From time to time, when we’re angry or frustrated, we may feel like we need our defenses up in order to protect ourselves as we feel threatened. In this episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy talks about another response to fear or stress that humans have: fight. The fight response is one of the most primitive physiological reactions to an event that is perceived as ... Show More
Sep 14
#433 - Stop Pushing Through Dental Burnout with Dr. Eric Block
You do not have to choose between a successful practice and a life that feels good to live. In this special episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy welcomes back Dr. Eric Block for an honest conversation about dental burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the quiet pressure to keep p ... Show More
40m 54s
May 2024
Managing The “Fight” Response: Anger, Repression, and Self-Regulation
Dr. Rick and Forrest continue their series on the stress responses with the “fight” response to stress. They explore anger, repression, and the balance of self-expression and self-regulation before talking about how we can claim the adaptive aspects of the fight response without ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 2025
Understanding Activation– Anxiety & Your Fight/Flight Response (Part 2)
In this episode we explore the activated nervous system state—better known as fight-or-flight. If you’ve ever felt anxious, tightly wound, or like your body just can’t stop, this one’s for you. We explore why your system gets stuck in this high-alert state and, most importantly, ... Show More
37m 29s
May 2024
Understanding the “Flight” Response: Anxiety, Avoidance, and Feeling Safe
Dr. Rick and Forrest discuss the “flight” response to stress, which includes feelings of anxiety and fear, avoidant behavior, and an underlying sense of insecurity. They explore the emotions and behaviors associated with the flight response, and how we can build up a stronger, mo ... Show More
1h 19m
May 2023
The 4 F's: Fight, Flight, Freeze, & Fawn
In this episode, we discuss the various "defense systems" we have access to when we feeling unsafe and threatened. We look at these through an evolutionary lens, but more specifically, how they show can show up in an unhealthy way in our day-to-day life. Most of us are familiar w ... Show More
11m 10s