The Business Of Happiness

Tarryn MacCarthy
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When you feel good, you do good. In business and in life, we can do better and have a greater impact on the lives of others when we align our intentions and our actions with inner fulfillment. The Business of Happiness Podcast ignites the conversation of redefining our modern definition of success and how to find happiness in our work and, ultimately, in our lives. I am Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy, and in the first 2 decades of my career, I reveled in culturally recognizable success and drowned myself in personal turmoil and depression. Since then, I have embarked on a quest for greater purpose and joy in business and in life. Welcome to the conversation as each week we discuss together, and with successful business owners and leaders, how to strive for happiness. Together we will adventure to discover the secrets to finding true purpose and impact and to redefine our understanding of success. This is The Business of Happiness.

  1. 15h ago

    #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 successful orthodontic practice, she shares how a painful business decision opened the door to a more fulfilling career. For high-achieving women in dentistry and healthcare professionals, this conversation reveals how fear can cloud your judgment, why painful setbacks can lead to personal growth, and how to move forward with greater clarity, self-trust, and peace. Before you fight to save the plan, listen in. Your future self might have other ideas. Show notes: (2:27) Building a successful orthodontic practice from scratch (5:39) When business partners want different futures (9:35) Choosing a new path beyond dentistry (13:44) How past failures shape personal growth (17:43) Why fear makes clear thinking difficult (20:25) Taking the lesson without carrying pain (23:04) Finding trust during life's hardest moments (26:52) Outro IMPORTANT LINKS: Radical Happiness for Women Dentists - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/ Connect with Dr. MacCarthy: Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.com Book a call with Tarryn: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/happiness-and-prosperity-strategy-call Unlock your inner peace and reclaim joy in your profession with the Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calm Please join my Facebook group, Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283 Where to find me: Website: www.thebizofhappiness.com Facebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappiness IG: @thebizofhappiness It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.

  2. Oct 12

    #437 - Why Safety Matters More Than Anything Else

    In this episode of The Business of Happiness, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy highlights the powerful connection between emotional safety, self-worth, and lasting happiness. Reflecting on her recent Empower Her Retreat, she shares how high-achieving women in dentistry often struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and burnout while trying to meet everyone’s needs but their own. The pressure to care for your patients, lead your team, and support your family can leave little room for yourself. Over time, even resting, setting boundaries, or asking for help can feel overwhelming. Dr. Tarryn explains why feeling safe within yourself is an important part of healing, building confidence, and letting go of the need to do everything perfectly. This conversation will help you understand what's keeping you stuck, reconnect with your needs, and take meaningful steps toward greater peace, freedom, and fulfillment without feeling guilty for choosing yourself. Show notes: (2:49) Why successful women struggle with self-worth (6:20) Why emotional safety is essential for healing (8:10) The power of a supportive community (12:37) Learning to ask for help and rest (14:25) A self-alignment framework to help dentists and healthcare professionals to reconnect with themselves beyond burnout and outside expectations. Use promo code: POD10 - https://truetomemethod.com/ (17:17) Understanding perfectionism and people-pleasing (20:03) Finding safety and trusting yourself again (22:49) Creating a safe space for yourself (26:11) Outro _______________________ IMPORTANT LINKS: Happier Masterclass: Date: October 14, 2026 For women dentists, with CE credit. Website: happiermasterclass.com Radical Happiness for Women Dentists - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/ Connect with Dr. MacCarthy: Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.com Book a call with Tarryn: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/happiness-and-prosperity-strategy-call Unlock your inner peace and reclaim joy in your profession with the Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calm Please join my Facebook group, Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283 Where to find me: Website: www.thebizofhappiness.com Facebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappiness IG: @thebizofhappiness It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.

  3. Oct 5

    #436 - Who Are You Really?

