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. Jun 24

    Mid-Year Reset: How to Let Go, Set Intentions & Find More Joy

    Halfway through the year, it's easy to focus on everything you haven't done. But what if this season isn't about pushing harder—what if it's about resetting with grace? In this solo episode of The Michele Roys Show, I guide you through three powerful reflection questions and my RESET Framework to help you release what no longer serves you, evaluate what matters most, set meaningful intentions, embody courage, and tune into joy. I also share some personal reflections from a year that hasn't gone exactly according to plan and the lessons I've learned about resilience, flexibility, and self-compassion along the way. If you're feeling stretched, discouraged, or simply ready for a fresh perspective, this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and move forward with greater intention. 💛 Join the #MidYearReset Challenge and tag @MicheleRoys to share which part of the RESET Framework you're focusing on. What is one thing you're releasing, and one intention you're carrying into the next six months?

    15 min

  2. Jun 17

    She Built a 6-Figure Business While Living with Chronic Migraine | Jordan Reynolds

    Can you build a successful business while living with chronic migraine and invisible illness? In this episode of The Michele Roys Show, I sit down with social media strategist and business coach Jordan Reynolds. After building her first business at 19, helping scale an eight-figure brand, and launching a six-figure agency of her own, Jordan shares the strategies that have helped her build a sustainable business without sacrificing her health. Together, we discuss: • Social media strategies that simplify content creation • Why batching content can reduce overwhelm • Building boundaries around screens and work • Living with chronic migraine and invisible illness • How to work with your body instead of against it • Why success doesn't have to come at the cost of your wellbeing • The importance of rest, fun, movement, and self-care This episode is for entrepreneurs, creators, and anyone navigating chronic illness while trying to build something meaningful. Because you can still do the things you want—it just might look different. Connect with Jordan: Instagram: @JordanReynoldsCo Website:https://jordanreynoldscoaching.com Programs: Social 411, Coaching & Content Retreats Follow The Michele Roys Show for more conversations around resilience, chronic illness, wellbeing, and building a life and business that supports who you are.

    27 min

  3. Jun 10

    The Invisible Pain Nobody Talks About: Living with Migraine | Headache & Migraine Awareness Month

    What if one of the world's most disabling neurological conditions could be hidden behind a smile? For many people living with migraine, that's the reality. As June marks Headache & Migraine Awareness Month, I'm dedicating this episode of The Michele Roys Show to raising awareness of a condition that affects more than 1 billion people worldwide, yet is still widely misunderstood. Migraine is not "just a headache." It's a complex neurological condition that can impact every aspect of life—from work and relationships to family, social events, and mental wellbeing. In this short solo episode, I explore:✨ Why migraine is so much more than a headache✨ The invisible impact migraine has on everyday life✨ Common symptoms people may not realize are part of migraine✨ Why awareness, understanding, and compassion matter✨ What people living with migraine often wish others knew According to the World Health Organization: • Headache disorders affect approximately 3.1 billion people globally• Migraine is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide• Many people with headache disorders remain undiagnosed, undertreated, or misunderstood If you live with migraine, I hope this episode reminds you that you're not alone. And if you don't, I hope it offers a glimpse into the reality faced by millions of people every day. 💛 I'd love to hear from you: What's one thing you wish people understood about migraine or headache disorders? Please LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW, and leave a review. Together, we can help raise awareness and create greater understanding around invisible illness. #MigraineAwareness #HeadacheAwarenessMonth #Migraine #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #ChronicPain #NeurologicalCondition #MigraineSupport #TheMicheleRoysShow #HealthAwareness REFERENCES World Health Organization – Migraine and Other Headache Disorders:https://www.who.int/en/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/headache-disorders Brain & Spine Foundation – Migraine Fact Sheet:https://www.brainandspine.org.uk/health-information/fact-sheets/migraine/

    11 min

  4. Jun 3

    My Mid-Year Pit Stop: 4 Questions to Recalibrate, Reflect & Move Forward

    As we reach the halfway point of 2026, I'm inviting you to join me for a mid-year pit stop. In Formula 1, drivers don't stop because they're failing. They stop to refuel, recalibrate, and return stronger. What if we did the same? In this solo episode, I reflect on the first half of the year—from living with Trigeminal Neuralgia, Fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and a recent Chronic Lyme diagnosis, to the lessons I've learned about resilience, self-compassion, and finding joy in unexpected places. Together we'll explore four powerful questions to help you take stock of where you've been and set meaningful intentions for the months ahead. Whether you're navigating chronic illness, a challenging season, or simply feeling stretched by life, this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and move forward with intention. What has the first half of 2026 taught you?

    15 min

  5. May 27

    Chronic Pain, Fatigue & Gut Health: What Most People Miss with Anthony Hartcher

    What does “health” really mean when you’re living with chronic pain, fatigue, or invisible illness? In this deeply honest episode of The Michele Roys Show, Michele sits down with clinical nutritionist, lifestyle medicine specialist, and mindset coach Anthony Hartcher to explore the emotional reality of receiving a diagnosis, navigating uncertainty, and learning how to rediscover peace and joy despite ongoing health challenges. Together, they discuss: • The emotional impact of chronic illness and invisible pain • Why so many people feel dismissed or misunderstood • The connection between gut health, stress, inflammation, and chronic symptoms • Nervous system and mindset practices that support healing • How to redefine health beyond perfection or productivity • Finding hope, meaning, and joy again through difficult seasons Anthony Hartcher is the founder of me&my wellness in Sydney, Australia, where he has helped over 1,000 clients through a compassionate, whole-person approach combining nutrition, neuroscience, and lifestyle medicine. If you’ve ever struggled with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, burnout, anxiety, or the emotional weight of “looking fine” while suffering internally, this conversation will help you feel seen, understood, and encouraged. Connect with Anthony: • Website → meandmywellness.com.au • Instagram → @meandmywellness • Podcasts → me&my health up & Joyful Mate Follow The Michele Roys Show for more conversations around chronic illness, emotional healing, resilience, and rediscovering joy through life’s hardest seasons.

