Solving For Joy

If you’ve ever felt like joy is just out of reach - especially in the aftermath of trauma - this conversation is for you.

Dr. Mary Catherine McDonald, research professor, trauma expert, and author of The Joy Reset - joins us to break down the science and soul of joy. With deep compassion and clarity, she shares what trauma really does to the brain, how joy can be reclaimed, and why healing doesn’t have to mean being "fixed" - just more fully you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

We also touch on the hard stuff - suicide, grief, existential pain, and the radical possibility of finding light anyway.

If you’ve been looking for a way back to joy, this is your invitation to begin again.

Think of this as your reset button.
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More from MaryCatherine McDonald:
Website: https://alchemycoaching.life/
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Stay connected with us:
Dr. Chrissie Ott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissieottmd
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Full transcript and more: https://www.solvingforjoy.com 

Music by Denys Kyshchuk (AudioCoffee): https://www.audiocoffee.net