Today we’re going to focus on the feeling that you're not important - a feeling likely created by how you were parented.
How does this happen? Your parents' careers came first. The parents themselves came first for one another, only caring for the child as a secondhand and almost bothersome activity. Your being wasn’t celebrated – instead what you could ach ... Show More
Mar 13
489 SelfWork: When Suicide Is A Brutal Shock
Note: In this episode, Dr. Margaret talks with Penny Gray, who lost her husband to suicide. Please read/listen carefully. Here are international numbers of suicide hotlines.Suicide is hard for all, and horrific for others. Why? Because someone they loved died by suicide, and they ... Show More
42m 11s
Feb 27
487 SelfWork: Hope For Autism: A Conversation with Dr. Theresa Lyons
Autism is a diagnosis that's feared by parents whose beloved child's development seems off.Dr. Theresa Lyons, a scientist and autism parent and expert, has lived this life. She and Dr. Margaret discuss what it was like, how she coped, and the professional and personal advice she ... Show More
40m 33s
Sep 2021
66 // Affirmations to Release Self Doubt & Start Feeling More Confident
Alright, I know how many of you love affirmations. In creating content surrounding self-confidence and self-compassion, I created these affirmations for you as you start doing this work. Releasing unrealistic expectations of ourselves, showing up more authentically, and freeing o ... Show More
7m 28s
Jan 2025
Ep 242: Befriending Yourself – Growing self-respect
If you woke up one day and feel like “I don’t really like myself,” this is for you. Self-respect is not just about having an air of confidence as you interact with others, it’s also being respectful to yourself, internally. As a means to get to this place, I wanted to offer you a ... Show More
49m 22s
Sep 2025
How to Know When It’s Time to Leave—Your Job, Your Partner, or Your Old Self with Nicole Walters
<p>#312: If you’ve ever felt like you’re too loud, too soft, too opinionated, too emotional, too ambitious—or just <em>too much</em>—this episode is for you.</p><p>Nicole Walters is back on the podcast, and in true Nicole fashion, she’s not holding anything back. After walking aw ... Show More
57m 50s
Jul 2025
#374 - Avoiding It Isn’t Making It Easier—It’s Making You Miserable
<p>In today’s episode of <em>The Business of Happiness</em>, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy invites you to reclaim your well-being, not someday, but <em>now</em>. Through personal stories and honest reflection, she unpacks how your happiness isn’t just allowed, it’s essential. You’ll hear ... Show More
26m 58s
Mar 2025
How to Get Your Life Together: The 90/10 Rule
There’s never been more information out there about psychology, self-improvement, and mental health, making it easy to get lost in the details and lose sight of what matters. In this special episode, Forrest and Dr. Rick apply the 90/10 rule to psychology and self-help: what are ... Show More
1h 19m