness - How to Improve on Yourself](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/322-happiness-how-to-improve-on-yourself/): [powerpress]
- [#321 Happiness - Freedom from Jealousy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/321-happiness-freedom-from-jealousy/): [powerpress]
- [#320 Happiness - The Ripple Effects of Kindness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/320-happiness-the-ripple-effects-of-kindness/): [powerpress]
- [#319 Happiness - Don't Worry, Be Happy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/319-happiness-dont-worry-be-happy/): [powerpress]
- [The Illusion of Happily Ever After: Embracing Impermanence and Finding Joy in the Everyday](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-illusion-of-happily-ever-after-embracing-impermanence-and-finding-joy-in-the-everyday/): Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming about a life where everything falls perfectly into place, culminating in a “happily ever after” ending? Our culture, with its fairy tales, romantic comedies, and carefully curated social media feeds, often perpetuates this illusion. But what if I told you that chasing after this elusive ideal might be the very thing holding you back from true […]
- [#485 Beyond Happiness: Mastering the Art of Change](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/beyond-happiness-mastering-the-art-of-change/): [powerpress]
- [The Power of Perception: How Your Thoughts Shape Your World](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-power-of-perception-how-your-thoughts-shape-your-world/): Reflecting on Your Current Life If you don’t mind, take a moment and just think about what’s happening in your life right now. Where do you live? Who’s in your life? What do you do for a living? What type of car do you drive? What type of home do you live in? What type […]
- [The Power of Words: How Labeling Our Emotions Can Trap Us (and How to Break Free)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-power-of-words-how-labeling-our-emotions-can-trap-us-and-how-to-break-free/): The Power of Words and Labels Words and labels possess immense power, shaping our experiences. The words we choose for our internal dialogue significantly impact our well-being. The Impact of Loss and Sadness To illuminate this concept, let’s explore a common scenario. Most individuals will, at some point in their lives, face the loss of […]
- [#484 This Too Shall Pass: The Emotional Observer](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/this-too-shall-pass-the-emotional-observer/): [powerpress]
- [The Benefits of Integrating Parenting Counseling Techniques into Your Daily Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-benefits-of-integrating-parenting-counseling-techniques-into-your-daily-life/): Discover the advantages of incorporating parenting counseling techniques daily in our blog 'The Benefits of Integrating Parenting Counseling Techniques into Your Daily Life'.
- [How Couples Therapy Can Help You Overcome Common Relationship Hurdles](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-couples-therapy-can-help-you-overcome-common-relationship-hurdles/): Discover how couples therapy can address relationship obstacles in our illuminating blog 'How Couples Therapy Can Help You Overcome Common Relationship Hurdles'.
- [#483 Mind Over Matter: How Thoughts Shape Our World](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/mind-over-matter-how-thoughts-shape-our-world/): [powerpress]
- [The Importance of Child Counseling Techniques in Developing Emotional Intelligence](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-importance-of-child-counseling-techniques-in-developing-emotional-intelligence/): Enhance your child's emotional intelligence with effective counseling techniques in our blog 'The Importance of Child Counseling Techniques in Developing Emotional Intelligence'.
- [Exploring the Link Between Mindfulness Practices and Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/exploring-the-link-between-mindfulness-practices-and-happiness/): Discover the connection between mindfulness practices and happiness through our insightful podcast, 'Exploring the Link Between Mindfulness Practices and Happiness'.
- [#482 Personal Growth: Lessons from Others' Failures](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/personal-growth-lessons-from-others-failures/): [powerpress]
- [From Struggle to Serenity: The Impact of Adolescent Therapy on Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/from-struggle-to-serenity-the-impact-of-adolescent-therapy-on-happiness/): Discover the transformative effects of adolescent therapy on happiness in our blog 'From Struggle to Serenity'.
- [Incorporating Mindfulness Podcast Teachings into Your Daily Routine](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/incorporating-mindfulness-podcast-teachings-into-your-daily-routine/): Integrate mindfulness podcast teachings into your daily life with 'Incorporating Mindfulness Podcast Teachings into Your Daily Routine'.
- [#481 Never Give Up: Finding Your Good Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/never-give-up-finding-your-good-life/): [powerpress]
- [How Child Counseling Techniques Can Help Overcome Anxiety and Depression in Youngsters](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-child-counseling-techniques-can-help-overcome-anxiety-and-depression-in-youngsters/): Discover how child counseling techniques empower youngsters to conquer anxiety and depression in our blog 'How Child Counseling Techniques Can Help Overcome Anxiety and Depression in Youngsters'.
- [The Science Behind Mindfulness Podcasts and Improved Mental Health](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-science-behind-mindfulness-podcasts-and-improved-mental-health/): Explore the science of mindfulness podcasts for enhanced mental health in 'The Science Behind Mindfulness Podcasts and Improved Mental Health' now!
- [#480 The Quiet Mind: A Path to Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-quiet-mind-a-path-to-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#479 Find Peace in the Rollercoaster of Competition: A Guide to Mindful Sports Viewing](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/find-peace-in-the-rollercoaster-of-competition-a-guide-to-mindful-sports-viewing/): [powerpress]
- [#478 Inevitable Challenges Controllable Responses](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/inevitable-challenges-controllable-responses/): [powerpress]
- [#477 Mental Pain as Urgent as Physical Pain](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/mental-pain-as-urgent-as-physical-pain/): [powerpress]
- [#476 The Discipline of Happiness (Why Joy Isn’t Accidental)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-discipline-of-happiness-why-joy-isnt-accidental/): [powerpress]
- [#475 Every Choice Matters (How to Shape a Positive Future)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/every-choice-matters-how-to-shape-a-positive-future/): [powerpress]
- [#474 Being Present (Seeing the World with an Unconditioned Heart)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/being-present-seeing-the-world-with-an-unconditioned-heart/): [powerpress]
- [#473 Accepting The World As It Is](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/accepting-the-world-as-it-is/): [powerpress]
- [#472 Patience Is a Virtue. Why?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/patience-is-a-virtue-why/): [powerpress]
- [#471 Seeing Others As Crippled, Not Evil](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/seeing-others-as-crippled-not-evil/): [powerpress]
- [#470 Pain Is Inevitable, But Suffering Is Optional](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/pain-is-inevitable-but-suffering-is-optional/): [powerpress]
- [#469 Punished Not For Your Anger, But By Your Anger](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/punished-not-for-your-anger-but-by-your-anger/): [powerpress]
- [#468 Kindness is My Religion](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/kindness-is-my-religion/): [powerpress]
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- [#467 The Goal of Life (Embracing the Journey of Self-Improvement)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-goal-of-life-embracing-the-journey-of-self-improvement/): [powerpress]
- [#466 The Worry Trap (How to Free Yourself from Anxiety)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-worry-trap-how-to-free-yourself-from-anxiety/): [powerpress]
- [#465 Does Wisdom Come With Age (Maybe)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/does-wisdom-come-with-age-maybe/): [powerpress]
- [#464 Saving Face (The Wisdom of Kind Boundaries)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/saving-face-the-wisdom-of-kind-boundaries/): [powerpress]
- [#463 How to Get Your Happiness Back](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-get-your-happiness-back/): [powerpress]
- [#462 How to Follow Your Inner Voice (and not others opinion as much)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-follow-your-inner-voice-and-not-others-opinion-as-much/): [powerpress]
- [#461 How To Stop the Hurt (When Others Hurt You)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-stop-the-hurt-when-others-hurt-you/): [powerpress]
- [#460 How to Stop Suffering and Be Happy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-stop-suffering-and-be-happy/): [powerpress]
- [#459 Success vs. Happiness (Horizontal vs. Vertical Growth)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/success-vs-happiness-horizontal-vs-vertical-growth/): [powerpress]
- [#458 Staying Young at Heart](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/staying-young-at-heart/): [powerpress]
- [#457 The Razor’s Edge: Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-razors-edge-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#456 Work-Life Balance (New Research Study)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/work-life-balance-new-research-study/): [powerpress]
- [#455 Healing From Death of a Loved One](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/healing-from-death-of-a-loved-one/): [powerpress]
- [#454 Death Is Not A Failure](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/death-is-not-a-failure/): [powerpress]
- [#453 Staying Happy (Living Happily Ever After)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/staying-happy-living-happily-ever-after/): [powerpress]
- [#452 What To Do When In Crisis (and what not to do)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/what-to-do-when-in-crisis-and-what-not-to-do/): [powerpress]
- [#451 The Key to Happiness is: “Malleability”](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-key-to-happiness-is-malleability/): [powerpress]
- [#450 Don’t Blame Your Programming, Change Your Programming](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/dont-blame-your-programming-change-your-programming/): [powerpress]
- [#449 Finding Your Passion & Purpose in Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/finding-your-passion-purpose-in-life/): [powerpress]
- [#448 Nonjudgmental Mindfulness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/nonjudgmental-mindfulness/): [powerpress]
- [#447 Finding Happiness in a Complex World](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/https-traffic-libsyn-com-secure-happinesspodcast-447_finding_happiness_in_a_complex_world-mp3/): [powerpress]
- [#446 Strip the Veil of Habit (The Deadening Effects of Habit)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/strip-the-veil-of-habit/): [powerpress]
- [#445 Aging Gracefully (and Happily)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/aging-gracefully-and-happily/): [powerpress]
- [#444 When Life Feels Overwhelming](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/when-life-feels-overwhelming/): [powerpress]
