Ep 24- Breaking the Cycle
05/19/25 • 11 min
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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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.
Follow me on Instagram...
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Ep. 23- Your Mind Garden
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.
Follow me on Instagram...
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Ep 25- The Tale of Two Moms
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.
Please take a moment to leave a review or comment. I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Follow me on Instagram...
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