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 intimidating
  

• How small, gentle pauses support your nervous system and restore energy
  

• Practical, playful ways to explore stillness without pressure or judgment
  

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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 resilience
  

If 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 .

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You’ll also receive early notification to register for Becca and Carole Jean’s upcoming workshop series The Journey of Self Renewal.

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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.

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