- [#443 Why “More” Ultimately Never Works](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/why-more-ultimately-never-works/): [powerpress]
- [#442 Memento Mori (Remember That You Must Die)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/memento-mori-remember-that-you-must-die/): [powerpress]
- [#441 Life Diversity Leads to a Happier Life (New Research Study)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/live-diversity-leads-to-a-happier-life-new-research-study/): [powerpress]
- [#440 Putting Your Happiness First (Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/putting-your-happiness-first-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs/): [powerpress]
- [#439 It’s All About Kindness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/its-all-about-kindness/): [powerpress]
- [#438 Happiness Achieving Goals](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/happiness-achieving-goals/): [powerpress]
- [#437 The Present Moment (Accept It As If You Had Asked For It)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-present-moment-accept-it-as-if-you-had-asked-for-it/): [powerpress]
- [#436 Happiness is an Inside Job](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/happiness-is-an-inside-job/): [powerpress]
- [#435 Most Important Qualities In A Partner (and friendship)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/most-important-qualities-in-a-partner-and-friendship/): [powerpress]
- [#434 Why Am I So Unhappy With My Life (Programmed to be Unhappy)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/why-am-i-so-unhappy-with-my-life/): [powerpress]
- [#433 Being Happy Is An Inside Job](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/being-happy-is-an-inside-job/): [powerpress]
- [#432 Is Happiness Contagious (New Research Says Yes)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/is-happiness-contagious-new-research-says-yes/): [powerpress]
- [#431 Self-Inflicted Suffering (The Power of Our Thoughts)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/self-inflicted-suffering-the-power-of-our-thoughts/): [powerpress]
- [#430 Happy Thoughts Happy Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/happy-thoughts-happy-life/): [powerpress]
- [#429 How to Make Your Life Better and Happier (New Research Study Show What Works)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-make-your-life-better-and-happier/): [powerpress]
- [#428 Unkind Behavior (An Effective Response)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/unkind-behavior-an-effective-response/): [powerpress]
- [#427 What Is Happiness (Peace vs. Ecstasy)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/what-is-happiness-peace-vs-ecstasy/): [powerpress]
- [#426 Planned Spontaneity (Finding Our Happiness Flow)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/planned-spontaneity-finding-our-happiness-flow/): [powerpress]
- [#425 Doing Your Best (Creating a Happy Life)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/doing-your-best-creating-a-happy-life/): [powerpress]
- [#424 Financial Happiness (What is Really Important)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/financial-happiness-what-is-really-important/): [powerpress]
- [#423 When Less Is More (Less Ego, More Happiness)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/when-less-is-more-less-ego-more-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#422 When Others Hurt You](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/when-others-hurt-you/): [powerpress]
- [#421 How Do I Know Who I Am](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-do-i-know-who-i-am/): [powerpress]
- [#420 Secret to a Happy Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/secret-to-a-happy-life/): [powerpress]
- [#419 When Someone You Love Is Hurting](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/when-someone-you-love-is-hurting-2/): [powerpress]
- [#418 Unhealthy Attachments: “Yes, But Not That”](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/unhealthy-attachments-yes-but-not-that/): [powerpress]
- [#417 Carpe Diem: Stop Putting Hope in the Future](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/carpe-diem-stop-putting-hope-in-the-future/): [powerpress]
- [#416 The Happiness Formula (How do I make this work?)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-happiness-formula-how-do-i-make-this-work/): [powerpress]
- [#415 How to Deal with Negativity](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-deal-with-negativity/): [powerpress]
- [#414 When Bad Things Happen to Good People](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/when-bad-things-happen-to-good-people/): [powerpress]
- [#413 Are Expectations Good or Bad?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/are-expectations-good-or-bad/): [powerpress]
- [#412 Optimists Live Longer (New Research Say Yes)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/optimists-live-longer/): [powerpress]
- [#411 Does Money Buy Happiness (New Research Say No)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/does-money-buy-happiness-new-research-say-no/): [powerpress]
- [#410 When Boredom Strikes](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/when-boredom-strikes/): [powerpress]
- [#409 The Power of Our Words](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-power-of-our-words/): [powerpress]
- [#408 Karmic Consequences (How Our Thoughts and Actions Reap Results)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/karmic-consequences-how-our-thoughts-and-actions-reap-results/): [powerpress]
- [#407 How to Avoid Burnout](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-avoid-burnout/): [powerpress]
- [#406 How to be In Harmony with the Universe](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-be-in-harmony-with-the-universe/): [powerpress]
- [#405 Benefits of Spending Time Alone](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/benefits-of-spending-time-alone/): [powerpress]
- [#404 When Someone You Love Is Hurting](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/when-someone-you-love-is-hurting/): [powerpress]
- [#403 Living Life To Its Fullest](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/living-life-to-its-fullest/): [powerpress]
- [#402 How To Be Happy With What You Have](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-be-happy-with-what-you-have/): [powerpress]
- [#401 Using Your Time Wisely](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/using-your-time-wisely/): [powerpress]
- [#400 Stop Chasing Happiness (Are We There Yet?)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/stop-chasing-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#399 Saying Yes To Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/399-saying-yes-to-life/): [powerpress]
- [#398 Finding Peace in an Anxious World](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/finding-peace-in-an-anxious-world/): [powerpress]
- [Why a Wellness Podcast Might Be Your Best Reset Tool](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/wellness-podcast-best-reset-tool/): Sometimes our minds get noisy and full, and life just feels off. When we’re overwhelmed or tired, even simple things can feel heavy. Maybe it’s a busy time at work, something personal is wearing you down, or you’ve just had too many days in a row without real rest. No matter the cause, the feeling […]
- [When to Consider Seeing a Child Psychologist in Newport Beach](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/consider-seeing-child-psychologist/): When a child starts acting differently, it can be hard to tell what’s going on. Some changes are easy to explain, like being tired after a busy week. Other times, the signs are harder to figure out and leave parents feeling unsure or worried. That’s when a little outside help might make a big difference. […]
- [What Happens in Couples Therapy in Newport Beach?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/happens-couples-therapy/): Every relationship has its ups and downs. Some days feel easy, other days feel heavy. When it gets harder to talk or connect the way you used to, it can feel lonely or confusing. That’s often the moment when couples start thinking about getting help, but the idea of therapy can bring up even more […]
- [Signs You're Not Getting the Right Help From a Therapist](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/signs-not-getting-right-help-therapist/): Picking a therapist is a big decision. Most of us hope the person we choose will help us feel stronger, safer, and more supported as we make our way through life. Sometimes, though, even after a few sessions, something just doesn’t feel right. You might not feel any better. You could even leave appointments more […]
- [#554 Happy for No Reason](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/happy-for-no-reason/): [powerpress] 
- [Why Your Inner Critic Is Sabotaging Your Happiness and How to Silence It for Good](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/why-your-inner-critic-is-sabotaging-your-happiness/): We all have that voice inside our head. The one that often points out our flaws, highlights mistakes, and questions our abilities. This voice, commonly known as the inner critic, can be a significant barrier on our path to happiness. It’s sneaky and persistent, appearing at moments when we’re vulnerable or attempting to try something […]
- [#553 How to Stop Judging Others (and Yourself)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-stop-judging-others-and-yourself/): [powerpress]
- [#552 Relaxed Freedom: Finding Your Calm, Claiming Your Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/relaxed-freedom-finding-your-calm-claiming-your-life/): [powerpress]
- [#551 Herd Mentality: Whose Life Are You Living?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/herd-mentality-whose-life-are-you-living/): [powerpress]
- [#550 Galvanized: How Adversity Shapes Us](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/galvanized-how-adversity-shapes-us/): [powerpress]
- [#549 Finding Security in an Unsecured World](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/finding-security-in-an-unsecured-world/): [powerpress] 
- [#548 The Alexander the Great Dilemma: To Conquer the World or to Conquer the Self](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-alexander-the-great-dilemma-to-conquer-the-world-or-to-conquer-the-self/): [powerpress]
- [#547 Thought Pollution: The Mind Detox](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/thought-pollution-the-mind-detox/): [powerpress] 
- [#546 The Postponement Problem: Breaking the Habit of Later](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-postponement-problem-breaking-the-habit-of-later/): [powerpress] 
- [#545 The Drama Addiction: When Life Imitates Fiction](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-drama-addiction-when-life-imitates-fiction/): [powerpress] 
- [#544 The Perfection Trap: Why "Everything's Perfect" Isn't Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-perfection-trap-why-everythings-perfect-isnt-happiness/): [powerpress] 
- [#543 The Ripple Effect: Understanding Why Hurt People Hurt People](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-ripple-effect-understanding-why-hurt-people-hurt-people/): [powerpress]
- [#542 The Comparison Trap: Why looking at their life is ruining yours](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-comparison-trap-why-looking-at-their-life-is-ruining-yours/): [powerpress]
- [#541 Living the Musical Life: Why We Don't Skip to the End](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/living-the-musical-life-why-we-dont-skip-to-the-end/): [powerpress]
