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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.

  1. 5D AGO

    Releasing & Trusting God - Part 2

    What happens when we finally release what we have been trying to carry alone? In this second part of my reflection on holding, releasing, and trusting God, we move into the heart of faith: surrender. Sometimes love means letting go—not because we stop caring, but because we choose to trust that God is already at work in ways we cannot see. In this episode we explore: ✨ The courage it takes to release control and trust God ✨ The story of Jochebed in Exodus 2, who placed her child into God’s hands ✨ How faith invites us to stop carrying what God never asked us to hold alone ✨ The promise that God guards our hearts and minds (Philippians 4) ✨ The comfort that God watches over us always (Psalm 121) Through the stories of Mary, Hannah, and Jochebed, we are reminded that faith often begins where our strength ends. When we release what we cannot control, we create space for God’s presence, protection, and purpose. This episode is an invitation to remember: 💛 You are loved with an everlasting love 💛 Faith is choosing who truly holds control 💛 The end of your strength may be the beginning of God’s work As 1 Peter 5 reminds us, we can cast our cares upon Him—because He cares deeply for us. So today we hold those we love in our arms… lift them in prayer… and trust them into God’s hands. If this reflection encouraged you, please share it with someone who may need a reminder that they are not carrying life alone. Learn more:  📖 My book: But You Look Just Fine: My Journey to Rediscover Joy Amidst Chronic Pain and Invisible IllnessAvailable at https://www.micheleroys.com/book  Join my newsletter community, let’s stay in touch. #TrustGod #ChristianFaith #FaithOverFear #LetGoAndTrust #ChristianPodcast #TheMicheleRoysShow

    16 min

  2. APR 15

    Holding with Love, Releasing with Faith - Part 1

    What does it mean to hold someone you love… and still learn to release them to God? In this deeply personal episode, I share a reflection inspired by my sermon on holding, releasing, and trusting God—a journey every parent, caregiver, and person of faith eventually faces. We begin with the powerful image of a mother’s love, which mirrors something of God’s own heart for us. Scripture reminds us again and again that we are seen, known, and held in everlasting love. In this episode we explore: ✨ What it means to hold those we love with care and compassion ✨ How God sees our love and our struggles ✨ The tension between protecting and releasing ✨ The examples of Mary and Hannah, women who loved deeply yet entrusted their children to God ✨ The reminder that God’s love surrounds us long before we understand the journey Through passages like Psalm 139, Jeremiah 31, Romans 8, and Isaiah 40, we reflect on the beauty and challenge of loving deeply while learning to let God carry what we cannot. If you’ve ever felt the weight of holding on too tightly—or the fear of letting go—this episode will remind you that God sees your love, your prayers, and your heart. You are not holding alone. If this reflection encouraged you, please share it with someone who may need a reminder that they are not carrying life alone. Learn more: 📖 My book: But You Look Just Fine: My Journey to Rediscover Joy Amidst Chronic Pain and Invisible Illness Available on my website:   https://www.micheleroys.com/book Join my newsletter community and stay in touch my friend. #FaithAndTrust #ChristianEncouragement #TrustGod #LetGoAndTrustGod #FaithPodcast #ChristianPodcast

    16 min

  3. APR 8

    Three Generations of TN: Anne B. Ciemnecki on Advocacy, Research & Hope

    What happens when trigeminal neuralgia runs through generations of a family? In this deeply personal and meaningful conversation, I speak with Anne B. Ciemnecki, MA, Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Facial Pain Association (FPA), about her lived experience with trigeminal neuralgia and how it shaped her path into advocacy and service. Anne shares what it has meant to grow up in a family where three generations have been affected by trigeminal neuralgia, and how witnessing the impact of this condition firsthand inspired her to become actively involved in supporting others facing neuropathic facial pain. Her journey is not only one of resilience but also of purpose. Today, Anne plays a key role within the Facial Pain Association, helping advance research and awareness, and currently leading the FPA Facial Pain Registry initiative—an important effort that gathers patient data to help researchers better understand neuropathic facial pain and improve treatment options. In our conversation we talk about: ✨ Anne’s personal family experience with trigeminal neuralgia ✨ What living with a rare and often misunderstood condition can feel like ✨ Why community and connection matter so much for patients ✨ The work of the Facial Pain Association and the support it offers ✨ The importance of the Facial Pain Registry in advancing research ✨ Resources available for patients, families, and caregivers For many people living with trigeminal neuralgia or neuropathic facial pain, the journey can feel isolating. Anne’s story is a reminder that there is strength in community and that organizations like the Facial Pain Association are working tirelessly to ensure no one has to face this diagnosis alone. If you or someone you love is living with facial pain, this episode will help you discover resources, connection, and hope. 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE FACIAL PAIN ASSOCIATION 🌐 Website: https://www.facepain.org 🧠 Facial Pain Registry: https://www.facepain.org/facialpainregistry 📖 My book: But You Look Just Fine: My Journey to Rediscover Joy Amidst Chronic Pain and Invisible Illness https://www.micheleroys.com/book 🎧 Subscribe to The Michele Roys Show for conversations on resilience, healing, and finding joy even in the hardest seasons. #TrigeminalNeuralgia #FacialPainAssociation #TNCommunity #NeuropathicPain #RareDiseaseAwareness #InvisibleIllness #ChronicPainSupport #TheMicheleRoysShow

