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Heart and Health Wellness
Heart and Health Wellness is for the woman who looks like she has it together — and feels everything falling apart underneath. Hosted by Dr. Melissa Welch, PhD, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and working mom coach, this podcast explores the emotional, relational, and identity challenges that working moms rarely get to talk about out loud. Expect real conversations, research-backed tools, and zero “you can have it all” energy. Just clarity, permission, and a path forward. New episodes…
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What to Do When Your Toddler Thinks Their Daycare Teacher Is Mom
Your toddler calls their daycare teacher “mama.” Yourstomach drops. And before you’ve even answered, mom guilt has already handedyou a verdict. In this…
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Ep. 052 What to Do When Your Toddler Melts Down on the Morning You Cannot Afford to Be Late
Heart & Health Wellness Podcast | Episode 52 | Released September 30, 2026 About This Episode You have a full day ahead. You need to be out the door on time…
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Ep. 051 Is Your Mom Guilt Actually True? How to Stop Carrying Guilt That Was Never Yours
Is Your Mom Guilt ActuallyTrue? How to Stop Carrying Guilt That Was Never Yours Heart & Health WellnessPodcast | Episode 51 | Released September 17, 2026 Not…
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Ep. 050 The Hidden Weight of Caring for Everyone Else While Someone Else Cares for Yours
The Hidden Weight of Caring forEveryone Else While Someone Else Cares for Yours Heart & Health Wellness Podcast | Episode 50 | ReleasedSeptember 8, 2026 About…
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Ep. 049 Why Working Moms Resent Their Husbands (And How to Tell If It's Really About Him)
Heart & Health Wellness Podcast | Episode 49 | Released August 26, 2026 About This Episode Most working moms know the feeling. You come home from a full day of…
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Ep. 048 It Was Never About More Time – What Working Moms Get Wrong About Connection After Daycare
HEART AND HEALTH WELLNESS PODCAST Episode 48 | Released August 13, 2026 About This Episode You get home around five thirty orsix. There is dinner to make, a…
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Ep. 047 Why Back to School is Harder Than Anyone Warned You It Would Be – And What to Do About It.
HEART AND HEALTH WELLNESS PODCAST Episode 47 | Released July 21, 2026 Why Back to School is Harder Than Anyone Warned You It Would Be – And What to Do About…
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Ep. 046 Why Working Moms Feel Guilty No Matter What They Do — And the Four-Step Method That Actually Helps
HEART AND HEALTH WELLNESS PODCAST Episode 46 | Released July 14, 2026 Why Working Moms Feel Guilty No Matter What They Do — And the Four-Step Method That…
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Ep. 045 What a Single Mom Special Ed Teacher Wants You to Know About Going Back to Work after Maternity Leave
This is episode six of The Return, and it might be my favorite conversation in the whole series. Shauntia is a special education teacher who has spent the last…
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Ep. 044 What a PICU Nurse Learned About Letting Go After 18 Months of Infertility, Becoming a Mom, and Going Back to Work
HEART AND HEALTH WELLNESS PODCAST The Return: Working Mom Interview Series Episode 44 | Released June 23, 2026 About This EpisodeThis one really got me in the…
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Ep. 043 How to Protect Your Maternity Leave Before You Need It
HEART AND HEALTH WELLNESS PODCAST The Return: Working Mom Interview Series Episode 43 | Released June 16, 2026 How to Protect Your Maternity Leave Before You…
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Ep. 042 What a Twin Mom OT Wishes Every Working Mom Knew About Going Back to Work after Maternity Leave
What a Twin Mom OT Wishes Every Working Mom Knew About Going Back to Work after Maternity Leave A pediatric OT and twin mom shares what she did differently —…
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Ep. 041 What Type A Moms Need to Know Before Going Back to Work After Maternity Leave
The Return: Working Mom Interview Series Episode 41 | Released May 19, 2026 What Type A Moms Need to Know Before Going Back to Work After Maternity Leave A…
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Ep. 040 Still on Leave and Already Dreading Goodbye: One NP’s Honest Take on Returning to Work
HEART AND HEALTH WELLNESS PODCAST The Return: Working Mom Interview Series Episode 40 | Released May 12, 2026 Still on Leave and Already Dreading Goodbye: One…
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Ep. 039 EFT Tapping for Mom Guilt: When You Feel Like You’re Missing Too Much
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 39 released 4/21/26 Episode Title: EFT Tapping for Mom Guilt: When You Feel Like You’re Missing Too Much Keywords mom guilt…
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Ep. 038 EFT Tapping for Pet Loss: Releasing Guilt and Grief After Saying Goodbye
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 38 released 4/10/26 Episode Title: EFT Tapping for Pet Loss: ReleasingGuilt and Grief After Saying Goodbye Keywords EFT…