    The more you build your identity around success, the harder it becomes to remember who you are without it. In today’s episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy reveals how easily high-achieving women in dentistry and healthcare can tie their self-worth to career status, money, family, intelligence, appearance, and outside approval. Drawing from Vedic philosophy and her own experience in dentistry, coaching, motherhood, and career change, Dr. Tarryn shares a different way to think about identity. You’ll learn how to notice where your self-worth may be tied to temporary roles, why that can create stress and fear, and how to separate who you are from what you do. By the end, you’ll have a clearer way to make decisions with more freedom, trust yourself beyond your achievements, and feel more grounded when life, work, or relationships change. Show notes: (0:57) Who are you beyond dentistry? (5:26) Vedic philosophy and true identity (13:49) Career status can limit freedom (17:02) Separating identity from your children (19:44) A self-alignment framework to help dentists and healthcare professionals to reconnect with themselves beyond burnout and outside expectations. https://truetomemethod.com/ (22:36) Social approval shapes your identity (24:54) Intelligence is not your identity (27:11) Your body does not define you (29:44) When goodness becomes another identity (32:38) Finding freedom beyond temporary labels (35:06) Outro _______________________ IMPORTANT LINKS: Empower Her Retreat: Dates: October 1–4, 2026 Location: Taos, New Mexico Website: empowerherretreat.org Happier Masterclass: Date: October 14, 2026 For women dentists, with CE credit. Website: happiermasterclass.com Radical Happiness for Women Dentists - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/ Connect with Dr. MacCarthy: Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.com Book a call with Tarryn: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/happiness-and-prosperity-strategy-call Unlock your inner peace and reclaim joy in your profession with the Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calm Please join my Facebook group, Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283 Where to find me: Website: www.thebizofhappiness.com Facebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappiness IG: @thebizofhappiness It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.

  4. Sep 28

    #435 - The Real Reason You’re Not Happy

    What if achievement culture taught you how to succeed, but never taught you how to feel satisfied? In this episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy shares why high-achieving healthcare professionals and women in dentistry can get trapped in the “I’ll be happy when” cycle, even after reaching goals they once thought would change everything. She explains how achievement, money, team growth, and outside validation can create short bursts of satisfaction without lasting fulfillment. You’ll hear how nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and a shift in perspective can help you feel more present, lead with greater clarity, and create stronger relationships at work and at home. If success keeps asking for “just one more thing,” maybe it’s time to question who wrote the job description. Show notes: (1:29) Chasing the next source of happiness (3:31) Stop rushing through good moments (6:16) Breaking the “I’ll be happy when” cycle (8:52) Why we misjudge future happiness (11:20) Understanding the hedonic treadmill (13:26) A self-alignment framework to help dentists and healthcare professionals to reconnect with themselves beyond burnout and outside expectations. https://truetomemethod.com/ (16:18) Regulating your nervous system (20:04) Happiness makes you a better leader (22:09) Happiness starts from within (25:35) Choosing happiness without becoming complacent (27:02) Outro _______________________ IMPORTANT LINKS: Empower Her Retreat: Dates: October 1–4, 2026 Location: Taos, New Mexico Website: empowerherretreat.org Happier Masterclass: Date: October 14, 2026 For women dentists, with CE credit. Website: happiermasterclass.com Radical Happiness for Women Dentists - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/ Connect with Dr. MacCarthy: Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.com Book a call with Tarryn: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/happiness-and-prosperity-strategy-call Unlock your inner peace and reclaim joy in your profession with the Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calm Please join my Facebook group, Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283 Where to find me: Website: www.thebizofhappiness.com Facebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappiness IG: @thebizofhappiness It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.

  5. Sep 21

    #434 - Dentistry Keeps Teaching. Are You Listening?

