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Gaslighting isn’t just something that happens in toxic relationships — it shows up in caregiving, too. And often, it’s so subtle and so normalized that caregivers don’t even realize it’s happening.

In this episode, we dive deep into what gaslighting looks like for caregivers:

👉 The unspoken indoctrination in healthcare where overwork, self-sacrifice, and constant stress are treated as “normal.”

👉 The societal narrative that mothers are supposed to be superheroes — doing it all, without complaint.

👉 The quiet, internalized ways caregivers doubt their own needs and silence their truth because the world tells them they should “just handle it.”

We’ll explore the toll this takes on your mind, body, and spirit — from the exhaustion of feeling like you’re “never enough” to the quiet erosion of self-trust. Most importantly, I’ll share the compassionate, science-and-soul-based approaches I teach my clients to break free from this pattern, rebuild confidence, and reclaim their voice.

Because here’s the truth: you are not imagining the weight of this. You are not “too sensitive.” And you don’t have to keep living inside a system that gaslights you into believing your needs don’t matter.

Tune in to discover how to spot gaslighting in your own caregiving journey — and how to step into a new way of leading yourself with clarity, calm, and power.

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.

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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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