The Business Of Happiness

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.

The Business Of Happiness is a education podcast hosted by Tarryn MacCarthy, with 435 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Tarryn MacCarthy hosts The Business Of Happiness, a education show with 435 episodes published.

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  The Business Of Happiness

  #435 - The Real Reason You’re Not Happy

  Sep 28, 202628 min

  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.

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  The Business Of Happiness

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

  Sep 14, 202641 min

  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.

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  The Business Of Happiness

  #431 - Feeling GUILTY Is Limiting Your Success

  Aug 31, 202629 min

  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. (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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  The Business Of Happiness

  #430 - The Secret To Greater Resilience

  Aug 21, 202627 min

  Feeling your feelings may be the strength you have been missing. In today’s episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy explains why making room for grief, anger, sadness, and other difficult emotions can support healing, resilience, and happiness. For high-achieving women in dentistry and healthcare, work can become an easy way to avoid what hurts. Dr. Tarryn shares personal stories about her daughter’s health scare and her own experiences with loss, while reflecting on the pressure to stay strong, keep going, and move on before we are ready. She explores how emotions we push aside can stay with us beneath the surface, and why crying, grieving, and accepting support can help us feel more present, peaceful, and connected. If you have been keeping busy through a difficult season, this episode is a gentle reminder that you are allowed to pause and feel what is real. Show notes: (3:26) When work becomes a coping tool (6:41) The pressure to stay strong (10:03) Why falling apart can help (13:22) A self-alignment framework to help dentists and healthcare professionals to reconnect with themselves beyond burnout and outside expectations. (16:15) Personal grief and early motherhood (20:36) How busyness hides hard emotions (24:32) Grief, presence, and lasting peace (26:13) 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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  The Business Of Happiness

  #429 - Music Concerts, Hygienists, and Attracting Good Luck

  Aug 17, 202633 min

  What if the problems you expect are the ones your mind keeps helping you find? In this episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy presents to high-achieving healthcare professionals and women in dentistry who feel tired of always expecting the next problem. She shares how our thoughts, words, and beliefs can shape what we notice each day. When you expect poor team support, stress, or bad luck, your brain may keep finding proof that those things are true. Dr. Tarryn explains the reticular activating system, the brain’s filter that helps us notice what matters to us. She calls this the “orange Jeep experiment.” When you look for something, you start seeing more of it. For dentists and healthcare leaders, this can change how you see your team, patients, business, and support system. Instead of forcing a big mindset change overnight, Dr. Tarryn encourages small shifts. Choose one good thing to notice this week, say it out loud, and stay open to how it may show up. Show notes: (1:41) Opening your mind beyond dental training (5:14) Expectations shape what you notice daily (11:56) How your brain filters information (13:51) The orange Jeep experiment explained (16:36) A self-alignment framework to help dentists and healthcare professionals to reconnect with themselves beyond burnout and outside expectations. (19:28) Bringing a supportive mindset to practice (23:13) Making small mindset shifts over time (27:10) Try the orange Jeep experiment (32:06) 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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