Apr 15
#411 - Is Perfectionism Your Glass Ceiling?
What if trying to be perfect is the very thing making you unhappy?In this episode, Dr. Tarryn McCarthy speaks to high-achieving, deeply passionate healthcare professionals who feel weighed down by pressure, self-doubt, and the need to always get it right. She shares how perfectio ... Show More
27m 11s
Apr 8
#410 - Why There Isn’t Enough Time In The Day
In today’s episode of The Business of Happiness, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy speaks to high-achieving, deeply passionate healthcare professionals, especially high-achieving women in dentistry and medicine, about the hidden cost of constant busyness. She shares why slowing down can feel ... Show More
28m 22s
Apr 1
#409 - It’s Time To Reclaim What Is True For YOU
When success stops feeling right. In this episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy speaks to the high-achieving women in healthcare who have built the life they thought they wanted, only to realize something still feels off. This conversation touches on burnout, purpose, self-trust, identit ... Show More
28m 14s
Sep 2025
3747: How to Craft A Life You Don't Need to Escape From by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3747: A fulfilling life isn’t built on weekend escapes or the next vacation, but in shaping daily experiences worth savorin ... Show More
10m 17s
Jul 2017
#126 Happiness - How to Handle Unexpected Crises
Sometimes life sends us unexpected challenges. In this episode, we will explore how to maintain our inner peace and happiness during these crises. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To explore Dr. Puff's Corporate Workshops, go t ... Show More
17m 12s
Sep 2025
How to Have a (Good) Life Crisis: Authenticity, Healthy Discontent, and the Anxiety of Choice
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore how to use a life crisis productively, drawing on developmental stage theories, existential philosophy, literature, personal experience, and Rick’s clinical work. They examine the anxieties of death, freedom, responsibility, and choice that often unde ... Show More
1h 12m
Jan 2025
#519 The Art of Detachment: Loving Without Chains
<p><strong>The Art of Detachment: Loving Without Chains</strong></p> <p>Have you ever noticed how we can deeply love a vacation or an experience, but we don't feel the need to own it? Yet, when it comes to loving people, we often fall into the trap of possession, clinging tightly ... Show More
14m 27s
Apr 2025
Ep 290 Happiness First, Weight Loss Second Why You've Had It Backwards All Along
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Are you still waiting for the number on the scale to give you permission to feel confident, happy, or worthy? Do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of self-criticism and stress, thinking that losing weight will finally make everything fall int ... Show More
23m 31s
In this episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy invites us to rethink the pursuit of happiness. Through holiday mishaps and personal growth stories, she uncovers how our brains trick us into chasing the next “perfect” moment. Learn how embracing presence can transform your life and why the most meaningful moments often aren’t tied to vacations or holidays but to a shi ... Show More
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Dancing with Mortality: The Urgency of Happiness</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Ever feel like you're putting off truly living until "someday"? Like there's always tomorrow to chase your dreams and nurture your soul? Well, what if tomorrow wasn't g ... Show More
