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

In this episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, we sit down with David Minot, the Executive Director of Mental Health News Education, to explore the vital intersection of lived experience and evidence-based mental health resources.David shares his personal journey navigating ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and how he uses "power naps" and organized systems to manage his adaptive capacity. We also discuss the legacy of his father, Ira Minot, and the evolution of Autism Spectrum News and Behavioral Health News—publications dedicated to providing a voice for the neurodivergent community and combatting "snake oil" treatments with hard science.Key highlights include:The Energy Tank: Why high-intensity focus activities deplete neurodivergent professionals faster and how to "refill" effectively.The 97% Statistic: Addressing the recent, dramatic rise in burnout within the neurodivergent community.Lived Experience vs. Clinical Expertise: Why the best resources combine both to support high-performing entrepreneurs and professionals.Future Transitions: What’s next for Mental Health News Education as they expand into digital education and video content.Links for this episode:The Whittington InstituteAutism Spectrum News: autismspectrumnews.orgBehavioral Health News: behavioralhealthnews.orgGuest Bio: David Minot is the Executive Director of Mental Health News Education (MHNE), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Since joining MHNE in 2007, David has dedicated his career to enhancing the lives of individuals affected by autism and mental illness. In 2008, he founded Autism Spectrum News, which has grown into a premier resource for evidence-based information, serving over half a million readers. David was recognized in 2022 as a recipient of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Leader in Adult Autism Award.

In the final episode of our Self Care September: Exploration of Stillness series, host Carole Jean Whittington is joined by Sheetal Story, Spiritual Grief Support Counsellor and Cosmic Alignment Strategist, for a deeply insightful conversation on the connection between stillness, intuition, and burnout recovery.Together, they explore: ✨ How overcommitment, people-pleasing, and lack of internal safety feed burnout ✨ Why creating and protecting quiet space is essential for healing and clarity ✨ The difference between ego-driven thoughts and true intuition ✨ Practical tools like breathwork, meditative walks, and automatic writing to reconnect with yourself ✨ Why women—especially in leadership and helping roles—must prioritize boundaries and self-trustSheetal also shares her personal journey of navigating transitions with intuition and purpose, offering guidance for anyone ready to reclaim inner calm and align with their authentic self.🔗 Connect with Sheetal Story → www.SheetalStory.com 👉 Ready to discover where you are on your burnout recovery path? Take the free Spicy Pepper Burnout Screening and unlock your first custom audio guide with tools designed specifically for your burnout level. Don’t guess—assess. Take the screening now → https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744

In Episode 220 of Beyond Chronic Burnout, host Carole Jean Whittington sits down with Lee-Anne Reuber, founder of Sekond Skin Society, to uncover how traditional fitness culture often intensifies burnout rather than preventing it—especially for autistic, ADHD, and otherwise neurodivergent women.Together, Carole Jean and Lee-Anne explore: 💪 How exercise can push you deeper into burnout if you ignore your body’s signals 💪 The damaging societal message that body image = self-worth 💪 Why “move more, do more” is not the path to health or energy 💪 The importance of listening to your body and rejecting all-or-nothing fitness culture 💪 How inclusive and accessible approaches to movement foster real joy, well-being, and sustainabilityLee-Anne also shares her journey from obsessive exercise and exhaustion to creating the Sekond Skin Society fitness app, a supportive space that empowers individuals to embrace movement that adapts to their unique needs and energy levels.🔗 Learn more about Sekond Skin Society → Download the app here https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/sekond-skin-society/id6738430213  To save on the membership, Use Code- BeyondChronicBurnout

In this episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, host Carole Jean Whittington sits down with Dr. Adam “Dutch” Hazlett, professor, disability inclusion expert, and Fulbright Specialist in Education, to explore his PB&J framework—Predictability, Balance, and Joy—a practical guide to supporting neurodivergent individuals in moving beyond survival into true thriving.Together, they discuss: 🌱 How Predictability, Balance & Joy create the foundation for burnout recovery 🌱 Why compassionate curiosity is the key to authentic self-discovery 🌱 The impact of late identification and learning to embrace your neurodivergence 🌱 How micro-accommodations and inclusive design foster healthier communities 🌱 The role of nourishment—internal & external—in sustainable energyDr. Hazlett also shares details about the upcoming Neurodivergent Empowerment Conference in Dearborn, Michigan, a space for innovation, connection, and building inclusive communities.✨ About the Guest: Dr. Hazlett is a renowned neurodiversity and inclusion expert, a tenured humanities professor at Henry Ford College, and the host of NACHOS (Neuro-Affirming Conversation Hour for Outreach and Support). He is also the founder of Humanities 101, an autistic-led charitable organization dedicated to redefining “normal” and empowering neurodivergent communities. Learn more about his work: 🔗 Article – The Importance of Resources and Interventions for Mid-Career Autistic Professionals → Read here https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/dvr2.70016 👉 Don’t just guess where you are in burnout—diagnose it. Take the free Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz and unlock your first custom audio guide with strategies personalized to your burnout stage. Take the quiz now → https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/115574

In this Self Care September: Exploration of Stillness episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, host Carole Jean Whittington welcomes Tanya Roberts, AuDHD artist, meditation teacher, and founder of Mindfulness Done Differently. Tanya’s journey through panic disorder, undiagnosed ADHD and autism, and years of feeling like a “meditation failure” led her to a powerful realization: mindfulness doesn’t have to mean “sit still and breathe.” Instead, she created Mindfulness Done Differently—a playful, sensory-friendly approach that integrates movement, fidgeting, art, sound, and self-expression.Together, Carole Jean and Tanya explore: 🌱 Why conventional meditation often fails autistic & ADHD women 🌱 How sensory play and movement can transform mindfulness into something sustainable 🌱 The role of community, co-regulation, and advocacy in burnout recovery 🌱 Practical tools to build individualized mindfulness practices rooted in self-acceptanceTanya’s story is a reminder that stillness doesn’t always look quiet—and that accessible, customized approaches can help autistic and ADHD women reclaim peace, presence, and energy.👉 Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz (free) and discover your burnout level—from Poblano Pepper Level 1 (a little heat) to Ghost Pepper Level 5 (you’re so hot, you’re not). Unlock your custom audio guide to begin your recovery journey with tools tailored to your burnout type. Take the quiz now → https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744✨ Connect with Tanya: 🌐 Mindfulness Done Differently → www.mindfullydifferent.ca 💡 First month free with code: BEYONDBURNOUT

In this Self Care September: Exploration of Stillness episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, host Carole Jean Whittington is joined by meditation teacher, author, and global wellness leader Kevin Ellerton. Kevin shares his personal story of building a multi-million-dollar company on Wall Street by age 24—only to walk away from it all in search of something deeper. His journey led him to Buddhist monasteries in Thailand, years of global study, and ultimately founding Meditation Magazine and Meditation University, where over 200,000 people have learned meditation practices.Together, Carole Jean and Kevin explore: 🌿 How meditation supports burnout recovery at the physiological, emotional, and cognitive levels 🌿 Why chasing outcomes in meditation prevents you from receiving its benefits 🌿 The paradox of presence: how to stop “trying” and start being 🌿 Personal stories of burnout recovery through stillness and conscious lifestyle choicesKevin’s message is clear: meditation isn’t about perfection or performance—it’s a universal human practice, a way to root yourself in presence and reconnect with what matters most.👉 Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz (free) and discover your burnout level—from Poblano Pepper Level 1 (a little heat) to Ghost Pepper Level 5 (you’re so hot, you’re not). Unlock your custom audio guide to begin your recovery journey with tools tailored to your burnout type. Take the quiz here → https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744Connect with Kevin Ellerton: You can find many of Kevin’s guided meditations, interviews, and documentaries on his youtube channel, youtube.com/kevinellerton, you can find many of his articles on meditationmag.com, and you can find his meditation courses at meditationuniversity.us

In this second episode of our Self Care September: Exploration of Stillness series, I’m joined by Amalia Maria Lee, founder of The Root Method, movement and breath therapist, and holistic healthcare practitioner. With over two decades of experience in yoga, Pilates, nervous system regulation, and pelvic healing modalities, Amalia helps women reconnect with their bodies, reclaim sovereignty, and find sustainable well-being. Together we explore: 🌿 The role of the root chakra and pelvic floor in women’s health and burnout recovery 🌿 How societal conditioning and hormonal shifts impact nervous system balance 🌿 Why body literacy is key to healing burnout, incontinence, and pelvic pain 🌿 Practical ways to integrate breathwork, mindful movement, and incremental self-tending into daily lifeAmalia shares how The Root Method empowers women to orient to the body as an oracle, a trusted guide to help identify root causes, release stress, and restore authentic agency.👉 Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Screening (free) and discover your burnout level—from Poblano Level 1 (a little heat) to Ghost Pepper Level 5 (you’re so hot, you’re not). You’ll unlock the Assessment Pack just for your burnout type so you can identify your exact roots to burnout. Take the quiz here → https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744Connect with Amalia Maria Lee:  https://www.amaliamarialee.com/ #BurnoutRecovery #SelfCareSeptember #PelvicHealth #StillnessPractice #TraumaInformedCare #WomensWellBeing