    35 min

  4. APR 1

    Celebrating One Year of My Memoir — And the Power of Your Story

    One year ago, I released my memoir But You Look Just Fine into the world. And today, I’m pausing to reflect on what this journey has truly meant. Writing this book took years — years of courage, faith, healing, and learning how to share my story honestly. But this episode isn’t just about celebrating a book anniversary. It’s about celebrating every person who has been part of this journey — the readers, listeners, friends, and strangers who reached out to say, “Your story helped me feel less alone.” In this special anniversary episode of The Michele Roys Show, I share reflections from the past year, read a few of the beautiful reviews readers have sent, and talk about why sharing our stories matters more than we often realize. Because when one person shares their truth… someone else finds hope. 💛 In This Episode: ✨ Celebrating 1 year since the launch of my memoir But You Look Just Fine ✨ The emotional journey behind writing and sharing my story ✨ Heartfelt reader reviews that touched my heart deeply ✨ Why storytelling can bring healing and connection ✨ Encouragement for you to honour your own story You don’t have to write a book for your story to matter. Your experiences…your struggles…your victories… They all carry meaning. And sometimes the very thing you’ve walked through is the message someone else needs to hear. Have you ever read a book or heard a story that made you feel less alone? I would love to hear from you in the comments. 📖 Get my memoir But You Look Just Fine →https://www.micheleroys.com/book 📱 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michroys 🎧 Listen weekly on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts #ButYouLookJustFine #BookAnniversary #YourStoryMatters #FaithAndResilience #ChronicIllnessJourney #InvisibleIllness #HealingThroughStory #TheMicheleRoysShow

    16 min

  5. MAR 25

    How Music Heals: Nervous System Regulation & Therapy with Louise Kelly

    What if music isn’t just something we enjoy… but something our nervous system needs? In this deeply grounding and illuminating episode of The Michele Roys Show, I’m joined by Louise Kelly, Consultant Music Therapist and TEDx Tralee speaker, to explore the powerful role of music as a therapeutic tool for healing, regulation, and connection. Louise’s TEDx talk, “Who Turned the Music Down?” sparked an important conversation about how rhythm, sound, and shared music-making are not luxuries—but essential regulators of our nervous system. In this episode, we go deeper. Together, we unpack how music therapy supports emotional regulation, reduces stress, and creates connection when words are not enough—especially for those living with chronic illness, trauma, anxiety, neurodiversity, or overwhelm. ✨ In this episode, you’ll discover: Why music is biologically wired into our nervous system How music therapy differs from simply listening to music The science behind rhythm, co-regulation, and emotional safety Why music often reaches people when talk therapy cannot How music supports healing for chronic pain and invisible illness A gentle, guided music-based practice you can try in real time How music therapy is used in healthcare, schools, workplaces, and communities Connect with Louise:Louise shares her professional insights as well as deeply human stories from her work, making this conversation both evidence-based and heart-led. This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen, and reconnect—with your body, your emotions, and your innate rhythm. If you’ve ever felt like life turned the volume down on joy, connection, or creativity—this conversation is for you. 🎧 Listen now and rediscover how music can help you feel safe, seen, and supported again. IG: https://www.instagram.com/louisekelly25 Learn more about music therapy & Louise’s work here: https://resilientrhythms.co.uk Watch Louise Kelly – TEDx Tralee here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTKezQB0A3E 💬Has music ever helped you through a difficult season in your life—when words couldn’t? 🤍 If this episode brought you calm, clarity, or a sense of being understood, I’d be so grateful if you shared it with someone who might be walking a similar path. Thank you for helping this message reach hearts that need it.