    In today’s episode of The Business of Happiness, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy offers a powerful reminder for high-achieving healthcare professionals and women in dentistry who care deeply for others but may be running low themselves. She talks about the hidden cost of perfectionism, comparison, people-pleasing, and carrying too much responsibility at work and home. Through honest stories from her life as a dentist, business owner, and mother, Dr. Tarryn shares how grief, stress, and self-judgment can pull us away from the happiness we are working so hard to create. This episode looks at self-love as a daily practice that can support better leadership, healthier boundaries, stronger relationships, and less burnout. If success has started to feel heavy, this conversation offers a new way to see your worth, your work, and what it means to truly care for yourself. Show notes: (1:41) Why self-love matters in dentistry (3:39) When caring for others drains you (7:39) Grief, guilt, and returning to self-love (14:43) A self-alignment framework to help dentists and healthcare professionals to reconnect with themselves beyond burnout and outside expectations. https://truetomemethod.com/ (17:35) Turning comparison into healthy inspiration (20:28) Team stress and feeling worthy (23:52) A simple self-love practice this week (25:48) Outro _______________________ IMPORTANT LINKS: Empower Her Retreat: Dates: October 1–4, 2026 Location: Taos, New Mexico Website: empowerherretreat.org Radical Happiness for Women Dentists - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/ Connect with Dr. MacCarthy: Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.com Book a call with Tarryn: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/happiness-and-prosperity-strategy-call Unlock your inner peace and reclaim joy in your profession with the Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calm Please join my Facebook group, Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283 Where to find me: Website: www.thebizofhappiness.com Facebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappiness IG: @thebizofhappiness It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.

  6. Sep 14

    #433 - Stop Pushing Through Dental Burnout with Dr. Eric Block

    You do not have to choose between a successful practice and a life that feels good to live. In this special episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy welcomes back Dr. Eric Block for an honest conversation about dental burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the quiet pressure to keep pushing when something in your practice or life needs attention. Dr. Block shares a practical, compassionate perspective on building mental wellness, stronger leadership, and systems that reduce stress for dentists and their teams. You will hear why small, intentional changes can create more freedom, confidence, and enjoyment in a demanding career. Choose the change that gives you back your life. Dr. Eric Block, DMD, CAGS, FICOI, FICD, FAADS, FIADFE, is a full-time practicing dentist, author, speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneur committed to helping dental professionals build more sustainable careers. Based in Acton, Massachusetts, he is the creator of The Stress-Free Dentist brand and host of The Stress-Free Dentist Show. Dr. Block is also the co-founder of the International Academy of Dental Life Coaches and Flomo, a workflow and SOP platform designed to help dental practices train teams, protect institutional knowledge, and run more smoothly. Through his books, education, and advocacy, he brings a practical voice to the conversation around professional well-being in dentistry. Show notes: (3:34) From dental burnout to meaningful change (7:56) Taking action to shift negative patterns (10:33) Breaking free from dentistry’s negativity cycle (12:18) Why dentists keep pushing through pain (17:36) Building skills and enjoying dentistry again (21:17) The three T’s that renew practice (23:23) A self-alignment framework to help dentists and healthcare professionals to reconnect with themselves beyond burnout and outside expectations. https://truetomemethod.com/ (26:15) Flomo creates calmer, more efficient practices (31:59) Systems reduce staff turnover stress (36:49) Leadership, vulnerability, and self-comparison (40:04) Outro Connect with Dr. Eric Block: Website: https://useflomo.com/ Email: ericmblock@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericblockdmd/ _______________________ IMPORTANT LINKS: Empower Her Retreat: Dates: October 1–4, 2026 Location: Taos, New Mexico Website: empowerherretreat.org Radical Happiness for Women Dentists - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/ Connect with Dr. MacCarthy: Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.com Book a call with Tarryn: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/happiness-and-prosperity-strategy-call Unlock your inner peace and reclaim joy in your profession with the Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calm Please join my Facebook group, Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283 Where to find me: Website: www.thebizofhappiness.com Facebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappiness IG: @thebizofhappiness It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.