We’re kicking off our Self Care September: Exploration of Stillness series with a powerful conversation you don’t want to miss. I’m joined by Emma Treharne, Founder of Nuveya Life, who brings over 30 years of experience in the wellness field. Emma blends ancient wisdom with modern-day science (and a sprinkle of humor!) to guide individuals and teams from exhaustion and dysregulation into clarity, joy, and authentic connection. Her own journey through burnout, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation inspired her to create transformative programs like Tired to Inspired, The Path to Purpose, and Mindful Leadership. Emma has supported corporate medical companies like Wright Medical, Stryker, and Healx, as well as countless individuals navigating the gap between hectic modern life and the embodied wisdom of ancient practices. In this episode, we explore: ✨ How internal and external pressures create hidden stressors and cycles of burnout ✨ Why pausing for integration is essential for nervous system repair ✨ Practical tools like guided pause practices and yoga nidra to close the stress circuit ✨ The role of community, belonging, and trauma-informed support in sustainable well-being This is your invitation to pause, listen, and discover what stillness could mean for you. 👉 Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz (free) to discover your burnout level: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744 🔗 Connect with Emma Treharne: 🌿 Path to Purpose Community → emmatreharne.com/pathtopurpose 🌿 Book a Tired to Inspired 1:1 Connection Call → calendly.com/emmatreharne/connection-call

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

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.

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

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/ 

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

In Episode 209 of our “Things That REALLY Matter” series on Beyond Chronic Burnout, Carole Jean Whittington and Becca Lory Hector dive deep into the often-overlooked world of subtle trauma—especially how it uniquely impacts autistic women.Together, they explore how lifelong patterns like people-pleasing, hyper-vigilance, emotional suppression, and the fear of being “too much” are often rooted in trauma we were never taught to recognize. From personal stories to practical tools, this episode is a must-watch if you’re navigating burnout, masking, or the struggle to prioritize your own needs.💬 “People-pleasing at the expense of your own well-being is a giant trap. It masquerades as politeness or kindness.” — Becca Lory Hector 💬 “I reclaim calm. It is mine. It belongs to me.” — Carole Jean Whittington🔎 Topics Covered:Subtle trauma in autistic womenThe impact of masking and emotional suppressionCommunication, boundaries, and burnout recoverySelf-worth without performanceHow to reclaim calm and rest without guilt🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or watch right here.🔗 Download the free checklist: 22 Subtle Signs of Trauma 📬 Get weekly insights inside The Recharge: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1180958 #BeyondChronicBurnout #AutisticWomen #SubtleTrauma #NeurodivergentBurnout #PeoplePleasing #SelfWorth #AutismAndTrauma #ReclaimRest #AutisticVoices #BurnoutRecovery

In this powerful episode of Things That REALLY Matter, Carole Jean Whittington and Becca Lory Hector dive deep into one of the most toxic messages autistic women have been fed: that we must hustle to be worthy of rest.From masking-induced guilt to inherited scarcity mindsets, this episode explores how internalized capitalism, neurodivergent nervous systems, and societal pressure collide—leaving us burnt out and disconnected from our natural rhythms.✨ Carole Jean shares her personal story of panic responses to rest ✨ Becca opens up about growing up in survival mode and redefining value ✨ Together they unpack the myth of “earning rest” and offer pathways to healingYou’ll hear how living in alignment with seasonal and moon cycles can help autistic women move away from hustle culture and back into the comfort of their own bodies. Plus, they offer micro-challenges and self-awareness practices you can try today.Whether you're an autistic woman unmasking your values or a helping professional guiding others through burnout, this conversation will ground you in what really matters.🔗 Connect with Becca Lory Hector:https://beccalory.com/  🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington: 🔥 Feeling the Burn? Find out where you are on the burnout scale with the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz! Whether you're just starting to sizzle or fully in Ghost Pepper mode, this quick quiz helps you identify your current burnout level—and what to do next.🎯 Take the quiz and unlock your free Pepper insights to start feeling better—on your terms. 👉 Take the Quiz Now https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744 Redefine unmasking. Reclaim your comfort zone. Restore your Optimum Steady State.#AutisticBurnout #SelfDiscovery #AutisticWomen #AutisticWellBeing #ThingsThatReallyMatter

In this cozy and personal solo episode, Carole Jean Whittington shares her real-life journey of rest, healing, and unexpected adventures—including a nasty bee sting, a crooked pool, and an invitation to direct the very first CASY Summer Camp through Cultural Autism Studies at Yale.Tune in as Carole Jean offers a beautiful reflection on what it means to truly listen to your body, honor your limits, and embrace a new kind of rest—one layered with play, creativity, and self-discovery.🌹 Plus, she pulls a card from her Rose Deck (The Fertile Void) and explores how this sacred season of becoming is guiding her—and maybe guiding you, too.🔥 BONUS: Learn all about CASY Summer Camp: Your Compass to Self Care—a 6-week, free, on-demand experience created by autistic adults for autistic adults. There’s still time to register and join the Campfire Kickoff this Sunday!🪵 Register here: https://forms.gle/wrGnyjGxqN33x18Q9💌 And don’t forget—our Social Saturday episodes continue all summer, and your UnVeiler Kaleidoscope Community meets this Sunday!🔔 Subscribe + turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout—where we explore what it really means to thrive as autistic women.🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington: Take the Spicy Pepper Quiz: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744 Subscribe to The Recharge Newsletter and receive weekly burnout recovery insights, tools for yourself or to use with your autistic clients, and learn about upcoming workshops at Whittington Well-Being.🔗 Subscribe to The Recharge: https://energyuplevel.kit.com/becomeafan 🔗 ALIGNMENT SUNDAYSHave you ever felt that Sunday evening dread, knowing another week is looming? 🌟As someone who has been there, I understand the feeling of your to-do list spiraling out of control. That's why I'm thrilled to introduce Alignment Sundays - a sanctuary designed just for you.  Join Us!  Get a FREE trial starting today Then just $11 monthly. This could be the change you've been seeking. Together, let's turn Sunday evenings into a time of peace and preparation, rather than dread.Ready to reclaim your week? Let's embark on this journey together.Get Started this Sunday: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1180659 🌿 Ready to reconnect with your authentic Self and finally step into your Comfort Zone? Get your copy of Living Unmasked: An Autistic Woman’s Guide to Get Into Your Comfort Zone—and start your journey out of burnout and into sustainable well-being.✨ Your $9.99 digital + audio bundle includes the full book, exclusive bonus meditations, printable worksheets, and your personalized Roadmap to Energy Mastery.📘 Grab it here:https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1182513 You don’t have to hustle your way to healing. Let’s unmask gently, together. 💛#AutisticBurnout #SelfDiscovery #AutisticWomen #WellBeing #SelfHelp

What does a bee sting have to do with burnout, boundaries, and saying “yes” or “no”? Everything.In this episode, Carole Jean Whittington shares a personal story from the past week—an unexpected MCAS reaction to a bee sting—and how it became a deep practice in rest, self-check-ins, and honoring her own “yes, no, or maybe” in real time. She also brings in reflections from her Accelerate Circle students in The UnVeiling Method, where they explored the powerful questions that help us recognize what we’re agreeing to—both with others and ourselves.Whether you’re navigating people-pleasing, energetic overwhelm, or the fuzzy in-between of not knowing what your body or nervous system is saying… this episode offers real insight, warm encouragement, and a reminder that checking in with yourself is a form of radical care.✨ Key Questions We Explored:What does your body say when it wants to say “no”?Is this really a “yes,” or just a habit?How can you begin practicing a pause, even when it’s uncomfortable?This episode is an invitation to move from auto-pilot into authentic alignment—one conscious “yes,” “no,” or “maybe” at a time.🔔 Subscribe + turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout—where we explore what it really means to thrive as autistic women.🔗 Subscribe to The Recharge: https://energyuplevel.kit.com/becomeafan 🌿 Ready to reconnect with your authentic Self and finally step into your Comfort Zone? Get your copy of Living Unmasked: An Autistic Woman’s Guide to Get Into Your Comfort Zone—and start your journey out of burnout and into sustainable well-being.✨ Your $9.99 digital + audio bundle includes the full book, exclusive bonus meditations, printable worksheets, and your personalized Roadmap to Energy Mastery.📘 Grab it here:https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1182513 You don’t have to hustle your way to healing. Let’s unmask gently, together. 💛#LivingUnmasked #AutisticBurnout #Boundaries #NeurodivergentLife #TheUnVeilingMethod #RestIsProductive

