In this episode of The Business of Happiness, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy reminds high-achieving healthcare professionals and women in dentistry that thriving isn’t found in waiting for the perfect moment; it’s born in the courage to choose. Through tender stories and real-life lessons, she reveals how honesty with our hearts, brave decisions, and intentional action turn survival into fulfillment. If a dream, a change, or a new chapter has been waiting on “someday,” let this be your reminder: the time to begin is now.

Show notes:
(2:05) Choosing to thrive, not just survive
(4:24) Why readiness is always a decision
(6:16) Pivoting in business and leadership
(9:20) The cost of emotional bypassing
(12:23) Avoiding spiritual bypassing in decisions
(13:56) Thriving means feeling all emotions
(16:06) Selling a practice and letting go
(18:21) Thriving energy impacts your team
(20:06) Outro

Learn more about:
"Empowered Owner Live Event" - https://thebizofhappiness.com/empowered-owner/
Release the overwhelm. Find more freedom and more profit by doing LESS. Because success should feed your soul, not steal your life. November 13 to 16, 2025 (The Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida)

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IMPORTANT LINKS:

Radical Happiness for Practitioners - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/

Connect with Dr. MacCarthy:
Email: [email protected]

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.

What if the only thing between you and your dreams was the belief you’re not ready? In today’s episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy invites high-achieving women to stop chasing “better” and start embracing the brilliance they already hold. Through the lens of a difficult partnership and a sunrise that shifted her heart, she shares how recognizing your worth today can unlock deeper joy, richer connections, and true success. Listen now and step forward from a place of confidence and happiness.

Show notes:
(2:40) The “not enough” belief trap
(4:48) Partnership struggles and self-blame
(7:04) The sunrise moment of clarity
(10:56) Remembering shared wins and values
(12:47) How competition feeds self-judgment
(14:47) Shifting from struggle to worthiness
(18:11) Recognizing the gifts in front of you
(21:14) Outro

Learn more about:
"Empowered Owner Live Event" - https://thebizofhappiness.com/empowered-owner/
Release the overwhelm. Find more freedom and more profit by doing LESS. Because success should feed your soul, not steal your life. November 13 to 16, 2025 (The Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida)

________________

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Radical Happiness for Practitioners - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/

Connect with Dr. MacCarthy:
Email: [email protected]

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.

Creating freedom, joy, and purpose beyond the drill. In this soul-stirring episode, Dr. Tarryn McCarthy chats with Dr. Jessica Emery to unpack what it means to lead with vision, trust your inner wisdom, and break free from outdated models of success. It’s a poetic invitation for ambitious women in dentistry and healthcare to reclaim their power and design a life that lights them up.

Dr. Jessica Emery is the founder of Happy CEO®, a former cosmetic dentist turned multi-brand entrepreneur, and a mentor for women ready to scale with soul. Known for her signature blend of strategy, creativity, and intuition, she empowers female founders to build magnetic brands, claim their worth, and lead boldly, without burning out.

Show notes:
(2:04) Who is Dr. Jessica Emery?
(3:45) From wild child to purpose-driven
(7:42) How to escape the “trapped” mindset
(12:05) Why space creates inspiration
(16:09) The power of an aligned community
(20:35) Dentistry’s broken business model
(26:11) CE Vs. Creator Energy
(30:29) A new paradigm for dental leaders
(33:27) Outro

Connect with Dr. Jessica Emery:
Website: https://drjessicaemery.com/
Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicaemery/
Company IG: https://www.instagram.com/happyceocoach/ 

Learn more about:
"Empowered Owner Live Event" - https://thebizofhappiness.com/empowered-owner/
Release the overwhelm. Find more freedom and more profit by doing LESS. Because success should feed your soul, not steal your life. November 13 to 16, 2025 (The Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida)

________________

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Radical Happiness for Practitioners - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/

Connect with Dr. MacCarthy:
Email: [email protected]

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.