    33 min

  6. MAR 18

    The Power of Slowing Down: Learning to Rest Without Guilt

    What if slowing down was exactly what your body — and your soul — needs? In this gentle solo episode of The Michele Roys Show, I reflect on something many of us struggle with: resting without guilt. For years I believed that resilience meant pushing harder, doing more, and keeping up with everyone else. But living with chronic pain has taught me a very different lesson. Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do… is slow down. In this episode, I share a simple but powerful image that has stayed with me — the sea turtle. It moves slowly, steadily, peacefully through the water… not rushing, not comparing, simply moving forward at its own rhythm. And maybe that’s something we can learn from. ✨ Why slowing down can actually help you move forward✨ How rest is not weakness — it’s wisdom✨ The importance of giving your body the space it needs to heal✨ How to stop comparing your pace to others✨ Practicing compassion toward yourself in seasons of overwhelm You don’t have to move at someone else’s speed. Progress doesn’t have to be fast to be meaningful. Like the sea turtle — sometimes the goal isn’t to rush ahead, but simply to keep moving forward with presence and peace. When we allow ourselves to slow down, we create space for healing, clarity, and gratitude for the progress we’ve already made. 📖 My memoir But You Look Just Fine → https://www.micheleroys.com/book 📱 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michroys 🎧 Listen weekly on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts

    13 min

  7. MAR 11

    Trauma & the Nervous System: Finding Safety Again | Dr. Susanne Petche

    What if your nervous system isn’t broken… but simply trying to protect you? In this deeply compassionate and insightful episode, I sit down with Dr. Susanne Petche, trauma expert, educator, and creator of the Trauma-Sense approach, to explore how trauma shapes our nervous system—and how healing becomes possible when we begin to understand it. Dr. Petche’s message is simple yet powerful: you are not broken.Your nervous system adapted to keep you safe, and with the right understanding and support, it can learn safety again. In our conversation we explore: ✨ Why trauma isn’t always about major events ✨ How unresolved trauma quietly affects our bodies and behaviour ✨ What safety actually feels like when the nervous system begins to regulate ✨ Why insight alone doesn’t always resolve trauma ✨ The hidden cost of pushing through instead of listening to the body ✨ The stories we carry that keep us stuck in survival mode We also talk about Dr. Petche’s TEDxTralee talk, where she shared the powerful message that trauma can silently shape our lives and future—and why awareness and compassion are key to breaking that cycle. Dr. Petche is the founder of Trauma-Sense, an approach that bridges neuroscience, compassion, and lived experience to help people understand their nervous system and reconnect with a sense of safety, resilience, and self-trust. This conversation is gentle, honest, and hopeful. If you’ve ever wondered why your body reacts the way it does…If you’ve felt stuck despite trying everything…Or if you’re simply curious about how the nervous system works— This episode will help you see yourself through a new lens. You are not broken. You are adapting. And healing is possible. 🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. SUSANNE PETCHE🌐 Website: https://www.trauma-sense.com 🎥 Watch her TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9Za8CnjSa4 📚 Learn more about the Trauma-Sense approach and available programs on her website. If this conversation resonated with you, I’d love to stay connected. Lets stay connected: 📖 Read my book: But You Look Just Fine: My Journey to Rediscover Joy Amidst Chronic Pain and Invisible Illness. 🌿 Join my newsletter community:Get reflections, resources, and new podcast episodes directly in your inbox. ➡️ https://www.micheleroys.com 🎧 Subscribe to The Michele Roys Showon YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts so you never miss a conversation. 💬 Share this episode with someone who might need it today. Because none of us are meant to walk this journey alone.

    29 min

  8. MAR 4

    International Women’s Day: 3 Powerful Ways to Uplift & Empower Women

    She’s stronger than she knows. And maybe she just needs to hear it. This International Women’s Day, let’s go deeper than flowers and hashtags. In this heartfelt episode, I share reflections from two recent speaking opportunities that reminded me just how powerful it is when women gather, share their stories, and support one another. But this episode isn’t just about celebrating women. It’s about helping women feel seen.  Inside This Episode:✨ Why celebrating yourself matters more than you think ✨ How one intentional message can change another woman’s week ✨ The power of creating space for rest, voice, and growth The 3 Takeaways:1️⃣ Celebrate your own journey — you’ve overcome more than you realize. 2️⃣ Speak life into another woman — encouragement is powerful. 3️⃣ Stop over-proving your worth — you are already enough. Whether you’re leading, caregiving, building, healing, or quietly holding it all together — this is for you. You don’t have to be louder to be powerful. You just have to remember who you are. What woman has impacted your life — and have you told her? Tag a woman who inspires you 🤍 Let’s celebrate each other. Send this to a woman who needs encouragement today. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenSupportingWomen #EmpoweredWomen #FaithAndResilience #WomenInLeadership #ChronicIllnessWarrior #InvisibleIllness #WomenInBusiness #TheMicheleRoysShow #CelebrateWomen #WomenEmpowerment

    16 min
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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
    72
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Michele Roys
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    The Michele Roys Show