The Michele Roys Show

Michele Roys

🎙 The Michele Roys Show ✨ Helping You Rediscover Joy Despite Chronic Pain ✨ I get it—living with chronic pain and invisible illness can leave you feeling disconnected and defeated. This podcast is your space to explore tools, strategies, and stories that help you reconnect with yourself, find resilience, and rediscover joy. Through solo episodes and guest interviews, I’ll walk with you on this journey to thriving once again, and regain your joy. 👉 Subscribe and tune in every Wednesday—let's do this together.

  1. 4d ago

    5 Ways to Protect Your Energy and Joy This Winter

    Dreading the darker months? Whether you’re leading a team, running a family or living with chronic pain, winter can quietly drain your energy. Here is how to protect it. When the clocks change, the days shorten and the cold sets in, most of us keep pushing as if nothing has changed. Then we wonder why we’re exhausted. I’ve learned this the hard way. After years of leading across countries and sectors, and now living with trigeminal neuralgia, I know the cold and wind can be a real challenge for me. But I’ve also learned that you can’t change the season. You can plan for it. In this solo episode of The Michele Roys Show, I share five practical ways to protect your energy and make room for joy: Shift gently: small adjustments to your routine after the clocks change Chase the light: finding daylight in ways that work for you Treat warmth as medicine: keeping warm when cold and wind trigger pain Choose before the season chooses you: boundaries and planning for the busy holiday season Schedule your joy: making space for the things that lift your spirits I also share how I prepare for winter, why it’s okay to say no, and how a favourite song, a warm drink, time with God or a few minutes of dancing can reconnect us with joy. You don’t have to wait for life to get easier to make room for joy. 💬 What’s one small thing you’re going to put in your diary this week to protect your energy or bring yourself joy? Tell me in the comments. Know someone who dreads the darker months? Send them this episode. 🎉 Episode 100 is coming soon. Subscribe so you don’t miss it. 💌 Join my email list for weekly encouragement and practical tools: 📖 My memoir, But You Look Just Fine:https://micheleroys.com/book 🎧 Now available as an audiobook, narrated by me: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lPc0A2d0IOve3erVez1m5?si=c2skvubfTuWtLKtGmtFo-Q&utm_source=sfa&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=default 🌐 Michele Roys, author, speaker and podcast host: https://micheleroys.com #ProtectYourEnergy #ProtectYourJoy #Resilience #ChronicPain #WinterWellbeing #TheMicheleRoysShow

  2. Oct 21

    How to Find Joy When Life Is Hard | The Power of Gratitude

    What if, even in the middle of a difficult season, there is still something beautiful waiting for you to notice? When you’re living with chronic pain, grief or life’s unexpected challenges, it can be easy to focus on everything that’s going wrong. But sometimes, a small moment of gratitude can help us reconnect with the goodness that is still around us. In this solo episode of The Michele Roys Show, I share how a simple walk along the Cliffs of Kilkee in Ireland reminded me of the power of gratitude. Sitting by the ocean, feeling the sun on my face and noticing the beauty of God’s creation helped me become present, even while navigating pain and bereavement. Gratitude isn’t about pretending life is easy or ignoring what hurts. It’s about making room to notice the good alongside the difficult. In this episode, we explore: How gratitude can shift our attention towards the good around us Finding moments of beauty when you’re living with pain or emotional challenges How nature can help us slow down and become present The power of noticing life’s small, often overlooked blessings Starting your day with gratitude instead of reaching for your phone A simple challenge to help you build a daily gratitude habit I also share some moments I’m especially grateful for, including the incredible support behind our Lights Up Teal campaign for Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day. Seeing landmarks across Ireland illuminated in teal was a powerful reminder to people living with invisible facial pain that they are seen and not alone. And I’m grateful to everyone who helped make my audiobook launch of But You Look Just Fine so special. YOUR GRATITUDE CHALLENGE Take a few minutes today and write down three things you’re grateful for. They don’t have to be big. It could be a warm drink, a kind message, a beautiful view, someone who made you smile, or simply another day of life. Then ask yourself: Who brought joy into my life today? And whose life might I have touched? 💬 I’d love to hear your answers in the comments. If this episode speaks to you, please share it with someone who might need a little encouragement today. Thank you for being part of this community. You matter, and you are not alone. With love and gratitude, Michele CONNECT WITH ME 🌐 Website: https://micheleroys.com 📖 My memoir, But You Look Just Fine: https://micheleroys.com/book 🎧 Now available as an audiobook, narrated by me: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lPc0A2d0IOve3erVez1m5?si=c2skvubfTuWtLKtGmtFo-Q&utm_source=sfa&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=default 💌 I’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe to The Michele Roys Show for honest conversations about chronic illness, resilience, faith, personal growth and finding joy through life’s challenges. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to The Michele Roys Show00:07 The Power of Gratitude01:22 Finding Beauty at the Cliffs of Kilkee02:40 Feeling God's Love Through Gratitude03:04 Finding Gratitude During Pain and Bereavement03:47 Noticing Beauty in the Smallest Things04:36 How Gratitude Helps Us Focus on the Good05:40 Becoming Present in the Moment06:20 A Simple Morning Gratitude Practice06:43 Start Your Day With Gratitude, Not Negativity07:35 Light It Up Teal: A Community I'm Grateful For09:21 Gratitude for My Audiobook Launch09:52 Your Gratitude Challenge10:49 Three Questions to Reflect On11:18 You Matter, and You Are Not Alone #Gratitude #FindingJoy #TheMicheleRoysShow #ChronicPain #FaithAndGratitude #Mindfulness