What if the connection you've been craving isn’t in fixing yourself—but in being witnessed, supported, and celebrated exactly as you are?In this week’s episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, Carole Jean Whittington is joined by therapeutic coach and sacred circle facilitator Kanan Tekchandani to explore the transformative power of sisterhood—especially for highly sensitive, gifted, and neurodivergent women.Together, they dive into: 🌿 What a Sistership Circle is—and why neurodivergent women need it now more than ever 🌀 How masking, perfectionism, and loneliness begin to unravel in safe, sacred space 💫 Kanan’s powerful personal journey as a 2e woman reclaiming connection, voice, and joy 🔥 Why celebration and ritual can feel like a radical return to selfPlus: an invitation to the upcoming Sol-Sister Celebration—a global Sistership Circle Day event full of community, creativity, and deep restoration.If you’ve ever longed for community that gets you, this episode is your gentle nudge to step into the circle.🎟️ RSVP for the Sol-Sister Celebration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sistership-circle-day-sol-sister-celebration-tickets-1388612119229?aff=oddtdtcreator🔔 Subscribe + turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout—where we explore what it really means to thrive as autistic women.🔗 Subscribe to The Recharge: https://energyuplevel.kit.com/becomeafan 🌿 Ready to reconnect with your authentic Self and finally step into your Comfort Zone? Get your copy of Living Unmasked: An Autistic Woman’s Guide to Get Into Your Comfort Zone—and start your journey out of burnout and into sustainable well-being.✨ Your $9.99 digital + audio bundle includes the full book, exclusive bonus meditations, printable worksheets, and your personalized Roadmap to Energy Mastery.📘 Grab it here:https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1182513 You don’t have to hustle your way to healing. Let’s unmask gently, together. 💛#AutisticBurnout #SelfDiscovery #AutisticWomen #WellBeing #SelfHelp🎁 Grab free burnout tools & weekly bonuses for your journey: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/therecharge

Things That REALLY Matter with Becca Lory Hector & Carole Jean WhittingtonWhat if asking for help wasn’t a weakness—but one of the most radical acts of self-trust an autistic woman can make?In this powerful episode of our monthly Things That REALLY Matter series, Becca Lory Hector and Carole Jean Whittington go deep into a topic many autistic women carry quietly: why asking for help feels so hard—and how we begin to heal that wound.Together, we unpack:The cultural myth of independence—and the trauma of self-relianceHow masking and rejection train us to equate strength with silenceWhy past help-seeking may have felt dangerous or shamefulRewriting the inner dialogue: shifting from “I should do it all myself” to “I deserve support”Creating your “Safe to Ask” list and learning to receive without guiltHow helping professionals can hold space for interdependence without overstepping autonomyWhether you're navigating burnout or supporting someone who is, this episode offers insight, validation, and gentle next steps toward reclaiming your voice—and your right to ask.💌 Companion Article: Why Asking for Help Feels So Hard as Autistic Women—And How to Start Healing That Wound 📩 Special Subscriber Bonus in The Recharge includes healing prompts + tools for clinicians 🔗 Join us at WhittingtonWellBeing.com or in the show notes to access your bonuses📢 This week’s listener reflection: “This week, I asked for…” Tag us or message to share your micro-acts of radical self-care.@BeccaLoryHector @CaroleJeanWhittington 🔔 Subscribe + turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout—where we explore what it really means to thrive as autistic women.🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington: How to get out of burnout - STEP 1: Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz and discover if you are in burnout or not, and if so, what’s your burnout level from a Poblano Pepper Level 1, where there’s just a bit of heat up to the Ghost Pepper Level 5 when “you’re so hot, you’re not.”  You’ll get the opportunity to join our free Step 2 Class after you take the quiz.Take the Spicy Pepper Quiz: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744 Subscribe to The Recharge Newsletter and receive weekly burnout recovery insights, tools for yourself or to use with your autistic clients, and learn about upcoming workshops at Whittington Well-Being.🔗 Subscribe to The Recharge: https://energyuplevel.kit.com/becomeafan Access the Recharge Library - https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1180958/?action=signup Connect with Becca Lory Hector:https://beccalory.com/ #AutisticWomen #RadicalSelfCare #ThingsThatReallyMatter #NeurodivergentSupport #UnmaskingHealing #AutisticBurnout #BeyondChronicBurnout

What if the way you speak—or don’t speak—was shaped more by survival than by choice? In this solo episode, Carole Jean Whittington dives into how shadow work can reveal hidden fears, unmet needs, and the unspoken patterns that impact the way autistic women communicate.You'll learn how masking, alexithymia, and trauma may be influencing your communication style—whether that’s silence, shutdown, over-explaining, or people-pleasing. Carole Jean shares how uncovering these shadow patterns can help you reclaim your voice, speak your truth, and ask for what you need with clarity and self-trust.🌿 This episode includes: – A warm, trauma-sensitive explanation of shadow work for autistic women – Insights on how fear and unmet needs show up through the Enneagram lens – Guided practice to gently connect with your inner voice – Actionable communication tools to use in your life or your practice – This week’s Recharge Bonus: “Journaling Prompts for Shadow Exploration”Whether you're on a journey of unmasking or guiding others through theirs, this episode offers powerful tools for speaking from a place of authenticity, not apology.🔔 Subscribe + turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout—where we explore what it really means to thrive as autistic women.Plant the SeedHere’s your energy-in-action experiment for this week:Identify one communication pattern you’d like to shift.Maybe you over-apologize.Maybe you stay quiet when you want to contribute.Maybe you soften your tone so you won’t be “too much.”Practice bringing awareness to why you do that. What’s the fear behind it? What need might not be getting met?Water & NourishThis week, I’ve got two prompts for you—and there are 16 more waiting for you in the full Shadow Workbook in The Recharge Library.🖋 What parts of my voice have I hidden to stay safe?🖋 How can I begin to communicate my needs without guilt or apology?And here’s one more from the bonus download: 🖋 How does my shadow influence my communication style? Am I passive, aggressive, or something in between?Subscribe to The Recharge Newsletter and receive weekly burnout recovery insights, tools for yourself or to use with your autistic clients, and learn about upcoming workshops at Whittington Well-Being.🔗 Subscribe to The Recharge: https://energyuplevel.kit.com/becomeafan Access the Recharge Library - https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1180958/?action=signup 🔗 Hormone shifts shouldn’t feel like chaos.  If you’re an autistic woman or support autistic clients, this is your invitation to experience a new kind of hormone education—one rooted in rhythm, clarity, and compassion.✨ Join us for Hormone Harmony, a live guided event exploring how to align with your body’s natural hormone cycle—from menstruation to menopause—even when conditions like PMDD, POTS, MCAS, PCOS, or EDS/hEDS are also in the mix.📅 Live Online | May 29th 🎁 Free ticket includes tracking tools, and support plans for hormone-related burnout or upgrade to VIP for a separate Q&A with Carole Jean.🔗 Claim your spot now –https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1178946 NEW BOOK 🌿 Ready to reconnect with your authentic Self and finally step into your Comfort Zone? Get your copy of Living Unmasked: An Autistic Woman’s Guide to Get Into Your Comfort Zone—and start your journey out of burnout and into sustainable well-being.✨ Your $9.99 digital + audio bundle includes the full book, exclusive bonus meditations, printable worksheets, and your personalized Roadmap to Energy Mastery.📘 Grab it here:https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1182513 You don’t have to hustle your way to healing. Let’s unmask gently, together. 💛#AutisticBurnout #AutisticWomen #WellBeing #SelfHelp