- [#540 Intentional Living, Lasting Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/intentional-living-lasting-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#539 The Walk of (Forgotten) Fame](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-walk-of-forgotten-fame/): [powerpress]
- [#538 The Key to Inner Harmony: Embracing What Is](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-key-to-inner-harmony-embracing-what-is/): [powerpress]
- [The Unspoken Truth About Hardship: It's Not What Happens, But How We Respond](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-unspoken-truth-about-hardship-its-not-what-happens-but-how-we-respond/): There’s a poignant, sometimes stark, reality to the human experience: bad things can, and often do, happen to good people. We all carry stories, perhaps even our own, that testify to this. It’s a truth that can shake us to our core, leaving us grappling for answers in a world that suddenly feels unjust. When […]
- [#537 Why New Isn't Always Better: Finding Joy in the Consistent](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/why-new-isnt-always-better-finding-joy-in-the-consistent/): [powerpress]
- [#536 Am I Being Kind? The Question That Changes Everything](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/am-i-being-kind-the-question-that-changes-everything/): [powerpress]
- [Finding Peace When Life Feels Unfair: The Power of Acceptance](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/finding-peace-when-life-feels-unfair/): We all want to live better lives. If you’re seeking out ways to improve, chances are you’re looking for more peace, more happiness, and less struggle. Yet, life inevitably throws curveballs. Perhaps you’re navigating the painful waters of a divorce, facing the uncertainty of unemployment, or watching a dearly loved one suffer through illness. Maybe […]
- [#535 The Habit Reset: Finding Happiness in Forgoing](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-habit-reset-finding-happiness-in-forgoing/): [powerpress]
- [#534 The Unstoppable Thought Stream (And How to Navigate It)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-unstoppable-thought-stream-and-how-to-navigate-it-2/): [powerpress]
- [The Sunset and the Slot Machine: Are You Feeding Your Soul or Just Your Entertainment Hunger?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-sunset-and-the-slot-machine-are-you-feeding-your-soul-or-just-your-entertainment-hunger/): There’s a certain magic to a Southern California sunset, especially when viewed from the beach. As someone who grew up in the Midwest, moving here for my doctoral work and to practice as a clinical psychologist opened my eyes to this simple, profound beauty. Watching the sun dip lower and lower, painting the sky in […]
- [#533 Life Unrushed: The Art of Being Here Now](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/life-unrushed-the-art-of-being-here-now/): [powerpress]
- [#532 The Resilient Mind: Why Adaptability is True Security](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-resilient-mind-why-adaptability-is-true-security/): [powerpress]
- [#531 The Choice in Suffering: Navigating Physical and Emotional Pain](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-choice-in-suffering-navigating-physical-and-emotional-pain/): [powerpress]
- [#530 The Alchemy of Healing: Breaking the Cycle of Hurt](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-alchemy-of-healing-breaking-the-cycle-of-hurt/): [powerpress]
- [#529 Self-Centered Happiness: The Paradox of Selfish Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/self-centered-happiness-the-paradox-of-selfish-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#528 The Art of the Calm Response](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-art-of-the-calm-response/): [powerpress]
- [#527 Letting Go & Loving More: The Art of Detached Affection](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/letting-go-loving-more-the-art-of-detached-affection/): [powerpress]
- [#526 The Art of Not Caring: How to Stop Giving Power to Critics](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-art-of-not-caring-how-to-stop-giving-power-to-critics/): [powerpress]
- [#525 Stop Chasing Happiness: It's Already Here](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/stop-chasing-happiness-its-already-here/): [powerpress]
- [Life Suck’s, or Does It?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/life-sucks-or-does-it/): Life is a rollercoaster. It’s filled with exhilarating highs, breathtaking views, and moments of pure joy. But it also has its share of steep drops, unexpected turns, and periods of feeling like you’re just hanging on for dear life. Let’s be real, sometimes life throws curveballs that can knock you off your feet. You might […]
- [#524 Life's Greatest Lessons: Turning Challenges into Wisdom](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/lifes-greatest-lessons-turning-challenges-into-wisdom/): [powerpress]
- [#523 Three Paths to Wisdom: The Hard Way, the Smart Way, or No Way](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/three-paths-to-wisdom-the-hard-way-the-smart-way-or-no-way/): [powerpress]
- [The Empty Shopping Cart: Why We Crave More and Find Less](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-empty-shopping-cart-why-we-crave-more-and-find-less/): We live in a world obsessed with stuff. From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep, we’re bombarded with messages telling us that happiness can be bought. A new car, a bigger house, the latest fashion – these are the keys, we’re told, to a life of fulfillment. But if […]
- [#522 Loving Your Enemy: A Key to Inner Peace](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/loving-your-enemy-a-key-to-inner-peace/): [powerpress]
- [The Allure of the Forbidden: Chocolate, Addiction, and the Pursuit of Joy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-allure-of-the-forbidden-chocolate-addiction-and-the-pursuit-of-joy/): I love chocolate. The rich, velvety texture melting on my tongue, often paired with a steaming cup of tea, is a simple pleasure I truly savor. While I strive for a healthy lifestyle, I’ve learned to enjoy chocolate in moderation, finding a satisfying balance with a high-cocoa variety. Recently, however, a chance encounter with an […]
- [#521 The Happiness Habit: Exploring the Books, Teachers, and Practices That Nourish Our Joy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-happiness-habit/): [powerpress]
- [The Vast Universe and the Precious Gift of Life: A Call to Shine](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-vast-universe-and-the-precious-gift-of-life-a-call-to-shine/): This blog post was inspired by a conversation with my father many years ago, under a canopy of stars on a family camping trip. He spoke about the vastness of the universe, igniting a spark in me that has led to a lifelong fascination with cosmology and a deep appreciation for the preciousness of life. […]
- [#520 Dancing with Mortality: The Urgency of Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/dancing-with-mortality-the-urgency-of-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [Escaping the Yes Trap: Reclaim Your Time and Find True Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/escaping-the-yes-trap-reclaim-your-time-and-find-true-happiness/): Many obstacles hinder our pursuit of happiness and a fulfilling life. But there’s one we often overlook, despite having complete control over it: the Yes Trap. This blog post delves into the Yes Trap, exploring its origins, its consequences, and how we can break free by harnessing the power of no. The Yes Trap: An […]
- [#519 The Art of Detachment: Loving Without Chains](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-art-of-detachment-loving-without-chains/): [powerpress]
- [Letting Go of the Past: Why Self-Forgiveness is Your Key to Freedom](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/letting-go-of-the-past-why-self-forgiveness-is-your-key-to-freedom/): We all carry baggage. Some carry suitcases, others steamer trunks overflowing with regrets, mistakes, and “what ifs.” As a psychologist, I’ve seen firsthand how this burden of self-blame can weigh people down, keeping them stuck in cycles of negativity and preventing them from living full and joyful lives. The truth is self-forgiveness is not a […]
- [#518 The Ripple Effect: How Our Thoughts Shape Our Reality](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-ripple-effect-how-our-thoughts-shape-our-reality/): [powerpress]
- [#517 Happiness: Why Knowing Isn’t Enough](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/happiness-why-knowing-isnt-enough/): [powerpress]
- [#516 The Uncommon Life: Breaking Free from the Herd](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-uncommon-life-breaking-free-from-the-herd/): [powerpress]
- [#515 The Art of Staying Young While Growing Old](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-art-of-staying-young-while-growing-old/): [powerpress]
- [You Are Not Your Emotions: Reclaiming Your Inner Peace](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/you-are-not-your-emotions-reclaiming-your-inner-peace/): We often hear the phrase “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” But the truth is, words hold immense power, especially the words we use to describe ourselves. The labels we attach to our experiences, particularly our emotions, can significantly shape our reality. The Trap of Self-Labeling Think about […]
- [#514 Navigating the Maze: A Guide to Life's Ups and Downs](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/navigating-the-maze-a-guide-to-lifes-ups-and-downs/): [powerpress]
- [#513 The Happiness Audit: Your Past Holds the Key](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-happiness-audit-your-past-holds-the-key/): [powerpress]
- [#512 Finding Your Inner Protector Through Kindness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/finding-your-inner-protector-through-kindness/): [powerpress]
- [#511 The Illusion of Control: The Unexpected Path to Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-illusion-of-control-the-unexpected-path-to-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#510 Mind Mastery: The Key to a Better Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/mind-mastery-the-key-to-a-better-life/): [powerpress]
- [Why Do Bad Things Happen? Finding Happiness in the Face of Adversity](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/why-do-bad-things-happen-finding-happiness-in-the-face-of-adversity/): Life is a tapestry woven with threads of joy and sorrow. We cherish the moments of happiness and fulfillment, but inevitably, we encounter challenges and setbacks that test our strength and resilience. The age-old question, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” continues to echo through the corridors of time. The truth is, adversity […]
- [#509 Is “This” Feeding My Soul? The Most Important Question](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/is-this-feeding-my-soul-the-most-important-question/): [powerpress]
- [Decoding Your Pain: A Guide to Physical and Emotional Well-being](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/decoding-your-pain-a-guide-to-physical-and-emotional-well-being/): Pain, whether physical or emotional, is an inevitable part of the human experience. We often perceive it as an adversary, a negative sensation we try to avoid or suppress. But what if pain serves a deeper purpose? What if, instead of an enemy, it’s a guide leading us towards a healthier and more fulfilling life? […]
- [#508 What if Happiness Isn't About Everything Being Good?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/what-if-happiness-isnt-about-everything-being-good/): [powerpress]
