191 - Too Many Masks Cause Burnout in Autistic Women with Carole Jean Whittington

191 - Too Many Masks Cause Burnout in Autistic Women with Carole Jean Whittington

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.


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💡 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!

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213 - Why Every Autistic Woman Needs to Hear Michelle’s Story Before Trying Another Program

213 - Why Every Autistic Woman Needs to Hear Michelle’s Story Before Trying Another Program

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. Bu...

10 Syys 20251h 34min

212 - The Self Care of Stillness: Gentle Practices to Restore Your Body, Mind & Nervous System

212 - The Self Care of Stillness: Gentle Practices to Restore Your Body, Mind & Nervous System

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 sys...

3 Syys 202524min

211 - When POTS Flares Up + Perimenopause (Things That REALLY Matter)

211 - When POTS Flares Up + Perimenopause (Things That REALLY Matter)

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 ...

23 Elo 202548min

210- Burnout, Masking & Emotional Suppression: The Hidden Load Autistic & AuDHD Women Carry

210- Burnout, Masking & Emotional Suppression: The Hidden Load Autistic & AuDHD Women Carry

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—emotion...

13 Elo 202534min

209 - Subtle Trauma, People-Pleasing & Reclaiming Calm for Autistic Women

209 - Subtle Trauma, People-Pleasing & Reclaiming Calm for Autistic Women

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 ...

26 Heinä 202545min

208- You Don’t Have to Hustle to Heal: Reclaiming Rest, Worth, and Seasonal Self-Care as an Autistic Woman with Carole Jean Whittington and Becca Lory Hector, Things That REALLY Matter Series

208- You Don’t Have to Hustle to Heal: Reclaiming Rest, Worth, and Seasonal Self-Care as an Autistic Woman with Carole Jean Whittington and Becca Lory Hector, Things That REALLY Matter Series

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 ...

28 Kesä 202532min

207 - Bee Stings, Pool Drama & The Fertile Void: A Summer of Rest, Renewal & CASY Camp Magic

207 - Bee Stings, Pool Drama & The Fertile Void: A Summer of Rest, Renewal & CASY Camp Magic

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 ...

20 Kesä 202521min

206 - Bee Careful: How You Answer Yes, No, or Maybe Matters More Than You Think

206 - Bee Careful: How You Answer Yes, No, or Maybe Matters More Than You Think

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 r...

11 Kesä 202511min

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