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In this reflective episode, I share a deeply personal story from a recent family vacation to Barbados—and how it became a powerful mirror for my growth as a caregiver, mother, and woman committed to living from a full cup. From ocean swims and mosquito bites to detours, meltdowns, and unexpected joy, this story reveals what emotional capacity really looks like in action. If you've ever felt stretched too thin or longed to enjoy your life without guilt, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear how I went from overwhelmed to grounded—and how you can too.

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📅 Book a free consultation call with me today. Visit: https://calendly.com/michellewelch/60min and let’s start rewriting your relationship with yourself.

Caring for others—whether in your personal or professional life—can be deeply fulfilling, but it also comes with its challenges. The weight of constant caregiving can leave even the most dedicated among us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and burned out. Too often, societal and cultural norms reinforce the idea that sacrificing ourselves is the price of being a “good” caregiver.

But here’s the truth: you cannot pour from an empty cup. You deserve to care for others without losing yourself in the process.

Welcome to The JoyfulRx podcast—your weekly dose of inspiration, tools, and strategies to rediscover your inner joy. Hosted by Dr. Michelle Welch, a practicing physician, mother, children’s author, entrepreneur, and certified coach, this podcast is designed specifically for caregivers who are ready to stop surviving and start thriving.

Each week, Dr. Michelle dives into topics that matter most to caregivers, offering practical steps and actionable insights to help you reclaim your joy, build resilience, and create a life where you can serve others from your overflow, not your reserves.

Let’s connect!

📅 Book a free call with me today. Visit: https://calendly.com/michellewelch/60min and let’s start rewriting your relationship with yourself.

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In this powerful episode, Dr. Michelle answers a deeply relatable question from a listener: “How do I protect my mindset when the people around me keep pulling me off course?”

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood or unsupported in your healing journey — this one’s for you.

You’ll learn:

• Why growth often feels disruptive (especially in close relationships)
• How to strengthen your “Inner Compass” when external voices feel louder
• What nervous system regulation has to do with emotional resilience
• The mindset shift that frees you from people-pleasing
• Why you don’t need permission to protect your peace

This episode is a gentle but firm reminder: You are not selfish for growing. You are sovereign. And the more you honor your inner truth, the more powerful and grounded you become.

🎧 Tune in and reclaim your right to grow — even when others don’t understand.

Caring for others—whether in your personal or professional life—can be deeply fulfilling, but it also comes with its challenges. The weight of constant caregiving can leave even the most dedicated among us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and burned out. Too often, societal and cultural norms reinforce the idea that sacrificing ourselves is the price of being a “good” caregiver.

But here’s the truth: you cannot pour from an empty cup. You deserve to care for others without losing yourself in the process.

Welcome to The JoyfulRx podcast—your weekly dose of inspiration, tools, and strategies to rediscover your inner joy. Hosted by Dr. Michelle Welch, a practicing physician, mother, children’s author, entrepreneur, and certified coach, this podcast is designed specifically for caregivers who are ready to stop surviving and start thriving.

Each week, Dr. Michelle dives into topics that matter most to caregivers, offering practical steps and actionable insights to help you reclaim your joy, build resilience, and create a life where you can serve others from your overflow, not your reserves.

Let’s connect!

📅 Book a free call with me today. Visit: https://calendly.com/michellewelch/60min and let’s start rewriting your relationship with yourself.

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In this vulnerable episode, Dr. Michelle shares a personal story about how she made the pivotal shift from constantly spending her time, energy, and emotions trying to keep everything afloat — to investing them intentionally into her healing, joy, and future.

You’ll hear:

• The hidden cost of people-pleasing and over-functioning
• What finally made her realize she was depleted — not defective
• The mindset reframe that turned everyday choices into acts of self-worth
• How to start investing in yourself today (no perfection required)

If you’ve been pouring out for everyone else and wondering when it’s your turn — this is the episode you didn’t know you needed.

🎧 Listen now and take your first step toward restoring what burnout has borrowed.

Caring for others—whether in your personal or professional life—can be deeply fulfilling, but it also comes with its challenges. The weight of constant caregiving can leave even the most dedicated among us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and burned out. Too often, societal and cultural norms reinforce the idea that sacrificing ourselves is the price of being a “good” caregiver.

But here’s the truth: you cannot pour from an empty cup. You deserve to care for others without losing yourself in the process.

