{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#559 Stop Numbing, Start Living","description":"  Stop Numbing, Start Living: Your Biggest Threat to Happiness (and How to Beat It)  What's the single biggest threat to your happiness? It\u2019s not your job, the news, or even social media. It\u2019s the quiet, daily choice to numb ourselves.  We all do it: we check out with endless scrolling, we overeat, we overwork, and we use fleeting comforts to avoid our feelings. These habits give us temporary relief, but they kill our potential for true joy and deep connection.  Today, we're exposing the numbing epidemic for what it is. More importantly, we're giving you the playbook to stop numbing, finally face what you're avoiding, and start living a fuller, more authentic life.  If you\u2019re ready to finally beat this hidden threat, stick around. Let\u2019s dive in.  New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.   \ud83c\udfa7 Listen now at&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.HappinessPodcast.org     Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential?   Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the&amp;nbsp;Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness.   A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he\u2019s learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life.   His blog for&amp;nbsp;Psychology Today&amp;nbsp;has captivated nearly 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.   Explore more:    The Happiness Podcast:&amp;nbsp;Listen for free.   Books:&amp;nbsp;Discover Dr. Puff's 15 books.   Blog:&amp;nbsp;Read his articles on Psychology Today:  https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/contributors\/robert-puff-phd    Contact Dr. Puff:    Email:&amp;nbsp;DrRobertPuff@icloud.com   Phone\/WhatsApp:&amp;nbsp;1-714-337-4889   Learn more:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.DoctorPuff.com    \u2705 Follow Dr. Robert Puff and the Happiness Podcast on social media:  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Instagram  \u25b6\ufe0f&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/robertpuffjr\/  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; LinkedIn  \u25b6\ufe0f&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/doctorpuff  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Twitter  \u25b6\ufe0f&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/twitter.com\/HappinesPodcast  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Facebook  \u25b6\ufe0f&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HappinessPodcast\/  &amp;nbsp; Music: By Kevin MacLeod  #Numbing #StopNumbing #NumbingEpidemic&amp;nbsp; #AvoidFeelings #EmotionalAvoidance #DrRobertPuff #FindingHappiness #NewportBeachPsychologist #Happiness #HappinessPodcast ","author_name":"Happiness Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.happinesspodcast.org\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38770925\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194667095"}