MaryCatherine McDonald
Self-Help
MaryCatherine McDonald, PhD, is a research professor and life coach specializing in the psychology and philosophy of trauma. She has been researching, lecturing, and publishing on the neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience of trauma since completing her PhD in 2016. Her work focuses on critically examining how trauma is understood, defined, and healed. She has published academic books, research papers, and created trauma-based curricula for various organizations. McDonald is the author of "Unbroken: The Trauma Response Is Never Wrong" (2023) and "The Joy Reset" (2025).
Notable Works
['Unbroken: The Trauma Response Is Never Wrong', 'The Joy Reset']