What if thriving with ADHD isn’t about fixing yourself—but redesigning your life around what actually works for your brain?In this week’s Social Saturdays episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, I’m joined by ADHD and neurodiversity coach Alexia Hetzel for a powerful, paradigm-shifting conversation on how high-achieving ADHDers can create sustainable success—on their own terms.Based in Luxembourg, Alexia blends research, coaching, and lived experience to help ADHDers (and those who support them) move beyond burnout and into alignment.In this episode, we explore:💡 What Alexia’s research reveals about high-achieving ADHDers🔄 How to use transitions as a strategy—not a stumbling block🕒 Why "neuronormative time" doesn’t work for ADHD brains (and what to do instead)🎨 Life Design: building a rhythm that aligns with how your brain works🍋 Finding your JUICE: why not all ideas need to become outcomes to be valuable🔔 Subscribe + turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout—where we explore what it really means to thrive as autistic women.This is the episode that finally gives you permission to stop fighting your brain—and start celebrating it.🎁 Grab free burnout tools & weekly bonuses for your journey:⁠ https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/therecharge🔗 Subscribe to The Recharge: https://energyuplevel.kit.com/becomeafan 🔗 ALIGNMENT SUNDAYSHave you ever felt that Sunday evening dread, knowing another week is looming? 🌟As someone who has been there, I understand the feeling of your to-do list spiraling out of control. That's why I'm thrilled to introduce Alignment Sundays - a sanctuary designed just for you.  Join Us!  Get a FREE trial starting today Then just $11 monthly. This could be the change you've been seeking. Together, let's turn Sunday evenings into a time of peace and preparation, rather than dread.Ready to reclaim your week? Let's embark on this journey together.Get Started this Sunday: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1180659 🌿 Ready to reconnect with your authentic Self and finally step into your Comfort Zone? Get your copy of Living Unmasked: An Autistic Woman’s Guide to Get Into Your Comfort Zone—and start your journey out of burnout and into sustainable well-being.✨ Your $9.99 digital + audio bundle includes the full book, exclusive bonus meditations, printable worksheets, and your personalized Roadmap to Energy Mastery.📘 Grab it here:https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1182513 You don’t have to hustle your way to healing. Let’s unmask gently, together. 💛#AutisticBurnout #SelfDiscovery #AutisticWomen #WellBeing #SelfHelp🌐 Connect with Alexia and explore her work at:Website - mondaycoachhttps://www.mondaycoach.me/Research Paper - How Positive Deviance in  High-Achieving Adults with ADHD can Inform Strength-Based Coaching and Life Design to Complement Traditional ADHD ManagementUniversity-approved version: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4985832 Extended version (because I realized last minute I had written double the word count!): https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4986555

What if understanding your burnout starts with understanding your why?In this week’s episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, Carole Jean Whittington shares how the Enneagram became a powerful guide for self-rediscovery during autistic burnout—and how it can help you or your clients finally make sense of your inner world.Whether you’ve felt emotionally disconnected, chronically misunderstood, or simply unsure of who you are anymore... this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and practical tools for reconnecting with your true self.💬 In this episode, you’ll explore:What the Enneagram really is—and why it works for autistic mindsHow it supports those who experience alexithymia (difficulty identifying emotions)Why self-understanding is key to burnout recoveryHow to identify your Enneagram TypeWays helping professionals can integrate Enneagram work with neuro-affirming care✨ Plus: A gentle meditation, a downloadable Energy-Honoring Enneagram Assessment, journal prompts, and tips for translating these insights into both your personal healing and your professional practice.🔗 Resources Mentioned:The Energy-Honoring Enneagram Assessment (in this week’s issue of The Recharge)Living Unmasked book + bonus tools: whittingtonwellbeing.comSubscriber bonus: Enneagram Overview 🧠 This episode is for you if:You’re autistic and feel emotionally disconnected or unsure of who you areYou’re a therapist, clinician, or coach supporting neurodivergent womenYou want a deeper, more compassionate lens to navigate burnout and healing🔔 Subscribe + turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout—where we explore what it really means to thrive as autistic women.🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington: How to get out of burnout - STEP 1: Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz and discover if you are in burnout or not, and if so, what’s your burnout level from a Poblano Pepper Level 1, where there’s just a bit of heat up to the Ghost Pepper Level 5 when “you’re so hot, you’re not.”  You’ll get the opportunity to join our free Step 2 Class after you take the quiz.Take the Spicy Pepper Quiz: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744 Subscribe to The Recharge Newsletter and receive weekly burnout recovery insights, tools for yourself or to use with your autistic clients, and learn about upcoming workshops at Whittington Well-Being.🔗 Subscribe to The Recharge: https://energyuplevel.kit.com/becomeafan 🌿 Ready to reconnect with your authentic Self and finally step into your Comfort Zone? Get your copy of Living Unmasked: An Autistic Woman’s Guide to Get Into Your Comfort Zone—and start your journey out of burnout and into sustainable well-being.✨ Your $9.99 digital + audio bundle includes the full book, exclusive bonus meditations, printable worksheets, and your personalized Roadmap to Energy Mastery.📘 Grab it here:https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1182513 You don’t have to hustle your way to healing. Let’s unmask gently, together. 💛#AutisticBurnout #SelfDiscovery #AutisticWomen #WellBeing #SelfHelp#NeuroaffirmingCare #BurnoutRecovery #AutisticWomen #TraumaInformedPractice #Enneagram #HelpingProfessionals #ClinicalTools #BeyondChronicBurnout

What if peace came from unmasking?This milestone 200th episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout is a celebration in every sense—of unmasking, of sustainable energy, of thriving as our whole selves, and of YOU, the listener who’s been on this journey with us.In this powerful episode, host Carole Jean Whittington shares what’s possible when we let go of performance, push past the myth of the “comfort zone,” and step into the version of ourselves that’s been waiting to exhale. You’ll hear insights from readers of Living Unmasked, stories from the healing journey, and reflections from 200 episodes of exploring what it really means to live without burnout.PLUS: A behind-the-scenes look at Carole Jean’s new book Living Unmasked, how it’s changing lives, and why this podcast continues to be a sacred space for autistic women and the professionals who support them.💡 What you'll discover:The real comfort zone and why it’s your gateway to healingWhat unmasking actually looks and feels likeThe Optimum Steady State and how it reverses spicy burnoutWhy this podcast exists—and what’s coming next🔗 Get Living Unmasked (Digital + Audio): https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1182513 Thank you for being part of 200 episodes. Here’s to 200 more.#BeyondChronicBurnout #LivingUnmasked #AutisticWomen #BurnoutRecovery #200EpisodesStrong #NeurodivergentSupport #UnmaskingJourney #SustainableEnergy #EnergyMastery

Could you—or someone you care about—be in burnout and not even know it?In this powerful episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, Carole Jean Whittington, Lead Burnout Researcher and Chief Well-Being Officer at Whittington Well-Being, brings her recent presentation from the 2nd Annual International Autism Summit straight to you. 🔥She introduces the Spicy Pepper Scale, a new tool to help identify the stages of burnout, from barely-there to blazing-hot. With over 85% of autistic individuals potentially experiencing Spicy Burnout, it’s time we start calling it what it is—and more importantly, doing something about it.You'll learn:🔎 Why burnout often goes unrecognized in autistic people🌶️ How the Spicy Pepper Scale helps you pinpoint where you are🧠 The impact of masking, sensory overwhelm, and health overlap⚙️ How The UnVeiling Method + Rapid Recharge Lab are changing the game in burnout recoveryThis is more than a conversation—it’s a wake-up call filled with practical strategies and hope. Plus, Carole Jean shares tools, quizzes, and a sneak peek at her upcoming book to support your journey toward sustainable energy and safety.🎧 Listen now and start turning down the heat on your burnout.🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington: 🎉 You're Invited to the Birthday Book Launch Party! 🎉 Friday, May 2nd | 3 PM CT | MY VIBE Network✨ This isn’t your usual book launch. This is a celebration of you, your energy, and what becomes possible when we stop hiding and start living—unmasked.Join hostess Michelle Pecak of the MY VIBE Network and author Carole Jean Whittington for the launch of Living Unmasked: An Autistic Woman’s Guide to Get Into Your Comfort Zone — a groundbreaking book written just for autistic women navigating burnout, masking, and reclaiming their joy.💬 “We’ve been told to mold, conform, be helpful, and not make a fuss…” And that led to decades of masking—often so well we didn’t realize the slow, quiet burnout setting in. We told ourselves:“It’s just a stressful season.” “It’ll get better soon.” But that day never came.Instead, we slipped into the Restoration Illusion Trap—thinking we were okay because it was better than total collapse… but far from thriving.🚨 It’s time to flip the script.🎁 FREE Preview of Chapter 1🧘 Bonus Guided Meditation: “Coming Home to Your Self”🔥 Key insights from the book that will shift how you see burnout and masking💬 Live Q&A with Carole Jean—bring your juiciest burnout questions!🎉 Birthday Vibes! Carole Jean is turning 51, and she’s sharing the spotlight with YOU💎 Special Launch Discount to Purchase the Book🎈 PLUS: The first 50 registrants receive a Birthday Gift! — Carole Jean’s exclusive Sensory Rest Tool Kit👯‍♀️ Come as you are. Come feeling burned out, curious, celebratory, or quiet. Just don’t miss it.🪑 Spots are limited! ✨ Register now to save your seat!This is more than a book launch. It’s a coming home—to yourself, your power, your joy.Registration for Birthday Book Launch Party, May 2, at 3 pm central https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1182845 #SpicyBurnout #AutisticBurnout #UnmaskingAutism #BeyondChronicBurnout #TheUnVeilingMethod #AutismSummit #BurnoutRecovery #NeurodivergentWellBeing #AutisticAdults

