186- Grief, Burnout, and Rediscovering Connection with Kate Rylander

Grief and burnout often go hand in hand, and they can feel overwhelming during the holiday season. In this compassionate conversation, mental health counselor and grief specialist Kate Rylander explores the ways grief and burnout intersect, especially for neurodivergent and disabled individuals. Kate’s work through HonoringX, an organization supporting parents grieving child loss, emphasizes the healing power of connection, community, and creativity. She shares her own journey of grief and how practices like journaling, meditation, and setting boundaries have transformed the way she supports herself and others. Key Topics: The connection between grief and burnout. Grief as an expression of love. Navigating holiday pressures with authenticity. Practical tools: journaling, meditation, and boundaries. Finding connection and healing through community. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation filled with practical tools, gentle reminders, and a sense of hope this holiday season. 🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington:  Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz and explore Carole Jean's new book 'Unleashing Sustainable Energy' at Whittington Well-Being's website: https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/  🔗 Connect with Kate Rylander:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kate-rylander-lawrence-ks/278733