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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 to make you feel special is a losing game.

We’re diving into a client’s raw and relatable confession:
"My husband is so awful at buying gifts that I’ve learned to expect disappointment, if he buys anything at all."

But here’s the truth: This isn’t about her husband. It’s about where she’s placed the responsibility for her happiness.

💡 What if you stopped waiting for someone else to show up for you—and started showing up for yourself instead?
💡 What if you became the person who loved you best?
💡 What if you gave yourself everything you’ve been waiting for—without guilt?

In this episode, we’ll explore:
✨ What self-love really means (and what it doesn’t).
✨ Why placing our happiness in others’ hands sets us up for disappointment.
✨ Four powerful ways to pour into yourself this Valentine’s Day—without apology.
✨ How to stop waiting for external validation and reclaim your joy.

This one is going to challenge everything you thought you knew about love.

🔥 Listen now & give yourself the love you deserve!

💬 After you listen, tell me: How are you showing love to yourself this Valentine’s Day? Let’s start a conversation.

#TheJoyfulRx #ValentinesDayForYou #SelfLoveFirst #CaregiversNeedCareToo #BurnoutToBalance

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 connect! I’d love to hear your thoughts, so don’t forget to leave a review or comment. Have a topic in mind? Share it with me—I’m here to serve you, too.

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