  3. Oct 14

    Why You’re So Hard on Yourself (And How to Stop) | Tara McSweeney

    What if the voice telling you to do more, try harder and never give up is the very voice keeping you exhausted? In this episode, I sit down with integrative psychotherapist Tara McSweeney to talk about self-compassion, the inner critic, and why slowing down can feel so hard when you’ve spent your life achieving and putting everyone else first. We talk about: Why high achievers struggle when they can no longer keep pushing A simple three-step self-compassion practice for when you’re overwhelmed What Internal Family Systems (IFS) is, and why your inner critic may be trying to protect you Working with perfectionism Why trying too hard to heal can become another source of stress You don’t have to earn compassion by doing more. 💬 Where are you hardest on yourself? What might change if you spoke to yourself as kindly as you speak to someone you love? Tell me in the comments. If this resonates, share it with someone who needs the reminder. 🧠 Tara McSweeney, Cork, Ireland (works online): https://www.therapyroute.com/therapist/tara-mcsweeney-cork-ireland 📖 My memoir, But You Look Just Fine: https://micheleroys.com/book 🎧 Now available as an audiobook, narrated by me: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lPc0A2d0IOve3erVez1m5?si=c2skvubfTuWtLKtGmtFo-Q&utm_source=sfa&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=default  💌 Let’s connect: visit micheleroys.com This podcast is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. #SelfCompassion #InnerCritic #ChronicIllness #Perfectionism #TheMicheleRoysShow

  4. Oct 7

    They Can't See Your Pain — Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day

    October is Facial Pain Awareness Month, and October 7 is Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day. In this special episode of The Michele Roys Show, I’m shining a light on trigeminal neuralgia — an invisible condition that can cause severe facial pain, including shooting, stabbing, burning and electric-shock-like sensations. For those of us living with TN, everyday things that most people never think twice about — a breeze on your face, brushing your teeth, combing your hair, talking or eating — can sometimes trigger pain. And yet, from the outside, you may look completely fine. 💙 LIGHT IT UP TEAL — OCTOBER 7Around the world, buildings and landmarks are lighting up teal for Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day. Here in Ireland, I talk about some of the incredible places joining the campaign, including University of Limerick, Cork Airport, Kilkenny Castle, Rock of Cashel, St Stephen’s Green Monument and EPIC/The Custom House area — and there are landmarks lighting up around the world too. If you see somewhere lit up teal, take a photo, tag me and share it. Let's help shine a light on trigeminal neuralgia and show people living with facial pain that they are not alone. This episode is about more than awareness. It's about the reality of invisible pain. It's about being believed. It's about compassion and understanding. And it's about community — because none of us should have to walk through difficult seasons alone. If you live with trigeminal neuralgia or another facial pain condition, share your story. Your voice may help someone else realise they aren't the only one. And if you know someone living with invisible pain, reach out, ask questions and see how you can support them. You are not alone. 💙 Watch. Share. Raise awareness. Light it up teal.  So today, if you see something lit up teal, take a picture. Share it. Tag us @michroys @facialpainassoc  Add #LightUpTeal #TrigeminalNeuralgiaAwarenessDay #TrigeminalNeuralgia  Let's shine a light on trigeminal neuralgia and remind people around the world: you are not alone.”  💬 Have you ever lived with something people couldn't see? Tell me in the comments — and please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. #TrigeminalNeuralgia #TrigeminalNeuralgiaAwareness #FacialPainAwareness #InvisibleIllness #ChronicPain #LightItUpTeal #TheMicheleRoysShow

