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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 33 MIN

Grace in the Overwhelm: How Lisa Turned Survival Into Service

from Change Happened, Then What? | Real Stories After Life Changes · host Heather Holt

Lisa Zawrotny’s life was shaped by caregiving, grief, resilience, and the quiet overwhelm that comes from carrying too much for too long. Raised in a home built on service, Lisa learned early how to care for others. But over the years, that role would deepen in ways she never expected. She became caregiver to both of her parents, walked through profound loss, navigated Alzheimer’s, and eventually found herself asking a life-changing question: Does all of this really have to be this hard? In this episode of Change Happened, Then What?, Lisa shares how survival, burnout, grief, and second chances shaped the woman she became and how she turned those lessons into a life of helping others create more balance, productivity, and peace. This is a story about caregiving, resilience, overwhelm, and what it means to offer yourself grace while becoming who you were always meant to be. Connect with Lisa: Podcast | Positively Productive Systems LLC Positively Productive Systems LLC Connect with Lisa on Facebook Connect with Lisa on Instagram  Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn  Connect with Lisa on Pintrest If you'd like to support the show, just click the link | Be a part of the Change Happened community Enter to win the "What Changed Me Community Challenge" | Enter to Win! To join our mailing list and learn more our guests visit | Changehappenedpodcast.com Get your discount on Pure Energy Apothecary products | 20% off PURE ENERGY NOW Start your Liminal Luna Journey FREE | code CHANGE at checkout | Liminalluna.com Looking for your customized Dear Sweet One lullaby find them here | Shop Now Dear Sweet One Follow along on Instagram @Change Happened  Got a story to share? Drop me a line at [email protected] and maybe your "Change Happened" moment will be next.

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