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Ep. 037 How to Have Hard Conversations Without Ruining the Relationship
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 37 released 4/2/26 Episode Title: Without Ruining the Relationship Keywords communication, working moms, difficult…
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Ep. 036 The Return-to-Work Identity Crisis No One Talks About (For High-Achieving Moms)
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 36 released 3/24/26 Episode Title: The Return-to-Work Identity Crisis NoOne Talks About (For High-Achieving Moms) Keywords…
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Ep. 035 Overwhelmed and Lost Your Cool? Here’s How to Repair and Regulate
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 35 released 3/4/26 Episode Title: Overwhelmed and Lost Your Cool? Here’sHow to Repair and Regulate Keywords mental health…
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Ep. 034 How to Increase Emotional Capacity and Reduce Overwhelm
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 34 released 2/25/26 Episode Title: How to Increase Emotional Capacity andReduce Overwhelm Keywords capacity building, nervous…
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Ep. 033 Why Emotional Regulation Feels So Hard: Overstimulation, Capacity, and Nervous System Overload
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 33 released 2/10/26 Episode Title: Why Emotional Regulation Feels So Hard: Overstimulation, Capacity, and Nervous System…
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Ep. 032 Emotional Regulation 101: Stress, Capacity, Overwhelm
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 32 released 2/3/26 Episode Title: Emotional Regulation 101: Stress, Capacity, Overwhelm Keywords: overwhelm, exhaustion…
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Ep. 031 Year in Review: How to Reflect on 2025 and Plan for 2026 with Intention
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 31 released 12/31/25 Episode Title: Year in Review: How to Reflect on2025 and Plan for 2026 with Intention Keywords reflection…
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Ep. 030 When Your Child Brings Home a Cold: How Parents Can Rest, Recover, and Let Go of Guilt
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 30 released 12/16/25 Episode Title: When Your Child Brings Home a Cold: How Parents Can Rest, Recover, and Let Go of Guilt…
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Ep. 029 How to Cope with Anniversary Grief during the Holidays
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 29 released 12/4/25 Episode Title: How to Cope with Anniversary Grief during the Holidays, Why Old Loss Feels New Again—and…
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Ep. 028 Why Moms Get Overstimulated and How to Take Your Energy Back
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 28 released 11/18/25 Episode Title: Why Moms Get Overstimulated And How to Take Your Energy Back Summary: In this episode, Dr…
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Ep. 027 Simplify Your Wellness: How to Find Micro-Moments for a Healthier, Happier Life
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 27 released 11/3/25 Episode Title: Simplify Your Wellness: How to FindMicro-Moments for a Healthier, Happier Life Summary: In…
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Ep. 026 How to Have Difficult Conversations: Communication Skills for Healthier Relationships
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 26 released 10/14/25 Episode Title: How to Have Difficult Conversations: Communication Skills for Healthier Relationships…
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Ep. 025 Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time: The Secret to Real Wellness & Productivity
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 25 released 10/1/25 Episode Title: Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time:The Secret to Real Wellness & Productivity Summary: In…
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Ep. 024 “I Feel Guilty No Matter Where I Am”: How Career Moms Can Return to Work After Baby Without Losing Confidence or Balance
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 24 released 9/23/25 Episode Title: “I Feel Guilty No Matter Where I Am”: How Career Moms Can Return to Work After Baby Without…
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Ep. 023 How Using AI Can Help or Hurt Your Health and Wellness
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 22 released 9/16/25 Episode Title: How Using AI Can Help or Hurt Your Health and Wellness Summary: In this episode of Heart and…
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Ep. 022 How ‘Heart & Health Wellness’ came from Proverbs 15:30
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 22 released 8/26/25 Episode Title: How ‘Heart & Health Wellness’ camefrom Proverbs 15:30 Description: In this episode of Heart…
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Ep. 021 Feeling Stuck in Life? | How to Get Unstuck & Reset Your Wellness
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 21 released 8/12/25 Episode Title: Feeling Stuck in Life? | How to GetUnstuck & Reset Your Wellness Description: In this…
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Ep. 020 Wellness in the Bible – What We Can Learn From Scripture About Whole-Person Wellness
