Podcast 1226: Finding Happiness: Todd Patkin’s Journey to Beat Depression and Build a Life of Purpose

In this powerful episode of Inside Personal Growth, host Greg Voisen sits down with Todd Patkin, author of Finding Happiness: One Man’s Quest to Beat Depression and Anxiety and Finally Let the Sunshine In. Todd shares his deeply personal story of growing up as a perfectionist, facing relentless bullying, enduring a breakdown at the peak of his career, and ultimately transforming his life through self-compassion, exercise, affirmations, and connection. Listeners will learn how Todd’s darkest moments became the catalyst for lasting happiness, why chasing perfection can be a trap, and how movement, mindset, and relationships are keys to emotional recovery. Todd also introduces his 12-Week Finding Happiness Boot Camp, a free resource designed to help anyone build habits for a healthier, more joyful life. What Listeners Will Learn: -Why perfectionism and success don’t always equal happiness -How to break free from depression and burnout -Simple practices like exercise, journaling, and self-talk that foster joy -Why surrounding yourself with positive people is crucial -How giving back and living in the present create lasting fulfillment 🎁 Todd’s Offer: Download Todd’s book Finding Happiness and the 12-Week Workbook for NO - COST at www.toddpatkin.com. 🎤 Todd is also available to speak at your organization or event with no speaking fee, just cover travel and lodging. Our Guest, Todd Patkin: ➥ Book: FINDING HAPPINESS: One Man’s Quest to Beat Depression and Anxiety and—Finally—Let the Sunshine In ➥https://toddpatkin.com/ ➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToddPatkin/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddpatkinthehappinesscoach ➡️Twitter/ X: https://x.com/toddpatkin Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ https://gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/ ➡️Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/lvoisen/