Welcome to The JoyfulRx podcast—your weekly dose of inspiration, tools, and strategies to rediscover your inner joy. Hosted by Dr. Michelle Welch, a practicing physician, mother, children’s author, entrepreneur, and certified coach, this podcast is designed specifically for caregivers who are ready to stop surviving and start thriving.

Each week, Dr. Michelle dives into topics that matter most to caregivers, offering practical steps and actionable insights to help you reclaim your joy, build resilience, and create a life where you can serve others from your overflow, not your reserves.

Let’s connect!

📅 Book a free call with me today. Visit: https://calendly.com/michellewelch/60min and let’s start rewriting your relationship with yourself.

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In this eye-opening episode, we explore the powerful psychology of framing—the way we interpret and give meaning to the facts of our lives. You’ll learn why the brain is hardwired to seek stories over facts, how politicians and marketers use this bias to influence us, and most importantly, how you can harness it to your own benefit.

We’ll unpack real-life examples and give you practical tools to shift your inner narrative. Because once you understand that you can choose your frame, you gain the power to change everything—from how you see challenges to how you experience joy.

✨ While change is great, and often necessary, sometimes it's not about changing your circumstances to feel better—it's about changing how you see them.

Caring for others—whether in your personal or professional life—can be deeply fulfilling, but it also comes with its challenges. The weight of constant caregiving can leave even the most dedicated among us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and burned out. Too often, societal and cultural norms reinforce the idea that sacrificing ourselves is the price of being a “good” caregiver.

But here’s the truth: you cannot pour from an empty cup. You deserve to care for others without losing yourself in the process.

Welcome to The JoyfulRx podcast—your weekly dose of inspiration, tools, and strategies to rediscover your inner joy. Hosted by Dr. Michelle Welch, a practicing physician, mother, children’s author, entrepreneur, and certified coach, this podcast is designed specifically for caregivers who are ready to stop surviving and start thriving.

Each week, Dr. Michelle dives into topics that matter most to caregivers, offering practical steps and actionable insights to help you reclaim your joy, build resilience, and create a life where you can serve others from your overflow, not your reserves.

Let’s connect!

📅 Book a free call with me today. Visit: https://calendly.com/michellewelch/60min and let’s start rewriting your relationship with yourself.

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If you’ve ever fantasized about running away from your own life—just for a moment of peace—you’re not alone. In this episode, we explore why so many moms and caregivers feel the need to escape their everyday lives, and what it really means to build a life that feels fulfilling, balanced, and aligned. You’ll learn how burnout takes root, why self-care isn’t selfish, and the mindset shifts needed to move from surviving to thriving. We’ll also unpack the difference between temporary relief and true restoration—so you can start creating a life you actually want to come home to.

✨ Ready to reclaim joy and purpose without abandoning your responsibilities? Tune in now.

Caring for others—whether in your personal or professional life—can be deeply fulfilling, but it also comes with its challenges. The weight of constant caregiving can leave even the most dedicated among us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and burned out. Too often, societal and cultural norms reinforce the idea that sacrificing ourselves is the price of being a “good” caregiver.

But here’s the truth: you cannot pour from an empty cup. You deserve to care for others without losing yourself in the process.

Welcome to The JoyfulRx podcast—your weekly dose of inspiration, tools, and strategies to rediscover your inner joy. Hosted by Dr. Michelle Welch, a practicing physician, mother, children’s author, entrepreneur, and certified coach, this podcast is designed specifically for caregivers who are ready to stop surviving and start thriving.

Each week, Dr. Michelle dives into topics that matter most to caregivers, offering practical steps and actionable insights to help you reclaim your joy, build resilience, and create a life where you can serve others from your overflow, not your reserves.

Let’s connect!

📅 Book a free call with me today. Visit: https://calendly.com/michellewelch/60min and let’s start rewriting your relationship with yourself.

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Today I want to share something that changed the entire trajectory of my life—and it wasn’t a new job, a move, or a major milestone.

It was… my morning.

I know. That might sound too simple. But when you’re overwhelmed, when you’re in survival mode, and everyone else’s needs seem to matter more than your own—how you begin your day can quietly shape your entire life.

So in today’s episode, I’m going to introduce you to two moms.

Sarah, and Jasmine. You’ll see yourself in them.

I’ll also share how I moved from being a Sarah to becoming my own version of Jasmine… and how you can too.

Let’s dive in.