- [Happiness: Is It Luck or Discipline?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/happiness-is-it-luck-or-discipline/): We often look at people who seem to radiate joy and wonder if they possess some secret formula for happiness. It’s tempting to assume that those who have had easier lives – stable families, access to education, successful careers – are simply lucky. Conversely, we might believe that people who have faced significant hardship are […]
- [#507 Resilience: It's Not What Happens, But How You Handle It](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/resilience-its-not-what-happens-but-how-you-handle-it/): [powerpress]
- [The Domino Effect: How Your Daily Choices Shape Your Destiny](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-domino-effect-how-your-daily-choices-shape-your-destiny/): We’re constantly making choices, aren’t we? From the moment we wake up, we’re bombarded with decisions. Coffee or tea? Hit the gym or hit snooze? Respond to that text or pretend we didn’t see it? But how often do we stop to think about the impact of these seemingly insignificant choices? What if I told […]
- [#506 The Pursuit of Inner Peace: The Contentment Journey](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-pursuit-of-inner-peace-the-contentment-journey/): [powerpress]
- [Awakening the Inner Child: How to See the World with Fresh Eyes](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/awakening-the-inner-child-how-to-see-the-world-with-fresh-eyes/): Do you remember the sheer delight of biting into an ice cream cone for the first time? Or the breathtaking awe of witnessing the Grand Canyon’s immense beauty? These are moments where we are truly present, our senses alive with wonder and excitement. But as we navigate the complexities of life, this innate sense of […]
- [#505 How to Feed Your Soul (Not Just Your Entertainment Hunger)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-feed-your-soul-not-just-your-entertainment-hunger/): [powerpress]
- [#504 Problem or Potential? Where Challenges Become Catalysts for Growth](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/problem-or-potential-where-challenges-become-catalysts-for-growth/): [powerpress]
- [The Unexpected Virtue of Patience: A Super Bowl Story](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-unexpected-virtue-of-patience-a-super-bowl-story/): I recently had a surprising experience that shed light on the power of patience, a virtue I didn’t even realize I was practicing. It all started with the Super Bowl. As one of the biggest sporting events in the US, I try to watch it every year, even though I’m not a huge sports fan. This year, I invited my elderly relative […]
- [#503 The Pursuit of Happiness: A Fair Game for All](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-pursuit-of-happiness-a-fair-game-for-all/): [powerpress]
- [Reframing Evil: A Journey Towards Compassion and Understanding](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/reframing-evil-a-journey-towards-compassion-and-understanding/): In the intricate dance of human existence, we encounter those whose actions leave us wounded and enraged. We grapple with the concept of ‘evil’, often labeling those who inflict pain as irredeemably malicious. But what if we challenged this perception? What if, instead of fixating on the ‘evil’, we saw the ‘crippled’? What if we dared to see the brokenness beneath harmful actions? […]
- [#502 The Complexity Crisis: How to Avoid Drowning in the Sea of Change](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-complexity-crisis-how-to-avoid-drowning-in-the-sea-of-change/): [powerpress]
- [The Paradox of Happiness: Finding Joy in the Journey](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-paradox-of-happiness-finding-joy-in-the-journey/): We all yearn for a life filled with happiness and free from pain. Yet, the reality is that pain, in its many forms, is an inevitable part of the human experience. We will encounter setbacks, heartbreaks, and challenges along the way. However, the key to a fulfilling life lies not in avoiding pain, but in navigating it with grace and resilience. The Illusion of […]
- [#501 How to Live a More Peaceful Life Through Ethical Choices](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/how-to-live-a-more-peaceful-life-through-ethical-choices/): [powerpress]
- [#500 Life Sucks, or Does It? Choosing Your Perspective](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/life-sucks-or-does-it-choosing-your-perspective/): [powerpress]
- [Taming the Inner Fire: Wisdom for Taming Your Temper](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/taming-the-inner-fire-wisdom-for-taming-your-temper/): Anger. It’s a complex and powerful emotion that can easily consume us. We all experience it, from the youngest child throwing a tantrum to the seasoned adult grappling with frustration. But how we handle our anger can make all the difference in our lives and relationships. Thankfully, wise sages throughout history have offered valuable insights […]
- [#499 Living in a Material World: The Joy of Less](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/living-in-a-material-world-the-joy-of-less/): [powerpress]
- [From Museum Halls to Inner Stillness: Finding Peace in a Noisy World](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/from-museum-halls-to-inner-stillness-finding-peace-in-a-noisy-world/): Stepping out of the hushed galleries of the Metropolitan Museum of Art onto the bustling Fifth Avenue is like crossing a threshold between worlds. One moment, you’re enveloped in the quiet contemplation of artistic masterpieces, the next, you’re thrust into the cacophony of city life. This jarring transition, from tranquility to chaos, mirrors a common experience we all face – the contrast […]
- [#498 The Pleasure Trap: Unmasking the Long-Term Cost of Short-Term Relief](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-pleasure-trap-unmasking-the-long-term-cost-of-short-term-relief/): [powerpress]
- [#497 The Gift of Existence: Finding Fulfillment in an Infinite Universe](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-gift-of-existence-finding-fulfillment-in-an-infinite-universe/): [powerpress]
- [#496 The Art of No: Reclaiming Your Time for Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-art-of-no-reclaiming-your-time-for-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#495 Turning Mistakes into Milestones: The Art of the Comeback](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/turning-mistakes-into-milestones-the-art-of-the-comeback/): [powerpress]
- [#494 Time Doesn't Heal All Wounds (But This Will)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/time-doesnt-heal-all-wounds-but-this-will/): [powerpress]
- [The Boredom Epidemic: Why We're Unhappy and What to Do About It](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-boredom-epidemic-why-were-unhappy-and-what-to-do-about-it-2/): We’ve all seen “The Hangover.” A wild weekend in Vegas, fueled by the desire to escape the mundane. It’s a whirlwind of escapades, but what happens when the hangover wears off? Is that fleeting thrill worth the inevitable crash? The movie serves as a cautionary tale about our complex relationship with boredom. The Dark Side of Vegas: Leaving Las Vegas […]
- [#493 The Boredom Epidemic: Why We're Unhappy and What to Do About It](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-boredom-epidemic-why-were-unhappy-and-what-to-do-about-it/): [powerpress]
- [#492 Against the Grain: Choosing Kindness in a Harsh World](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/choosing-kindness-in-a-harsh-world/): [powerpress]
- [The "Screw-Up Survival Guide": How to Stop Reinforcing Your Mistakes](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/breaking-free-from-labels-how-self-compassion-can-transform-your-life/): Breaking Free from Labels: How Self-Compassion Can Transform Your Life Ever felt trapped by the label’s others have placed on you? Or maybe you’ve labeled yourself based on past mistakes, hindering your growth and happiness. It’s time to break free from this limiting mindset. In this blog post, we’ll explore how self-compassion, not judgment, is the key to personal transformation. The […]
- [#491 The "Screw-Up Survival Guide": How to Stop Reinforcing Your Mistakes](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-screw-up-survival-guide-how-to-stop-reinforcing-your-mistakes/): [powerpress]
- [#490 The Meanest Voice You Know “Yourself” (How to Silence Your Harsh Critic)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-meanest-voice-you-know-yourself-how-to-silence-your-harsh-critic/): [powerpress]
- [When "Happily Ever After" Falls Short: My Journey to Embracing the Unexpected](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/when-happily-ever-after-falls-short-my-journey-to-embracing-the-unexpected/): How Letting Go of Expectations Changed My Life Have you ever felt that pang of disappointment when reality doesn’t quite match the picture-perfect vision you had in your head? I know I have. For years, I chased after goals with the unwavering belief that once I achieved them, my life would magically transform into a fairytale. But then I […]
- [#489 The Pursuit of Peace (and Why My Brain Keeps Getting in the Way)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-pursuit-of-peace-and-why-my-brain-keeps-getting-in-the-way/): [powerpress]
- [#488 Beyond Delight: Finding Growth in Life's Challenges](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/beyond-delight-finding-growth-in-lifes-challenges/): [powerpress]
- [Winston Churchill's Words: A Path to Happiness and Peace](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/winston-churchills-words-a-path-to-happiness-and-peace/): Introduction: Churchill’s Timeless Wisdom Winston Churchill, renowned for his writing and oratory, left a legacy with his powerful words: “Never, never, in nothing, great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force, never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.” This quote, delivered […]
- [#487 The Joy of Less: The Anticipation Trap](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-joy-of-less-the-anticipation-trap/): [powerpress]
- [Finding Peace in an Unfair World](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/finding-peace-in-an-unfair-world/): The Daily Struggle with Fairness Many things can ruin our day: insufficient funds, unrequited love, unsatisfying work. But today, let’s discuss a common challenge: fairness. When we’re out and about doing our daily tasks and someone is unfair to us, particularly a stranger, it can be upsetting. We might not always say something, but it’s a recurring irritation. Sometimes, we can practically count the instances of […]
- [#486 Right of Way or Right of Mind? "The Path to Peace"](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/right-of-way-or-right-of-mind-the-path-to-peace/): [powerpress]
- [Happily, Never After? Why Embracing Life's Rollercoaster is the Real Key to Joy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/happily-never-after-why-embracing-lifes-rollercoaster-is-the-real-key-to-joy/): Introduction: Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt a pang of disappointment when life didn’t quite match up to that fairy tale ending you envisioned. Yep, me too. We’re constantly bombarded with stories of perfect couples, dream careers, and picture-perfect families, all culminating in “happily ever after.” But let’s be real – life is rarely that straightforward. In fact, chasing after this […]
- [#601 Why Beautiful Souls See Beauty Everywhere](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/601-why-beautiful-souls-see-beauty-everywhere/): [powerpress]
- [#600 The Wealth of Simplicity: Why You Have Nothing to Lose](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/600-the-wealth-of-simplicity-why-you-have-nothing-to-lose/): [powerpress]
