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...

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...

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...

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...

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 hav...

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 mon...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 f...

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 a...

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 c...

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 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...

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...

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 stu...

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 neurodive...

Things That REALLY Matter with Becca Lory Hector & Carole Jean Whittington What 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...

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, shutdow...

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, A...

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 simp...

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 zon...

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...

 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...