 In this Social Saturdays episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, we’re joined by powerhouse co-authors Bontle Senne and Sara Louise Ackrill to talk all things love, healing, and neurodivergence in their new book, The ND Lovers Club.Together, we explore what it means to navigate relationships while autistic or otherwise neurodivergent. From the impact of masking and energy management to the pressure of societal norms and the journey to self-understanding, Bontle and Sara Louise open up about the deeply personal and often unspoken challenges of dating, intimacy, and connection.This conversation is not just about relationships with others—it’s also about the most important relationship of all: the one with yourself. 🔹 Why understanding your neurodivergent identity is essential in healthy relationships 🔹 How masking can drain connection—and how to step into authenticity 🔹 The emotional and physical health foundations of sustainable love 🔹 Personal stories of healing, growth, and finding joy while ND and dating 🔹 Behind the scenes of writing The ND Lovers Club and the power of storytelling for neurodivergent communities.  Whether you’re ND and navigating love or a clinician supporting ND clients, this episode is a heart-centered look at connection through a truly affirming lens.🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington: 🎉 You're Invited to the Birthday Book Launch Party! 🎉 Friday, May 2nd | 3 PM CT | MY VIBE Network✨ This isn’t your usual book launch. This is a celebration of you, your energy, and what becomes possible when we stop hiding and start living—unmasked.Join hostess Michelle Pecak of the MY VIBE Network and author Carole Jean Whittington for the launch of Living Unmasked: An Autistic Woman’s Guide to Get Into Your Comfort Zone — a groundbreaking book written just for autistic women navigating burnout, masking, and reclaiming their joy.💬 “We’ve been told to mold, conform, be helpful, and not make a fuss…” And that led to decades of masking—often so well we didn’t realize the slow, quiet burnout setting in. We told ourselves:“It’s just a stressful season.” “It’ll get better soon.” But that day never came.Instead, we slipped into the Restoration Illusion Trap—thinking we were okay because it was better than total collapse… but far from thriving.🚨 It’s time to flip the script.🎁 FREE Preview of Chapter 1🧘 Bonus Guided Meditation: “Coming Home to Your Self” Key insights from the book that will shift how you see burnout and masking💬 Live Q&A with Carole Jean—bring your juiciest burnout questions!🎉 Birthday Vibes! Carole Jean is turning 51, and she’s sharing the spotlight with YOU💎 Special Launch Discount to Purchase the Book🎈 PLUS: The first 50 registrants receive a Birthday Gift! — Carole Jean’s exclusive Sensory Rest Tool Kit👯‍♀️ Come as you are. Come feeling burned out, curious, celebratory, or quiet. Just don’t miss it.🪑 Spots are limited! ✨ Register now to save your seat!This is more than a book launch. It’s a coming home—to yourself, your power, your joy.Registration for Birthday Book Launch Party, May 2, at 3 pm central https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1182845 🔗 Connect with GUEST: Bontle Senne is an AuDHD author, speaker, and consultant whose neurodivergent insights and lived experiences power her unique approach to leadership, coaching, writing, and publishing. Sara-Louise Ackrill is an AuDHD CEO, therapist, coach, speaker, and award-winning social entrepreneur.BOOK, The ND Lovers Clubhttps://amzn.eu/d/8K1kvu7CONTACT US: Built to Divergehttps://www.builttodiverge.com/contact SARA-LOUISE’S LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-louise-ackrill-frsa-9490871b3/ BONTLE’s LINKEDINhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bontlesenne/ #NDLoversClub #NeurodivergentLove #AutisticWomen #NeurodivergentRelationships #SocialSaturdays #BeyondChronicBurnout #AuDHD #Neurodiversity #NeuroAffirmingCare

What’s draining your energy—and how can you protect what little you have left?In this powerful first episode of our new monthly series Things That Really Matter, Carole Jean and Becca Lory Hector dive into the often invisible emotional and mental toll that autistic individuals face—especially in a world that can feel increasingly marginalizing.Together, they explore: ✨ How to identify and avoid spoon-stealing conversations ✨ The value of rest, self-care, and creating safe, sustainable routines ✨ Ways to build community that uplifts rather than drains ✨ Why now is the perfect time to build something new ✨ How internal reflection and creativity support long-term resilienceWhether you're autistic yourself or support those who are, this conversation offers a validating, practical, and deeply heartfelt look at how we can protect our spoons—and use them with intention.🎧 Tune in now and join the conversation about what really matters.🔗 Connect with Becca Lory Hector:https://beccalory.com/  🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington: https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/ #ProtectYourSpoons #AutisticWomen #NeuroaffirmingCare #BeyondChronicBurnout #BeccaLoryHector #CaroleJeanWhittington #ThingsThatReallyMatter

Beware of the Restoration Illusion Trap!  Have you ever thought you were out of burnout, only to find yourself back in it? Many autistic women face this sneaky trap where temporary relief feels like recovery. But it's just a return to baseline burnout. Today, we're exploring the concept of your "autistic blueprint" and how building foundations for a deeply connected relationship with yourself can transform your life and keep you out of that sneaky Restoration Illusion Trap.In this episode:- Understanding unique needs as an autistic woman.- Importance of creating a personal autistic blueprint.- Avoiding burnout through self-awareness and compassionate curiosity.- Introduction of the Restoration Illusion Trap.- Key foundations: identity, values, strengths, and boundaries.- Guided meditation and exercises for self-connection.🌱 Plant the Seed -  Today’s action moment is to begin a list of the following: your core values,  your strengths, the things you are naturally good at, and a list of what you need to be at your best.  Take a  moment to reflect and make a note of which need from your list you would like to set a rule for first to support your energy? 💦 Water & Nourish -Ask yourself: What am I clear on about who I am, my unmasked values, my strengths and the needs that require a boundary to ensure they are supported consistently?Where are the gaps between what is on my lists and what is actually happening in my life?What components of my 'autistic blueprint' resonate most with me?"  "How can I begin to build a stronger foundation for that area?🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington: STEP 1: Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz and discover if you are in burnout or not, and if so, what’s your burnout level from a Poblano Pepper Level 1, where there’s just a bit of heat up to the Ghost Pepper Level 5 when “you’re so hot, you’re not.”  You’ll get the opportunity to join our free Step 2 Class after you take the quiz.Take the Quiz: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744 #AutisticBurnout #SelfDiscovery #AutisticWomen #WellBeing #SelfHelp

What happens when autistic women take the mic during Autism Awareness Month—on their terms?In this Social Saturdays episode, we’re joined by powerhouse advocate, educator, and fellow autistic woman Sara Bradford for a real conversation on shifting the narrative of Autism Awareness Month from external education to internal empowerment.🔹 Highlights you won’t want to miss:A behind-the-scenes look at the International Autism Summit happening April 25–26How Sara’s entire autistic family informs her work and advocacyInsight into the SJ Childs Global Network and its mission for family supportWays the Summit embraces entrepreneurship, tech, and inclusive educationWhy representation from autistic women globally matters more than ever this AprilThis episode isn’t just about awareness—it’s about reclaiming space, amplifying stories, and building community that thrives year-round.🎧 Tune in on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you love to listen. 📲 Grab your seat at the International Autism Summit (April 25–26) and be part of the movement.📅 Coming Next on Social Saturdays: APRIL 12:  Join me align with my new co-host, Becca Lory Hector, for our new series “Things That Really Matter” Saturday, April 12 APRIL 29: “The ND Lovers Club” with authors Bontle Senne and Sara Louise Ackrell join me on Saturday, April 29 with all the juicy goodness on love, dating and relationships in their new book.📢 Join me at the International Autism Summit! April 25-26 (I’m speaking Friday at 12 PM CT) – RSVP for Free HERE: https://sjchilds.betterworld.org/events/2nd-annual-international-autism  🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington: Take the Masking Styles Quiz and discover if you’re The Chameleon, Observer, Script Reader, Performer or Integrator: https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/ 🔗 Connect with Sara Bradford: www.sjchilds.orgwww.sjchilds.betterworld.org #AutisticWomen  #SocialSaturdays #AutismAwarenessMonth #BeyondChronicBurnout #Neurodiversity #SaraBradford #AutismSummit2025

