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In this deeply personal and heart-opening episode of The JoyfulRx Podcast, Dr. Michelle shares a story that blends nostalgia, grief, ancestral wisdom, and the profound truth that joy is never truly lost — only waiting to be accessed again.

Inspired by her late mother’s beloved peach crumble recipe, Dr. Michelle reflects on how certain memories and traditions hold emotional wisdom that lives inside us, even when we believe they’ve disappeared. Through tender storytelling, she explores how caregiving, parenthood, and the demands of daily life can disconnect us from our own joy — and how reconnecting to it doesn’t require dramatic life changes, but gentle presence and willingness.

Listeners will learn:

✨ Why joy isn’t something you “lose,” but something you temporarily lose access to
✨ How the nervous system stores emotional and ancestral memory
✨ Why certain smells, tastes, and rituals can reconnect you to parts of yourself
✨ How grief and joy can coexist — beautifully
✨ How to reclaim parts of your identity you thought were gone
✨ Why your inner wisdom is still alive, waiting for you
✨ How this simple peach cobbler moment became a metaphor for inner healing

This episode is a reminder that you are not disconnected from joy — just out of practice. And the journey back begins with small acts of self-trust, curiosity, and compassion.

📌 If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost yourself to caregiving, parenting, or life responsibilities… this episode will feel like a warm invitation home.

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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.

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