173 - Community and Connection: Preventing Burnout in Neurodivergent Spaces with Bridgette Hamstead

173 - Community and Connection: Preventing Burnout in Neurodivergent Spaces with Bridgette Hamstead

In this enlightening episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, we sit down with Bridgette Hamstead, neurodiversity consultant, educator, and executive director of Fish in a Tree, to discuss the intricate relationship between burnout and neurodiversity.


Bridgette opens up about her personal journey through autistic burnout, shedding light on her struggles with late diagnosis, energy management, and building a support network.


Through her experiences, she has learned how to prevent burnout by integrating mindfulness, flexible work arrangements, and community-driven support systems.


She also shares the mission of her organization, Fish in a Tree, and how it’s making strides in creating spaces where neurodivergent individuals can thrive through self-awareness and advocacy.


If you’ve ever felt isolated, overwhelmed, or misunderstood in a high-stress environment, this conversation offers both insight and hope.


🔗 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/


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 Bridgette Hamstead:


LinkedIn:

www.linkedin.com/in/bridgette-hamstead


Website:

www.fishinatreenola.org


#AutisticBurnout #CommunityAndConnection #NeurodivergentSupport #FishInATree #Advocacy #InclusionMatters #NeurodiversityCelebration #WellBeing #AutismAcceptance

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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

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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 ...

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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

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