MaryCatherine McDonald

Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald, a trauma researcher and author of 'The Joy Reset', dives deep into the intricate relationship between trauma and joy. She explains the six 'joy thieves'—like guilt and hypervigilance—that inhibit happiness. Through engaging exercises, MaryCatherine advocates for recognizing 'tiny joys' and offers strategies to reset our nervous systems. She emphasizes that joy can coexist with pain and is vital for resilience. Ultimately, she inspires listeners to actively cultivate joy, even amid life’s challenges.