For many autistic women, being believed is a battle. From childhood, we’re told our experiences aren’t real, that we’re “too much” or “not enough.” It’s time to change that.This week, we explore narrative therapy—how storytelling fosters self-trust, validation, and healing. Whether you’re autistic or a helping professional, this episode is for you.✨ Includes: ✅ Guided meditation for self-validation ✅ A powerful journaling exercise ✅ Subscriber-only research on narrative therapy🎧 Listen now & let’s reclaim our stories—----------------------------RESOURCES FOR EPISODE 194🌱 Plant the Seed Questions:Ask yourself:"What strengths did I use to navigate this situation?""What did this experience teach me about my needs and boundaries?""If I were talking to a close friend who had this experience, what compassionate things would I say to them?""What is a more accurate and empowering interpretation of this situation?""How can I use this experience to affirm my own validity and build my confidence?""What evidence do I have that my feelings were valid in this situation?""How can I use this experience to inform how I advocate for myself in the future?"💧 Water and Nourish Questions:Ask yourself: "What stories have I been afraid to share?" and "How can I validate my own experiences more often?"🥳This Weekend on Social Saturday:Join me and guest, Sara Bradford, as she shares all about the upcoming 2nd International Autism Summit.  Tune in to get your FREE Ticket!📅 Coming Next Week:  Do you ever wonder how to truly understand your unique needs as an autistic woman? Next Wednesday, we're exploring the concept of your "autistic blueprint" and how building foundations for self-intimacy (no not that kind, LOL) can transform your life.🔗 Newsletter: Get all subscriber bonuses & insights delivered straight to your inbox—join The Recharge weekly newsletter at WhittingtonWellBeing.com.🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington: Take the Masking Styles Quiz and discover if you’re The Chameleon, Observer, Script Reader, Performer or Integrator: https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/ #AutisticWomen #NarrativeTherapy #BeyondChronicBurnout #NeuroAffirming #SelfValidation

Do you ever feel like you’re living on autopilot, disconnected from what you truly want? Like you’re moving through life checking off tasks, but when you stop, you realize—you don’t even know you?In this episode, we dive into the powerful self-discovery questions that transformed my life. These aren’t just prompts—they’re invitations to unmask, to reconnect, and to rediscover you. Whether you're beginning your journey or deepening your self-awareness, these questions will guide you back to yourself.🌱 Plant the Seed Questions:If you had an entire day with no obligations, how would you spend it?What makes you laugh and sparks joy?What’s something about yourself you wish people knew?What are your strengths and how do you share them?💧 Water and Nourish Questions:What surprised you most about your answers?How do your responses compare to what you expected?How can you incorporate more self-inquiry into your daily life?This journey isn’t about having the “right” answers—it’s about creating space for your authentic self to emerge. Ready to start?🎧 Listen now and grab your FREE Self-Discovery Journaling Guide HERE:https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1180958/?action=signup 📅 Coming Next Week: UnVeiling Your Story: Why Your Experience Matters📢 Join me at the International Autism Summit! April 25-26 (I’m speaking Friday at 12 PM CT) – RSVP for Free HERE: https://sjchilds.betterworld.org/events/2nd-annual-international-autism  🔗 Newsletter: Get all subscriber bonuses & insights delivered straight to your inbox—join The Recharge weekly newsletter at WhittingtonWellBeing.com.You, my friend, are worth knowing. 💜

What does it mean to lead as your authentic self? In this compelling episode, we explore the evolving landscape of autistic leadership with Philip King-Lowe, host of Today's Autistic Moment, as he celebrates his 100th episode milestone.Philip shares the profound impact of amplifying autistic voices, fostering community, and redefining leadership for 2025 and beyond. Expect to uncover:🔥 Authentic Leadership – Why embracing your autistic identity is a strength, not a limitation. 💡 The Future of Multi-Dimensional Autistic Leadership – How self-care and personal leadership shape sustainable success. ⚠️ Burnout Awareness – Subtle signs of burnout you might be missing and how to prevent them. 🌱 Self-Care That Works for You – Practical, personalized strategies to recharge and thrive.Whether you’re an autistic leader, a supporter, or someone curious about the power of neurodivergent voices, this episode offers deep insights, inspiration, and actionable takeaways. Tune in now!🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington: Take the Spicy Pepper Quiz and explore Carole Jean's new book 'Unleashing Sustainable Energy' at Whittington Well-Being's website: https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/ 🔗 Resources & Links:Discover your masking style with my Masking Styles QuizSign up for Alignment Sunday and get the support you deserve💡 Next Episode Sneak Peek: Are you living on autopilot? Join me next week as we explore how 52 simple questions can help you reconnect with your true self.🔗Grateful Leadership Workshop:The workshop will be $295 per person, and our Spicy Pepper community can use discount code CGL50 for a 50% discount, by being an early bird you claim your seat PLUS exclusive resources for just $149.50.Ready to embark on this transformative journey? Click the link below to register now for the event on MARCH 20 and ensure your place at the forefront of Grateful Leadership™. https://www.learning-center.iil.com/courses/grateful-leadership-using-the-power-of-acknowledgment-to-engage-all-your-people-and-achieve-superior-results-li8694-iil-en-0-v12-3h-puh?courseId=69bb4bbc-d44f-4488-a420-67ccfcfc5c32 Disclosure: Carole Jean Whittington is a Strategic Learning Partner with the International Institute for Learning (IIL). As part of this partnership, she may receive compensation for purchases made through her unique link. This collaboration allows her to continue providing valuable insights and resources to the Beyond Chronic Burnout community.🔗 Connect with GUEST: Podcast: https://todaysautisticmoment.com/ Check out the episode with guest Carole Jean Whittington on “What is Autistic Leadership?”YouTube: @todaysautisticmoment #Masking #Authenticity #Self-discovery #JournalReflection #Meditation #Burnout #Autistic #ADHD #AuDHD #BeyondChronicBurnoutForAutisticWomen #MentalHealthProfessional

Do you ever feel like you’re running on empty, constantly shifting who you are to fit into different situations? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the connection between masking and autistic burnout—why it happens, how it impacts autistic women, and the signs to watch for before burnout takes over.I’ll share my own experience with burnout, the role of masking styles (especially the Integrator style), and practical ways to check in with yourself before reaching a crisis point. Plus, we’ll take a moment to slow down with a grounding meditation and simple self-care strategies to help you recover and recharge.It’s time to unmask, recognize your needs, and start building a life that supports you—not one that drains you. Let’s get started.🔗 Resources & Links:Discover your masking style with my Masking Styles QuizDownload the Top 20 Burnout Warning Signs guideSign up for Alignment Sunday and get the support you deserve💡 Next Episode Sneak Peek: Are you living on autopilot? Join me next week as we explore how 52 simple questions can help you reconnect with your true self.Social Saturday: Join me and my guest Philip King Lowe this Saturday for our discussion on all things autistic.  Philip is the host of Today’s Autistic Moment.🎧 Listen now and take your first step toward recovery!

Imagine living a life where you fully embrace who you are, without the need to hide or conform. Episode 190, “The Invisible Struggle: How Autistic Women Lose Themselves” offers a path to rediscovering your authentic self and stepping into your true identity. Learn practical steps to unmasking and living with genuine self-trust and peace. 🔗 Take the Masking Styles Quiz and discover if you’re The Chameleon, Observer, Script Reader, Performer or Integrator: https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/ 🔗Join us for Alignment Sundays Designed for women who need a little more control over their week, without the chaos. 💪Are you ready to transform your Sundays? https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1180659 🔗Grateful Leadership Workshop:The workshop will be $295 per person, and our Spicy Pepper community can use discount code CGL50 for a 50% discount, by being an early bird you claim your seat PLUS exclusive resources for just $149.50.Ready to embark on this transformative journey? Click the link below to register now for the event on MARCH 20 and ensure your place at the forefront of Grateful Leadership™. https://www.learning-center.iil.com/courses/grateful-leadership-using-the-power-of-acknowledgment-to-engage-all-your-people-and-achieve-superior-results-li8694-iil-en-0-v12-3h-puh?courseId=69bb4bbc-d44f-4488-a420-67ccfcfc5c32 Disclosure: Carole Jean Whittington is a Strategic Learning Partner with the International Institute for Learning (IIL). As part of this partnership, she may receive compensation for purchases made through her unique link. This collaboration allows her to continue providing valuable insights and resources to the Beyond Chronic Burnout community.#Masking #Authenticity #Self-discovery #JournalReflection #Meditation #Burnout #Autistic #ADHD #AuDHD #BeyondChronicBurnoutForAutisticWomen #MentalHealthProfessional