  5. Sep 30

    Three Autoimmune Diagnoses. One Mindset Shift That Changed Everything

    What if the diagnosis that changed your life didn't have to define the rest of it? At 27, Amy Behimer was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. It wasn't her first autoimmune diagnosis either. She had already been living with vitiligo and Graves' disease, and suddenly she was facing a future she never expected. Her first thought? "My life will always be worse now." But Amy didn't stop there.In this honest conversation we talk about what it means to grieve the person you thought you were going to be, live with an invisible illness, and find a new way forward without pretending everything is fine. Amy shares how she learned to control the controllables, focusing on what she can influence while accepting what she cannot. We talk about: Being diagnosed with MS at 27, on top of two other autoimmune conditionsThe grief that comes with a life-changing diagnosis Living with invisible illness and looking fine while struggling inside Redefining what health actually means Everyday habits that support wellbeing, food, movement, rest and mindsetWhy your health habits don't need to be perfect Creating a daily "date with yourself"One of my favourite moments is when Amy says, "Different is good." Sometimes the life we didn't plan for teaches us to live more intentionally. If you're living with chronic illness, autoimmune disease, or simply trying to make healthier changes, I think there is something here for you. 💬 What is one thing in your life you need to stop fighting and start accepting, and what is one thing you can control? Tell me in the comments. 📖 Connect with Amy 🎙️ Autoimmune Health Secrets Podcast 📱 Instagram: Amy Behimer Coaching 🌐 amybehimercoaching.com 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts #MultipleSclerosis #AutoimmuneDisease #InvisibleIllness #ChronicIllness #TheMicheleRoysShow #MSWarrior #InvisibleIllnessAwareness

  6. Sep 23

    I Got Overwhelmed Before My Launch

    My audiobook launches tomorrow. And this week, I got overwhelmed. Not with the recording. Not with the editing. But with everything else it takes to bring an event like this together. Invites, registrations, the host, the guests, a hundred small moving pieces all at once. I had to sit down with my journal and ask myself honestly, Shelly, what's going on with you? And it brought me back to something I have learned again and again on this journey. The power of small things. When I set out to write my book, the whole idea felt too big to hold. So I broke it down to 250 words a day. Those small words compounded into 117,000 words, later trimmed through editing. The same thing happened this week with the launch. I could not send a thousand invites at once, but I could send ten. I could not do everything, but I could do one small thing that moved the needle forward. In this episode I talk honestly about getting overwhelmed, what helped me come back from it, and why small, doable steps matter more than we give them credit for, whether you are healing from chronic pain, working toward a goal, or just trying to get through a hard week. My audiobook launches tomorrow. If you have not registered yet, its free, the link isbelow: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/but-you-look-just-fine-audiobook-launch-celebration-with-andrea-hayes-tickets-1998429646870?aff=oddtdtcreator 💬 What is one small thing you are going to do for yourself this week? Tell me in the comments. 📖 But You Look Just Fine: micheleroys.com 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts #PainAwarenessMonth #ChronicPain #InvisibleIllness #TheMicheleRoysShow #SmallSteps #Kaizen #ChronicIllnessCommunity

  7. Sep 16

    From a Scooter to an 8-Figure Business

    What do you do when your health is failing, your business is drowning, and you feel like you've got nothing left? For Amy Lacey, the answer wasn't to give up. It was to go deeper. Amy was diagnosed with lupus and Sjögren's syndrome and reached a point where chronic pain left her unable to walk normally. She was using a scooter, had undergone multiple foot surgeries, and was struggling with the reality of not being able to be the mother she wanted to be. Then came an unexpected idea: cauliflower pizza. What began as a way to bring a family tradition back into her home became Cauliflower Foods, and remarkably, an eight-figure business within 16 months. But the biggest turning point came when Amy found herself deep in the negative and on her knees praying for God to shut the business down. Then she had a dream about a single mother and her daughter, and the story she shared about them went viral overnight. That wasn't the end of the story either. In this conversation Amy also opens up about childhood trauma, EMDR, chronic illness, depression, losing her company and her team, journaling, gratitude, her mother's breast cancer, and learning to see rejection as God's protection and redirection. We talk about: Living with lupus, Sjögren's syndrome and chronic pain The connection between trauma and chronic illness Turning a health challenge into a groundbreaking business idea What happened when she lost control of the company she built How gratitude helped her move beyond anger Faith, motherhood, and finding your why Amy's story is a reminder that the hardest chapter isn't necessarily the end of the story. Sometimes what feels like rejection becomes protection. 💬 What is something in your life that felt like rejection at the time, but later became a redirection? Tell me in the comments. If Amy's story gave you hope, send this episode to someone who needs that reminder today. 📖 Connect with Amy Website:https://www.livyond.com  Use code MICHELEROYS20 for 20% off sitewide, no minimum purchase required, or simply click the link below and the discount applies automatically at checkout.  https://www.livyond.com/discount/MICHELEROYS20  Instagram:@heyamylacey Faithfully Found Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2YK8XSC?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts #AmyLacey #ChronicIllness #Lupus #SjögrensSyndrome #FaithAndHealing

