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
Nov 2
#440 - You Are Allowed To Change Your Mind
In today’s episode of The Business of Happiness, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy explains why giving yourself permission to change your mind can open the door to greater happiness, confidence, and personal freedom. For high-achieving, deeply passionate women in dentistry and healthcare, sta ... Show More
21m 3s
Oct 26
#439 - What We Have Been Taught To Hide, Protect, And Feel Ashamed of As Women Dentists
You don't have to harden your heart to become a strong leader. In this episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy presents a powerful message for high-achieving women in dentistry who feel pressured to hide their emotions, stay in control, and put on a brave face to succeed. Through a persona ... Show More
26m 53s
Oct 19
#438 - When Things Don’t Go As You Had Hoped
What if your biggest career disappointment is actually leading you toward something better? In today’s episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy presents a powerful lesson on letting go, finding purpose, and trusting life when things don't go as planned. Drawing from her experience leaving a ... Show More
28m 3s
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