Episode 35 When the Healer Becomes the Caregiver: Finding Balance, Boundaries & Grace with Lani Almanza

Key Topics & Takeaways:The Caregiver’s Journey: What happens when crisis strikes your own family Grief with Grace: The seasons, cycles, and gifts of grieving Sacred Self-Care: Why simple daily rituals are your lifeline, not a luxury Ho‘oponopono Wisdom: The Hawaiian practice of healing from the inside out Boundaries & Burnout: Redefining selfishness and drawing loving lines Doing vs Being: How to find the balance between purpose and presence   Powerful Quotes:“You grow around your grief. You don’t get over it—you live through it, with it.” — Lani Almanza“If you collapse in a screaming heap, tell me again what’s selfish—resting or falling apart?” — Sarah Jordan-Ross“Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s sacred. It’s survival.” — Lani Almanza  Timestamp Highlights:[00:59] – What happens when healing work isn’t enough to protect those you love [05:23] – Finding joy in caregiving—even through grief [07:19] – How caregiving inspired a wellness business [09:36] – The practice of Ho‘oponopono explained [13:00] – Morning routines that regulate your nervous system [18:51] – The oxygen mask principle: self-care is not optional [22:49] – Don’t try to fix everything—target the one health area most at risk [26:00] – Box breathing and white space: practical tools for presence [31:55] – Burnout, boundaries, and what to do when caregiving blurs the line [37:17] – The evolution of caregiving roles across a lifetime [42:37] – Spiritual connection beyond religion and across the globe [45:42] – Sarah’s “Taboo Table” idea—stay tuned!   Guest Resources:Lani Almanza📘 Under a Full Moon and a Guiding Star – [Insert Amazon or website link]📗 Beyond the Horizon – Coming soon!🌿 Founder of Alaka'i and Associates💛 Vice President, Give Me A Break Hawaii🌐 [Insert Lani’s website or IG/Facebook handles]  Call to Action:If this episode resonated, please share it with someone walking the road of caregiving or grief. Follow the show, leave us a review, and don’t forget—your story matters. Someone out there is waiting to hear it.