Caring for others—whether in your personal or professional life—can be deeply fulfilling, but it also comes with its challenges. The weight of constant caregiving can leave even the most dedicated among us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and burned out. Too often, societal and cultural norms reinforce the idea that sacrificing ourselves is the price of being a “good” caregiver.

But here’s the truth: you cannot pour from an empty cup. You deserve to care for others without losing yourself in the process.

Welcome to The JoyfulRx podcast—your weekly dose of inspiration, tools, and strategies to rediscover your inner joy. Hosted by Dr. Michelle Welch, a practicing physician, mother, children’s author, entrepreneur, and certified coach, this podcast is designed specifically for caregivers who are ready to stop surviving and start thriving.

Each week, Dr. Michelle dives into topics that matter most to caregivers, offering practical steps and actionable insights to help you reclaim your joy, build resilience, and create a life where you can serve others from your overflow, not your reserves.

Let’s connect!

📅 Book a free call with me today. Visit: https://calendly.com/michellewelch/60min and let’s start rewriting your relationship with yourself.

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Today’s episode is for you if:
✅ You feel like stress follows you everywhere—in your work, in your relationships, in your caregiving duties.
✅ You’ve normalized high-stress living because everyone around you seems to be just as exhausted.
✅ You know you need a better way to handle stress, but you’re not sure where to start.

If you’re nodding along, this episode is going to shift your perspective in a big way.

Join Dr. Michelle, as she explores why this happens and what we can do about it.

Try this helpful resource: It's a mini reset you can do daily, or whenever you feel yourself spiraling into overwhelm:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bXUtzBcrn0F9BkN0rPDHVOVTXxBtJ8C0APzg0dzzRzE/edit?usp=sharing

Caring for others—whether in your personal or professional life—can be deeply fulfilling, but it also comes with its challenges. The weight of constant caregiving can leave even the most dedicated among us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and burned out. Too often, societal and cultural norms reinforce the idea that sacrificing ourselves is the price of being a “good” caregiver.

But here’s the truth: you cannot pour from an empty cup. You deserve to care for others without losing yourself in the process.

Welcome to The JoyfulRx podcast—your weekly dose of inspiration, tools, and strategies to rediscover your inner joy. Hosted by Dr. Michelle Welch, a practicing physician, mother, children’s author, entrepreneur, and certified coach, this podcast is designed specifically for caregivers who are ready to stop surviving and start thriving.

Each week, Dr. Michelle dives into topics that matter most to caregivers, offering practical steps and actionable insights to help you reclaim your joy, build resilience, and create a life where you can serve others from your overflow, not your reserves.

Let’s connect!

📅 Book a free call with me today. Visit: https://calendly.com/michellewelch/60min and let’s start rewriting your relationship with yourself.

Please take a moment to leave a review or comment. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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In this episode of The JoyfulRx, we explore the metaphor of your mind as a garden—and how the thoughts you allow in shape your daily energy, focus, and emotional well-being. I’ll walk you through what it means to weed out the mental clutter and how to begin intentionally planting beliefs that support the woman and mother you’re becoming.

You'll learn:
🌱 Why your “mental soil” might be rejecting new affirmations
🌱 The secret to making your thoughts stick (hint: it’s nervous system safety)
🌱 A gentle daily practice to start cultivating peace, not pressure

This episode is especially for the mom who’s tired of trying to think positively but still feels stuck. Come learn how to grow something different—with grace and intention.

🎧 Press play, and let’s start tending to your inner landscape.

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Caring for others—whether in your personal or professional life—can be deeply fulfilling, but it also comes with its challenges. The weight of constant caregiving can leave even the most dedicated among us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and burned out. Too often, societal and cultural norms reinforce the idea that sacrificing ourselves is the price of being a “good” caregiver.

But here’s the truth: you cannot pour from an empty cup. You deserve to care for others without losing yourself in the process.

Welcome to The JoyfulRx podcast—your weekly dose of inspiration, tools, and strategies to rediscover your inner joy. Hosted by Dr. Michelle Welch, a practicing physician, mother, children’s author, entrepreneur, and certified coach, this podcast is designed specifically for caregivers who are ready to stop surviving and start thriving.

Each week, Dr. Michelle dives into topics that matter most to caregivers, offering practical steps and actionable insights to help you reclaim your joy, build resilience, and create a life where you can serve others from your overflow, not your reserves.

Let’s connect!

📅 Book a free call with me today. Visit: https://calendly.com/michellewelch/60min and let’s start rewriting your relationship with yourself.

Please take a moment to leave a review or comment. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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