The Michele Roys Show

Have you ever felt like life changed so much that you no longer recognised yourself? In this solo episode of The Michele Roys Show , I share one of the biggest lessons my journey through chronic pain and invisible illness has taught me: our identity is never meant to be built on our health, our career, our achievements, or the roles we play. Through my simple Past, Pause & Purpose framework, I...

Sometimes we don't need another podcast telling us how to do more. Sometimes we just need to pause. As we begin a new month, I wanted to do something a little different. In this episode, I'm simply reading Psalm 23 and sharing why these words have carried me through some of the hardest seasons of my life—living with chronic pain, navigating invisible illness, and learning that sometimes Go...

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 meaningfu...

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 sustai...

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. Mi...

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 dia...

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 desp...

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 emotio...

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 ch...

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 invisib...

What if the reason you feel stuck… isn't your mindset — but your nervous system? In this powerful episode of The Michele Roys Show, I sit down with Krista Wagberg , founder of Nervous System Sovereignty™ , to explore what really happens when the body has been carrying stress for too long. Krista shares her deeply personal story — from being someone who "did everything right" (fitness...

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 re...

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...

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...

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 re...

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...

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 powerfu...

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 n...

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 h...

If you or a loved one live with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) or neuropathic facial pain, this episode is for you. In this Rare Disease Day special, I sit down with Melissa Baumbick, CEO of the Facial Pain Association (FPA) , to explore the vital resources, community support, and research advancing for people living with TN and related conditions. We cover: What the Facial Pain Association does and wh...

You can push through exhaustion. You can ignore the warning signs. But eventually, your body keeps the score. In this solo episode, I share how my definition of resilience changed completely — especially living with chronic pain. Resilience is not grinding harder. It’s learning to surrender, trust, and move forward one small step at a time. For years, I ignored the engine light. I pushed in work,...

What if rest isn't weakness—but the foundation of true resilience? If you've been pushing through exhaustion, overriding your body, or holding it together for everyone else - this conversation with award-winning Irish actor and speaker Hilary Rose will meet you exactly where you are. Best known for her role as Mairead McSweeney in The Young Offenders , Hilary has spent over two decades wor...

What if the things you quietly write in your journal… actually come true? This episode is a reminder that intention, faith, and one brave step can open doors you never imagined. In this deeply personal solo episode of The Michele Roys Show , I’m sharing what unfolded for me at the Pendulum Summit —and why this experience reminded me of the incredible power of intention . Last year, when I heard th...

Connection isn’t about having more people around you — it’s about feeling seen, safe, and supported. And so many of us are craving that more than ever. In this solo episode of The Michele Roys Show , I’m sharing three simple, practical ways to build stronger connection — with others and with yourself — even if you’re navigating chronic illness, exhaustion, busy seasons, or emotional overwhelm. Thi...

What if your deepest scars were never meant to break you — but to lead others back to hope? This conversation will stay with you long after the episode ends. In this powerful and heart-led episode of The Michele Roys Show , I’m joined by Deana Brown Mitchell , founder of the Realize Foundation and creator of the Scars to Stars™ movement — a global initiative transforming pain into purpose and isol...