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In this heartfelt and honest episode, Dr. Michelle sits down with her husband, Wayne, for a vulnerable conversation about mindfulness, marriage, parenting, and personal transformation. Together, they explore how mindfulness has shaped their individual journeys and their growth as partners and parents.

Wayne shares how he began seeking self-awareness after feeling lost amidst societal expectations, and how this shift impacted his identity as a husband and father. The couple discusses the impact of intentionality, the challenge of maintaining mindfulness in the chaos of parenting, and how inner work can transform communication and connection at home.

They open up about:

• How external influences shape our thoughts and relationships
• The role of self-reflection in healing and growth
• Reclaiming time and presence as parents (and avoiding "revenge bedtime procrastination")
• The mental “algorithm” and the importance of curating what we consume
• Practical ways to stay grounded while parenting in noisy, emotionally intense environments

This is a refreshing, real-world look at mindfulness beyond meditation cushions—one that acknowledges messy days, imperfect progress, and the power of pausing.

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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 stay in touch!

Visit: www.joyfulrx.ca to download free resources, powerful exercises and activities you can do today, to move you from burnout to balance. You can also join our Newsletter (we promise to only send information you will love).

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Ever feel like parenting just feels harder than it should?
You’re not alone — and there’s a reason it feels that way.

In this episode of The JoyfulRx Podcast, Dr. Michelle shares why parenting feels almost impossible when your own emotional and nervous system needs are unmet — and how nervous system regulation can change everything.

Through a personal story about her daughter and the lessons she learned about awareness, flexibility, and self-regulation, Michelle helps you see that parenting isn’t about perfection — it’s about capacity.

You’ll learn:
✨ Why it’s so hard to parent from survival mode
✨ How to recognize when your nervous system is running on empty
✨ What emotional regulation really looks like in daily parenting moments
✨ Simple, practical steps to restore your calm — so you can respond with clarity and connection, not exhaustion and guilt

If you’ve ever found yourself snapping when you want to stay calm, or feeling like you’ve lost touch with your own needs while trying to meet everyone else’s — this episode is your gentle reminder: you don’t need to parent perfectly, you just need to parent regulated.

🌿 Tune in to rediscover your calm, your awareness, and your capacity to parent from peace instead of depletion.

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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 stay in touch!

Visit: www.joyfulrx.ca to download free resources, powerful exercises and activities you can do today, to move you from burnout to balance. You can also join our Newsletter (we promise to only send information you will love).

📅 Book a free call with me today. Visit: ...

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Visit: www.joyfulrx.ca for free resources, including the "Decision Fatigue Self-Check Quiz"

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If you’ve ever caught yourself staring blankly inside the fridge, scrolling endlessly through your phone longing for escape, or thinking, “I can't make another decision today,” — this episode is for you.

In this gentle yet powerful conversation, Dr. Michelle unpacks the hidden mental load of decision fatigue — the exhaustion that comes from making hundreds of daily choices as a caregiver, mom, or support professional.

You’ll discover how decision fatigue shows up in four key areas of life — at home, emotionally, in caregiving roles, and in your professional life — and how it quietly drains your energy, focus, and joy.

Dr. Michelle shares her own personal story of hitting that point of “I don’t care anymore,” and how learning to simplify, regulate her nervous system, and build self-trust completely changed her relationship with decision-making.

You’ll learn:
✨ Why decision fatigue isn’t a sign of failure — it’s a signal your system is overloaded.
✨ The simple shifts that help you move from reaction to regulation.
✨ Practical, heart-centered tools to reduce mental clutter and restore clarity — starting today.
✨ Long-term strategies to strengthen your decision-making capacity and protect your peace.

If you’ve been feeling mentally exhausted, overwhelmed by choices, or disconnected from your own preferences, this episode will remind you that you’re not broken — you’re just depleted. And with the right tools, you can come home to calm again.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to reclaim your energy, simplify your days, and start making decisions from peace, not pressure

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 stay in touch!

Visit: www.joyfulrx.ca to download free resources, powerful exercises and activities you can do today, to move you from burnout to balance. You can also join our Newsletter (we promise to only send information you will love).

📅 Book a free call with me today. Visit: ...