- $30
Tiny Little Joys - The Neurobiology of Joy
- Course
- 9 Lessons
Contents
Lesson 1: The Neurobiology of Joy
Welcome to Tiny Little Joys – The Neurobiology of Joy
In this powerful welcome video, Dr. MC McDonald introduces the heart of the course: understanding and applying the science of joy to rewire your brain for resilience, contentment, and emotional freedom.
Lesson 2: Why Joy Can Feel Out of Reach
Why Joy Can Feel Out of Reach – The Default Mode Network
In this deep dive, Dr. MC McDonald explores why joy can feel elusive - even when everything seems “fine.” We’re introduced to the brain’s default mode network (DMN) and learn how it contributes to negative feedback loops, rumination, and anxiety. Most importantly, we begin to understand how to break free.
Lesson 3: The Hope Circuit vs. the Fear Circuit
The Hope Circuit vs. the Fear Circuit
In this eye-opening video, Dr. MC McDonald explains why you sometimes can’t access joy - even when you want to. You’ll learn how chronic stress wires the brain for fear and shutdown, and how to manually flip the switch back to joy and possibility using two practical tools.
Lesson 4: Tiny Little Joys in Practice
Tiny Little Joys in Practice – From Darkness to Daily Change
In this final video, Dr. MC McDonald weaves together everything we've learned - neuroscience, behavior change, and personal story - to show how tiny daily moments of joy can literally rewire your brain. You’ll explore how joy helped her survive profound grief, and how you can use that same process to create lasting change in your own life.