The Business Of Happiness

#368 - What I Got Wrong About Happiness In Dentistry and In Life

Tarryn MacCarthy

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

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