  7. Sep 7

    #432 - You’re Not Going To Be Liked - Where We Got It Wrong In Dentistry

    What would change if being liked stopped running your life and your dental practice? In today’s episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy offers a powerful reminder for high-achieving healthcare professionals and women in dentistry that your worth is not defined by whether every patient, team member, colleague, or friend approves of you. She explains how the pressure to please can quietly lead to burnout, self-doubt, and decisions that pull you away from your clinical judgment, values, and need for rest. You’ll learn how to spot when approval is shaping your choices, why a patient leaving is not proof that you failed, and how self-trust can bring more freedom to your work and life. This is not about caring less. It is about caring without leaving yourself behind. Press play before your next automatic “yes” writes a check your energy cannot cash. Show notes: (1:03) Stop needing patients to like you (4:45) Why belonging feels so important (7:24) The hidden weight of clinical care (12:14) People-pleasing can override your best judgment (15:52) A self-alignment framework to help dentists and healthcare professionals to reconnect with themselves beyond burnout and outside expectations. https://truetomemethod.com/ (18:45) Notice when you abandon your needs (24:59) Let patients who do not trust go (29:10) Awareness is where real change starts (31:22) Give freely without needing anything back (32:42) Outro _______________________ IMPORTANT LINKS: Empower Her Retreat: Dates: October 1–4, 2026 Location: Taos, New Mexico Website: empowerherretreat.org Radical Happiness for Women Dentists - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/ Connect with Dr. MacCarthy: Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.com Book a call with Tarryn: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/happiness-and-prosperity-strategy-call Unlock your inner peace and reclaim joy in your profession with the Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calm Please join my Facebook group, Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283 Where to find me: Website: www.thebizofhappiness.com Facebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappiness IG: @thebizofhappiness It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.

  8. Aug 31

    #431 - Feeling GUILTY Is Limiting Your Success

    In this episode of The Business of Happiness, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy speaks to high-achieving healthcare professionals and women in dentistry who have spent years caring for patients, teams, and families, often without pausing to ask what brings them joy. She questions the idea that every worthwhile choice needs to be practical, productive, or easy to defend. Through personal reflections and a meaningful client story, Dr. Tarryn shows how following what genuinely energizes you can restore purpose, creativity, and connection. You’ll also hear why guilt, pressure, and the constant urge to do more can pull you away from the things that help you feel like yourself. Happiness is not something you have to wait for after success. It may be the signal that helps guide you toward it. Show notes: (2:03) When feeling good helps you do good (6:19) Why high achievers forget their wants (14:47) Let yourself enjoy what feels good (16:06) A self-alignment framework to help dentists and healthcare professionals to reconnect with themselves beyond burnout and outside expectations. https://truetomemethod.com/ (18:58) A client follows her childhood-home feeling (23:15) Small joy can create meaningful change (25:38) Let inspiration become your life compass (28:07) Outro _______________________ IMPORTANT LINKS: Empower Her Retreat: Dates: October 1–4, 2026 Location: Taos, New Mexico Website: empowerherretreat.org Radical Happiness for Women Dentists - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/ Connect with Dr. MacCarthy: Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.com Book a call with Tarryn: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/happiness-and-prosperity-strategy-call Unlock your inner peace and reclaim joy in your profession with the Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calm Please join my Facebook group, Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283 Where to find me: Website: www.thebizofhappiness.com Facebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappiness IG: @thebizofhappiness It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.

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When you feel good, you do good. In business and in life, we can do better and have a greater impact on the lives of others when we align our intentions and our actions with inner fulfillment. The Business of Happiness Podcast ignites the conversation of redefining our modern definition of success and how to find happiness in our work and, ultimately, in our lives. I am Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy, and in the first 2 decades of my career, I reveled in culturally recognizable success and drowned myself in personal turmoil and depression. Since then, I have embarked on a quest for greater purpose and joy in business and in life. Welcome to the conversation as each week we discuss together, and with successful business owners and leaders, how to strive for happiness. Together we will adventure to discover the secrets to finding true purpose and impact and to redefine our understanding of success. This is The Business of Happiness.

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  • Creator
    Tarryn MacCarthy
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    439
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Business Of Happiness
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    The Business Of Happiness

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