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 Sep 20251h 34min
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 Sep 202524min
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 Aug 202548min
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 Aug 202534min
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 Jul 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
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 Jun 202532min
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 Jun 202521min
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 Jun 202511min