Have you ever felt like you’re holding back your true voice? Struggled with self-acceptance or body image? In this episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, host Carole Jean Whittington sits down with leadership expert and spiritual medium Kara Bunde-Dunn to explore the profound impact of stepping into your authentic voice.Kara shares insights on how self-acceptance transforms body image and overall well-being, the power of releasing past burdens to embrace personal growth, and the connection between energy centers and heart-centered communication.In this episode, we discuss:✨ The importance of finding your authentic voice✨ How self-acceptance impacts body image and confidence✨ Letting go of past burdens to create space for personal growth✨ Navigating societal pressures and self-perception challenges✨ The role of energy, intuition, and heart-centered communicationIf you’re ready to break free from self-doubt, embrace your full self, and speak your truth with confidence, this episode is for you!#BeyondChronicBurnout #AuthenticVoice #SelfAcceptance #EnergyHealing🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington: Take the Spicy Pepper Quiz and explore Carole Jean's new book 'Unleashing Sustainable Energy' at Whittington Well-Being's website:https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/ Alignment Sundays- Start Your Week Aligned and with Calm Clarity🔗 https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1180659/?action=signup 🔗 Connect with Kara Bunde-Dunn: Karmicleader.com/resources 🔗Grateful Leadership Workshop:The workshop will be $295 per person, and our Spicy Pepper community can use discount code CGL50 for a 50% discount, by being an early bird you claim your seat PLUS exclusive resources for just $149.50.Ready to embark on this transformative journey? Click the link below to register now and ensure your place at the forefront of Grateful Leadership™. https://www.learning-center.iil.com/courses/grateful-leadership-using-the-power-of-acknowledgment-to-engage-all-your-people-and-achieve-superior-results-li8694-iil-en-0-v12-3h-puh?courseId=69bb4bbc-d44f-4488-a420-67ccfcfc5c32 Disclosure: Carole Jean Whittington is a Strategic Learning Partner with the International Institute for Learning (IIL). As part of this partnership, she may receive compensation for purchases made through her unique link. This collaboration allows her to continue providing valuable insights and resources to the Beyond Chronic Burnout community

In this episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, I sit down with Jerry Marcus, an inspiring disability and mental health leader who shares his invaluable insights on navigating leadership, burnout, and self-care. Jerry highlights the importance of setting a culture that values mental health within organizations and emphasizes the need for leaders to create supportive environments where well-being is prioritized.Throughout the conversation, Jerry delves into the emotional and physical toll of burnout, offering practical tools and techniques to restore balance. From simple breathing exercises to ensuring you have the right support system in place, we explore how to recognize burnout and address it before it becomes overwhelming.Key topics covered: Building a culture that values mental health in organizations. The power of self-awareness and self-care. The impact of professional and personal balance on mental health. Creating effective support systems and resources. Jerry’s personal journey through burnout and the lessons learned.This episode is a must-listen for leaders, professionals, and anyone looking for real-world advice on how to take charge of their mental well-being while navigating the challenges of leadership and burnout.🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington: Take the Spicy Pepper Quiz and explore Carole Jean's book 'Unleashing Sustainable Energy' at Whittington Well-Being's website:https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/ 

Appreciative Rest is Taking in and Appreciating the beauty around you. (Phase III of The UnVeiling Method - 7 Forms of Rest Other Than Sleep)Creative rest practice is the active form of appreciative rest where you are creating by painting, writing, sewing, singing, playing an instrument etc.Signs of Appreciative Rest Depletion:●     focus on the needs of others and don’t consider your needs a      priority.●     talk yourself out of self-care as if you don’t deserve being cared for.●     feel you are being selfish whenever you consider doing something      for yourself.●     often feel your work is not of value or that others do not appreciate      your contributions.●     find it difficult to enjoy things in nature or in your environment.How are you being creative in your life?What's your favorite way to express your creativity?How do you feel when you are being creative?What do you notice when you haven't spent time creating like you'd like to?Myrko Thum quote:“The present moment is the only thing where there is no time. It is the point between past and future. It is always there and it is the only point we can access in time. Everything that happens, happens in the present moment. Everything that ever happened and will ever happen can only happen in the present moment. It is impossible for anything to exist outside of it.”Active forms of creative rest allow us to be in the present moment and to allow space for our mind, body and higher self to align.Spend 10 - 15 minutes on your chosen creative rest.  Set a timer on your phone if that helps.At the end of your creative rest, use the reflection questions in the notes below to guide you further.Reflection Questions for after the creative rest time:What did you notice about how that 10 - 15 minutes felt, was it fast or slow?How much did you create vs how much you expected yourself to create in this time?  Was it more or less?What did you notice about your thoughts before you began and now?How do you feel now?Loving side quest for this week:Take a moment to schedule in 10 min to spend in creative rest this week.Join the Spicy Pepper List to be the first notified when we offer Open House in our UnVeiler Community to experience sessions just like this one.  Sign up for the Spicy Pepper List HERE:https://energyuplevel.kit.com/9bd5c71047

Create a Cozy Space in Your Mind- Pause for a quick Rapid Recharge Lab Session with me. Your internal space deserves comfort too. Negative self-talk can create heavy feelings, but with a simple reframe, you can build a lighter, more harmonious mental space.  Here’s how: 💭 Step 1: Notice the thought. 💭 Step 2: Pause and ask yourself, “How can I reframe this with kindness?” 💭 Step 3: Try one of these examples: Negative Thought: “I’m not doing enough.” Reframe: “I’m doing my best, and my best is enough for today.” Negative Thought: “I keep failing at everything.” Reframe: “I’m learning through these experiences, and every step is part of my growth.” Negative Thought: “I don’t deserve to rest.” Reframe: “Rest is not earned—it’s essential. Taking care of myself helps me show up fully.” Take a deep breath, and feel the shift as your inner space becomes cozy, calm, and supportive. Need more comfort?  Download our guide to creating a cozy space at home AND join us for our Monthly UnVeiler Kaleidoscope Support Community this Sunday, Dec. 22, at 2 PM CST. Together, we’ll explore more tools to nurture your well-being this winter season.  📥 Download the guide:  https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1177695  #MindfulReframe #WinterWellBeing #CozyMindSpace

✨ Grief, burnout, and the holidays... it's a powerful mix that so many of us face in different ways. In this special 4-episode series on Beyond Chronic Burnout, we’re diving deep into these topics with incredible guests: 💬 Samantha Pickering on the layers of grief, child loss and navigating complex emotions 🎨 Peta O’Brien Day on rediscovering creativity and joy after the loss of a spouse & burnout 💛 Kate Rylander on honoring grief as love and creating space for healing. 💡 Carole Jean Whittington on how neurodivergent grief intersects with burnout. From understanding grief as love to finding practical ways to care for yourself during tough times, this series is packed with insights, real stories, and supportive strategies to help you navigate this season. 🎧 Catch all 4 episodes now on your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube! 💬 Which episode resonated with you the most? Let us know in the comments below! #BeyondChronicBurnout #GriefAndBurnout #NeurodivergentGrief #HolidayHealing #PodcastSeries

Grief is complex, and for neurodivergent and disabled individuals, it often shows up in unique ways. In this bonus episode, Carole Jean Whittington—host of Beyond Chronic Burnout—shares her expertise on the intersection of grief and burnout, especially for neurodivergent folks. From the loss of a loved one to the grief of letting go of a career, an identity, or even family relationships, Carole Jean explores how grief and burnout often overlap. She offers practical strategies to care for yourself during the holiday season, reminding us that grief is a valid and natural response to love and change. Key Topics: How neurodivergent grief differs from neurotypical experiences. Types of grief: pet loss, career shifts, family separation, and more. The connection between grief and burnout. Self-care practices for grief, burnout, and the holidays. Creating supportive spaces and connections during the holidays. Tune in for practical advice and heartfelt insights to help you navigate grief this season. 🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington:  Take the Spicy Pepper Quiz and explore Carole Jean's new book 'Unleashing Sustainable Energy' at Whittington Well-Being's website: https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/  Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz and discover if you are in burnout or not, and if so, what’s your burnout level from a Poblano Pepper Level 1, where there’s just a bit of heat up to the Ghost Pepper Level 5 when “you’re so hot, you’re not.” Take the Quiz: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744  🔗 Links from the show: https://www.thetappingsolution.com/2021tws/reg/fbad/new-access-g.php?utm_source=google-paid&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21933004755-171665371395&utm_content=722632802830&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsOq6BhDuARIsAGQ4-zj8yQ7uw586OIeNGcp86LRZVhEKmy8cvIdk2yXgyYnjHSyV-1rH2D8aAiJSEALw_wcB 

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 

The holidays can bring joy, but for those navigating grief, they often amplify the pain of loss.  In this heartfelt conversation, Life Coach and Grief Educator Samantha Pickering shares her journey after the devastating loss of her son, Thomas. Samantha opens up about the challenges of grief during the holidays, societal expectations around grieving, and the tools she uses to support herself and others. Discover how sensory connections, movement, and sound can create healing spaces for those grieving. Samantha also introduces her Grief Support Boxes, thoughtfully crafted to bring connection and comfort to those in pain.  Whether you’re navigating grief yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical tools, compassionate insights, and gentle reminders that you are not alone. Key Topics: Grief as a lifelong journey. Navigating the holidays with grief. Samantha’s personal story of child loss. The healing power of movement, breath, and sound. How Grief Support Boxes offer connection and understanding. 🔗 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 Samantha Pickering:  https://www.vilomahsolace.com/  Tune in to find support and connection this holiday season.(box ordering link - active now, for those who want to order before the website is live)https://www.canva.com/design/DAGUjzesOeA/f5rXHorPCeQZHMgiT6y6og/view?utm_content=DAGUjzesOeA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

