Happiness Podcast

Dr. Robert Puff is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of practice, and his podcast strips the happiness conversation down to its basics. Each episode is a solo talk, usually around 12 to 15 minutes, where he takes one specific idea and works through it in plain language. No guests, no fancy production, no filler. Recent topics include why boredom drives people to create unnecessary drama, how resentment quietly damages your health, and why private acts of kindness matter more than public ones. The format works because Puff speaks with the kind of directness you get from someone who has sat across from thousands of clients and noticed the same patterns repeating. He started this show back in 2011 and has racked up 575 episodes and over 10 million downloads, which is remarkable for a solo show with minimal marketing. The 4.6-star rating from 820 reviews reflects a loyal audience that keeps coming back. His central argument, that happiness is not accidental but the result of specific choices, runs through every episode without feeling repetitive. These are good episodes for a short walk or a morning routine when you want something thoughtful but not demanding. The trade-off is that the production is bare-bones and the pacing can feel a bit slow if you are used to more dynamic formats.