192 - How to Reclaim Our Joy with Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald

Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald is a researcher, author, and trauma expert who's been studying the mind's response to overwhelming experiences for 15 years. She holds a PhD, has written four books and over a dozen research articles, and specializes in reframing trauma through the lens of neurobiology, resilience, and empowerment. Her latest book, The Joy Reset, explores six barriers that block us from accessing joy - and how to get it back. Dr. McDonald blends science, storytelling, and deep compassion to help people reconnect with hope, healing, and their own inner strength. Learn more about Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald: TikTok: mc.phd (https://www.tiktok.com/@mc.phd ) Instagram: mc.phd (https://www.instagram.com/mc.phd/) Her latest book, The Joy Reset: Six Ways Trauma Steals Happiness and How to Win it Back.