In this episode, Paula sits down with the radiant and resilient Sara Chalice — a bestselling author, speaker, and fierce advocate for carers. Sara opens up about her deeply personal journey of love, loss, and burnout while caring for her beloved husband, Neal, through his battle with a terminal brain tumour. What followed wasn’t just grief — it was a reckoning. In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Sara shares how she found her way back to herself, the healing power of stillness, and how choosing hope — even in the darkest moments — became her lifeline. If you’ve ever felt lost in the role of caring for someone else, this episode is your reminder: and remember your well-being matters, too. 💡 Key Takeaways 🌿 Self-care and Self-love aren't selfish — they are survival.Caregivers often pour so much into others that they forget their own needs. Burnout, exhaustion, and health issues follow. Prioritising your well-being isn’t optional — it’s essential. 🌸 Create space to come home to yourself.Retreats, journaling, prayer, meditation, time in nature — these aren’t luxuries. They’re lifelines. These practices help you slow down, reflect, and reconnect with who you are beneath the role. 😂 Don’t underestimate the healing power of humour.In the hardest moments, a little laughter can be medicine. Finding lightness doesn’t dismiss the pain — it helps carry you through it. 🤝 You’re not alone — and you don’t have to do it all.So many caregivers suffer in silence. Asking for help isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom. Connection is the antidote to isolation. 💗 Gratitude and grief can coexist.It’s okay to be thankful and tired. To feel love and frustration. Honour your emotions — all of them. Self-compassion is the ground from which true healing grows. BEST MOMENTS "I felt like I was waking up and it was a funeral every day. So it was definitely depression at the time." "Burnout just creeps up on you. You're always putting people before you and you're not giving yourself that thought." "You are number one, not the person you're caring for. If you fall ill, you can't care for them anyway." "There's a whole energetic side to it. Your energy needs lifting because you're getting pulled a lot." "If you can't have comedy, there's no point in me writing it. You've got to have a laugh through the darkest of times." ABOUT THE HOST Meet Paula, the inspiring and grounded force behind a transformative Teacher Training Institute, where coaches and wellness professionals find their wings. As an entrepreneur, author, and speaker, she champions the fusion of science and spirituality. Drawing from thirty years as a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, HR Director, Intuitive and Transformational Coach, Paula's mission is clear: to spark transformation within you. Whether you seek professional excellence or personal fulfilment, her guidance lights the path to your highest potential. Join the journey, where each moment is infused with the promise of growth and inspired living. www.smartfoundations.co.uk This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/