    34 min

  6. May 20

    What Winning This International Book Award Really Means to Me

    I never wrote this book for awards… I wrote it during some of the hardest moments of my life. So winning an International Impact Book Award while living with chronic pain and invisible illness feels like more than recognition — it feels like proof that pain does not cancel purpose. In this deeply personal solo episode of The Michele Roys Show, I share what this award truly means to me, the emotional journey behind writing my memoir, and why impact matters so much more than achievement. There were so many moments I questioned whether I could even finish this book while navigating chronic pain, exhaustion, uncertainty, and the emotional weight of invisible illness. To now know that this story is helping people around the world feel seen, understood, and less alone means more than I can fully put into words. This episode is about resilience, healing, purpose, and rediscovering joy even after life takes an unexpected turn. Inside this episode, I talk about: • What it took emotionally to write and publish my memoir • The deeper meaning behind receiving an international book award • Why impact matters more than achievement• How helping others helped me heal too • Living with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and invisible illness • Why your story still matters — even after disruption, loss, or hardship • Finding purpose and joy again through connection and honesty If you’ve ever wondered whether your pain, setback, illness, or struggle has changed your future forever, I hope this episode reminds you that your life still carries meaning and impact. Sometimes the very thing that tried to break us becomes the thing that helps someone else heal. 🎧 Listen now and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today. ✨ CONNECT WITH MICHELE: 🌐 www.micheleroys.com 📘 Instagram: @michroys 💛 QUESTION FOR YOU: What is one challenge in your life that shaped you instead of stopping you? Let me know in the comments — I’d truly love to hear your story. #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #Fibromyalgia #LymeDisease #ChronicPain #HealingJourney #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #BookAward #AuthorPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #HopeAndHealing #PurposeAfterPain #TheMicheleRoysShow

    14 min

  7. May 13

    The Day My Life Changed… I Had to Learn How to Live Again

    What happens when life forces you to slow down… and completely rebuild yourself from the inside out? In this deeply personal solo episode, I’m sharing a part of my journey I haven’t spoken about in this way before — from being a high achiever constantly pushing forward, to the moment my health changed everything. I open up about getting sick, receiving my diagnosis, and the emotional and mental challenges that came with it. But more importantly, I talk about resilience, healing, and the small intentional choices that helped me keep going — one day at a time. This episode is a reminder that mental health matters, that slowing down is not weakness, and that even in difficult seasons, there is still beauty, purpose, and life to be fully lived. I also share 3 simple but powerful ways to reconnect with yourself when life feels overwhelming: ✨ Learning to pause and return to the present moment ✨ Using your senses — like holding a warm cup of tea, noticing the smell, the warmth, the feeling ✨ Breathing, gratitude, and journaling practices that helped strengthen my mindset during hard days If you’ve been feeling burnt out, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or simply trying to hold everything together… this conversation is for you. You are not alone. And healing doesn’t always happen in huge breakthroughs — sometimes it begins in the smallest quiet moments. Listen now and share this episode with someone who may need this reminder today. 💛 Have you ever gone through a season that completely changed your perspective on life and mental health?

    16 min

  8. May 6

    Fibromyalgia, Lyme & ME/CFS: What People Need to Understand | May Awareness Month

    Just because someone looks “fine” doesn’t mean they aren’t fighting a battle you cannot see. May is Awareness Month for conditions like fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) — illnesses that affect millions of people worldwide, yet are still deeply misunderstood. In this heartfelt solo episode of The Michele Roys Show, I open up about the reality of living with invisible illness, chronic pain, exhaustion, brain fog, and nervous system overwhelm — and why compassion and understanding matter more than ever. This episode is for: 💛 Those living with chronic illness 💛 Caregivers and loved ones 💛 Anyone wanting to better understand invisible conditions Because awareness is not just about statistics. It’s about helping people feel seen. 📌 Fibromyalgia affects an estimated 4 million adults in the United States and around 2–4% of people across Europe. 📌 ME/CFS impacts up to 3.3 million Americans, with many cases still undiagnosed worldwide. 📌 Lyme disease affects approximately 476,000 people yearly in the US, with over 130,000 reported cases annually in Europe. 📌 In Ireland, chronic pain affects approximately 35–36% of adults, with many conditions linked to fibromyalgia and related illnesses. ✨ What fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and ME/CFS can really feel like ✨ Why invisible illnesses are often misunderstood ✨ My own experience of feeling dismissed while struggling internally ✨ The importance of listening to your body instead of pushing through ✨ Why small steps matter more than waiting for a “big fix” ✨ How compassion — for yourself and others — changes everything Your symptoms are communication — not weakness. Healing often happens through small, consistent choices. You are not behind. You are healing in a different way. If you live with chronic illness or support someone who does: What has helped you feel truly seen and understood? Please share this episode during Awareness Month so more people can better understand fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and ME/CFS — and help those struggling feel less alone. 📖 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

    17 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
    81
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michele Roys
  • Show Website
    The Michele Roys Show