- [#599 The Vocabulary of Peace: How Your Words Shape Your Reality](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/599-the-vocabulary-of-peace-how-your-words-shape-your-reality/): [powerpress]
- [#598 The Biology of Doomscrolling: Why Your Brain Craves Bad News](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/598-the-biology-of-doomscrolling-why-your-brain-craves-bad-news/): [powerpress]
- [#597 The Architecture of Serenity: Building Inner Peace That Last](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/597-the-architecture-of-serenity-building-inner-peace-that-last/): [powerpress]
- [#596 How to Be Kind to Yourself When You Are Struggling](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/596-how-to-be-kind-to-yourself-when-you-are-struggling/): [powerpress]
- [#595 The Fasting Mind: How Silence Heals the Brain Subtitle](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/595-the-fasting-mind-how-silence-heals-the-brain-subtitle/): [powerpress]
- [#594 The Agathist Advantage: Trusting the Friction of Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/594-the-agathist-advantage-trusting-the-friction-of-life/): [powerpress]
- [#593 The Art of Perspective: Finding Peace in the Big Picture](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/593-the-art-of-perspective-finding-peace-in-the-big-picture/): [powerpress]
- [#592 Investing in Your Soul: The Math of True Happiness](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/592-investing-in-your-soul-the-math-of-true-happiness/): [powerpress]
- [#591 Glimpsing Infinity: The Limitless Depth of Right Now](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/591-glimpsing-infinity-the-limitless-depth-of-right-now/): [powerpress]
- [#590 The Geography of Joy: Taking Your Mind on Vacation](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/590-the-geography-of-joy-taking-your-mind-on-vacation/): [powerpress]
- [#589 The Cold Brew Soul: Why Rushing Extracts the Bitterness of Life Subtitle	(](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-cold-brew-soul-why-rushing-extracts-the-bitterness-of-life/): [powerpress]
- [#588 The Science of Awe: How Wonder Rewires the Brain](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/588-the-science-of-awe-how-wonder-rewires-the-brain/): [powerpress] 
- [#587 The Inherited Self: Breaking the Cycles You Didn't Choose](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/587-the-inherited-self-breaking-the-cycles-you-didnt-choose/): [powerpress]
- [#586 The Secret to Happiness: Don’t Grow Up](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/586-the-secret-to-happiness-dont-grow-up/): [powerpress]
- [#585 The Kindness Filter: Where to Look When People Are Mean](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/585-the-kindness-filter-where-to-look-when-people-are-mean/): [powerpress] 
- [#584 The Eternity Test: Would You Choose This Day Forever?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/584-the-eternity-test-would-you-choose-this-day-forever/): [powerpress] 
- [#583 Sculpting the Soul: Building a Mind and Spirit You Love](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/583-sculpting-the-soul-building-a-mind-and-spirit-you-love/): [powerpress] 
- [#582 The Ultimate Anti-Aging Secret: Letting Go of Anger](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/582-the-ultimate-anti-aging-secret-letting-go-of-anger/): [powerpress]
- [#581 The Company You Keep: How Your Tribe Shapes Your Destiny](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/581-the-company-you-keep-how-your-tribe-shapes-your-destiny/): [powerpress]
- [#580 The Comfort of the Cage: Why We Fear the Open Door](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/580-the-comfort-of-the-cage-why-we-fear-the-open-door/): [powerpress] 
- [#579 The Divine Playground: Why the Universe Wants You to Play](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/579-the-divine-playground-why-the-universe-wants-you-to-play/): [powerpress] 
- [#578 The Untouchable Mind: How to Find Peace in a Chaotic World](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/578-the-untouchable-mind-how-to-find-peace-in-a-chaotic-world/): [powerpress] 
- [#577 Surviving vs. Thriving: Overcoming Your Brain's Hardwired Fear of Loss](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/577-surviving-vs-thriving-overcoming-your-brains-hardwired-fear-of-loss/): [powerpress] 
- [#576 Who Would You Be IF No One Was Watching?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/576-who-would-you-be-if-no-one-was-watching/): [powerpress] 
- [#575 How to Have Everything by Clinging to Nothing](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/575-how-to-have-everything-by-clinging-to-nothing/): [powerpress]
- [#574 Better Bored Than Sorry: Why We Create Chaos to Escape Quiet](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/574-better-bored-than-sorry-why-we-create-chaos-to-escape-quiet/): [powerpress] 
- [#573 Drinking the Poison: The Hidden Cost of Hating Your Enemies](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/573-drinking-the-poison-the-hidden-cost-of-hating-your-enemies/): [powerpress]  
- [#572 The Myth of More: Why 'Everything' is Never Enough](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/572-the-myth-of-more-why-everything-is-never-enough/): [powerpress]
- [#571 The Ripple Effect of Words: Speaking Kindness When No One is Watching](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/571-the-ripple-effect-of-words-speaking-kindness-when-no-one-is-watching/): [powerpress] 
- [#570 Fear vs. Acceptance: How to Embrace the Unknown (Instead of Fighting It)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/570-fear-vs-acceptance-how-to-embrace-the-unknown-instead-of-fighting-it/): [powerpress] 
- [#569 The Numbness Paradox: Why Avoiding Pain Kills Your Joy](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/569-the-numbness-paradox-why-avoiding-pain-kills-your-joy/): [powerpress]
- [#568 The Lamp Within: How to Find Beauty in a Dark World](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/568-the-lamp-within-how-to-find-beauty-in-a-dark-world/): [powerpress] 
- [#567 From "Why is This Happening to Me?" to "What is This Teaching Me?"](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/567-from-why-is-this-happening-to-me-to-what-is-this-teaching-me/): [powerpress] 
- [#566 Rage Bait: Why the World Wants You Angry (And How to Opt Out)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/566-rage-bait-why-the-world-wants-you-angry-and-how-to-opt-out/): [powerpress] 
- [Exploring Teen Counseling Before Winter Break Begins](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/exploring-teen-counseling/): As winter break creeps closer, everything starts to feel a little heavier. School gets more intense, routines start shifting, and emotions, especially for teens, can run high. The pressure can show up in ways we expect, like worries about grades or friend drama, but it can also come out in quiet ways. Maybe a teen seems more tired, distracted, or short-tempered. Maybe they’re withdrawing a little. This season can make things feel stuck. That’s why it helps to talk about support early, before the holiday rush. Starting teen counseling now gives space for thoughts and feelings that might need sorting out. […]
- [Try a Wellness Podcast for Small Mindset Shifts This Week](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/wellness-podcast-for-small-mindset-shifts/): This time of year can feel like a blur. The holidays are ending, the days are short, and the cold tends to settle into everything, including our minds. Many of us start the week already feeling behind or drained. It’s a stretch when we’re trying to stay upbeat, but everything around us feels kind of heavy. That’s where a small shift can help. Nothing big or dramatic, just a nudge toward calm. A wellness podcast can offer that kind of nudge. It’s easy to turn on while walking the dog, folding clothes, or sipping something warm after dinner. And often, just […]
- [When Individual Therapy Makes Sense During December](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/individual-therapy-during-december/): December brings a mix of feelings. For some, it’s cozy and cheerful. For others, it’s overwhelming and lonely. Everything starts moving fast, even when we don’t feel ready. The holidays can stir up all kinds of emotions, from joy and laughter to pressure and heartache. This month often asks us to be everywhere at once while keeping a smile on our face. That’s part of why individual therapy can feel like the right step during this season. Having space to pause, breathe, and talk through it all can bring clarity in a time that doesn’t always feel peaceful. Taking this first […]
- [Why People Seek a Psychologist in December](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/people-seek-psychologist-in-december/): December can stir up a lot. While lights go up and songs play in stores, many people are dealing with feelings they don’t talk about openly. This month tends to shine a light on places in our lives that feel off or unsettled. Between shorter daylight hours, social pressure, and end-of-year emotions, it’s not surprising that many people think about reaching out to a psychologist around this time. It might not be a loud moment that brings us to that choice. Sometimes, it’s just a quiet knowing that something feels too heavy to carry alone. When everything speeds up, having a […]
- [What Makes a Great Podcasts for Happiness Pick This Month](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/great-podcasts-for-happiness/): December has a way of moving fast and feeling heavy at the same time. Between busy schedules, family plans, and everything else packed into the end of the year, it’s easy to forget to slow down. That’s why small breaks really matter. One of the most helpful ways to pause and catch your breath right now is to listen to podcasts for happiness. They can be a light background during a commute, a companion on a walk, or something to unwind with at night when everything is finally quiet. We know that finding the right podcast can make a big difference. […]
- [Understanding the Job of a Relationship Counselor Now](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/job-of-relationship-counselor-now/): During winter, with holidays coming and the year wrapping up, many couples feel added pressure. There’s joy, yes, but also tight schedules, family expectations, and extra stress at home. When conversations feel colder than the weather or small arguments come up more often, we might start wondering how to fix it. That’s where a relationship counselor can help. A good one doesn’t try to fix anyone. They’re there to help both people talk easier, listen better, and better understand what’s really going on. We want to share how that support works and why now, toward the end of the year, is […]
- [Feeling Holiday Pressure? Consider Couples Counseling](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/feeling-holiday-pressure/): The holidays are often seen as joyful, but they can be just as stressful. Schedules fill up fast, family expectations pile on, and the pressure to make everything feel “just right” can wear people down. For couples, that stress doesn’t always stay outside. It can show up in conversations, plans, and the quiet moments that are supposed to feel comforting. It’s not unusual for relationships to feel tested this time of year. We may find ourselves more irritable, disconnected, or simply off. That’s where couples counseling can quietly become helpful. Instead of just powering through the season, talking things out with […]
