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Feb 2025
33m 12s

#351 - Stop Saying Sorry

Tarryn MacCarthy
About this episode

In today’s episode of The Business of Happiness podcast, Dr. Tarryn McCarthy shares why over-apologizing drains your energy, damages your confidence, and even impacts your success as a healthcare professional. She explains why we need to apologize, how it affects our patients, team, and personal well-being, and how to stop. Learn three simple steps to shift from apologizing to empowerment so you can confidently lead and show up fully for yourself and others.

Show notes:
(3:30) Why women professionals feel the need to apologize
(6:34) How over-apologizing affects your confidence and career
(11:11) The impact of apologies on patient trust
(15:49) Why assuming blame harms your success (18:23) The hidden energy drain of constant apologies
(21:18) A real-life example of an unnecessary apology
(24:16) Awareness of your thoughts and words
(26:02) Switching to "thank you"
(28:25) Becoming super aware of your body
(31:58) Outro

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Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.com

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