Grief changes us in profound ways—and for neurodivergent and disabled folks, it can be even more overwhelming. In this episode, brand messaging strategist and podcast host Peta O’Brien Day shares her story of navigating grief after the loss of her husband and the burnout that followed. Peta’s journey took her from youth work to a creative career in copywriting, but it wasn’t easy. She talks about rediscovering joy, finding authenticity in her work, and the practical tools she uses to manage stress. Her story is a testament to the power of creativity and connection, especially in the face of loss. Key Topics: How grief and burnout are connected. Peta’s career pivot after loss. The importance of authenticity in work and life. Rediscovering joy through creativity. Tools for stress management during the holidays. Whether you’re navigating your own grief or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers hope, healing, and practical advice. 🔗 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 Peta O’Brien Day:  Website: https://wordsbypeta.com The Soap Box Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dyv7Tbb4mzBe3y6cCZSLi?si=2fcb724edf0b4955

Struggling to balance burnout and fulfillment in the workplace? This episode explores how autistic individuals can find deeper purpose, foster meaningful connections, and create neuro-inclusive work environments.  Join A.J. Locashio and Jessica Jahns from Umbrella Alliance US as they share their personal journeys through burnout, the power of interdependence, and how building trust and support can transform professional spaces into communities of connection and resilience. 🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington:  Take the Spicy Pepper Quiz and explore Carole Jean's new book 'Unleashing Sustainable Energy' at Whittington Well-Being's website: https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/  🔗 Connect with A.J. Locashio & Jessica Jahns:  AJ : https://dot.cards/ajlocashio Jessica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicajahns/

Is “balance” an elusive goal? Join us as visual artist and writer Coco Stroppelli reveals her journey from self-discovery to thriving as a neurodivergent entrepreneur.  In this episode, Coco challenges traditional work norms and shares insights into crafting a life of harmony rather than balance. Discover how to create accessible workspaces, an accessible life, embrace creative resilience, and redefine success in a world built for neurotypical minds. 🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington:  Take the Spicy Pepper Quiz and explore Carole Jean's new book 'Unleashing Sustainable Energy' at Whittington Well-Being's website: https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/  Connect with Coco Stroppelli:  Website and shophttps://cocomoino.comCoco on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/coco.moino/  Personal website, biography, speakinghttps://corinnestoppelli.com/ 

Autistic burnout is real, relentless, and rarely addressed. Join us as Becca Lory Hector, an autistic DEIB advocate and workplace consultant, reveals her personal journey through burnout and the groundbreaking strategies she's developed to support neurodivergent individuals in demanding workplaces.  Discover why outdated work structures need a major overhaul and how self-advocacy, boundaries, and energy management can transform the workplace experience for everyone. If you're seeking insights on preventing burnout while fostering a culture of true inclusivity, this episode is for you. 🔗 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 Becca Lorry Hector: Book:https://www.amazon.com/Always-Bring-Your-Sunglasses-Invalidation/dp/B0D225G7QH/ref=sr_1_1?  Course: https://theauthorincubator.lpages.co/self-defined-living/  Website: https://www.trulyinclusiveleadership.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccalorycas/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeccaLoryCAS   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccaloryhector/ 

In this live episode, we're joined by internationally recognized recruiter and professional speaker, Dan Roth, as he shares his unique insights on anxiety and depression, and self-care during career transitions and growth—whether you're a job seeker or an HR professional.  Known for his powerful storytelling and dynamic speaking style, Dan draws on his personal journey from trials to triumph to offer a fresh perspective on avoiding burnout in the fast-paced world of work. We dive into essential topics like: How to manage burnout during career pivots Understanding that every challenge has a beginning, middle, and end Normalizing anxiety, depression, and asking for help in professional spaces The power of saying "no" when it comes to accepting help Join us for this engaging conversation that includes a live Q&A, as we explore strategies to maintain mental health, embrace your unique strengths, and navigate the workplace with more ease and resilience.  Whether you're navigating job searches or managing the hiring process, this episode is packed with practical advice on thriving without burning out. 🔗 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 Dan Roth:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mentalhealthmotivated/  https://danrothconsulting.my.canva.site/professionalprofile 

Ever feel like you're "miserably successful"? In this episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, we dive deep with bestselling author and TEDx speaker Cortney McDermott on what it really means to redefine success.  Cortney opens up about her journey from corporate success to internal fulfillment, sharing how societal pressures and consumerism fuel our sense of “not enough.”  Together, we explore practical strategies to shift from external validation to inner peace, self-trust, and mindful leadership. Tune in to discover how true success starts within—and why you already have everything you need to shine. 🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington:  Take the Spicy Pepper Stress Quiz and explore Carole Jean's new book 'Unleashing Sustainable Energy' at Whittington Well-Being's website: https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/  🔗 Connect with Cortney McDermott: Website: WWW.CORTINC.COM #RedefineSuccess #InnerFulfillment #MindfulLeadership #BeyondChronicBurnout

Are you or someone you know struggling with the job search process? Or maybe you’re a small business owner looking for a better way to find the right talent.    In this insightful episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, Carole Jean Whittington sits down with Jacqueline Diez, a thought leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion, to unpack the hidden stressors in job searching and recruiting.  Jacqueline shares practical strategies for both job seekers and recruiters, from crafting resumes that get noticed to the benefits of considering small businesses for a faster, more personalized hiring process.  The conversation also delves into the power of neurodivergent inclusion in the workplace, with highlights on initiatives like The Steven Project, which supports neurodivergent job seekers in finding fulfilling employment.  Whether you’re a job seeker looking for a less stressful approach or a small business aiming to improve your hiring process, this episode offers invaluable insights and real-world strategies to navigate today’s challenging job market. 🔗 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 Jacqueline Diaz: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-diaz-85023953/

In Episode 178 of Beyond Chronic Burnout, Jagmeet Kaur Sangha, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, joins the show to discuss how building intentional and supportive communities in the workplace can address burnout and promote self-awareness.  Jagmeet explains how her approach to Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) helps foster environments where neurodiversity thrives, leading to innovation and enhanced employee wellness. Through clear communication, trust-building, and focusing on individual strengths, Jagmeet emphasizes the need for organizations to prioritize authentic connections.  This episode offers valuable insights into how leaders can create healthier, more inclusive workplaces that truly support their employees and promote long-term productivity. 🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington:  Transform your schedule & life!  Join our workshop EARLY BIRD savings for just $59. First 10 get an exclusive Q&A with me, Carole Jean. Offer ends Nov 1st or when spots fill up.  CLICK the link to register: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1175151   PLUS, this month, we’re offering a FREE Daily Stress Relief Tracker for Leaders and Managers. It’s designed to help you manage stress and maintain balance, especially during challenging times.  Download “Daily Stress Relief Tracker” by clicking the link below: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1174447  🔗 Connect with Jagmeet Sangha:  https://www.behaviorpivot.com/

Whether you're a DEIB professional, an advocate, or someone looking to foster deeper connections within your community, this episode offers valuable insights and practical strategies to help you create a more inclusive world. In this enlightening episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, host Carole Jean Whittington sits down with Dr. Scott Frasard, an experienced educator and autism advocate.  Together, they explore the vital role of curiosity and dialogue in fostering understanding and connection within communities, especially for those in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) roles. Dr. Frasard shares insights from his book, A Reflective Question to Ponder, which features over 1,200 questions designed to promote non-judgmental conversations and explore diverse perspectives on autism.  He emphasizes the importance of engaging in genuine dialogue rather than making assertions, highlighting how this approach can lead to more inclusive and supportive environments. Listeners will learn about the Autistic Bill of Rights and why it’s crucial to respect and support the identities and communication methods of autistic individuals.  Scott’s advocacy work demonstrates how reflective questioning can spark meaningful discussions, paving the way for greater understanding and collaboration. Tune in to discover how curiosity can lead to empowerment and connection! 🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington:  Transform your schedule & life!  Join our workshop EARLY BIRD savings for just $59. First 10 get an exclusive Q&A with me, Carole Jean. Offer ends Nov 1st or when spots fill up.  CLICK the link to register: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1175151   🔗 Connect with Scott Frasard: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottfrasard/ LinkedIn A Reflective Question to Ponder group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9882161/ Facebook A Reflective Question to Ponder group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088285204930 Amazon book listing: A Reflective Question to Ponder: 1,200+ Questions on Autism to Foster Dialogue: Frasard, Dr. Scott R.: 9798988482307: Amazon.com: Books eBay book listing (for an autographed copy at the same price as Amazon): A Reflective Question To Ponder | eBay