  8. Sep 8

    They Look Fine… But They’re Living With Pain You Can’t See

    They may look fine. They may smile, work and carry on with life. But they could be living with chronic pain that you will never see. September is Pain Awareness Month, and I'm asking us to look beyond the surface—and start asking better questions. What if the person who just told you “I'm fine” isn't actually fine? In this short but important episode of The Michele Roys Show, I'm asking us to have a different conversation about chronic pain and invisible illness. Because sometimes the person standing beside you looks completely fine. They're smiling. They're working. They're getting on with life. But underneath the surface, they may be carrying chronic pain, fatigue, disability, autoimmune illness or an invisible condition that you simply cannot see. I know this because I live it too. In this episode, I share what fatigue can actually feel like when you're living with chronic pain—and why saying “I'm fine” can sometimes be easier than trying to explain what's really happening inside your body. Why invisible pain is so difficult for others to understand What it can feel like to live with chronic pain and fatigue Why people with invisible illnesses often “mask” how they're feeling How friends, family and colleagues can ask better questions Why curiosity can create understanding instead of judgement How workplaces can better support people living with chronic pain or disability Why we need more empathy, kindness and open conversations And most importantly, why nobody living with chronic pain should feel like they have to carry it alone One of the biggest messages I want to leave you with is this: Sometimes we judge because someone “looks fine.” But we don't know what's happening underneath. So this Pain Awareness Month, I'm inviting you to ask instead of assume. Ask your friend: “How are you actually doing?” Ask: “Is there anything I can do to help?” And if you are the person living with chronic pain or invisible illness, you don't have to explain everything—but if you feel safe and comfortable, tell people a little more about what you're experiencing. Because sometimes people don't lack care. They simply lack understanding. And when we open the conversation, we can create more empathy, connection, support and community. What is one thing you wish other people understood about living with chronic pain or invisible illness? Share it in the comments. Your answer might help someone else feel seen and understood today. And if you know someone living with chronic pain, fatigue or an invisible illness, send them this episode. Sometimes knowing that somebody sees you is more powerful than we realise. I'm also celebrating the audiobook launch of my memoir: But You Look Just Fine: My Journey to Rediscover Joy Amidst Chronic Pain and Invisible Illness 📅 24 September 2026 ⏰ 7 PM Irish time 💻 Live on Zoom Come and celebrate with us as we mark Pain Awareness Month, bring our community together and make the invisible visible. 👉 Register here: EVENTBRITE LINK Subscribe to The Michele Roys Show for honest conversations about chronic pain, invisible illness, resilience, faith, hope and rediscovering joy—even when life doesn't go according to plan. #PainAwarenessMonth #ChronicPain #InvisibleIllness #ChronicIllness #PainAwareness #DisabilityAwareness #ChronicPainAwareness #InvisibleDisability #TheMicheleRoysShow #ButYouLookJustFine We talk about:You don't have to understand someone's pain to believe them.You are not alone.💬 I want to hear from you:📖 My audiobook launches September 24

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🎙 The Michele Roys Show ✨ Helping You Rediscover Joy Despite Chronic Pain ✨ I get it—living with chronic pain and invisible illness can leave you feeling disconnected and defeated. This podcast is your space to explore tools, strategies, and stories that help you reconnect with yourself, find resilience, and rediscover joy. Through solo episodes and guest interviews, I’ll walk with you on this journey to thriving once again, and regain your joy. 👉 Subscribe and tune in every Wednesday—let's do this together.

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  • Creator
    Michele Roys
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Michele Roys
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