Send us a textFeeling overwhelmed by New Year’s resolutions? This episode of the JoyfulRx podcast offers a compassionate alternative for caregivers and busy women: setting intentions without pressure.Dr. Michelle explores how to step away from resolution culture and create nervous-system-friendly intentions that meet you where you are—whether that’s the month ahead, the week ahead, or simply today. This episode speaks directly to caregiver stress and burnout, offering permission to work with your current capacity rather than pushing past it.You’ll learn how to: • Set intentions without overwhelm or self-criticism • Honor your capacity instead of forcing change • Use simple self-care rituals to support well-being • Create intention practices that feel safe and sustainablePerfect for caregivers and women navigating chronic stress, this episode invites a gentler, more embodied way to enter the new year—one moment at a time.About Our Sponsor: Omi & CookieOmi & Cookie is a Canadian-made, Caribbean-inspired bath and body care brand grounded in the belief that everyday rituals can support deep restoration. Their handmade sea-mineral soaps, nourishing seamoss lotions, and therapeutic bath salts are crafted with natural, toxin-free ingredients and a focus on sensory gentleness—making them especially supportive for sensitive bodies and overwhelmed caregivers. With both lightly scented and unscented options, Omi & Cookie prioritizes simplicity, safety, and sustainability, aligning beautifully with JoyfulRx values of slowing down, choosing consciously, and helping the body feel safe.Learn more at www.omiandcookie.caCaring 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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