- [How a Business Coach Helps With Year-End Strategy Stress](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/business-coach-year-end-strategy-stress/): December can feel really loud when you’re running a business. There’s pressure to finish what you started, meet end-of-year targets, and somehow plan for what’s next. It’s normal to feel pulled in ten different directions all at once. That’s where a business coach can help. When everything starts blending together and it’s hard to focus, having someone with a clear outside view can make things easier. Not just for hitting goals, but for lowering stress so you can think straight. This time of year isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what really matters and doing it without losing yourself in […]
- [#565 The Chess Game of Life: Every Move Matters](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/565-the-chess-game-of-life-every-move-matters/): [powerpress]
- [#564 Stop the Cycle: Why Hurting Them Back Only Hurts You (And How to Choose Calm)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/564-stop-the-cycle-why-hurting-them-back-only-hurts-you-and-how-to-choose-calm/): [powerpress]
- [Is It Time to Explore Family Counseling This Winter?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/explore-family-counseling-this-winter/): Winter has a way of slowing things down. The days feel shorter, routines shift, and time at home stretches out. For some families, this change brings warmth and connection. For others, it can highlight tension or stress that’s been easy to overlook the rest of the year. As we settle into colder months, questions about how things are really going at home often bubble up. Maybe patience feels thin or conversations seem harder to start. These quiet moments can be the perfect chance to reflect. One way we might support that reflection is by considering whether family counseling could help us […]
- [Using a Meditation Podcast to Wind Down on Busy Nights](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/using-a-meditation-podcast/): When nights get hectic, it can feel almost impossible to relax. December tends to bring more than just cold weather. There are holidays on the calendar, family plans, end-of-year work tasks, and all sorts of things pulling our focus. Once the day winds down, our minds often don’t follow. Getting good rest starts long before our head hits the pillow. We usually need a moment of calm to help us shift into sleep, especially during seasons that feel busy or overstimulating. One simple tool that can help is a meditation podcast. It’s something we can listen to without effort, and it […]
- [Everything to Know About Seeing a Depression Counselor](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/seeing-a-depression-counselor/): When winter comes around and the days start to feel short and gray, it’s common to feel low or out of sorts. For some of us, that sadness lingers longer than expected. It becomes hard to get out of bed, to enjoy things we once loved, or even to feel connected to the people around us. That stuck feeling can be confusing. It might show up quietly or crash in all at once. Either way, one thing we’ve learned is that nobody should face it alone. One helpful step is talking with someone, especially someone trained to help. That’s where a […]
- [How a Self Improvement Podcast Helps With Winter Reset](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/self-improvement-podcast-winter-reset/): Winter tends to move a little slower. The days feel shorter, the nights stretch longer, and the pace of life naturally shifts. It’s a season where many people find themselves staying in more, thinking deeper, and cozying up to the idea of a reset. That time and space can be just what we need to check in with ourselves and decide how we want to feel or live moving forward. During this slower season, a self improvement podcast can be a helpful guide. Not pushy, not overwhelming, just a gentle voice offering ideas on how to reflect, grow, and find a […]
- [Who Might Need a Child Psychologist During Holiday Season?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/child-psychologist-during-holiday-season/): The holiday season can feel like a mix of joy, excitement, and a lot of extra activity. For families with children, this time of year often brings more to juggle, busier schedules, time with extended family, and a big shift in daily routines. While some kids roll with these changes, others may struggle in ways that feel surprising or hard to understand. As parents or caregivers, it can be tricky to know if something is wrong or if our child is just having an off day. That’s where support from a child psychologist can make a big difference. When big feelings […]
- [A Guide to Personal Coaching for End-of-Year Growth](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/personal-coaching-end-of-year-growth/): The weeks between Thanksgiving and the new year can feel both rushed and reflective. As everything speeds up, it’s also common to start thinking more deeply about the past year and how we’ve spent our time. Some of us, in the middle of all the holiday noise, start asking quiet questions like, “Am I growing?” or “Am I where I want to be?” It’s a natural time to pause and want more from ourselves, even in small ways. That’s why so many people lean into reflection during this part of the year. A personal coaching podcast can be a steady source […]
- [What a Positive Psychology Podcast Can Teach This Month](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/what-positive-psychology-podcast-can-teach/): When the end of the year starts to come into view, everything around us usually picks up speed. Plans stack up, routines get shaken, and there always seems to be more to do than time to do it. But in between all that motion, something quieter begins to stir. A lot of us start wondering if we feel truly happy with where we are and how the year has gone. That’s where tuning in to something thoughtful can really help clear space in our minds. A positive psychology podcast gives us a way to slow down, listen deeper, and sort through […]
- [Understanding the Role of an Anger Management Counselor](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/role-of-an-anger-management-counselor/): Anger is something we all feel sometimes. It might flare up when we’re stuck in traffic, during a heated conversation, or when things don’t go the way we thought they would. For most of us, those feelings come and go. But sometimes, anger sticks around longer. It shows up more often, and over time, it starts to affect how we treat people, how we see ourselves, and how we feel inside. That’s where extra support can really help. An anger management counselor is someone trained to help people work through those big feelings in ways that are safe and useful. When […]
- [#563 The Smart Shortcut: Learn From Other People's Mistakes (Not Just Your Own)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/563-the-smart-shortcut-learn-from-other-peoples-mistakes-not-just-your-own/): [powerpress] 
- [What to Expect From Working With a Certified Life Coach](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/working-with-certified-life-coach/): Sometimes life feels stuck. Maybe we’re juggling too many things and not sure what should come next. Or maybe we’re just tired of spinning our wheels without seeing real change. That’s where talking with someone outside our normal circle can help. When we’re too close to a problem, it’s tough to see a way through it. Working with a certified life coach can give us space to sort things out without pressure. Coaches don’t tell us how to live. Instead, they help us think through what we want, why it matters, and what to do about it. That support can help […]
- [How a Relationship Podcast Can Shift Your Daily Interactions](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/relationship-podcast-can-shift-daily-interactions/): Most of us think relationships get stronger from big moments, like anniversaries or heart-to-hearts. But the real shape of how we connect comes from everyday stuff: how we greet each other in the morning, how we listen without interrupting, or how we handle frustration instead of brushing it aside. Little things add up. Listening to a relationship podcast can help bring that into focus. When we tune in regularly, it becomes easier to notice useful patterns or small things we’d normally miss. Over time, that kind of habit can help us speak more clearly, avoid misunderstandings, and feel like others are […]
- [Feeling Tense Lately? Try an Anxiety Podcast First](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/feeling-tense-lately/): It’s easy to brush it off when we feel a little tense. Maybe we chalk it up to a bad night’s sleep or a stressful week. But when that tight feeling sticks around for days or weeks, we start to notice. Thoughts race, we get short with people, or it feels like nothing is clicking. During these moments, we don’t always need more advice; we just need a reset. That’s where an anxiety podcast can come in. Listening to a calm, steady voice can be the simple shift we need when everything feels a little too loud. It creates space to […]
- [Breaking Down the Role of a Career Counselor in November](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/role-of-career-counselor/): As fall turns to winter and the year starts to slow down, lots of people begin thinking about where they are in life and where they want to go. With the holidays just ahead, November often brings a mix of reflection and planning. It’s a natural time to pause, take a breath, and think more deeply about what’s working and what’s not. When it comes to careers, that kind of thinking can feel even louder. Some people wonder if they’re in the right job. Others feel stuck or unsure of what comes next. That’s where working with a career counselor can […]
- [#562 The Gardener's Mind: Planting Healthy Thoughts for a Thriving Life](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/562-the-gardeners-mind-planting-healthy-thoughts-for-a-thriving-life/): [powerpress] 
- [Why Newport Beach Prefers Local Life Coaches](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/prefers-local-life-coaches/): Newport Beach moves at its own pace, especially once November hits. The days get shorter, the light softens, and there’s a quiet shift toward reflection. It’s a season when many people slow down just enough to ask bigger questions and rediscover what matters most. Around here, personal growth isn’t just a distant goal, it’s something we build into our everyday lives. That’s part of why choosing a local life coach in Newport Beach feels natural to so many. When support is nearby, it fits more easily into the rhythms of real life, offering encouragement when and where it’s needed most. Whether […]
- [Therapeutic Benefits of Meditation Podcasts](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/therapeutic-benefits-meditation-podcasts/): Late fall has a way of sneaking up on us. Days get shorter, the pace picks up, and everything starts to feel just a little more overwhelming. During this time, it’s easy for our minds to get cluttered with stress and distractions. That’s when something as simple as listening to a meditation podcast can make a big difference. We don’t always have time to stop everything and reset, but slipping in a few minutes of calm listening can help us feel more centered, focused, and ready to take on what’s next. A meditation podcast isn’t something that demands anything from us. […]