In today’s episode of The Business of Happiness, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy invites you to reclaim your well-being, not someday, but now. Through personal stories and honest reflection, she unpacks how your happiness isn’t just allowed, it’s essential. You’ll hear how giving yourself what you truly need, from rest to real conversations, creates clarity, courage, and impact. Whether you’re leading a team, a family, or both, this is your reminder: when you feel good, you do good.

Show notes:
(3:02) You’re impacting more than you know
(6:12) Healing begins with body awareness
(8:12) Aligned choices come from safety
(13:02) Why the conversation itself matters
(17:00) Clarity is better than comfort
(20:12) Imagine loving the life you built
(23:45) One step you’ve been avoiding
(26:05) Outro

Learn more about:
"Empowered Owner Live Event" - https://thebizofhappiness.com/empowered-owner/
Release the overwhelm. Find more freedom and more profit by doing LESS. Because success should feed your soul, not steal your life. November 13 to 16, 2025 (The Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida)

________________

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Radical Happiness for Practitioners - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/

Connect with Dr. MacCarthy:
Email: [email protected]

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.

Ever feel like you've lost touch with yourself? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy speaks to high-achieving women in dentistry and healthcare who are great at giving but may have forgotten how to feel truly fulfilled. She shares how tapping into your creativity, whether through painting, writing, or simply play, can be a powerful way to reconnect with your joy, purpose, and self-worth. If you've been running on autopilot, this episode is your gentle reminder that coming home to yourself starts with one small, creative step. Tune in and rediscover your spark.

Show notes:
(4:50) Why creativity heals and grounds
(7:46) You are inherently a creator
(10:33) Time and boundaries for you
(12:06) The power of play and levity
(15:43) Creativity as self-expression
(17:34) Fueling confidence through creation
(21:07) Simple steps to begin again
(23:18) Outro

Learn more about:
"Empowered Owner Live Event" - https://thebizofhappiness.com/empowered-owner/
Release the overwhelm. Find more freedom and more profit by doing LESS. Because success should feed your soul, not steal your life. November 13 – 16, 2025 (The Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida)

________________

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Radical Happiness for Practitioners - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/

Connect with Dr. MacCarthy:
Email: [email protected]

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.

Reclaim your purpose. In today’s episode, Dr. Tarryn McCarthy speaks to the healthcare professionals and high-achieving women in dentistry who are quietly wondering if they’ve lost their way. If you’ve been chasing approval from patients, team members, or even your bank account, it’s time to come back to what matters most. Discover the cost of self-abandonment, why external validation will never be enough, and how to reconnect with your truth so you can live and lead with purpose.

Show notes:
(3:16) The real meaning of a purposeful life
(6:46) Why we crave validation so deeply
(10:11) When patients' words hurt more than they should
(12:42) Overgiving, burnout, and resentment
(17:06) The silent cost of self-abandonment
(21:00) You are a miracle
(23:03) A simple practice to reclaim your worth
(25:20) Outro

Learn more about:
Empowered Owner Live Event - https://thebizofhappiness.com/empowered-owner/
Release the overwhelm. Find more freedom and more profit by doing LESS. Because success should feed your soul, not steal your life. November 13 – 16, 2025 (The Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida)

________________

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Radical Happiness for Practitioners - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/

Connect with Dr. MacCarthy:
Email: [email protected]

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.

In this raw and uplifting episode of The Business of Happiness, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy shares a powerful story about a lost dog, leadership struggles, and the surprising beauty that comes from surrender. If you’ve been forcing an outcome, battling burnout, or questioning your worth, this episode will help you pause, breathe, and trust that something better might be just around the corner. Sometimes, the best breakthroughs come when we stop trying so hard. Tune in and let this message remind you. You’re not alone, and you’re not stuck.

