What happens when someone who appears to have everything - success, money, respect, and a loving family - suddenly falls into a crushing depression? In 'Finding Happiness', entrepreneur and philanthropist Todd Patkin tells the powerful true story of how he went from being a high-performing business leader to being unable to choose between potato salad and coleslaw - paralyzed by anxiety, depression, and emotional collapse. This is not just a memoir. It is a roadmap for anyone who feels overwhelmed, burned out, anxious, or disconnected from joy.

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Finding Happiness: From Breakdown to Breakthrough with Todd Patkin


Welcome back to Your Partner In Success Radio. I’m Denise Griffitts, and as always, I’m honored that you’re spending part of your day with us.


Today’s conversation is one that I think will resonate deeply with so many of you—especially if you’ve ever chased success, checked all the boxes, and still found yourself wondering… why don’t I feel happier?


My guest today is Todd Patkin.


Todd is the author of Finding Happiness: One Man’s Quest to Beat Depression and Anxiety, and his story is both powerful and incredibly relatable. From the outside, Todd had everything—business success, financial security, the kind of life many people strive for. But behind the scenes, he was struggling in ways that success alone couldn’t fix.


What makes this conversation so important is that Todd didn’t just face those challenges—he worked through them, and today he helps others do the same as a happiness coach and what he calls a “Chief Happiness Officer.”


We’re going to talk about the hidden cost of perfectionism, why traditional definitions of success often leave us feeling empty, and what it really takes to build authentic happiness—not the kind that looks good on paper, but the kind that actually feels good in your life.


We’ll also dig into practical strategies for managing stress and anxiety, the role of giving back, and how we can help the next generation avoid falling into that same pressure trap.


This is an important conversation, and I’m so glad you’re here for it.


Connect With Todd Patkin: Website | LinkedIn | Amazon


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