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
  

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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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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 women
  

• The impact of masking and emotional suppression
  

• Communication, boundaries, and burnout recovery
  

• Self-worth without performance
  

• How to reclaim calm and rest without guilt
  

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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 healing

You’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.

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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!

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💌 And don’t forget—our Social Saturday episodes continue all summer, and your UnVeiler Kaleidoscope Community meets this Sunday!

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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.

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You don’t have to hustle your way to healing.

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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 self

Plus: 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.

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🌿 Ready to reconnect with your authentic Self and finally step into your Comfort Zone?

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