Beyond Chronic Burnout: The Talk Show for Autistic Women & Their Helping Professionals

• 214 - The 2-Week Experiment That Changed Everything: How Alice Broke Free From Burnout By Stopping the ‘Shoulds'

  What would happen if you pressed pause on every “should” in your life? In this episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, Alice—one of our Accelerate members and a founding participant in The UnVeiling Method—shares the radical two-week experiment that completely shifted her relationship with burnout. With guidance from Carole Jean, Alice stopped all non-essential activities and only did what brought her joy. The results? ✨ Eye-opening realizations about how much energy guilt and duty were draining. ✨ The power of journaling and compassionate curiosity during rest. ✨ How partner support and household task division created lasting change. ✨ Practical advice for those who can’t step away completely but want to start reclaiming their energy. If you’ve ever felt crushed by obligations, guilty when you rest, or stuck in a cycle of burnout, Alice’s story will show you what’s possible when you let go of “shoulds” and start listening to your body. 👉 Take the free Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz to get your custom burnout recovery audio guide now: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744 This is your starting line. Don’t guess. Assess. #AutisticBurnout #SelfDiscovery #AutisticWomen #WellBeing #SelfHelp

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• 213 - Why Every Autistic Woman Needs to Hear Michelle’s Story Before Trying Another Program

  So many autistic and ADHD women find themselves stuck in the same cycle: trying program after program, searching for the one that will finally “fix” the burnout, overwhelm, and constant self-doubt. But what if the problem isn’t you—it’s that most programs are too surface-level, never addressing your unique needs, identity, and lived experience? In this episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, Michelle, a participant in the UnVeiling Method’s Accelerate Membership, shares her journey from anxiety, self-criticism, and feeling lost… to discovering peace, gratitude, and a deep connection to her authentic autistic/ADHD self. Through journaling, group support, and tools like the Enneagram, Harmony Cycle, and Rest Modules, Michelle learned how to: Ask herself meaningful questions that brought clarityRecognize her true needs (without guilt)Release the pressure of “fixing” herselfEmbrace her neurodivergent identity with compassionHer story is proof: you don’t have to keep guessing, masking, or settling for burnout. ✨ 👉 Take the quiz now (free) and get your first custom audio guide → https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744 This is your starting line. Don’t guess. Diagnose. And IF you haven’t taken the quiz in the last 30 days, now is the time to re-evaluate where you are—so you don’t find yourself in the same place 30+ days from now.

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• 212 - The Self Care of Stillness: Gentle Practices to Restore Your Body, Mind & Nervous System

  Stillness doesn’t have to mean sitting perfectly still—or emptying your mind completely. In this episode, Carole Jean Whittington explores what stillness really is, why it matters for your nervous system and sensory system, and how to practice it in ways that feel safe, trauma-sensitive, and accessible for neurodivergent brains.You’ll learn:Common myths about stillness—and why they can make it feel intimidatingHow small, gentle pauses support your nervous system and restore energyPractical, playful ways to explore stillness without pressure or judgment✨ Want to take your stillness practice further? Register for 4th Annual Self Care September to get your 30-Day Stillness Calendar, Stillness Support Guide, an exclusive live community event with Carole Jean, and special discount codes for well-being supports.👉 Register for Self Care September & Subscribe Herehttps://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/selfcaresept

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• 211 - When POTS Flares Up + Perimenopause (Things That REALLY Matter)

  Summer heat, humidity, and hormone shifts can turn POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) into a perfect storm—especially for autistic women navigating perimenopause. In this episode of our Things That REALLY Matter series, Carole Jean Whittington and co-host Becca Lory Hector get real about living through POTS flare-ups and how they collide with energy, self-care, and internal beliefs about productivity.We cover:🌡️ How heat and humidity intensify POTS symptoms—and the early signals to watch for🧃 Practical self-care tools that make flares more manageable (salt, electrolytes, compression, cooling strategies)🛑 The hidden battle with shame and guilt around resting during flare days💬 Language that helps others understand what’s happening when you “look fine” but aren’t🌱 Why redefining success and celebrating micro-wins matter during flare seasons🔄 How perimenopause adds another layer to managing energy and resilienceIf you want to go deeper into building energy-friendly routines—ones that restore your nervous system and support burnout recovery—my Recharge Newsletter + Resource Library is the place to start.You’ll get access to our Clinical Companion Toolkit, packed with tools, worksheets, and guides you can use for yourself or with clients including this month’s Routine Building with Your Enneagram for all 9 types PLUS resources from today’s episode including - A Guide for Autistic Women- Navigating POTS, MCAS, EDS & Hormones . Join here: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1180958 You’ll also receive early notification to register for Becca and Carole Jean’s upcoming workshop series The Journey of Self Renewal.Connect with the fabulous Becca:https://beccalory.com/ 

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• 210- Burnout, Masking & Emotional Suppression: The Hidden Load Autistic & AuDHD Women Carry

  Are you constantly showing up for others, but no one sees what it’s costing you? This episode is a powerful acknowledgment of the invisible exhaustion that autistic and AuDHD women often carry—emotionally, mentally, and physically. You’ll explore:12 core truths about what’s really draining your energy How emotional suppression leads to burnout and disconnection Why masking creates deep internal confusion (and what to do instead) How helping professionals can support without adding pressure or shame Whether you're an autistic woman ready to reclaim your emotional world—or a therapist or coach supporting neurodivergent clients—this episode offers practical Root-to-Practice insights you can use today. 🎧 Plus: Download the free listener worksheet to explore the episode at your own pace. ➡️ Get your worksheet and explore more tools:https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1180958 #BurnoutRecovery #NeurodivergentSupport #AuDHD #AutisticWomen #TherapistsOnLinkedIn #ChronicBurnout #EmotionalSuppression #MaskingRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #NeurodivergentTherapist #WhittingtonWellBeing

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