Show notes:
(3:01) The story of the missing dog
(6:03) Guilt, shame, and powerlessness
(8:07) When the impossible becomes reality
(10:33) Forcing outcomes vs. trusting timing
(12:28) Leadership lessons from letting go
(15:16) What your nervous system really needs
(18:35) Proof that better things are possible
(20:10) Letting go, learning, and leading differently
(23:47) Outro

Learn more about:
Empowered Owner Live Event - https://thebizofhappiness.com/empowered-owner/
Release the overwhelm. Find more freedom and more profit by doing LESS. Because success should feed your soul, not steal your life. November 13 – 16, 2025 (The Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida)

________________

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Radical Happiness for Practitioners - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/

Connect with Dr. MacCarthy:
Email: [email protected]

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.

Are you making decisions from fear or love? In today’s episode, Dr. Tarryn McCarthy unpacks why your mindset, not just your actions, is the key to real success and fulfillment. From hiring challenges to team leadership and personal self-worth, she shares how fear-based thinking holds us back and how shifting to love-based action changes everything. Perfect for high-achieving women in dentistry and healthcare who want to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Show notes:
(2:26) Hiring from fear never works
(5:49) All actions stem from love or fear
(9:57) Shift your hiring energy
(10:59) Start with self-awareness
(12:16) Attract the right people through love
(14:36) Ask yourself: Love or fear?
(16:20) You’re more capable than you think
(17:01) Outro

Learn more about:
Radical Happiness for Practitioners - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/

________________

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Connect with Dr. MacCarthy:
Email: [email protected]

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.

Profit more by doing less. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy sits down with profitability strategist Shelley Renee to challenge the hustle-heavy mindset that’s draining healthcare professionals. Shelley shares how doing less, not more, can lead to greater financial stability, calmer teams, and more meaningful work. You’ll learn how to uncover inefficiencies in your schedule, understand your annual patient value, and make data-informed decisions that align with your goals. If you’ve been chasing success by adding more to your plate, this episode will shift your perspective and help you take your time and energy back.

Shelley Renee, known as The Profitability Maverick, is a dental business consultant who helps practice owners simplify for profit. With a sharp eye for hidden inefficiencies, she replaces overwhelm with clarity, cutting outdated routines and creating leaner, more joyful businesses. Her systems have helped countless dentists boost productivity, reduce stress, and work fewer days, because running a practice shouldn’t be harder than doing the dentistry.

Show notes:
(3:38) The hidden cost of doing more
(7:41) What is your patient value?
(10:27) Growth without more patients
(12:03) A real-life subtraction success
(14:30) Space in your schedule = Power
(20:13) When intuition says “enough”
(23:00) Building stronger, aligned teams
(26:04) Keep more, stress less
(33:15) Outro

Connect with Shelley Renee:
Website: https://www.shelleyrenee.com/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelleyreneeconsultant/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelleyreneeconsulting/

🎁Shelley’s Giveaway: Money Leaks Checklist - https://keap.app/contact-us/2141299695232853

Learn more about:
Empowered Owner Retreat - https://thebizofhappiness.com/empowered-owner/
Radical Happiness for Practitioners - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/

________________

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Connect with Dr. MacCarthy:
Email: [email protected]

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 fi

In today’s episode of The Business of Happiness, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy opens up about her deeply personal journey through dentistry, burnout, and the relentless pursuit of happiness. From chasing titles and certifications to building a business that didn’t feel aligned, she learned that real joy doesn’t come from doing more, but from knowing and loving yourself more. If you’ve ever felt stuck on the hamster wheel of achievement, this story will remind you that permission to pause, rest, and honor your truth might be the missing piece.

Show notes:
(3:24) The myth of success
(5:47) Buying the practice but still unhappy
(7:41) Service wasn’t the full answer
(11:20) Authenticity means knowing yourself
(14:08) Freedom, not busyness, brings joy
(17:28) Learning to balance rest and action
(20:06) Loving yourself through the highs and lows
(22:56) When love isn’t received, love anyway
(25:07) You are exactly where you need to be
(27:40) Outro

Learn more about:
Radical Happiness for Practitioners - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/

________________

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Connect with Dr. MacCarthy:
Email: [email protected]

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.