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 12
#389 - Why Stress Persists
<p>In this episode of <em>The Business of Happiness</em>, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy shatters the myth that constant motion equals success. She reveals why high-achieving women struggle to rest, how “doing it all” keeps us stuck, and the surprising truth about finding peace without los ... Show More
21m 23s
Nov 5
#388 - Try This When Life Feels Like Chaos
<p>What if the chaos you’re trying to escape is actually your greatest teacher? In today’s soulful episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy flips the narrative on stress, showing how the messiest moments reveal your hidden strength. Through wit, warmth, and real talk, she breaks down the il ... Show More
27m 41s
Mar 2024
#476 The Discipline of Happiness (Why Joy Isn't Accidental)
<p>The Discipline of Happiness (Why Joy Isn't Accidental)</p> <p><br /> We often imagine happiness as a fleeting emotion, a stroke of luck that comes and goes. But what if true, sustained joy is something we cultivate, not something we stumble upon? "The Discipline of Happiness: ... Show More
14m 18s
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
Apr 2023
#427 What Is Happiness (Peace vs. Ecstasy)
<p class="MsoNormal">What Is Happiness (Peace vs. Ecstasy)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">What is happiness? Is happiness, ecstasy, "an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement?" Or is happiness, peace, "freedom from disturbance; tranquility?" Understanding what ... Show More
15m 10s
Jan 2024
#466 The Worry Trap (How to Free Yourself from Anxiety)
The Worry Trap (How to Free Yourself from Anxiety) The worry trap is a cunning beast, always lurking for its next victim. No matter how big or small your worries, it can twist them into an endless loop, magnifying anxieties and casting sunshine into shadow. Just like a hungry mag ... Show More
15m 35s