logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2022
14m 52s

#395 How Does Suffering Help Us Grow

DR. ROBERT PUFF, PH.D.
About this episode

How Does Suffering Help Us Grow

We physically suffer sometimes in our lives, and we emotionally suffer sometimes in our lives. Is there a reason for these sufferings and ways we can grow from them? Equally as important, do our pains and sorrows have something to teach us? Come and explore.

🎧 Listen to all Episodes of the Happiness Podcast NOW! https://www.HappinessPodcast.org

Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps involved in a self-actualized, limitless life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you just plain tired and want some help?

➡️ I explore all these concerns and more every week on the Happiness Podcast, which has been downloaded over 15 million times since its inception.

Happiness does not happen by chance, it happens when we take specific actions in our lives to create it 💯

Welcome to my channel! My name is Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D. I am an author of 13 books, I am a TV show host, Psychology Today blogger, and corporate trainer. I have been studying the actions it takes to reach the highest levels of human achievement for decades, and I would love to share what I've learned with you! My Happiness Podcast is entirely free to listen to, so why not give it a try!

➡️ So, come and explore the Happiness Podcast, my books, and Psychology Today blog, the specific steps to take so that you can soar in your life!

Join me on my quest to improve the lives of yourself and those around you by subscribing to the channel and activating the bell icon to never miss a video! 🔔

*************

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

Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/robertpuffjr/

LinkedIn ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorpuff

Twitter ▶️ https://twitter.com/HappinesPodcast

Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/HappinessPodcast/

📧 Email Dr. Robert Puff: DrRobertPuff@icloud.com

📞 Contact Dr. Robert Puff: 1-714-337-4889

📲 WhatsApp Dr. Robert Puff: 1-714-337-4889

✅ Dr. Puff, Corporate Trainer: https://www.successbeyondyourimagination.com/

✅ Dr. Puff, Clinical Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com

************* 🎼 Music: By Kevin MacLeod *************

#howdoessufferinghelpusgrow #whatdoessufferingteachus #doessufferinghaveapurpose #HappinessPodcast #DrRobertPuff

Up next
Nov 21
#562 The Gardener's Mind: Planting Healthy Thoughts for a Thriving Life
<p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Is your mind ... Show More
14m 52s
Nov 14
#561 Antifragile: How to Gain from Disorder and Thrive Under Stress
We spend so much energy chasing happiness by avoiding stress. But what if the path to true well-being is using stress as fuel? In the next 15 minutes, we're diving into antifragility—the revolutionary concept that shows you how to stop merely surviving life's chaos and start gett ... Show More
14m 37s
Nov 7
#560 Why Chasing Goals Makes You Unhappy (And How to Fix It)
We've all been sold the same idea: sacrifice your happiness today for a richer, better "someday" once you finally achieve your big goals. But what if that entire mindset is a trap that guarantees you never actually learn how to live well? In this episode, we're dismantling why th ... Show More
15m 1s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2023
Dr. Amen: A Revolution in Brain Health
TW: suicide  The Lautners are joined by psychiatrist and 18-time best-selling author, Dr. Amen, who’s on a mission to end the concept of mental illness and talk about brain health. They discuss the Launters’ brain scans from The Amen Clinic, how mental hygiene is equally as impor ... Show More
59m 32s
Jan 2024
Things Are Going My Way: How to Enjoy More of Your Life
How To Like Your Life Podcast Episode 1 - Things Are Going My Way: How to Enjoy More of Your LifeIn the first episode of How To Like Your Life, Emilie delves into the powerful practice of taking in the good - retraining your brain to naturally enjoy positive moments in your life ... Show More
24 m
Feb 2024
61. Hater Hour: How to Survive Your Anxiety + WHATADO One-Sided Friendships
<p>In a solo recording, Caroline opens up about the big thing she has been avoiding talking about on the podcast - including the tips and tools for surviving the worst of your anxiety. </p> <p>She also responds to a listener WHATADO about what to do when you find yourself stuck i ... Show More
1h 5m
Feb 2024
#683 Sexual Anorexia - Dale
<p>Dale joins Paul to discuss her experience with social, emotional, and sexual anorexia. She opens up about how she’s working on intimacy and connection (when being alone can just be so much simpler) and what has been helping her break down her walls.</p><p><br></p><p>Dale has f ... Show More
1h 26m
Feb 2024
You Are Not Cursed by Misfortune - Inspirational Speech
You Are Not Cursed by Misfortune - Inspirational Speech Get inspired and motivated every morning with our podcast, featuring insights from successful individuals on changing your mindset and achieving your goals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to start your day off right! C ... Show More
13m 9s
Dec 2024
David Goggins: Transforming Pain into Power - Motivational Insights
David Goggins: Transforming Pain into Power - Motivational Insights Get inspired and motivated every morning with our podcast, featuring insights from successful individuals on changing your mindset and achieving your goals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to start your day o ... Show More
7m 2s
Feb 2024
The Manxiety Podcast: The Anxiety of a Trauma Bond
Today, I am excited to share with you the first episode of The Manxiety Podcast, hosted by my colleague, Dr. Nima Rahmany. As I will be an occasional guest on the show, I'm thrilled to kick off our dialogue with a deep dive into the complex topic of trauma bonds. Join us as we ch ... Show More
43m 25s
Feb 2024
The Science of Generosity: Why It Makes You Happier and How To Do It Effectively (It Doesn't Need To Involve Money) | Chris Anderson
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>How to cultivate a generosity mindset— and make a good thing less boring.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="http ... Show More
1h 13m
Feb 2024
EP. 35 Cut the Camera Podcast: Exploring the Science of Happiness with the Sturniolo Triplets
Welcome to Cut the Camera, where hosts Chris, Matt, and Nick of the Sturniolo Triplets embark on a journey to uncover the science of happiness. Join the trio as they delve into the intricacies of what it truly means to be happy and how it extends beyond mere emotion, impacting ev ... Show More
1h 18m
Aug 2018
Dr. Daniel Siegel | Wheel of Awareness
Professor of psychiatry and NYT bestselling author Dr. Daniel Siegel talks with me about the mind and his new book Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence.  Show love by rating the show on iTunes! It makes the source of being happy and helps bring more guests you’d like to he ... Show More
1 h