#91 A Sacred Approach To Surgery: Prehab & Recovery with Jo-Ann T. Carricarte
Aug 31, 2025In this soulful and deeply moving episode, Jo-Ann opens up about what it really takes to heal, layer by layer, breath by breath, practice by practice. Her journey isn't one of a single “aha” moment, but a series of intentional rituals that helped her peel back the pain, reconnect with her truth, and rebuild from the inside out.
Jo-Ann shares what it looked like to come home to herself, not by bypassing the hard stuff, but by being with it. With tenderness, grit, and honesty, she brings to life the very practices that helped her stay grounded through a lifetime shaped by many losses, a childhood injury that left lasting scars, and the quiet toll of a toxic work environment.
This episode is a raw, beautiful, and empowering blueprint for anyone preparing for surgery. She shares sacred rituals that supported her in the months leading up to the procedure, offers guidance on communication and self-advocacy for the day of, and walks us through the marathon of care, rest, and resilience required in recovery.
Keep up with Jo and her musings @inspireloveserve or her blog page.
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Remember, it's not about being perfect. It's about being easy with the practice.