- [How a Positive Psychology Podcast Can Brighten Your Day](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/positive-psychology-podcast-brighten-day/): Some days just feel a little off. Maybe it’s the gray skies, a rough morning, or simply a heavy to-do list. Whatever the reason, we all have moments when things feel harder than they should. This is where a positive psychology podcast can help lift that weight, even if just a little. When life feels overwhelming, it’s good to have something simple to lean on. No big life changes, no extra pressure, just a quiet way to shift your focus to what’s going well instead of what’s going wrong. Positive psychology gives our minds a gentle nudge toward hope, gratitude, and […]
- [Exploring Happiness Through Top Podcasts](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/happiness-through-top-podcasts/): Some days, we just need a quiet boost. Life speeds up as the year winds down. The days feel shorter, the to-do list gets longer, and colder weather can add an extra layer of stress. That’s when we start looking for small ways to feel more grounded. For a growing number of people, listening to something soothing and insightful can make a difference. That’s where podcasts about happiness start to shine. These podcasts don’t ask much, just your ears for a little while. And somehow, with the right voice and the right message, they shift something inside us. They remind us […]
- [#561 Antifragile: How to Gain from Disorder and Thrive Under Stress](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/561-antifragile-how-to-gain-from-disorder-and-thrive-under-stress/): [powerpress]
- [Thanksgiving Stress Already Building: Try a Meditation Podcast](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/thanksgiving-stress-already-building/): It often sneaks up before we realize it. Just as we’re finishing off leftover Halloween candy, whispers of Thanksgiving creep into the background. The grocery list starts forming in your head. Family group texts begin. One mention of who’s bringing what, and suddenly, your heart rate jumps a little. Planning a cheerful holiday may sound fun, but before the day arrives, many of us are already carrying the weight of it. That early flood of worry, pressure, or mental clutter is real—and common. The good news is, we can do something about it before it builds too much. Carving out moments […]
- [What a Relationship Counselor in Newport Beach Can Help With](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/what-relationship-counselor-can-help-with/): Every relationship has hard moments. Sometimes it’s a buildup of small misunderstandings. Other times, it’s distance or stress from outside pressures. Whatever the reason, most couples hit roadblocks now and then. Feeling disconnected, unheard, or just stuck can be frustrating. That’s when having support starts to matter more. A relationship counselor in Newport Beach can help couples get back on the same page. This kind of support isn’t about judgment. It’s about slowing things down, finding steadier ground, and learning how to move forward together. Below, we’re sharing a few ways this type of help can actually make a lasting difference. […]
- [Couples Counseling in Newport Beach Before the Holidays?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/couples-counseling-before-the-holidays/): The holidays have a way of stirring everything up. While they can bring joy, they also bring stress, deadlines, and emotional reminders that aren’t always easy to manage. For couples, this time of year often pulls in opposite directions—more togetherness on the calendar, but less actual connection. Plans need to be made, travel has to be sorted, and suddenly, those small patterns that were easy to ignore feel a lot heavier. Tension builds, even between people who care deeply for one another. That’s why some people start thinking about couples counseling in Newport Beach before the holiday rush fully hits. It’s […]
- [Is a Psychology Podcast Right for You This Fall?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/psychology-podcast-this-fall/): Fall can feel like a blur. The weather shifts, the light fades earlier, and everything around us starts moving a little faster. While some people enjoy this change of pace, others quietly struggle through it. Schedules grow more crowded. Mood and energy dip. Sometimes, we don’t even realize it’s happening until we’re deep in it. This is often the time of year when we start feeling worn out or stretched thin. When routines shake up, mental health can slip to the side. That’s where something simple and steady, like a psychology podcast, might help. It won’t fix everything, but it can […]
- [#560 Why Chasing Goals Makes You Unhappy (And How to Fix It)](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/560-why-chasing-goals-makes-you-unhappy-and-how-to-fix-it/): [powerpress] 
- [Personal Coaching Services for Goal Setting in Q4](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/personal-coaching-services-goal-setting/): The last few months of the year have a unique kind of energy. On one hand, there’s the excitement of upcoming holidays and a fresh calendar just around the corner. On the other hand, it’s easy to feel like there’s a clock ticking, reminding us of the goals we set and the things we haven’t gotten to yet. That push-pull feeling is common. This is when personal coaching services can really help. With all the distractions and pressure, it’s easy to get stuck. A coach can add structure at the exact time when everything feels messy. If you’re hoping to finish […]
- [Life Coaching Podcast Episodes That Spark Small Wins](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/life-coaching-podcast-episodes/): Some days, it feels hard just to begin. Big goals can sit on your to-do list, waiting. Then, one small thing clicks into place: a five-minute task, a quiet win, a bit of progress. It’s enough to shift how your day feels—and how you feel about yourself. That’s the power of small wins. A good life coaching podcast often works in the same way. One short episode with the right idea or reminder can break things open. Maybe it starts a new habit, or changes how you’re thinking about something. Not everything needs to be fixed overnight. Listening can be a […]
- [Is It Time to Try a Business Coaching Service?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/time-try-business-coaching-service/): Trying to figure out your next move, especially with work or career goals, can feel heavy. You may already have a long to-do list and a head full of what-ifs, but still no clear direction. That’s where support can help. Business coaching services give people a space to think clearly, talk things out, and make tough decisions with more confidence. Sometimes, seasons like fall come with pressure to reset, refocus, or finish strong. That can make these questions feel louder—and more pressing. If you’ve been wondering whether coaching might help, now might be the right time to take a closer look. […]
- [Helping Kids Handle Change: A Child Psychologist's Role](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/helping-kids-child-psychologists-role/): For kids, even small changes can feel big. A new teacher, a shift in schedule, or moving to a new house might not seem huge to an adult, but to a child, those changes can bring worry or confusion. When the world around them shifts, kids often don’t have the words to explain what they’re feeling. That’s where support can help. A child psychologist in Newport Beach can offer ways to guide both kids and their families through these moments. With a calm, steady approach and tools that match their age and needs, support like this can make big feelings feel […]
- [#559 Stop Numbing, Start Living](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/subtitleyour-biggest-threat-to-happiness-and-how-to-beat-it/): [powerpress] 
- [Can a Mental Health Coach in Newport Beach Fill the Gap?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/mental-health-coach-fill-the-gap/): Sometimes people feel like they’re stuck in the middle. They don’t want to keep carrying their stress alone, but they’re not sure if therapy is the right next step. It can be hard to know who to talk to or what kind of help would actually make a difference. That’s where something in between can come in. A mental health coach in Newport Beach might offer just the kind of space people are looking for—one that feels supportive without being too formal or complicated. When things feel off but not overwhelming, coaching may be a useful starting point. What Does a […]
- [What Happens During Marriage Therapy in Newport Beach?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/what-happens-during-marriage-therapy/): Marriage therapy in Newport Beach can sound a little overwhelming at first. When couples feel stuck or unsure, even reaching out for help can feel uncomfortable. It’s normal to wonder what the process looks like or whether it will really make a difference. What many people don’t realize is that therapy isn’t about having a perfect relationship or fixing everything right away. It’s more like a quiet pause where both people get space to talk, reflect, and really listen. Each session becomes a step forward, even if some parts feel slow or hard. The real work happens through honest conversations and […]
- [The Mental Load of Fall: Consider Counseling in Newport Beach](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/mental-load-of-fall/): Fall has a way of catching us off guard. One minute we’re easing out of summer, and the next we’re buried under school forms, changing work schedules, and early night skies. There’s less daylight, but somehow more pressure. It can feel like things shouldn’t be that hard, yet the weight builds up quietly. If you’ve found yourself feeling low, disconnected, or just more tired than usual around this time of year, you’re not alone. These seasonal shifts affect more than just our calendars. They can touch everything from our moods to the way we interact with the people closest to us. […]
- [How to Know When Relationship Therapy Is Worth Exploring](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/relationship-therapy-is-worth-exploring/): Relationships can be full of great moments, but not every day is easy. Over time, habits form, feelings shift, and communication can get a little off track. When that happens, many people wonder whether talking to someone outside the relationship could help. The idea alone can feel intimidating, especially if you’re not sure what kind of support you need. A relationship therapy podcast can offer soft guidance for people who want clarity without pressure. Listening might give you space to step back and notice what’s really going on. Sometimes, that’s all it takes to realize a little help could go a […]
- [#558 The Universe Isn't Punishing You, It's Polishing You](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/558-the-universe-isnt-punishing-you-its-polishing-you/): [powerpress]
- [Podcast Picks That Make Mindfulness Easier Each Morning](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/podcast-picks-that-make-mindfulness-easier/): Most mornings start the same way. Alarms go off, lights come on, and suddenly the day is moving whether we’re ready or not. Before we’ve had a chance to think, we’re answering messages, feeding pets, making coffee, or hurrying to get out the door on time. That fast start might get tasks done, but it doesn’t leave much space for quiet. A mindfulness podcast can shift that. Without needing to stop everything, we can choose to begin our day with a voice that helps us slow down. Breathing becomes easier. The knots in our stomach loosen a little. Thoughts stay a […]
