Modern healers need grounded energetic practices to realize the potential of their gifts. So it's vital to take good care of yourself in all ways - mental, pshysical, emotional and spiritual that will support you and the work of healing you bring.
That's why I always emphasize boundaries, sovereignty, authority as foundational pieces fo healers.
When we absorb other people's energy and don't know how to release it - that's a problem.
If you're doubting your sacred power - that's a problem
But awareness is a first step to deal with these areas like lack of boundaries, energetic leaks, self doubt, etc.
When we use the shaman's journey to connect with that spiritual support of our power animals, spirit teachers and other beings in non ordinary reality, we access something that is timeless, intelligent and fully supportive of who you are.
You don't need to be a traditional shaman to benefit from shamanic practices. More to come on this topic.