JoyfulRx Podcast
The act of caring for others is rewarding in many ways, but it can also be overwhelming and exhausting, resulting in caregivers feeling stressed, unhappy, guilty and burnt out.
Whether you are looking after children, a partner, patients, ageing parents or persons at the end of their life journey, this is your reminder that you cannot pour from an empty cup. You can serve others without sacrificing yourself. The JoyfulRx podcast is your prescription for rediscovering your own inner joy, so you can serve others from your overflow, rather than your reserve tank.
Hosted by Dr. Michelle Welch, a practicing physician, mother, children’s book author, and certified mindset coach. She presents topics each week that impact caregivers specifically and offers actionable steps and tools to help them rediscover themselves, reconnect with joy and create their best lives, starting today.
Episodes
27 episodes
Ep 27- How To Change Your Life
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 markete...
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Episode 27
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13:19
Ep 26- From Burnout to Balance: How Moms Can Build a Life They Don’t Want to Escape
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 m...
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Episode 26
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16:08
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 i...
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Episode 25
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11:02
Ep 24- Breaking the Cycle
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...
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Episode 24
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11:33
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 cl...
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Episode 23
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10:15
Ep 22- Learning From Our Emotions
In today’s episode of The JoyfulRx Podcast, we’re diving into a topic that every mother and caregiver faces daily—our emotions.We’re often taught to push past feelings like guilt, frustration, resentment, or sadness. But ...
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Episode 22
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15:46
Ep 21- Are you Modelling Martyrdom?
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, we explore the hidden ways caregivers—especially mothers—may unintentionally teach their children to normalize burnout, self-sacrifice, and emotional neglect by modeling martyrdom. Through p...
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Episode 21
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18:43
Ep 20-When Self-Care Becomes Another Obligation
When Self-Care Feels Like One More Thing on Your To-Do ListWhat happens when the thing that’s supposed to help you feel better… just feels like another obligation?In this episode, I share the story of my client Ros...
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Episode 20
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13:50
Ep 19-Wealth and Wellness Workshop #1
Join me in our first Wealth and Wellness Workshop, where I chat with Dr Camille Upchurch, a physician and money coach who is changing lives. In this episode we discuss our stories and motivation as we begin to explore the intersection of self-c...
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Episode 19
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38:09
Ep 18- How to Practice More Self Compassion
"Self compassion isn't about being indulgent, It's about self-acceptance and understanding and giving yourself grace so that you can feel your best."Here are Dr Michelle's 4 quick and easy tips for how you can practice more self-compassi...
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Episode 18
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12:24
Ep 17- The Valentine’s Day Self-Love Prescription
Valentine’s Day is all about love… but what if the most important love story is the one you have with yourself?In today’s special Valentine’s Day episode, we’re flipping the script on love, expectations, and why waiting for someone else ...
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Episode 17
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9:24
Ep 16- The 5 Types of Rest
When most of us think of rest, we imagine taking a nap, binge-watching Netflix, or maybe even just sitting still for a moment. But rest is so much more than that. It’s not just about sleeping—it’s about restoration. Rest is the intention...
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Episode 16
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12:34
Ep 15- Real Selfcare Costs Time, Not Money
“What Self-Care Is and What It Isn’t”Is self-care really just spa days and luxury retreats? Or is there something deeper to it?In this episode of The Joyful Rx, we’re breaking down the myths about self-care and red...
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Episode 15
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14:02
Ep 14- You Don't Need To Be A Hero
“You’re not a superhero—and that’s okay." Dr. Michelle discusses how the idea that you have to be this selfless hero who never asks for help is dangerous and how your real strength comes from knowing when to prioritize yourself and ask...
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Episode 14
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15:45
Ep 13 - Stop waiting for permission to enjoy your life
In this thought-provoking and empowering episode of The Joyful Rx podcast, Dr. Michelle challenges the deeply ingrained belief that caregivers—and especially women—must constantly prioritize others to prove their worth. Drawing on pers...
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Episode 13
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11:01
Ep 12 -Choose Boundaries over Burnout
Are you a caregiver who finds yourself saying “yes” to everything, even when you’re running on empty? In this episode of The JoyfulRx podcast, Dr. Michelle Welch dives into the uncomfortable truth about how constantly being “nice” and ...
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Episode 12
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16:04
Ep.11- Caregiving in Survival Mode- The 5 Stress Responses
Dr. Michelle discusses the 5 survival mode responses you might slip into when you are "caregiving in survival mode".See if you can identify your survival responses and find quick tips on how to tackle each one in the moment.
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Episode 11
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15:54
Ep 10 - Caregiving shouldn't be your identity
"Caregiving is part of your life, but it is not the whole story. You are a multifaceted, multipassionate, dynamic person with passions, dreams, and joys that deserve attention. It’s time to start nurturing those parts of yourself too—b...
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Episode 10
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13:51
Ep 9 - Discipline Is the Secret Ingredient To Caregiver Joy
Dr. Michelle encourages listeners to embrace discipline—not as something that steals our joy, but as a tool that helps create it. She discusses how discipline is the key to serving from abundance, to living with intention, and to ensuring that ...
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Episode 9
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13:48
Ep. 7- Caregivers Should All Be Selfish
In this episode Dr. Michelle discusses her belief that caregivers need to be selfish rather than selfless and explains why this approach sets the foundation for maintaining good mental health for caregivers. Local (SouthWestern...
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Episode 7
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13:29
Ep 6.- Rest- Necessity, Not Luxury
In this episode Dr. Michelle talks about the benefits of rest for caregivers, she discusses sleep hygiene and some helpful ways to create a healthy bed time routine and optimize your environment for sleep. Below are some helpful resources...
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Episode 6
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14:38
Ep 5. Gratitude for Caregivers
Dr Michelle talks about how gratitude is important for caregivers, as it helps reframe experiences, strengthen relationships, and foster resilience. Practicing gratitude can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Explore how to build a ...
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Episode 5
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12:55
Ep 4. Exploring Compassion As Caregivers
This episode discusses the topic of compassion, focusing on how to be more compassionate with someone when the relationship is difficult or strained. Compassion involves showing grace, kindness, acceptance, and nonjudgment. Self-compassion is a...
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Episode 4
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12:22
Ep. 3- How cherry-picking reminded me to be mindful
Dr. Michelle Welch examines the topic of mindfulness and shares how the experience of picking cherries with her family brought awareness to how she could bring more mindfulness to the journey while in the process of achieving a goal. She ...
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Episode 3
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10:46