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 20 released 8/6/25 Episode Title: Wellness in the Bible – What We CanLearn From Scripture About Whole-Person Wellness…
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Ep. 019 The Joy Bubble Effect: Tiny Moments That Protect Your Wellness
Keywords joy, wellness, mental health, micro moments, resilience,social connections, spiritual health, happiness, mindfulness, self-care Summary In this…
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Ep. 018 Overcoming Perfectionism: From Pressure to Possibility
Keywords perfectionism, wellness, mental health, self-improvement,courage, curiosity, personal growth, procrastination, self-acceptance, lifelong learning…
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Ep. 017 From Basic to Billionaire: ChatGPT Maps Out 5 Levels of Wellness
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 17 released 6/3/25 Show Notes Keywords wellness, biopsychosocial, spiritual health, personal growth, social connections, mental…
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Ep. 016 Find Your Purpose: How to Live with Intention Every Day
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 16 released 5/27/25 Find Your Purpose: How to Live with Intention Every Day Show Notes Keywords purpose, values, alignment…
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Ep. 015 Stop Overthinking: Grace, Grounding, and Getting Free
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 15 Show Notes Keywords overthinking, anxiety, mental health, self-care, parenting,emotional regulation, pause and pivot, guilt…
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Ep. 014 From Fear to Freedom: How to Stop Fear and Overcome Anxiety
Keywords fear, anxiety, pause and pivot method, overcoming fear, mental health, wellness, public speaking, physiological responses, emotional health, self-help…
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Ep. 013 Sleep Anxiety, Morning Dread, and the Wellness Fix You Haven’t Tried
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 13 Keywords sleep anxiety, morning anxiety, wellness, sleep hygiene, sleep, wellness, anxiety, biopsychosocial, spiritual…
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Ep. 012 Spiritual Self-Care: Finding Peace When Life Feels Heavy
Heart & Health Wellness Episode 12 released 4/29/25 Spiritual Self-Care: Finding Peace When Life Feels Heavy Show Notes Keywords self-care, spiritual wellness…
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Ep. 011 Staying Connected: Reflecting on Your Social Wellness
Keywords self-care, social wellness, relationships, emotional safety,mental health, family therapy, wellness, social connections, personal growth,compassion…
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Ep. 010 Mental Clarity Matters: Self-Care for Your Psychological Health
Keywords self-care, psychological wellness, mental health, proactivecare, emotional well-being, stress management, journaling, mindfulness, boundaries…
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Ep. 009 Your Body is Talking: Here’s the Self-Care it Actually Needs
Keywords self-care, wellness, biological health, nutrition, exercise,sleep, stress management, mental health, body awareness, holistic health Summary In this…
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Ep. 008 Redefining Self-Care: What it Really Means
Keywords self-care, wellness, mental health, biological, psychological, social, spiritual, self-care practices, self-care evolution,social media impact Summary…
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Ep. 007 Goal Met! What Comes Next? What to do after SMART Goals
Keywords goal setting, SMART goals, personal development,self-reflection, success evaluation, health and wellness, motivation, personal growth, mental health…
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Ep. 006 Building Momentum: Small Steps, Big Shifts
Keywords wellness, change, resistance, motivation, health,biopsychosocial, strategies, accountability, relapse, personal growth Summary In this episode…
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Ep. 005 Change is Hard: Practical Strategies for Overcoming Resistance
Keywords resistance to change, personal growth, wellness, self-improvement, accountability, social support, motivation, change strategies, mental health…
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Ep. 004 The Power of Small Changes: How Tiny Habits Create Lasting Wellness
Keywords biopsychosocial health, wellness, self-reflection,mindfulness, journaling, active listening, micro changes, psychological health, spiritual health…
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Ep. 003 Rethinking Reflection: Daily Check-Ins for a Healthier You
Keywords biopsychosocial-spiritual health, daily reflection,self-care, mental health, wellness, personal growth, mindfulness, emotional well-being, language of…
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Ep. 002 The Weekly Check-In: A Simple Habit for a Healthier You
Summary In this episode, Dr. Melissa Welch discusses thesignificance of nurturing biopsychosocial spiritual health through regular weekly reflections. She…
Heart and Health WellnessEp. 001 Transform Your Life with Monthly Reflections! | Whole-Person Wellness Made Simple
Keywords biopsychosocial health, spiritual wellness, goal setting, mental health, physical health, social health, self-care, personal growth, wellness tracker…