How do we find joy when life feels heavy?

In this inspiring episode of Normalize The Conversation, trauma expert and author Dr. MC McDonald shares practical ways to invite joy into your life—even during times of pain and uncertainty.

Through the lens of neuroscience and lived experience, Dr. McDonald offers gentle tools for healing through joy, cultivating emotional safety, and finding light in the dark.

Together, we explore:

• The science of joy and trauma recovery
• How to create micro-moments of happiness without guilt
• Why joy is an act of resilience and resistance
• Simple practices to nurture softness, presence, and hope

If you’re seeking ways to reconnect with peace and meaning amid hardship, this conversation will guide you toward healing, one pocket of joy at a time.

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