- [Is Your Relationship Ready for Marriage Counseling?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/relationship-ready-for-marriage-counseling/): Most relationships go through ups and downs, but when the downs start to feel more common than the ups, it’s worth paying attention. Sometimes we blame stress or being busy, but those small frustrations can build up without us even noticing. You might find yourselves repeating the same argument over and over, or maybe the silence between you lasts a bit too long. Distance can show up in lots of ways. Maybe it’s fewer hugs, fewer laughs, or that feeling that something’s missing even when everything looks fine from the outside. Miscommunication can sneak in quietly. You think you’re being clear, […]
- [Feeling Overwhelmed? Try a Mental Health Podcast First](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/feeling-overwhelmed-try-mental-health-podcast/): As the days get shorter and our calendars fill up, fall tends to bring more than cool air and changing leaves. For many people, this time of year feels heavier than expected. It can be tough to keep up with everything. Even small things—like answering a text or making a grocery list—can start to feel harder than they should. Feeling overwhelmed is something lots of people deal with, even if they don’t say it out loud. And when your brain won’t quiet down, it’s hard to know where to begin. A mental health podcast can be a soft place to start. […]
- [Role of a Divorce Counselor in Newport Beach During Transitions](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/role-of-divorce-counselor/): Divorce is never easy. It can shake up routines, relationships, and emotions all at once. Even when it’s the right decision, the change brings big feelings that don’t always have a place to land. This is where thoughtful support can help. A divorce counselor in Newport Beach can be a calm presence in the middle of all the change. When you’re expected to keep going at work, at home, and in front of others, having a quiet space to feel what’s really happening makes a difference. It’s not about quick fixes or neat answers. It’s about having someone who walks beside […]
- [#557 The Art of Effortless Action](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/557-the-art-of-effortless-action/): [powerpress]
- [How Certified Life Coaches in Newport Beach Help You Refocus](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/certified-life-coaches-help-you-refocus-2/): Some days, everything comes at you all at once. Work deadlines, chores piling up at home, texts you forgot to reply to—and it all feels like too much. Things that used to be simple start to feel heavy, and it’s hard to think straight. When life feels that way, it helps to slow down and figure out what’s getting in the way of your focus. That’s where a certified life coach in Newport Beach can help. They work with people to bring more balance and purpose back into their everyday routines. This kind of support can make a big difference when […]
- [Who Needs Anger Management Counseling in Newport Beach?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/who-needs-anger-management-counseling/): Anger isn’t always loud. Sometimes it builds over time, one frustrating moment after another, until something small pushes us past the edge. For many people, anger shows up in ways they don’t fully understand. It can feel like snapping at a friend without meaning to, or raising your voice in a way that doesn’t match how you meant to respond. While anger is a normal emotion, when it starts to cause problems at home, at work, or in personal relationships, it might be time to look a little deeper. That’s when meeting with an anger management counselor in Newport Beach can […]
- [What a Relationship Podcast Can Teach About Managing Conflict](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/relationship-podcast-managing-conflict/): Conflict happens in every relationship. That part is normal. What makes a difference is how we handle it. Some people shut down, others speak without thinking. And many just don’t know what to say when things get tense. Listening to a relationship podcast can be one way to hear how real couples, or experts, talk things through. Stories from these podcasts don’t just explain what to do. They show it in the conversations, the quiet pauses, and the repair after the hard stuff is said. When we hear people working through their struggles, it can remind us that we’re not alone. […]
- [Why You Might Try a Positive Psychology Podcast This Month](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/positive-psychology-podcast-this-month/): By early October, a lot of people feel a little off. School is well underway, work has picked up, and the long, quiet days of summer are behind us. Life moves faster, and so do our thoughts. Some moments feel too full, others too flat. When your attention gets stretched thin or emotions start running low, it’s easy to miss the signs that something inside needs care. That’s part of why a positive psychology podcast can be so helpful this month. It meets you right where you are without asking for much. There’s no prep, no extra work. Just a few […]
- [#556 The Unthinking Self: Presence Over Positivity](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/the-unthinking-self-presence-over-positivity/): [powerpress]
- [#555 The Synchronicity of Happiness: When the Universe Winks](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/555-the-synchronicity-of-happiness-when-the-universe-winks/): [powerpress]
- [How Certified Life Coaches in Newport Beach Help You Refocus](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/certified-life-coaches-help-you-refocus/): Some days, everything comes at you all at once. Work deadlines, chores piling up at home, texts you forgot to reply to—and it all feels like too much. Things that used to be simple start to feel heavy, and it’s hard to think straight. When life feels that way, it helps to slow down and figure out what’s getting in the way of your focus. That’s where a certified life coach in Newport Beach can help. They work with people to bring more balance and purpose back into their everyday routines. This kind of support can make a big difference when […]
- [First-Time Anxiety: When to See a Therapist in Newport Beach](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/first-time-anxiety/): Feeling anxious for the first time can be confusing. It might show up suddenly or build over time until it’s too hard to ignore. When you’re not used to it, you may not even realize what’s going on—you just know that something feels off. It’s normal not to know what the next step should be. Should you try to handle it yourself, or is it time to talk to someone? A lot of people wonder about the same thing. If you’re unsure when to try personal tools and when to look for support from an anxiety therapist in Newport Beach, this […]
- [Back to Routine Blues: Try a Self Improvement Podcast](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/back-to-routine-blues/): Once fall kicks in and routines shift into full speed, it’s common to feel off balance. Even for people who usually enjoy structure, the return to school, work, and packed calendars can weigh heavily. There’s a difference between being busy and feeling stretched thin. That difference is something most of us notice right around this time each year. Motivation doesn’t always come with the sound of an alarm clock. Sometimes, facing a full schedule after a slower season can leave us more overwhelmed than ready. And that’s okay. Feeling out of step right now is more common than we might think. […]
- [Inside a Typical Session With a Life Coach in Newport Beach](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/typical-session-with-life-coach/): Meeting with a life coach in Newport Beach for the first time can feel like entering unfamiliar territory. Some people feel curious, others feel cautious. Many don’t know what to expect—and that’s okay. What usually surprises most people is how welcoming the process can be. There’s nothing flashy or intense about it. It’s more like sitting down with someone who’s trained to really listen, ask helpful questions, and help you see where your life feels a bit stuck. There’s no pressure to perform or pretend. The whole idea is to bring whatever thoughts are already floating around in your head and […]
- [Signs Your Teen Could Benefit From Counseling in Newport Beach](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/teen-could-benefit-from-counseling/): It’s not always clear when a teen needs more help than a heart-to-heart at home can offer. As parents, we expect mood swings or moments of frustration, especially during busy school months. But for some families, those changes feel heavier or last longer than expected. A teen who usually talks suddenly becomes quiet. Someone who seemed confident starts pulling away from friends, skipping activities, or losing interest in things they once loved. These shifts can be part of growing up, but they can also be signs that something deeper is going on. With so many emotional and social pressures hitting at […]
- [Should You Start Therapy Alone or With a Partner?](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/start-therapy-alone-with-partner/): When something in life feels off, and we’re not sure where to begin, the idea of starting therapy often comes up. But then the questions follow. Should I go by myself and sort through things one-on-one? Or would it help more to bring my partner, even if they seem fine? If you’re thinking about starting individual therapy in Newport Beach, you might be unsure whether it’s something to do on your own or with a partner by your side. And that’s a fair question. Some people feel pulled toward privacy, while others feel stronger when they’re not facing the hard stuff […]
- [Meet the Role of a Family Therapist in Newport Beach](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/meet-role-family-therapist/): Every family has its own ups and downs. Some moments bring people closer. Others feel more pulled apart. It’s normal to run into tension, especially when emotions are high or life throws something heavy into the mix. That’s where steady, outside support can build needed space for honesty and growth. A family therapist helps people talk to each other in ways that build trust instead of creating more stress. They don’t hand out fast fixes. They guide conversations, help emotions feel less tangled, and work with everyone to make things easier to manage day to day. Whether you’re dealing with misunderstandings, […]
- [How a Meditation Podcast Fits Into Bedtime Routines](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/meditation-podcast-fits-bedtime-routines/): Most people think of bedtime as the time to physically rest. But it’s just as much about emotional and mental calm. Creating a steady evening routine helps your brain understand that it’s time to slow down. That can mean brushing your teeth, dimming the lights, or setting your phone aside. But even simple steps like listening to something gentle can make a difference. More and more people are turning to a meditation podcast to help guide that transition. The voices are soft. The pacing is slow. The topics don’t ask too much of you. With the right pick, it can gently […]
- [Why Fall Is Peak Season for Stress Management Podcast Episodes](https://www.happinesspodcast.org/peak-season-stress-management-podcast/): Fall has a way of sneaking up. One moment, we’re slowing down in the warmth of summer, and the next, we’re caught up in packed calendars, busier mornings, and long to-do lists. School starts again, work picks up, and holiday planning starts to peek over the horizon. It can feel like everything is speeding up at once. That’s often when stress bubbles up the fastest. Maybe we notice we’re short on patience or that little tasks feel bigger than usual. It makes sense. After a relaxed summer pace, the shift can feel sharp. This is exactly when many people start looking […]

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